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0764597523 978-0764597527 October 7, 2005 6
Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to computers - a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide - and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

"I spent many hours looking for just the right book. This is that book! One picture is worth a thousand words. This book is the best computer book I have found."
-Larry Ruckert (Ocean Pines, MD)
* A friendly character named Chip guides you through each section
* Full-color illustrations demonstrate each concept or task
* Jargon-free captions offer practical tips and tricks
* Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap

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Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to computers — a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide — and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

"I spent many hours looking for just the right book. This is that book! One picture is worth a thousand words. This book is the best computer book I have found."
—Larry Ruckert (Ocean Pines, MD)

  • A friendly character named Chip guides you through each section
  • Full-color illustrations demonstrate each concept or task
  • Jargon-free captions offer practical tips and tricks
  • Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap

About the Author

Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. While now primarily a writer, Paul has worked as a programmer, consultant, and Web site developer. Paul has written more than 40 books that have sold over three million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows XP, Second Edition, and Windows XP Top 100 Simplified Tips and Tricks, Second Edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Visual; 6 edition (October 7, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764597523
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764597527
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #658,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for those who want to know computers in simplest form, May 21, 2009
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This is definately a must have for anyone seeking to know how their computer works. Learned all I needed to know from this book and others from the same maker.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Like Being in a class room, August 11, 2009
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Wow, this book is so easy to follow and explains everything so simply that I wish I'd had this a long time ago. I would definately recommend this book to any one that is just learning about computers and anyone who thinks they know it all. You just never know, might learn something new.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction for youngsters or seniors to computing., January 19, 2011
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Bought the book for a senior friend of mine who bought a computer and learned to use it for email but nothing else. After reading through the book, he's gettting into the web, doing word processing and burning discs. Now his grandson is getting into it as well. Would recommend this to anyone who is new to computing.
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First Sentence:
Are you ready to start learning about computers? Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
defragment your hard drive, available wireless networks, instant messaging program, video conversation, wireless computing, computer case
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Connection Wizard, Internet Explorer, World Wide Web, Caps Lock, Communicating Online, Learning Windows, System Preferences, All Programs, Getting Familiar, Automatic Updates, Computer Basics, Control Panel, Discovering How Your Computer Works, Edit Document Text, Implementing Computer Security, Learn About Data Storage, Performing Computer Maintenance, Using Multimedia, Outlook Express, Third-Party Programs There, Command Using, Crunch Numbers, Discover Digital Images, Instant Messenger, Recycle Bin
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