Customer Reviews

Easy Computing for Seniors (tm): A Step-by-Step Handbook From Startup to Shutdown

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This book is for software that is on its way out, outdated. I did not consider it a good buy for my "Introduction to Computers" beginners' class for seniors. The authors should update it to at least Windows XP. And by the way, the print is way too small for seniors!

The book is certainly step by step. Wood supplies a deliberately careful pace that explains a minimal set of jargon. The activities described should let you get started with your personal computer.

But perhaps you don't really need a book that caters explicitly to seniors? Consider just getting a more broadly written introductory text. Because there's very little you need to know, specifically as a senior, about computing that, say, a 20 year old person who is also new to computing does not need. [Well, ok, maybe you're not interested in ripping the latest rock tunes.]

It is a good book but I was looking for a book for Seniors who
has no experience with computers

I wish I had read this years ago. It explains things in easy to understand language. I've been wasting so much time and not doing things I should be doing.

I was excited about getting the book because there are a lot of things I do not know about the computer. But most of the things it covered the book covered , I already knew. But the seller was prompt in getting the book to me. Pat Harris

I have purchased several computer books, but I find myself picking this one up the most. Why? Because it is smaller, easier to handle and I seem to be able to find what I am looking for faster. I am pleased with it.