It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer: The Fearless Guide for Seniors [Paperback]

Abby Stokes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 2005

The fearless guide for seniors, It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer is a reassuring, friendly, straightforward guide that will turn computerphobes into computerphiles. Written specifically for people who did not grow up with personal computers or even use them in the office, it presents everything that older newbies need to know: selecting, buying, and setting up hardware and software; using and adjusting the monitor; getting comfortable with the mouse and keyboard; adding and operating peripherals, such as a printer or scanner. Special sections specifically address the different needs of Mac and Windows users. And then the fun begins, as the book not only shows how to use a computer, but also covers all the reasons why to. Staying in touch with families via e-mail. Looking after stocks. Booking travel plans. Shopping on-line. Researching health issues. Joining newsgroups. Meeting like-minded friends in chat rooms. Not to mention using the computer for other tasks and entertainment, like word processing (finally getting back to that novel) or playing games.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

E-mail and receive pictures of the kids and grandkids

Shop without having to park it's fast, easy and secure

Travel smarter bargains, reviews and online reservations

Find medical information

Plus: recipes, up-to-the minute headlines, stock quotes, sports scores, weather reports and more

Everything you need to know to plug in, boot up and get online

A friendly first guide and a web site too! www.abbyandme.com

For Late Bloomers, Older Newbies & Technophobes

Stay in closer touch with your family. Keep track of investments. Look up old friends, do your holiday shopping in the middle of a snowstorm, book a weekend in Bermuda. Now it's your turn.

Reassuringly written for the reader who did not grow up with personal computers of use one in the office, It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer is everything you need to get wired. It introduces you to hardware and software, helps you choose the right computer and set it up in a safe and productive work area in your home. You'll get comfortable with the keyboard and mouse, select an online service and, before you know it, you'll be surfing the web. After that, just follow your imagination.

About the Author

Abby Stokes teaches courses in basic computing at both Cooper Union and New York University's School of Lifelong Learning, as well as computer skills to private and corporate clients. She has lectured on the topic across the country. Ms. Stokes splits her time between New York City and Niantic, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; Revised edition (May 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761140670
• ISBN-13: 978-0761140672
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #366,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dumb Grandmom, February 12, 2002

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Lena Van Dyke (Heislerville, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer (Paperback)

We have had a computer in the house for at least 10 years, I have never touched it!! A friend gave me this book for my birthday, and now I am using the computer, I was never able to understand when I was told how to use it, Abby's book made it easy for me to get around the computer, and learn without feeling stupid, I now can keep in touch with a grandaughter in the Air Force, as well as friends and other family members. Also the illistrations were fun! again Abby takes the fear out of the computer

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Never Too Late" is Right On Time, June 7, 2001

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Clifford H. Wilcox (Portland, ME USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer (Paperback)

At last someone came out with a book that explains the basics of computer usage and Internet navagation that I need. Stokes beautifully explains it all without either dumbing it down or talking over your head; and does it with humor and patience. In the 20th century I traveled the world by boat and plane taking in the sights and sounds of all it has to offer. In the 21st century the world comes to me through my computer thanks to the internet with help from "guide books" like this one. Bravo Abby Stokes

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Abby: Thank you, thank you!, June 20, 2001

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judith wright "book lover" (Mill Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer (Paperback)

...for bringing light and joy to those who just haven't been comfortable with computers. Abby helps potential surfers, intimidated by the prospect of learning a new language and finding their way around a new machine, to overcome their fears and appreciate all the great things that they can accomplish with this cool tool. She offers practical guidance to novices, and clearly and methodically illuminates the paths to communicating on the World Wide Web. And Abby is such a sweetheart: she never condescends or loses her temper. Do you know someone who's struggling to get up-and-running on the computer? This is the book for them.