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Taming Your Computer: The Simple Basics [Spiral-bound]

Barb Walker (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)


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Book Description

August 2004
This book is a MUST for computer novices, especially senior citizens. Similar to Taming Your Computer Beyond the Basics, large type and numerous diagrams make the step-by-step instructions easy to follow. This book differs from "traditional" computer manuals because it's organized in a Question and Answer format rather than boring instructions in tiny type.

It takes the reader from the absolute beginning, describing the parts of the computer and their purpose. It also explains the parts of the computer screen and how to "navigate" in Microsoft Windows. Several pages are dedicated to the keyboard and the function of unfamiliar keys.

The following sections teach how to type, save, close and open a Microsoft Word document, how to create mailing labels, and printing documents.

The Internet is addressed as well as search engines, primarily Google and also advises on ways to prevent Internet fraud.


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About the Author

Barb Walker first laid hands on a computer in the late '70s and hasn't stopped learning and teaching others. For the past three years she has provided one-on-one computer training for senior citizens in the Denver, Colorado, area. Her students love her calm, patient teaching style and find learning computer skills more enjoyable than they ever thought possible.

Product Details

  • Spiral-bound: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Out of the Boxx Inc. (August 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0974350419
  • ISBN-13: 978-0974350417
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,334,423 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for beginners!, September 22, 2004
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I don't consider myself a beginner but I'm certainly not a Geek either. Yet, this book helps me quickly locate the most frequent questions that I regularly stumble over ... those things I don't do enough to become automatic at them. Changing paper directions, creating mailing labels, cleaning up email forwards, changing my wallpaper, and so many more. I flip to the index, find the topic, go to the quick answer (in large type for those of us who frequently have to hunt for our glasses!) and in seconds, I'm on to the next task. This is the ultimate in easy, fast, and moving on help ... It sits right next to my computer - NOT on the shelf collecting dust!I highly recommend it to anyone and certainly for beginners.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Way to Learn About Your Computer, September 7, 2004
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This is a wonderful book for anyone who is new to the world of computers. The information has been presented in a very clear format. The size of the print is especially appealing for senior citizens. The illustrations and diagrams that accompany each subject are very accurate. The book is very "user friendly" both for the new user and the one who wants to expand his or her understanding of how the computer works and what it has to offer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Helpful!, September 8, 2004
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I picked this book up planning to give it to my computer illiterate mother. Even though I work with computers all day every day I decided to glance through it and found myself saying, "Wow! I did not know I could do that!" on more than one occasion. I can not wait to see my mother's skills improve once she reads through this book.

Thank you to Barb Walker for putting so much amazingly useful information in such a simply to understand format. No more need for those "big" computer books.
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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
QUESTION: I've been considering buying a computer and have noticed there are several different styles. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dropdown arrow, highlighting text, left clicking, left mouse button
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Internet Explorer, Recycle Bin, Barb Walker, Safe Mode, Control Panel, All Programs, Google Search, Formatting Toolbar, Standard Toolbar, Quick Start, Amusing Quotes, Aurora Public Library, Times New Roman, Acrobat Reader, Caps Lock, Classic View, Microsoft Windows, Title Bar
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