Teach Yourself VISUALLY Computers (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) [Paperback]

Paul McFedries (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470168781 | ISBN-13: 978-0470168783 | Publication Date: September 18, 2007 | Edition: 5

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 135 basic computer tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including:

• Comparing types of computers

• Selecting memory and storage options

• Using Windows® or Mac OS® X

• Working with digital media

• Exploring e-mail and the Web

• Protecting your privacy online

• Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task

• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step

• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 135 basic computer tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including:

• Comparing types of computers

• Selecting memory and storage options

• Using Windows® or Mac OS® X

• Working with digital media

• Exploring e-mail and the Web

• Protecting your privacy online

• Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task

• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step

• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

About the Author

Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. Paul has worked with many different types of computers since 1975 and has been a full-time technical writer since 1991. He has written over 50 books that have sold more than three million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows Vista, Windows Vista Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks, and The Unofficial Guide to Microsoft Office 2007. Paul is also the proprietor of Word Spy (www.wordspy.com), a website that tracks new words and phrases as they enter the language.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Visual; 5 edition (September 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470168781
• ISBN-13: 978-0470168783
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #785,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Paul McFedries runs Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company, and has been writing computer books for more than 17 years. He is the author or coauthor of more than 60 books that have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. Paul is also the proprietor of Wordspy.com, a website that tracks new words and phrases as they enter the language.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TEACH YOURSELF VISUALLY COMPUTER LEARNING BOOKS, August 25, 2009

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J. Axtell "computer granny" (lennon, mi, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Computers (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) (Paperback)

I teach basic beginner computer classes at two area senior centers. Most students begin the classes in sheer terror of the unknown, mysterious computer. I knew I had to find a way to give these folks more confidence and knowledge than I could give them.

I found these books while browsing for easy to understand computer help books. I immediately fell in love with the presentation and contents and I knew I had to share these wonderful books with my students. After ordering my personal copies to show them, I accepted orders for the books of their choice, ordered the books and charged the students the cost of the book and shipping charges.

I have had so many rave reviews from those students who bought the books. Most call the series a Blessing. One student ordered his own copies and two more of the series so he could ship them to an online friend three thousand miles away. I think this speaks volumes for the Teach Yourself Visually Series.

No more of the yellow computer books for Dummies in my classes. :-)

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teach yourself computers....., February 26, 2008

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D. Powell "technology buff" (Omaha, Ne) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Computers (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) (Paperback)

This book is absolutely wonderful. It puts the information out there in a precise and easily comprehensible format. If you ever want to learn a skill or something, the visual books are a must! Whoever came up with this concept,GOT IT RIGHT!!!!!! Great product, great transaction, great price also.......Thank you

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Teach Yourself VISUALLY Computers, February 12, 2007

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Barbbee "Barbbee" (Spring Creek, NV) - See all my reviews

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I got this book for my parents who are in their seventies and just starting to use a computer. They said it has helped them a lot.