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<b>Chapter 1: Introduction.</b> <p>The Home Computer.</p> <p>The Internet.</p> <p>Communication.</p> <p>What do you need to use this book?</p> <p>How to use this book?</p> <p>Revision.</p> <p>Answers.</p> <p><b>Part I: Basic Computing.</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Learning the basics.</b></p> <p>The computer screen, keyboard and mouse.</p> <p>Turning the computer on.</p> <p>The Keyboard.</p> <p>The Mouse.</p> <p>Turning the computer off.</p> <p>Revision.</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Windows.</b></p> <p>Windows Vista.</p> <p>The Basic Window.</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Disks, Drives, Folders and Files.</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Opening your first program.</b></p> <p>WordPad.</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Word Processing.</b></p> <p>Saving a file.</p> <p>Computer Memory.</p> <p>Closing a file.</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Customising the Desktop.</b></p> <p>Changing the appearance of the desktop.</p> <p>Customising the Task bar.</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Getting Help.</b></p> <p><b>Part II: Email and the Internet.</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Email and Internet concepts.</b></p> <p>Using the Internet and E-mail.</p> <p>The Concept.</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: E-mail.</b></p> <p>The Concept.</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: The Internet & World Wide Web.</b></p> <p>The Concept.</p> <p>The Internet Browser.</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Search Engines and Directories.</b></p> <p>Yahoo.</p> <p>Google:</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Shopping.</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Travel.</b></p> <p>Some Useful Web sites.</p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Internet Auctions.</b></p> <p>Ebay.</p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Loading programs.</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Downloading a program from the Web.</b></p> <p>Picasa.</p> <p><b>Part III: More advanced tutorials.</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Basic Photo Manipulation.</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 19: Advanced word processing.</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 20: Advanced Email.</b></p> <p>MSN Messenger.</p> <p><b>Chapter 21: Advanced Use of the Internet.</b></p> <p><b>Part IV: Internet Websites.</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 23: Useful Web Sites.</b></p> <p>Travel.</p> <p>Shopping.</p> <p>Reference.</p> <p>Financial.</p> <p>Hobbies and crafts.</p> <p>The Arts.</p> <p>History.</p> <p>Cookery.</p> <p>Genealogy.</p> <p>Digital photography.</p> <p>Leisure.</p> <p>Tutorials.</p> <p>A motley collection.</p> <p><b>Glossary.</b></p> <p><b>Index.</b></p>

"The author is a computer trainer with Age Concern so he really knows his audience and what it needs." (<i>The Bookseller</i>, Friday 14th March 2008)

<b>Adrian Arnold</b> is a computer trainer with Age Concern in Colchester, UK.  His team won a Microsoft award for their Catch the Mouse initiative, which has now been rolled out across Age Concern nationally.<br /> His website (www.imagineus.co.uk) provides support materials and tutorials for his pupils and he also produces online newsletters with back-up materials, tutorials and tips and hints.

<i>Computing for the Older & Wiser</i> is a simple-to-follow user friendly guide aimed at the older generation introducing the basics of mastering a computer. Covering the latest release of Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows XP, this book is designed for people who want straightforward instructions on how to use their home PC. <p>Written in plain English, using no unintelligible 'computer speak' Adrian guides you step-by-step through the basics of computing including chapters on:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Use of the keyboard and mouse</li> <li>Email and the Internet</li> <li>Customising your desktop</li> <li>Word processing</li> <li>Digital photography</li> <li>Useful websites</li> <li>and much more</li> </ul> <p>Useful tips and tricks and a question and answer revision section in each chapter will build your confidence, get you up-to-date and technologically savvy in no time!</p> <p>If you want to learn how to search and shop online, email or chat to family and friends, and you have the enthusiasm to learn a new skill then this book is for you.</p> <ul> <li>With explanatory screenshots in full colour</li> <li>Easy to read font</li> <li>Supplementary website – including additional exercises to help improve your PC skills, further online hints and tips, and a directory of useful resources. <b>www.pcwisdom.co.uk</b></li> </ul> <p>"<i>Computing for the Older & Wiser</i> will take readers comfortably through getting started on their home PC. The content is similar to what we would take our clients through if they were to attend a class, which is exactly the right level."<br /> <b>—Faye Lester, Computer Training Coordinator, Age Concern Camden, UK</b></p> <p>"I have not had so much fun for years"<br /> <b>—Renée Moore, 79, pupil at Age Concern, Colchester, UK</b></p>

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