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Windows 10 For Seniors For Dummies, 4th Edition

Author Peter Weverka
Release Date: 2020/08/01
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Book Description

The easy way to get up and running with Windows 10!

With Windows 10 For Seniors For Dummies, becoming familiarized with Windows 10 is a painless process. If you’re interested in learning the basics of this operating system without having to dig through confusing computer jargon, look no further.

This book offers a step-by-step approach that is specifically designed to assist first time Windows 10 users who are over-50, providing easy-to-understand language, large-print text, and an abundance of helpful images along the way! 
   

  • Protect your computer
  • Follow friends and family online
  • Use Windows 10 to play games and enjoy media
  • Check your security and maintenance status 

Step-by-step instructions are provided to ensure that you don't get lost at any point along the way.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Introduction
    1. About This Book
    2. Conventions Used in This Book
    3. How to Read This Book
    4. Foolish Assumptions
    5. How This Book Is Organized
    6. Beyond the Book
  3. Part 1: Getting Started with Windows 10
    1. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Windows 10
      1. Tell Your Computer What to Do
      2. Move the Mouse
      3. Touch the Screen
      4. Use a Keyboard
      5. View the Touch Keyboard
      6. Turn On Your Computer
      7. Check Out the Start Screen
      8. Shut Down Your Computer
      9. Start Again on the Lock Screen
    2. Chapter 2: Using the Start Screen and Apps
      1. Open Windows 10 Apps
      2. Switch among Open Apps
      3. Close Windows 10 Apps
      4. Use the App Bar
      5. Add a Location in Weather
      6. Change App Settings
      7. Search for a Desktop App
      8. Arrange and Group Apps on the Start Screen
    3. Chapter 3: Adjusting Windows 10 Settings
      1. Access the Settings Screen
      2. Personalize the Lock Screen
      3. Choose an Account Picture
      4. Check for Important Updates
      5. Make Windows 10 Easier to Use
      6. Customize the Start Menu
      7. Handle Notifications
    4. Chapter 4: Working with User Accounts
      1. Connect to the Internet
      2. Disconnect (or Switch to Airplane Mode)
      3. Create a New Microsoft Account
      4. Create a Local Account
      5. Switch from a Local to an Existing Microsoft Account
      6. Create a Local Account for Someone in Your Household
      7. Create a Password for a Local Account
      8. Change or Remove a Local Account Password
      9. Delete a Local Account
    5. Chapter 5: Getting Comfortable with the Desktop
      1. Check Out the Desktop
      2. Change the Date or Time
      3. Explore the Parts of a Window
      4. Resize a Window
      5. Arrange Some Windows
      6. Snap a Window
      7. Open a Second Desktop
      8. Choose a Desktop Background
      9. Pin Icons to the Taskbar
      10. Stop Apps with the Task Manager
  4. Part 2: Windows 10 and the Web
    1. Chapter 6: Finding What You Need on the Web
      1. Browse the Web with Edge
      2. Open Multiple Pages in Separate Tabs
      3. Search for Anything
      4. Bookmark and Revisit Your Favorite Websites
      5. Explore Edge Features
      6. Block Ads on Web Pages
    2. Chapter 7: Emailing Family and Friends
      1. Use the Mail App
      2. Write an Email Message
      3. Format Email
      4. Send Files and Pictures
      5. Read and Respond to Incoming Email
      6. Change Mail Settings
      7. Add an Email Account to Mail
    3. Chapter 8: Exploring Apps for Your Daily Life
      1. Add Contacts to the People App
      2. Delete a Contact
      3. Add a Birthday or Anniversary to the Calendar
      4. Search and Explore with the Maps App
      5. Remind Yourself to Do Tasks with Alarms & Clock
      6. Write Documents with WordPad
      7. Write a Sticky Note to Yourself
      8. Tweak Quick Status Settings
      9. Chat Face-to-Face with Skype
      10. Ask Questions of Cortana
  5. Part 3: Having Fun with Windows 10
    1. Chapter 9: Exploring the Microsoft Store
      1. Explore Apps and Games by Category
      2. Search for an App or Game by Name
      3. Install a New App or Game
      4. Examine Your Apps and Games
      5. Rate and Review an App or Game
      6. Add Billing Information to the Microsoft Store
    2. Chapter 10: Taking Photos and More
      1. Take Photos (and Videos) with Your Computer
      2. Choose Camera Settings
      3. Copy Photos from Your Camera
      4. View Photos with the Photos App
      5. Organizing Photos Using the Photos App
      6. Edit Photos Using the Photos App
      7. Print Photos Using the Photos App
      8. Scan Photos and Documents
    3. Chapter 11: Enjoying Music and Videos
      1. Play and Copy Music from a CD
      2. Listen to the Groove Music App
      3. Create and Manage Playlists
      4. Watch Videos
      5. Burn a CD
      6. Make a Voice Recording
  6. Part 4: Beyond the Basics
    1. Chapter 12: Maintaining Windows 10
      1. Install a New Program on the Desktop
      2. Remove Desktop Programs
      3. Control Startup Apps
      4. Explore System Information
      5. Check Your Security and Maintenance Status
      6. Speed Up Your Computer
      7. Protect Your Computer from Viruses and Other Threats
    2. Chapter 13: Connecting a Printer and Other Devices
      1. Trust USB Plug and Play for Hardware
      2. See All Devices
      3. Connect a Printer or Other Device
      4. Access Device Options on the Desktop
      5. Calibrate Your Touchscreen
    3. Chapter 14: Working with Files
      1. Save and Open a File
      2. Find a Misplaced File
      3. Add a Location to Quick Access
      4. Use File Explorer for Easy Access to Files
      5. Create a Folder to Organize Your Files
      6. Use Check Boxes to Select Files
      7. Add the Undo Button to File Explorer
      8. Move a File from One Folder to Another
      9. Rename a File or a Folder
      10. Delete a File or Folder
      11. Get Back a File or Folder You Deleted
    4. Chapter 15: Backing Up and Restoring Files
      1. Add an External Hard Drive or Flash Drive
      2. Copy Files to or from a Flash Drive
      3. Use OneDrive to Store File Copies
      4. Turn On File History
      5. Restore Files with File History
      6. Reset a Misbehaving Computer
  7. Index
  8. About the Author
  9. Advertisement Page
  10. Connect with Dummies
  11. End User License Agreement
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