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This title in other editionsIs This Thing On?: A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screamingby Abby Stokes
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:"Stokes gives the feeling that a friend is explaining it all to you."
— The New York Daily News Is This Thing On? is a reassuring, jargon-free, and totally straightforward nuts-and-bolts guide that introduces late bloomers, grandparents, technophobes, and the digitally challenged to all the wonders of using a computer, and will even have them using digital cameras and PDAs with ease. Written for the reader who did not grow up with personal computers, this book updates and expands on Stokes's previous title, It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer. It covers everything you need to get wired: how to select, buy, and set up a computer; how to sign up for e-mail and internet access, and how to use the world wide web. There's information on peripherals—printers, scanners, wireless routers—and basic software, such as word processing programs. Plus, this new edition delves further into the online world to cover search engines and web navigation, information on online banking, shopping, travel planning, and dating. It covers security issues, "netiquette," instant messaging, and blogs, and there's an entire chapter devoted to digital photos—transferring them from camera to computer and sending them as attachments. Abby Stokes—who has a gift for taking the terrified by the hand and teaching old dogs new tricks—branches out into other essential digital accoutrements: cell phones, iPods, and Blackberries. A companion website, www.abbyandme.com, offers a safe place to practice and keep learning. Appendices include recommended websites, a resource list, and more. Book News Annotation:An instructor of introductory computer courses at NYU who taught her mother to use a computer presents basic information spiced with humor and encouragement to get other newbies online. The guide--a substantive revision and update of Stokes' It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer (2005)--includes recommended websites, other resources, a glossary, and form for buying hardware and software. A companion website is available. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:Plug in, boot up, and get online!
• Email and receive pictures of the kids and grandkids • Enjoy the convenience and bargains of online shopping • Search for recipes, health and travel information • Look up old friends and make new friends • Read the latest news, sports, weather reports, stock quotes, and commentary • You can even start a blog It's your turn now, and you won't believe how much you can do and how easy it is to do it. Written for the reader who didn't grow up with a personal computer or use one in the office, this book is everything you need to get wired. You'll learn how to shop for a computer that's just right for you, and how to set it up for maximum comfort and safety. How to sign up for email and Internet access. How to use the mouse, a printer, a scanner, and how to get started with essential skills like word processing and using search engines. Plus: the A to Z's of digital photos, a guide to online shopping, over 200 recommended websites, and much more. Before you know it, you'll be clicking away to a whole new world. Synopsis:This reassuring, jargon-free, and totally straightforward guide introduces late bloomers, grandparents, and technophobes to all the wonders of using a computer. Illustrated.
About the AuthorAbby 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.
Table of ContentsA Word Before You Begin
There is Nothing to Fear but Technology Itself Chapter 1: Bringing the World to Your Fingertips Research, find, and buy anything you can imagine, and communicate with loved ones...without leaving home Chapter 2: Hardware: The Thigh Bone's Connected to the... A simple introduction to the parts of a computer and how they relate to one another Chapter 3: Software: Feeding the Computer Brain An explanation of software and how it is used Where Will It Sleep and How Often Do I Need to Water It? Chapter 4: There's No Place Like Home vs. Taking Your Show on the Road Desktop vs. laptop Chapter 5: Creating a Computer Comfort Zone Tips on finding a comfortable and safe work area Go for a Test Drive Chapter 6: Apples and Oranges Macintosh vs. PC Chapter 7: Would You Buy a Car Without Test-Driving It? What to look for when you get behind a keyboard Chapter 8: Choosing the Best Route What software and Internet services fit you best Chapter 9: Make Your Purchase Old vs. new, extended warranties, store vs. mail order, and what questions to ask Baby's First Day Home Chapter 10: Counting Fingers and Toes Taking your new computer out of the box and connecting all the parts Chapter 11: Shaking Hands Meet your computer and mouse Chapter 12: Getting to Know You Experimenting with what you can do on the computerThe Newlywed Game Chapter 13: Spanning the Globe "Surfing the net"--traveling around the World Wide Web Chapter 14: Shall We Dance? Let's send email Chapter 15: Mind Your Ps & Qs An introduction to word processing Welcome to the Neighborhood Chapter 16: Practical Precautions Secure your identity and your computer Chapter 17: Advanced E-mail Let's go to the next level--web links, attachments, and more Chapter 18: Picture This Digital and scanned photos from A to Z Chapter 19: Join the Conversation Instant messages, blogs, chat rooms, and online dating Chapter 20: Put it All in Order Create a filing system, organize, and maintain all that lives on your computer Exploration and Discovery Chapter 21: Detective Work With Your Computer Get the most out of your searches Chapter 22: Shop Till You Drop Shopping, auctions, airline reservations, prescriptions, and online banking Chapter 23: The Wide, Wide World of Entertainment Finding fun on the Web Make New Friends and Keep the Old Chapter 24: Extra, Extra, Read All About It The scoop on cell phones, PDAs, BlackBerries, iPods, and iPhones Chapter 25: Troubleshooting I think it has a fever--what to do if something doesn't seem right Appendices Over 200 Recommended WebsitesGlossaryResource ListTest-Drive FormIndex What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 1 comment:
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