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Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. Youll learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. Youll also learn how to fine-tune your PCs performance and resolve common problems. Plus, the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills and put the books lessons to work.
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Synopsis
Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. You’ll learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. You’ll also learn how to fine-tune your PC’s performance and resolve common problems. Plus, the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills and put the book’s lessons to work.
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
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About the Author
Joan Lambert has worked closely with Microsoft technologies since 1986 and in the training and certification industry since 1997. As President and CEO of Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI), Joan guides the translation of technical information and requirements into useful, relevant, and measurable resources for people who are seeking certification of their computer skills or who simply want to get things done efficiently.
Joan is the author or coauthor of more than three dozen books about Windows and Office (for the Windows, Mac, and iPad platforms) and three generations of Microsoft Office Specialist certification study guides. Joan is a Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist Master (for Office 2013, Office 2010, and Office 2007), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (for Windows and Windows Server), Microsoft Certified Technology Associate (for Windows), Microsoft Dynamics Specialist, and Microsoft Certified Trainer.
Joan currently lives in a small town in Texas with her simply divine daughter, Trinity, two slightly naughty dogs, a naturally superior cat, a vast assortment of fish, and the super-automatic espresso machine that runs the house.
Joyce Cox has 20+ years’ experience developing training materials on technical subjects for non-technical audiences, including dozens of books about Office and Windows.
Table of Contents
The TeamIntroducing Windows 7Features and Conventions of This BookUsing the Practice FilesInformation for New Computer UsersGetting HelpGetting Started with Windows 7
- Chapter 1: Explore Windows 7
- Chapter 2: Manage User Accounts
- Chapter 3: Manage Your Network
- Chapter 4: Navigate Windows and Folders
- Chapter 5: Manage Folders and Files
Experiencing the World Wide Web
- Chapter 6: Connect to the Web
- Chapter 7: Work with Web Pages and Sites
- Chapter 8: Manage Internet Explorer
Managing Your Computer
- Chapter 9: Change Visual Elements
- Chapter 10: Change System Settings
- Chapter 11: Work with Programs
- Chapter 12: Set Up Hardware Devices