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Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 11 Edition

Name: Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 11 Edition
Author: Michael Miller

Paperback Engels 2022 9780137885770

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Make the most of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer--without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple!

Who knew how simple using computers could be?

This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 11 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do!
Here's a small sample of what you'll learn:
* Set up your computer and personalize the Windows 11 Start menu and desktop
* Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge
* Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn
* Video chat with Zoom and Microsoft Teams
* Use Windows 11's built-in apps--and find great new apps in the Microsoft Store
* Connect printers and external storage
* Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot
* Go online to shop and sell--including ordering food and groceries online
* Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office
* Organize, view, and share photos
* Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify
* Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and more
* Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam

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ISBN13:9780137885770

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:Paperback

Uitgever:Pearson Education

Serie:Absolute Beginner's Guide

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Introduction Part I Understanding Computers Chapter 1 How Personal Computers Work What Your Computer Can Do     Good for Getting Online     Good for Social Networking     Good for Communicating     Good for Sharing Photos and Home Movies     Good for Entertainment     Good for Keeping Informed     Good for Work     Good for Play Inside a Personal Computer     The Motherboard: Home to Almost Everything     Microprocessors: The Main Engine     Computer Memory: Temporary Storage     Hard Disk Drives: Long-Term Storage     Solid-State Drives: Faster Long-Term Storage     Keyboards: Fingertip Input     Mice and Touchpads: Point-and-Click Input Devices     Network Connections: Getting Connected     Sound Cards and Speakers: Making Noise     Video Cards and Monitors: Getting the Picture Other Parts of Your Computer System     Providing Additional Functionality with Peripherals     Doing What You Need to Do with Software and Apps     Making Everything Work...with Windows Different Types of Computers     Traditional Desktop PCs     All-in-One Desktops     Laptop PCs     Tablet PCs     2-in-1 PCs     Which Type of PC Should You Choose? Don't Worry, You Can't Screw It Up...Much Chapter 2 Setting Up and Using Different Types of Computers Before You Get Started Setting Up a Laptop or 2-in1 PC     Understanding the Elements of a Laptop PC     Getting Connected Setting Up an All-in-One Desktop PC     Understanding the Parts of an All-in-One System     Getting Connected Setting Up a Traditional Desktop PC     Understanding the Components of a Desktop System     Getting Connected Turning It On--for the First Time     Getting the Right Order     Powering On Part II Using Windows Chapter 3 Getting to Know Windows 11 Say Hello to Windows 11     Starting and Logging In to Windows     Exploring the Windows Desktop Learning Basic Operations     Pointing and Clicking     Double-Clicking     Right-Clicking     Dragging and Dropping     Mouse Over     Moving and Resizing Windows     Maximizing, Minimizing, and Closing Windows     Snapping Windows into Position     Scrolling Through a Window     Peeking at the Desktop Using the Start Menu     Navigating the Start Menu     Launching a Program Using the Taskbar     Deciphering Taskbar Icons     Opening Applications and Switching Between Windows     Using Jump Lists     Managing Taskbar Buttons     Switching Between Programs     Adjusting Quick Settings     Viewing Notifications Learning Important Windows Shortcuts Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display Shutting Down Windows--and Your Computer Chapter 4 Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage Understanding Files and Folders Using File Explorer     Launching File Explorer     Exploring the File Explorer Window     Displaying File Contents and Details Navigating the Folders on Your PC Viewing Files and Folders     Changing the Way Files Display     Sorting Files and Folders     Grouping Files and Folders     Searching for Files Performing Basic File and Folder Operations     Creating New Folders     Renaming Files and Folders     Copying Files     Moving (Cutting and Pasting) Files     Deleting Files Working with the Recycle Bin     Restoring Deleted Files     Emptying the Recycle Bin Working with Compressed Folders     Compressing a File     Extracting Files from a Compressed Folder Copying Files to Another Computer     Copying Files over a Network     Copying Files with a Portable Drive     Copying Files via Email Working with Cloud-Based Storage     Accessing OneDrive from File Explorer     Using Microsoft OneDrive     Syncing Files on Your PC to OneDrive Chapter 5 Personalizing Windows Personalizing the Windows Desktop     Changing the Desktop Background     Changing to Light or Dark Mode     Changing the Accent Color     Choosing a Windows Theme     Customizing the Start Menu     Pinning Apps to the Taskbar     Customizing the Taskbar Personalizing Widgets     Customizing the Widgets Panel     Adding a New Widget to the Widgets Panel     Customizing Your News Feed Personalizing the Lock Screen     Changing the Lock Screen Background     Displaying a Slideshow on the Lock Screen Changing Your Account Picture Setting Up Additional User Accounts     Creating a New User Account     Switching Users     Signing Out     Signing In with Multiple Users Configuring Other Windows Settings Part III Setting Up the Rest of Your System Chapter 6 Connecting Printers and Other Devices to Your PC Getting to Know the Most Popular Peripherals Adding New Hardware to Your System     Understanding USB     Connecting via USB Connecting and Using a Printer     Understanding Different Types of Printers     Connecting a Printer via USB     Connecting a Wireless Printer to Your Computer     Sharing a Network Printer     Printing to Your System's Printer Connecting Portable Devices to Your PC Connecting Your PC to Your Living Room TV     Connecting via HDMI     Wirelessly Mirroring Your Computer Screen Chapter 7 Using Your PC with Your Mobile Phone Linking Your Phone to Your Windows 11 PC Texting and Calling from Your PC     Receiving Text Messages     Sending Text Messages     Making a Phone Call Doing More with Your Phone and Your Windows PC     Sharing a Web Page from Your Phone to Your PC     Sharing a Web Page from Your PC to Your Phone     Viewing Photos from Your Phone on Your PC     Running Android Apps on Your PC Chapter 8 Adding Storage and Backup Understanding External Storage Connecting an External Drive Backing Up Your Important Files     Backing Up to an External Drive     Backing Up Online Chapter 9 Setting Up a Home Network How Networks Work     Wired Networks     Wireless Networks Setting Up a Wireless Network in Your Home     How It Works     What You Need     Making the Connections Connecting Your Computer to Your New Network     Connecting via Ethernet     Connecting Wirelessly Accessing Computers on Your Network Part IV Using the Internet Chapter 10 Connecting to the Internet--at Home and Away Different Types of Home Internet     Understanding Internet Hardware Connecting to a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot Chapter 11 Browsing and Searching the Web Understanding the Web Using Microsoft Edge     Browsing the Web with Edge     Revisiting History     Opening Multiple Pages in Tabs     Saving Your Favorite Pages     Returning to a Favorite Page     Displaying the Favorites Bar     Displaying a Page with Immersive Reader     Browsing in Private     Setting a Different Start Page Using Google Chrome Searching the Web with Google     Using Google Search     Constructing a Query     Fine-Tuning Your Search Results Chapter 12 Buying and Selling Online How to Shop Online     Step 1: Find an Online Store     Step 2: Find a Product     Step 3: Examine the Product (Virtually)     Step 4: Order the Product     Step 5: Check Out     Step 6: Confirm the Order How to Shop Safely Ordering Meal and Grocery Delivery Online     Ordering Meals Online     Ordering Groceries Online Buying and Selling on Online Marketplaces     Craigslist     eBay     Etsy     Facebook Marketplace     Reverb Part V Communicating Online Chapter 13 Sending and Receiving Email How Email Works     POP/IMAP Email     Web-Based Email Using the Windows Mail App     Navigating the Mail App     Adding Another Email Account     Reading and Replying to Messages     Viewing Attachments     Sending a New Message     Attaching a File Using Web-Based Email     Using Outlook Online     Using Gmail Chapter 14 Video Chatting with Friends and Family Video Chatting with Zoom     Getting to Know Zoom     Accepting a Meeting Invitation     Joining a Meeting Manually     Switching Views     Applying a Virtual Background     Leaving a Meeting     Starting a New Instant Meeting     Scheduling a Meeting in Advance     Starting and Ending a Meeting Video Chatting with Microsoft Teams     Accepting a Meeting Invitation     Blurring Your Background     Launching a New Teams Meeting Chapter 15 Social Networking with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media Using Facebook     Signing Up with and Signing In to Facebook     Getting to Know Facebook     Searching for Friends     Viewing a Friend's Profile Page     Posting Status Updates     Determine Who Can--or Can't--See a Status Update     Viewing Friends' Updates in Your Feed     Managing Your Privacy on Facebook Using Twitter     Joining Twitter     Navigating Twitter     Tweeting with Twitter     Following Other Users     Customizing Your Profile Using Pinterest     What Pinterest Is and What It Does     Navigating the Pinterest Site     Viewing Boards and Pins     Following Other Users     Repinning Existing Items     Pinning Items from the Web     Creating New Boards Using LinkedIn     Personalizing Your Profile     Finding New Connections     Contacting Other LinkedIn Members Using Social Networks--Smartly and Safely     Protecting Your Children     Protecting Yourself Part VI Getting Productive Chapter 16 Installing and Using Desktop Applications Finding and Installing New Apps     Downloading Apps from the Microsoft Store     Purchasing Apps from Your Local Retailer     Finding and Installing Apps Online     Understanding Web-Based Apps Managing Your Apps     Finding Your Installed Apps     Pinning Apps to the Start Menu     Pinning Apps to the Taskbar     Adding App Shortcuts to the Desktop Working with Applications     Using Toolbars and Ribbons     Using Menus     Closing an Open App Chapter 17 Doing Office Work Getting to Know Microsoft Office     Using Office on the Desktop     Using Office on the Web     Which Version of Office Should You Use? Word Processing with Microsoft Word     Exploring the Word Workspace     Working with Documents     Entering Text     Editing Text     Formatting Text     Checking Spelling and Grammar     Printing Your Document Number Crunching with Microsoft Excel     Exploring the Excel Workspace     Entering Data     Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns     Adjusting Column Width     Calculating with Formulas     Including Other Cells in a Formula     Quick Addition with AutoSum     Using Functions     Formatting Your Spreadsheet     Creating a Chart Giving Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint     Exploring the PowerPoint Workspace     Applying a Theme     Inserting New Slides     Adding and Formatting Text     Start the Show! Exploring Google Docs     Using Google Docs Word Processor     Using Google Sheets Spreadsheet     Using Google Slides Presentations Using the Windows Calendar App     Displaying Different Views     Creating a New Event Chapter 18 Working with Digital Photos Transferring Pictures from Your Camera, Smartphone, or Tablet     Downloading from the Internet     Transferring Photos from a Smartphone or Tablet via USB     Transferring Pictures from a Digital Camera via USB     Transferring Pictures from a Memory Card     Scanning a Picture Viewing Your Photos with the Windows Photos App Editing Your Photos with the Photos App     Opening Editing Mode     Cropping or Rotating a Photo     Applying Filters     Adjusting Brightness     Adjusting Color Printing and Sharing Your Photos     Choosing the Right Printer and Paper     Making the Print     Printing Photos Professionally     Sharing Your Photos Part VII Exploring Online Entertainment Chapter 19 Watching Movies and TV Shows Online Watching Streaming Video Services     Watching Amazon Prime Video     Watching Apple TV+     Watching Discovery+     Watching Disney+     Watching HBO Max     Watching Hulu     Watching Netflix     Watching Paramount+     Watching Peacock     Watching Other Streaming Video Services Watching Live TV Online Buying and Renting Movies Online Watching Videos on YouTube Chapter 20 Listening to Music and Podcasts Online Listening to Streaming Music Online     Listening to Pandora     Listening to Spotify     Listening to Other Streaming Music Services     Listening to Traditional Radio Stations Online Purchasing and Downloading Digital Music     Examining Online Music Stores     Playing Downloaded Music on Your PC Listening to Podcasts Online Part VIII Keeping Your System Up and Running Chapter 21 Protecting Your PC from Computer Attacks, Malware, Spam, and More Safeguarding Your System from Computer Viruses     Watching for Signs of Infection     Catching a Virus     Practicing Safe Computing     Disinfecting Your System with Antivirus Software Hunting Down Spyware Fighting Email Spam     Protecting Your Email Address     Blocking Spammers in Your Email Programs Resisting Phishing Scams Shielding Your Children from Inappropriate Content     Using Content-Filtering Software     Encouraging Safe Computing Chapter 22 Performing Preventive Maintenance and Dealing with Common Problems Maintaining Your Computer     Cleaning Up Unused Files     Removing Unused Programs     Optimizing Your Disk Storage     Updating Windows Keeping Your Hardware in Tip-Top Condition     System Unit     Keyboard     Display     Printer Maintaining a Laptop PC     Using the Windows Mobility Center     Conserving Battery Life     Securing Your Laptop Troubleshooting Computer Problems Troubleshooting in Safe Mode Reacting When Windows Freezes or Crashes     What Causes Windows to Freeze?     Dealing with Frozen Windows     Dealing with a Frozen Program     Dealing with a Major Crash Refreshing or Resetting Your System     Refreshing System Files     Resetting Your System to Its Original Condition 9780137885770    TOC     5/23/2022

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