Smart speakers are becoming more and more common in the home. These are devices that use a voice-controlled digital personal assistant to perform a range of everyday tasks. One of the most popular of these is Alexa, which operates on the Amazon Echo smart speaker. Alexa for Seniors in easy steps shows the Senior reader how to use Alexa to help with everyday tasks, and to give you peace of mind and keep you safe, including: Setting reminders and alerts for: taking medication upcoming appointments paying bills daily/weekly/monthly household tasks calling relatives and friends birthdays and anniversaries – get Alexa to remind you to send cards and presents in time ...and anything else you need reminding about Making hands-free phone calls if you can't reach the phone Setting and controlling smart home devices like smart heating and smart lighting Getting the weather forecast, latest news, and sports results Playing music and listening to the radio Playing games Doing shopping online And much, much more! Alexa for Seniors in easy steps guides you through setting up your Alexa-enabled device, so you don't have to ask the kids! Presented in larger font for easy reading – in the familiar In Easy Steps style.

The iPad is a tablet computer that is stylish, versatile and easy to use, and is one of the most popular tablets used by all ages. The range of models has been expanded over the years so that there are now different sizes to cover all mobile computing requirements. iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 10th edition gives you all the essential information you need to know to make the most out of your iPad: · Choose the right model for you · Navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures · Customize the iPad for your needs · Master Settings and apps to stay organized · Find, download and explore exciting apps · Use your iPad to make traveling stress-free · Shop and order food and more online · Take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums · Email, share photos and video chat for free · Access and share your music, books and videos · Stay in touch with family members · Access your documents from anywhere · Master Siri, and the new features in the latest version. A handy guide for any Senior new to the iPad, presented in larger type for easier reading. Covers all iPads with iPadOS 14. Table of contents: 1. Choosing your iPad 2. Around your iPad 3. iCloud 4. Keyboard and Apple Pencil 5. Knowing your apps 6. Keeping in touch 7. On a web safari 8. Staying organized 9. Like a good book 10. Leisure time 11. Traveling companion 12. Practical matters

Chromebooks in easy steps illustrates all the clever features of this versatile, budget-friendly alternative to a Windows laptop or MacBook. Covering all Chromebook models, it: • Demystifies what a Chromebook is and how it differs from other types of laptops and tablets. • Shows how to get your Chromebook up and running in no time. • Guides you through the Chrome web browser, Gmail and other key apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides. • Reveals how to make video calls using a variety of services, to stay in touch with friends and family. • Shows how to connect your Chromebook to external devices including printers. • Demonstrates how to upload and organise your photos, videos, and documents in the Cloud. • Covers how to make documents available offline when you don’t have an internet connection. • Guides you through how to watch TV and movies, and how to download and use Android apps and games. • Provides guidance on maintenance and troubleshooting. Ideal for anyone new to the Chromebook, including Senior readers. Table of Contents: 1. Introducing Chromebooks 2. Getting Up and Running 3. Navigating the Chrome OS Desktop 4. Keyboard and Touchpad 5. Using the Chrome Browser 6. Communicating with Gmail 7. Google Drive 8. Office and Productivity 9. Media and Entertainment 10. Adding and Managing Apps 11. Video Calling 12. Casting and Connecting 13. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Ukulele for Beginners in easy steps shows the reader everything they need to know to get started playing a ukulele, including: • Choosing, buying, tuning, and looking after a ukulele. • Learning chords and how to read chord charts. • Writing and reading tablature, and basic music reading. • Strumming patterns and fingerpicking techniques. • Scales and practising. • Understanding different musical styles. • Writing songs. • How to find a teacher and groups to join to take playing further. Includes over 30 exercises to develop the reader’s playing, and over 40 pieces of music to practice with. Ideal for the novice musician!

Laptops have often been seen as the domain mainly of students and businessmen. However, they are also an excellent option for senior users: their mobility means that they can be used in any location and with the advent of wireless technology they can be used in a variety of public places to surf the Web or keep in touch with family and friends. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition covers all laptops that use Windows 10. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition begins by looking at some of the ergonomic issues surrounding laptops and shows how to be as comfortable as possible when using them and transporting them. It then gives an overview of the workings of laptops, including the software that is provided with them and some of the most-used features in the Windows 10. Issues such as using your laptop on vacation and sharing it with other family members are then looked at, to show how laptops are versatile and family-friendly. The book shows you how to: · Choose the right laptop for you · Master the key features of Windows 10 on your Windows laptop · Find your way around with the Start button, the Start menu, and the Taskbar · Use the Quick Access section - an area you can personalize with your favorite apps, programs, contacts and websites so you can quickly get to the functions and files you use most often · Search the web with the Microsoft Edge browser · Learn about apps, find and download them, then resize and move them and maximize, minimize or close from their titlebars · Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files · Talk to Cortana, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant which can perform searches on your computer or the web, perform actions like opening apps or documents, or set reminders and more · Use your laptop to make travel easy and keep your folks at home updated on your adventures · Learn to troubleshoot common problems and keep your laptop working in tiptop condition Laptops for Seniors, 7th edition takes the mystery out of using a Windows 10 laptop and shows how it can be used effectively for productivity and fun. Table of Contents: 1. Choosing a laptop 2. Around a laptop 3. Getting up and running 4. Working with apps 5. The online world 6. A digital lifestyle 7. On vacation 8. Sharing with your family 9. Networking and wireless 10. Battery issues 11. System and security

iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 4th edition covers everything the reader needs know to keep fully connected. The book shows how to: · Make and receive phone calls · Text with the Messages app, including a variety of new fun features including animojis and emojis · Make video calls with FaceTime · Set up and use email accounts · Use Settings to customise your iPhone exactly to your style and requirement · Use Apple Pay on your iPhone to pay securely – no need to carry your wallet all the time · Master the newly designed Control Center · Explore the entire iTunes Music library, share music, videos, apps, calendars and photos with family members – stay in the loop with children and grandchildren! An in-depth chapter on iCloud, Apple's online storage, sharing and backup service, explains how iCloud works and shows how it can automatically store your data and share your photos so you don’t have to worry about losing information should anything happen to your iPhone. Written with the Senior reader in mine, and presented in larger type for easier reading. Covers all models of iPhone with iOS 12. Table of Contents: · Your new iPhone · Starting to use your iPhone · Head in the iCloud · Calls and Contacts · Typing and Texts · The Online World · Hands on with Apps · Apps for Every Day · Relaxing with your iPhone · On the Go · Camera and Photos · Practical Matters