Updated for the Latest Windows 10 2019 This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 10 operating system. Make the most of your Windows 10 notebook or desktop computer—without becoming a technical expert! This 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. Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Set up your computer and use the Windows 10 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 Use Windows 10’s built-in apps—and find great new apps in the Windows Store Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot Go online to shop and sell—and smart search with Microsoft Cortana® 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, Hulu, Netflix, and more Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam Keep your system running reliably at top speed

Guides beginning users through basic PC operations in Microsoft Windows, demonstrating such tasks as personalizing Windows 8, connecting to the Internet, using social networks, working with apps, playing music, and performing routine maintenance.

Everything casual users need to know to get the most out of their new Windows 7 PCs, software, and the Internet, including Facebook, craigslist, Twitter, and Wikipedia.

Time for an upgrade! The fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Computer Basics places the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around, and places the focus on software troubleshooting rather than hardware techno-babble. The reader wants to do something practical with his or her computer—this book shows them how. • Covers basic office programs and how to manage photo, video, and music files • Advice on safe web-surfing, including coverage of newsgroups, message boards, and mailing lists • New green computing initiatives that help protect the environment • Maintenance and upgrading information

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Computer Basics will introduce the basics of computer to those who know but not very much about computers. This book is for beginners and intermediate users and will be useful for those who are starting to put into practice what Software is, what hardware is; and how to work with them. It helps to understand important terminology related to computer along with application in practical world. The language used is simple and easy to get into the mind. Major Contents: 1. Types of computers, history, parts, working 2. Hardware and Software 3. Desktop Computer and Key PC Components 4. Buying the right type of Computer - Desktop, Notebook, Tablet PC, Net book 5. Customising - Input/output Devices- Keyboard, Mouse, Touch screen 6. Getting around Windows 7, GUI,& Operating System - Checking out Windows accessories & Games 7. Personalising Windows and Start Menu and adding Gadgets to Desktop, Taskbar 8. Creating & Managing User Accounts, Disk, Folders & Files 9. Loading, Unloading CDs, DVDs, Using External USB, Flash Drive and Games and Applications 10. Running/Installing/Uninstalling Programs and Additional Hardware Devices 11. Networking and Basics of Internet 14. Installing a Printer 15. Securing your network and Disk Operating System (DOS) This book would be found very helpful for competitive examinations also.