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 is updated to cover Windows 10 (Microsoft’s latest operating system) and shows how these portable computers are ideal for seniors. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps – Windows 10 edition, shows how to: Choose the right laptop for you, use and personalize the Windows interface to suit you; Find, download and explore apps for having fun as well as for functional tasks Get connected and enjoy Microsoft Edge, the new web browser from Microsoft Master Cortana and Windows 10 essentials Share your laptop without compromising privacy Use your laptop to make travel easy and keep your folks at home updated on your adventure Learn to troubleshoot common problems and keep your laptop working in tiptop condition all in easy steps, for smart learning!

Easy-to-understand advice for seniors who want to get up and running with their laptops Laptop popularity is on the rise among computer buyers, including seniors. For anyone in the over-60 age group who is eager to get started with a laptop, this is the book for you! Laptops are ideal for seniors who travel and want to stay in contact with family and friends. You'll learn how to select the laptop that is right for you; get familiar with the hardware, operating system, and software; understand files and folders; and connect to other wireless technology. Featuring a larger font for text and larger sizes for images, this easy-to-understand book begins with the basics and progresses to step-by-step coverage of how to establish positive habits and avoid common pitfalls. With this guide, you'll feel confident about staying safe online when banking, shopping, or chatting. Seniors are becoming more adventurous when purchasing a computer, and laptops are increasing in popularity among the 60+ age group demographic Covers the basics: selecting the right laptop for your needs, using the keyboard and mouse, finding your way around Windows 7, using the Internet, and more Assures you about staying safe online and keeping your information private when shopping, e-mailing family and friends, banking, researching, and more Features a large font and large images for easy reading This gentle introduction will get you started using your laptop today!

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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

Laptops are an excellent option for seniors: they can be used anywhere, and with wireless technology, to surf the web and to keep in touch. This 8th edition of Laptops for Seniors in easy steps will help you get started and then show you how to get more from Windows 11: · Master the new Windows 11 interface. · Explore apps for fun and for functional tasks. · Use MS Teams for video chatting with friends and family, and those essential contacts. · Set widgets of interest and stay up-to-date. · Enjoy online shopping, watching movies and TV, editing and sharing photos, and more. · Share your laptop without giving up privacy. · Learn the new computer health check options and keep your laptop in tiptop condition. Even shows how to avoid ergonomic injuries while using your laptop so that you can enjoy your new laptop for a long time! 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

Windows 10 in easy steps, 6th edition is updated for the forthcoming Windows 10 Autumn/Fall 2021 (21H2) release, and provides full-color and comprehensive coverage of the latest Windows operating system and shows how to get the most out of it, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device. It details the new features and shows how these integrate with the more traditional elements of the operating system, including:Upgrading to Windows 10 and personalizing it for your needs.Getting to grips with the Windows 10 interface, navigating with the Start menu, the Start button, and the Taskbar.Customizing the live tiles feature, so that you can create your own look and feel.Accessing and downloading apps, and how to work with them and organize them.Working with files and folders, and using OneDrive for free storage and sharing files.Using Cortana, the Personal Digital Assistant, to search your computer or the web or to perform actions like opening apps or documents.Getting online with the web browser, Microsoft Edge, and keeping in touch by email and Skype.Perfecting photos, viewing movies, and playing music and games.Windows 10 is one of the most significant upgrades in Microsoft's history and Windows 10 in easy steps, 6th edition is ideal for newbies and for those wanting to quickly grasp the essentials in the 21H2 update.