PCs made easy for visual learners Beginning computer users who want to see visually how things are done will learn quickly and easily with this full-color, step-by-step guide. Screen shots show clearly what you will see at each step, and numbered instructions guide you through dozens of common PC tasks. You’ll learn all the basics, plus some intermediate topics including how to use multimedia applications, the Internet, wireless technologies, Windows 7, Office 2010, mobile devices, and key security processes. Computer literacy is essential in today’s world; this full-color guide makes it easy for visual learners to get up to speed quickly Covers basic operating procedures, hardware and software, Windows 7, networks, the Internet, wireless devices, using multimedia applications, Office 2010, syncing with mobile devices, virus protection, and much more Each lesson is fully illustrated with screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions If you learn best when someone shows you how it’s done, Teach Yourself VISUALLY PCs is the computer book you’ve been looking for.

Provides instruction on: setting-up, installing, configuring, administering, securing and trouble-shooting wireless networks. Also provides instruction on: creating computer-to-computer networks, connecting on the road and with wireless devices and improving network performance.

"I've shown you book to at least 50 people. At my last company, it went on the 'recommended reading' list. THANK YOU for the visual learning aid. It made such a difference in my learning curve as I changed industries." — Gerry A. Lee (Colorado Springs, CO) Read Less, Learn More Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that "show" you how to do something— and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step illustrations that explain computer networking fundamentals, from hardware, architecture, operating systems, and protocols to security, administration, Internet connections, and intranets. Full-color illustrations demonstrate each task Succinct explanations walk you through the basics and beyond Self-contained lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules Jargon-free captions offer practical tips and tricks

Provides step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 Mac tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on your Mac in no time.

A guide to Microsoft Windows home server covers such topics as networking computers, setting up user accounts, using Windows home server storage, sharing files, working with digital media, making a remote connection, and working with computer backups.

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 135 basic computer tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including: Comparing types of computers Selecting memory and storage options Using Windows® or Mac OS® X Working with digital media Exploring e-mail and the Web Protecting your privacy online Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

A guide to wireless computer networks cover such topics as installing hardware, configuring networks, creating computer-to-computer networks, administering wireless networks, and network security.