Confident Computing for the Over 50s: Teach Yourself: A non-technical practical guide for the late, absolute beginner - Brossura

Reeves, Bob

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1444100815 ISBN 13: 9781444100815

Casa editrice: Teach Yourself, 2010

Riassunto

Do you feel that you have been left behind in the technological revolution? Assuming no prior knowledge of using a computer, this book is written in a practical, light-hearted and non-technical style to take the terror out of the technology. Bob Reeves approaches the subject in a highly accessible way, focusing on the computer applications of most interest to middle and third agers, including correspondence, photography, shopping online, personal budgets and researching your family history. It begins with the very basics and ends with an invaluable 'jargonbuster' glossary. The book is made up of a series of self-contained chapters, with the emphasis on what the computer is being used for, rather than the software needed. For example: rather than a chapter on 'word-processing', there is a chapter on 'letter writing'; rather than 'desktop publishing' there is 'making a newsletter' and 'making cards for all occasions'; rather than one on 'digital photography' there is ' getting photographs on to the computer' etc. There will be clear instructions supported with screenshots, tips and hints throughout. This approach sets it apart from other books on basic computer skills as it covers what you really want to do with your computer, breaking down any technical barriers and making the book totally relevant to the novice computer user. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of computing. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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Recensione

This book explains how to get the best out of a computer. (UNITE)

"Explains everything in a lucid way." (The Good book Guide)

"An easy, friendly guide that assumes no previous knowledge of computers." (The Good Book Guide)

"A helping hand into the world of technology in an easy, friendly way. " (Good Book Guide)

L'autore

Bob Reeves is an ICT and Personal Finance Education consultant and writer. Based in Lincolnshire, he also holds the position of Team Leader/Senior Examiner (Computing) for the AQA Examination Board in Manchester.
He trained as a teacher specialising in business and ICT and has taught on a range of business and ICT courses over the years with students as young as 4 and as old as 80.
This and his sister title, The Internet & Email for the Over 50s, have many fans who love his practical and easy style.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Teach Yourself
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1444100815
• ISBN 13: 9781444100815
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 320
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile