Computers for Seniors

Index

A

address bar

File Explorer, 260

Microsoft Edge, 118–119

B

backing up files, 275

backspace key, 16, 17

Bing

opening results, 142–143

refining results, 143–144

results page, 139–141

searching with, 138–139, 144–146

bolding text, 249

books

borrowing, 207–208

browsing, 206–207

changing font size of, 212–213

closing, 213

downloading, 208–210

placing on hold, 206

reading, 211

returning, 214

searching for, 204–206

C

Calculator app, 42–45

calendar, system tray, 35

Calendar app

adding events, 64–67

deleting events, 68

navigating, 63–64

reminders, 67

setting up, 61–62

viewing events, 68

clicking, 14–15

clock, 35

closing apps, 44

cloud storage, 277. See also OneDrive

computers

plugging in, 10–13

ports, 8–10

setting up, 17–27

technical specifications, 5–8

turning on, 13

types of, 2–4

connecting

devices, 73–74, 293–296

to the internet, 18–19, 301–303

Cortana, 26

Crackle, 163

cursor, 14, 16, 246

cut-and-paste method, 272–273

D

desktop background, 33

desktop computer, 2–3

desktop screen, 32–35

digital camera, 73–74

digital photos. See photos

double-clicking, 15

double-tapping, 15

downloading apps, 176

dragging, 15

drivers, 295

drives, 261

DVD drives, 7, 295

E

ebooks. See books

email, 92. See also Mail app attachments, 104–109

chains, 103

creating, 21–22

popular providers, 95

security, 112, 287–290

emoticons, 236

emoticons key, 17

ENTER key, 16, 17

F

Facebook, 148

File Explorer, 258–261. See also folders

file management, 258

File menu (WordPad), 245

files, 258

deleting, 268–269

moving, 271–273

opening, 265

renaming, 268

restoring, 269

searching for, 274

storing on USB flash drive, 275–276

storing remotely, 277–278

folders, 40, 258

closing, 273

creating, 265–267

default, 261

deleting, 268–269

opening, 261–263

renaming, 268

restoring, 269

saving to, 270–271

searching for, 274

viewing options, 264

formatting paragraphs, 250–251

formatting text, 248–249

free apps, 51, 172

free Wi-Fi

connecting to, 301–303

security of, 303

full apps list, 39–40

G

games

Candy Crush Saga, 181

installing, 174–176

Mahjong, 182

Microsoft Jigsaw, 177

Microsoft Solitaire Collection, 51–57

Gmail account, 95

Google, 147

Groove Music, 194

H

hard drives, 6–7

HDMI port, 8, 9

highlighting text, 247–248

home page, 118

Home ribbon

File Explorer, 266, 268, 272–273

WordPad, 244

I

iCloud account, 95

icons, 33, 264

images, searching for, 144–146

installing apps, 176

internet, 116

ads, 128, 139–140

connecting to, 18–19, 301–303

searching. See Bing

security, 286–287

setting up, 17–18

shopping tips, 150–151

web addresses, 119–120

websites, 119

internet service provider (ISP), 18

italicizing text, 249

K

keyboard, 16–17, 19–20

keywords, 138

L

laptops, 3–4

links, 123

local account, 297, 298

lock screen, 30

logging in

to computer, 31–32

to Spotify, 193

M

Mail app, 93

checking emails, 96–97

deleting emails, 109–110

forwarding emails, 103

opening attachments, 108–109

opening emails, 98

reading emails, 98–99

replying to emails, 102–103

searching, 111–112

sending emails, 100–102

sending files, 104–107

setting up, 94–95

switching accounts, 99–100

malware. See viruses

maximizing apps, 43

memory stick, 274–276

messages, 235–237. See also email

Microsoft account

and Calendar, 62

creating, 20–24, 298–299

vs. local account, 298

and Mail, 94

Microsoft Edge, 116

ads, 128

favorites

adding sites as, 130–131

deleting, 133

visiting, 132

navigating between pages, 124–125

opening links, 124

opening sites, 121

printing pages, 129–130

setting up, 116–118

Start page, 118

tabs, 126–127

zooming, 125–126

Microsoft Solitaire Collection app

closing, 55–56

opening, 51–53, 56–57

playing, 53–55

minimizing apps, 45

monitors, 2–3

mouse, 14–16

mouse pointer, 14

music

browsing, 190–192

buying, 194

searching for, 187–190

N

navigation pane, 260, 262–263

Netflix, 161–163

notifications icon, 35

numbers key, 17

O

OneDrive, 25, 277–279

online security, 150–151, 286–287

opening apps, 43

operating systems, 7–8

OverDrive app, 215

audiobooks, 215

borrowing books, 207–208

browsing genres, 206–207

closing books, 213

downloading books, 208–210

installing, 198–199

libraries,

adding, 201–202

logging into, 203

placing books on hold, 206

reading books, 211

returning books, 214

searching for books, 204–206

settings, 212–213

signing up, 199–200

P

paid apps, 179–180

paragraph alignment buttons, 251

password, 22–23, 31–32, 151

payments online, 150–151

phishing, 288–290

photos

digitizing, 72–74

emailing, 104–107

Photos app, 72

deleting photos, 82

editing photos, 83–85

importing photos, 74–79

printing photos, 86–88

viewing photos, 80–81

PIN, setting up, 25

plugging in computer, 10–13

podcasts, 195

pointer, 14

popular apps tiles, 39, 40

ports, 8–10

power port, 8, 9

pressing and holding, 15

printers, 293–296

printing

documents, 254–255

photos, 86–88

web pages, 129–130

privacy settings, 26–27

processor, 5

programs. See apps

Q

Quick Access Bar, 244

Quick Access folder, 258–259

R

RAM (random access memory), 5

Recycle Bin, 33, 269

removing apps, 178–179

restoring apps, 45

ribbons, 244, 260

right-clicking, 15

S

saving files, 253–254, 270–271

scams, 287–288

scanners, 72, 293–296

scanning for viruses, 283–286

screen size, 7

scroll bar, 40, 77

scroll wheel, 14, 15

search box, 34, 41–42

search engine, 138

searching

apps, 41–42, 173–174

Bing, 138–141, 143–144

books, 204–206

files and folders, 274

images, 144–146

music, 187–192

videos, 159–160

security

best practices, 286–287

email, 112, 287–290

online shopping tips, 150–151

and Skype, 239

viruses, 282–286

setting up

computer, 19–27

internet, 17-19

SHIFT key, 16, 17

shopping online, 150–151

shutting down computer, 46

sites. See websites

Skype app

answering calls, 234–235

audio calls, 230–232

contacts, 222

accepting, 227–229

adding, 225–227

blocking, 229

deleting, 238–239

emoticons, 236–237

profile, 223–224

requirements, 218

screen, 222

security, 239

setting up, 218–221

video calls, 232–233

written messages, 235–237

solitaire. See Microsoft Solitaire Collection app

spacebar, 16, 17

Spotify

browsing, 190–192

logging in to, 193

searching for music, 187–190

signing up, 184–187

spyware. See viruses

start button, 33, 34

Start menu, 38–41

Start page (Microsoft Edge), 118

Start screen, 36–37

Store

apps and games

browsing, 169–172

installing, 176

more information, 175

searching for, 173–174

music, 194

opening, 167–169

payment details, 180

streaming, 161, 163

subtitles, YouTube, 157

system tray, 33, 34–35

T

tablet mode, 36, 38

tablets, 4

keyboard, 17

navigating, 36–37

plugging in, 10

touchscreens, 15

turning on, 13

tabs, 126–127. See also Microsoft Edge

tapping, 15

taskbar, 33, 34

TED Talks, 160–161

This PC folder, 259

touchpads, 15

touchscreens, 15

trojans. See viruses

TuneIn Radio app, 195

turning on computer, 13, 30–31

typing, 246, 247. See also keyboard

U

underlining text, 249

undoing, 252

USB

camera connection, 73–74

devices, 293–296

ports, 8, 9

security, 287

transferring files via, 274–277

V

VGA ports, 8, 9

video calls, 232–233, 234–235

video controls, 157–158

videos

searching for, 159–160

watching, 154–158

View ribbon

File Explorer, 264

WordPad, 244

viruses

preventing, 286–287

recognizing, 282–283

removing, 286

scanning for, 283–285

volume control, 34–35, 157

W

watching videos, 154–158

Weather app, 57–60

web addresses, 119–120

web browsers, 116

webcams, 218, 293–296

websites, 119, 134. See also Microsoft Edge

Wi-Fi, connecting to, 301–303

Windows 10, 8

Windows Defender app, 283–286

WordPad app, 242–243

formatting paragraphs, 250–251

formatting text, 248–249

highlighting text, 247–248

layout, 243–245

printing documents, 254–255

saving documents, 253–254

undoing, 252

zooming, 252

word wrap, 246

worms. See viruses

x

Xbox profile, 56

Y

YouTube

playing videos, 154–156

searching, 159–160

video controls, 157–158

Z

zooming

Microsoft Edge, 125–126

photos, 81

WordPad, 252