Computing for Seniors by Matthews, Marty -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Computing For Seniors Quicksteps Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Started

Explore Your Computer

Identify the Parts of Your Computer Page Picks and Chooses What She Needs to Learn Use Your Computer

Use Windows

Start and Explore Windows Using the Mouse Using the Notification Area Use the Start Menu Gene Depends on His Computer Starting a Program Use a Window Changing the Window Layout Use a Menu Use a Dialog Box Navigate the Windows Desktop Bobbi Finds Programs and Folders End Your Windows Session Get Help

Work with Information

Use Windows Explorer Joann’s Favorite Is FreeCell Locate and Use Files and Folders Bob Finds Simple Is Easier Navigate Folders and Disks Renaming and Deleting Files and Folders

Chapter 2 Using the Internet

Connect to the Internet

Set Up an Internet Connection Browsing the Internet

Use the World Wide Web

Search the Internet Bob Does Medical Research on the Internet Save a Favorite Site Changing Your Home Page Use Tabs Access Web History Jim Finds Lots of Information Organizing Favorite Sites Copy Internet Information Ken Finds New Ways to Pursue Hobbies Play Internet Audio and Video Files

Use the Internet

Get Information Get the News Dick Searches for Travel Deals Contact Government Agencies Get Maps and Directions Shop on the Internet John Searches for the Best Prices

Chapter 3 Computing Security

Control Who Is a User

Set Up Users Understanding User Account Control Setting Passwords Reset a Password Jeremy Is Comfortable with His Security Precautions Switch Among Users

Control What a User Does

Set Parental Controls Control What Parts of Windows Can Be Used Lisbeth Has Become Comfortable with Her Computer Set File and Folder Sharing Protect Files and Folders Tom Believes Computer Security Is Critical Back Up Your Information Locking a Computer

Protect Yourself on the Internet

Understand Internet Threats Cheryl Has Learned to Appreciate Computers Use an Antivirus or Security Program Control Internet Security

Chapter 4 Sending and Receiving Email

Speaking Internet Use Internet Email

Get Windows Live Mail Freya Uses Multiple Email Accounts Establish an Email Account Understanding the Typical Ribbon Create and Send Email Receive Email Madelyn Keeps Her Privacy Respond to Email Using the Contacts List Deal with Spam Anne Finds Email a Mixed Blessing Apply Formatting Attach Files to Email Use Calendar Using Web Mail Susan Tracks, Signs, and Formats Email

Use Windows Live Messenger

Set Up Windows Live Messenger Use Windows Live Messenger

Chapter 5 Socializing and Communicating Online

Understand Social Networking with Computers

Deborah Uses Social Networking Effectively Use Facebook Opening Facebook the Easy Way Pat Fights Being a Dinosaur with Facebook! Mary Joyce Plays FarmVille Play Games in Facebook Protecting Your Online Identity Use Twitter Using Twitter Vocabulary Find and Use Blogs and Forums Suzanne Blogs for Work and Play Creating Your Own Blog with Blogger

Find Dating Services

Date Online “Anonymous” Finds Dating Online Tricky Date Online Safely Mary and Ray Meet Online

Chapter 6 Using Applications

Understanding Web Apps Use Web Apps for Office Programs

Use SkyDrive Ann Benefits from BOD Online Documents Understanding SkyDrive Folders

Create or Edit Documents Using Web Apps

Create a Document Using Web Apps Edit Documents in the Word Web App Suzanne Makes Good Use of Word Work with Your Documents Viewing Your Edited Document Editing Workbooks in the Excel Web App

Use Excel

Bob Uses Excel for Finance and Investing Enter and Format Text into a Worksheet Enter and Format Numeric Data Create Charts Choose a Chart Type Tom Works on Excel and PDF Documents

Use Other Common Applications

Run Accessory Programs Using Sticky Notes Use Acrobat Reader

Chapter 7 Stepping into Digital Photography

Get Pictures into Your Computer

Use AutoPlay to Get Your Pictures into the Computer Download Photos Manually Jackie Organizes and Presents Her Photos View Pictures Using Windows Slide Show

Perform Minor Retouching

Evaluate Free Photo-Editing Programs Lou Updates His Photo Darkroom Crop and Enhance with Photoscape Clone Away Image Flaws Use Color Correction Walt Creates New Uses for Digital Cameras

Use Picasa to Organize, Tag, and Share Your Photos

Install and Use Picasa Explore Picasa by Task Uploading and Sharing a Picasa Web Album Create an Online Gallery Add Photo Captions Make a Headline in Your Photo Inviting a Friend to See Your Photos

Print Your Pictures

Dave Backs Up His Photos Painlessly Print Your Photo to a Home Printer

Chapter 8 Enjoying Digital Music, E-books, and Videos

Understanding Digital Media Concepts Set Up Audio Hardware and Software

Get Digital Media in Two Formats Gordon’s Hearing Improves with MP3s Set Up Audio on Your PC Tour Windows Media Player Work with Media Player’s Library View Archive Your Music CDs Create a Playlist Playing Back a Playlist Burn and Sync a Playlist Lori Delights in Digital Music

Broaden Your Multimedia Experience

Choose Which Programs to Install Adding a Playlist to a Mobile Device Install Many Media Player Files Tune into Podcasts Listen to Online Music Stations

Watch Video on Your Computer

Find and Watch a YouTube Video John Watches Old TV Reruns Watch a TV Program Online

Access Online Books and Publications

Use E-books Setting Up Firefox to Display ePub. Anne Explores Her iPad Share Books Between Devices

Chapter 9 Working with Your Finances Online

Why Use Online Banking?

Understand Online Banking Deposit Funds to an Account Using Quicken Bill Pay Pay Bills Electronically Manette’s Thoughts on Online Banking

Consider the Pros and Cons of Online Banking

Recognize the Advantages of Banking Online Acknowledge the Disadvantages of Banking Online Using Online or “Virtual” Banks

What You Need to Bank Online

Review Your Computer Skills Diana Relies on Online Banking Prepare for Online Services

Get Started with Online Banking

Ask the Right Questions Begin the Process Linda Uses ID Vault to Protect Her Password Access Your Accounts Keep Your Information Secure Viewing Secure Websites

Use Additional Online Banking Services

Finding a Routing Number Work with Online Bill Paying Understanding Categories Sharie Was Saved by Online Banking while Traveling

Use Financial Management Programs

Use Financial Management Programs on Your Computer Use Financial Management Software Online

Use Other Online Financial Services

Manage Your Investments Online Elsie Enjoys Online Investing Create an Online Portfolio Build a Budget with Computer Tools Produce Your Budget Review Quicken’s Possibilities Find Financial Information and Advice Online

Chapter 10 Exploring Genealogy

Start a Genealogical Search

Explore Genealogical Records Using Foreign Census Records Anne Uses a Program, Support Group, and Books Begin Your Journey Eleanore Finds Cousins

Organize Your Project

Set Up Your Records Organize Your Records Doreen Finds Online Databases a Great Resource

Utilize the Internet

Discover the Tools Learn Online Using Computer Software Give Credit When Due Join a Group Jerry Uses Genealogical DNA to Research Ancestry

Make Use of Your Findings

Preserve the Now Saving Your History Dulca Believes in Doing Backups

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