Simple Computing for the Simply Terrified

Plug in, boot up, and get online! - Email and receive pictures of the kids and grandkids - Enjoy the convenience and bargains of online shopping - Search for recipes, health and travel information - Look up old friends and make new friends - Read the latest news, sports, weather reports, stock quotes, and commentary - You can even start a blog It's your turn now, and you won't believe how much you can do and how easy it is to do it. Written for the reader who didn't grow up with a personal computer or use one in the office, this book is everything you need to get wired. You'll learn how to shop for a computer that's just right for you, and how to set it up for maximum comfort and safety. How to sign up for email and Internet access. How to use the mouse, a printer, a scanner, and how to get started with essential skills like word processing and using search engines. Plus: the A to Z's of digital photos, a guide to online shopping, over 200 recommended websites, and much more. Before you know it, you'll be clicking away to a whole new world.Stokes, Abby is the author of 'Simple Computing for the Simply Terrified ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780761146193 and ISBN 0761146199.