Absolute Beginner's Guide to
Computer Basics
Fifth Edition

$21.99 US 426 pp. ISBN 0789742535 Published September 2009 Que Michael Miller, Author

Now covers Windows 7!

What can you do with your new PC? The sky's the limit! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, 5th Edition, will show you how to set up and configure your PC, including how to connect to the Internet. Then you'll learn how to fix your digital photos, download digital music to your iPod, burn your own custom CDs, watch videos online, write letters and memos, do online banking, create show-stopping presentations, and use the latest social networking websites. And if you need more computing horsepower, you'll even learn how to upgrade your PC and add new peripherals. It's all easy, thanks to Michael Miller's step-by-step instructions and helpful advice!

Now updated for Microsoft Windows 7, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, 5th Edition, will have you using your new PC in no time! Here's a preview of what you'll find inside:

• Learn how to set up and configure your new computer and install new computer hardware and software
   
• Get the scoop on how to work with Microsoft Windows 7 and how to personalize it just for you
   
• Learn how to use the most popular computer programs -- including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Works
   
• Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, instant messaging, blogging, and podcasts
  
• Connect with your friends on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter
  
• Become a digital media pro -- learn to work with digital cameras and photos, download and listen to digital music, and burn your own CDs and DVDs
   
• Find out how to protect your PC from spam, viruses, spyware, and computer attacks
   
• Learn how to set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple PCs

Want to know more? Then check out the book's table of contents:

Part I: Getting Started
    1.    How Personal Computers Work
    2.    Setting Up Your New Computer System

Part II: Using Windows
    3.    Getting to Know Windows 7
    4.    Personalizing Windows
    5.    Working with Files, Folders, and Disks

Part III: Upgrading and Maintaining Your System
    6.    Adding New Hardware and Devices to Your System
    7.    Setting Up a Home Network
    8.    Performing Routine Maintenance
    9.    Dealing with Common Problems
    10.    Protecting Your PC from Viruses, Spam, and Other Online Nuisances

Part IV: Using Computer Software
    11.    Installing New Software
    12.    The Suite Spot: Working with Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office
    13.    Letters, Memos, and More: Working with Microsoft Word
    14.    Crunching Numbers: Working with Microsoft Excel
    15.    Presenting Yourself: Working with Microsoft PowerPoint

Part V: Using the Internet
    16.    Connecting to the Internet -- At Home and on the Road
    17.    Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer
    18.    Searching the Web
    19.    Researching with Wikipedia
    20.    Shopping Online
    21.    Buying and Selling on eBay
    22.    Buying and Selling on craigslist
    23.    Banking and Paying Bills Online
    24.    Watching Videos on the Web
    25.    Using Web-Based Applications
    26.    Creating Your Own Web Page
    27.    Exploring Other Cool and Useful Websites

Part VI: Communicating via the Internet
    28.    Sending and Receiving Email
    29.    Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
    30.    Social Networking with Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter
    31.    Exploring Blogs and Podcasts

Part VII: Exploring the Digital Lifestyle
    32.    Organizing and Editing Your Digital Photos
    33.    Sharing Your Digital Photos Online
    34.    Playing, Ripping, and Burning CDs
    35.    Downloading and Playing Digital Music
    36.    Using Your PC with an iPod or iPhone
    37.    Playing DVDs and Videos on Your PC
    38.    Making Your Own Digital Home Movies

Get Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, 5th Edition, and start using your new PC today -- no prior experience necessary!

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