Laptops for seniors in easy steps For all laptops with Windows 11
Book - 2022
"Laptops are an excellent option for seniors: they can be used anywhere, and with wireless technology, to surf the web and to keep in touch. This 8th edition of Laptops for Seniors in easy steps will help you get started and then show you how to get more from Windows 11." -- Back cover.
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom :
In Easy Steps
[2022]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- Eighth edition
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- 192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- ISBN
- 9781840789430
- 1. Choosing a Laptop
- A Brief History of Laptops
- Laptops v. Desktops
- Types of Laptops
- Laptop Jargon Explained
- Size and Weight
- Getting Comfortable
- Carrying a Laptop
- Keyboard and Touchpad
- Using an External Mouse
- Ports and Slots
- The Wonder of Wireless
- Cleaning a Laptop
- Choosing a Carry Case
- Spares and Accessories
- 2. Around a Laptop
- Opening Up and Turning On
- Touchscreen Laptops
- About Windows
- Obtaining Windows 11
- New Features in Windows 11
- The Start Button
- The Start Menu
- Pinning Items
- The Desktop and Taskbar
- Shutting Down
- Using a Microsoft Account
- Personalization
- Lock Screen Settings
- Using Themes
- Changing Color Themes
- Screen Resolution
- Adjusting Volume
- USB Flashdrives
- 3. Getting Up and Running
- Sign-in Options
- Settings
- Searching
- Setting Up Cortana
- Using Cortana
- Viewing Notifications
- Opening File Explorer
- Quick Access in File Explorer
- File Explorer Menu Bar
- 4. Working with Apps
- Starting with Apps
- Windows 11 Apps
- Using Windows 11 Apps
- Closing Apps
- Searching for Apps
- Using the Microsoft Store
- Buying Apps
- Viewing Your Apps
- Installing and Uninstalling Apps
- 5. The Online World
- Introducing the Edge Browser
- Smart Address Bar
- Setting a Homepage
- Using Tabs
- Managing Tabs
- Bookmarking Web Pages
- Viewing Favorites
- Collections in Edge
- Shopping Online
- Booking a Vacation
- Setting Up Mail
- Working with Mail
- Using OneDrive
- OneDrive Settings
- Finding People
- Using the Calendar
- 6. A Digital Lifestyle
- Viewing Photos
- Editing Photos
- Groove Music
- Playing Music
- Viewing Movies and TV
- Gaming with Windows 11
- 7. On Vacation
- Transporting Your Laptop
- Keeping Your Laptop Safe
- Temperature Extremes
- Laptops at Sea
- Power Sockets
- Airport Security
- Keeping in Touch with Chat
- 8. Sharing with Your Family
- About Multiple Users
- Adding Users
- Family Safety
- 9. Networking and Wireless
- Network Components
- Going Wireless
- Connecting to a Network
- Viewing Network Status
- Sharing Settings
- Nearby Sharing
- Network Troubleshooting
- 10. Battery Issues
- Types of Battery
- Power Consumption
- Battery Management
- Battery Saver
- Charging the Battery
- Removing the Battery
- Dead and Spare Batteries
- Battery Troubleshooting
- 11. System and Security
- Privacy
- Troubleshooting
- System Properties
- Cleaning Up Your Disk
- Windows Update
- Backing Up
- System Restore
- Windows Security
- Index