My Windows® 10 Computer for Seniors

My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors

My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors

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My

Windows 10

Computer

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for Seniors

Michael Miller

800 East 96th Street,

Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 USA

My Windows? 10 Computer for Seniors

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Contents at a Glance

Chapter 1

Understanding Computer Basics ......................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2

Performing Basic Operations ................................................................................................................. 21

Chapter 3 Using Your Windows 10 PC¡ªIf You¡¯ve Never Used a

Computer Before ................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Chapter 4 Using Your Windows 10 PC¡ªIf You¡¯ve Used Windows Before ....... 41

Chapter 5

Connecting Printers and Other Peripherals ................................................................. 57

Chapter 6

Personalizing Windows ................................................................................................................................... 67

Chapter 7

Making Windows Easier to Use.......................................................................................................... 89

Chapter 8

Using Windows 10 on a Touchscreen Device ...................................................... 101

Chapter 9

Using Software Apps ...................................................................................................................................... 107

Chapter 10

Finding and Installing New Apps .............................................................................................. 131

Chapter 11

Connecting to the Internet¡ªat Home or Away .............................................. 139

Chapter 12

Browsing and Searching the Web............................................................................................ 151

Chapter 13

Shopping Safely Online ............................................................................................................................. 175

Chapter 14

Discovering Useful Websites............................................................................................................. 193

Chapter 15

Protecting Yourself Online.................................................................................................................... 211

Chapter 16

Emailing Family and Friends ............................................................................................................. 229

Chapter 17

Video Calling with Skype and Google Hangouts ........................................... 247

Chapter 18

Connecting with Facebook and Pinterest.................................................................. 257

Chapter 19

Storing and Sharing Your Pictures and Movies ................................................ 275

Chapter 20

Watching Movies and TV Shows on Your PC ........................................................ 305

Chapter 21

Listening to Music on Your PC ....................................................................................................... 321

Chapter 22

Reading Books on Your PC ................................................................................................................... 337

Chapter 23

Using Files and Folders ............................................................................................................................... 351

Chapter 24

Dealing with Common Problems.............................................................................................. 371

Index ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 395

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