Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, Windows 8.1 Edition

Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, Windows 8.1 Edition

by Nick Vandome
Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, Windows 8.1 Edition

Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, Windows 8.1 Edition

by Nick Vandome

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Overview

Laptops have often been seen as the domain mainly of students and businessmen. However, they are also an excellent option for senior users: their mobility means that they can be used in any location and with the advent of wireless technology they can be used in a variety of public places to surf the Web or keep in touch with family and friends. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps shows how these portable computers are ideal for seniors.

Updated to cover the update to Windows 8 (Windows 8.1) the book begins by looking at some of the ergonomic issues surrounding laptops and shows how to be as comfortable as possible when using them and transporting them. Issues such as using your laptop on vacation and sharing it with other family members are then looked at, to show how laptops are versatile and family-friendly.

Extensive coverage is also devoted to networking and using a laptop wirelessly, with particular attention given to accessing the Internet from wireless locations (Hot Spots) such as airports, coffee shops and libraries.

Laptops for Seniors in easy steps demonstrates that seniors can have the freedom to take their computing and wireless technology with them at all times.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781840786323
Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date: 10/07/2014
Series: In Easy Steps
Pages: 216
Product dimensions: 7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Nick is an established In Easy Steps author with several successful guides to his credit.

Table of Contents

1 Choosing a Laptop 7

A Brief History of Laptops 8

Laptops v. Desktops 10

Types of Laptops 11

Laptop Jargon Explained 12

Size and Weight 14

Getting Comfortable 15

Carrying a Laptop 18

Keyboard and Touch Pad 19

Using an External Mouse 20

Ports and Slots 21

The Wonder of Wireless 22

Cleaning a Laptop 23

Choosing a Carry Case 24

Spares and Accessories 25

2 Around a Laptop 27

Opening Up and Turning On 28

Touchscreen Laptops 29

Windows 8.1 Interface 30

The Start Screen 32

The Start Button is Back 34

The Desktop and Taskbar 36

Opening at the Desktop 38

Working with Windows Apps 39

Navigating Windows 8.1 40

Using a Microsoft Account 44

Turning Off 46

Help and Support Center 47

Screen Resolution 48

Adjusting Text 49

Adjusting Volume 50

Loading CDs and DVDs 51

Adding Devices 52

Pen Drives 54

3 Getting Up and Running 55

Sign-in Options 56

Charms 58

Default Settings 62

Personalize Settings 64

PC Settings 68

Organizing the Start Screen 70

Naming Groups 74

Opening File Explorer 75

Scenic Ribbon 76

Switching Users 78

4 Working with Apps 79

Starting with Apps 80

Windows 8.1 Apps 82

Using Windows 8.1 Apps 84

Viewing All Apps 85

Closing Windows 8.1 Apps 86

Searching for Apps 87

Pin to Start Screen 88

Pin to Taskbar 89

Apps on the Desktop 90

Using the Windows Store 92

Buying Apps 95

Side-by-Side Apps 96

Install and Uninstall 98

Using Live Tiles 100

5 Internet and Email 101

Connecting to the Internet 102

IE 11 in Windows 8.1 Mode 104

Navigating Pages 106

Pinning a Web Page 107

Tabs in Windows 8.1 Mode 108

IE 11 Windows 8.1 Settings 109

IE 11 on the Desktop 110

Bookmark Favorites 112

Homepage 113

Tabbed Browsing 114

Downloading New Browsers 115

Shopping Online 116

Booking a Vacation 118

Researching Family History 120

Setting Up Mail 122

Working with Mail 124

Sharing with Mail 126

6 It's a Digital World 127

Importing Photos 128

Viewing Photos 130

Playing Music 134

Copying Music 136

Viewing Videos 137

Finding People 138

Using the Calendar 140

Playing Games 142

Sharing with OneDrive 143

7 On Vacation 145

Transporting Your Laptop 146

Keeping Your Laptop Safe 147

Temperature Extremes 148

Laptops at Sea 149

Power Sockets 150

Airport Security 151

Keeping in Touch 152

8 Sharing with Your Family 155

About Multiple Users 156

Managing Your Account 158

Adding Users 160

Family Safety 162

9 Networking and Wireless 169

Setting up a Network 170

Going Wireless 171

Discover Networks 172

Network and Sharing Center 173

Join the HomeGroup 174

Sharing Files and Folders 176

Sharing Settings 177

Saving Files for Sharing 178

Sharing a Printer 180

View Network Components 181

Network Troubleshooting 182

10 Battery Issues 183

Types of Battery 184

Power Consumption 185

Battery Management 186

Charging the Battery 189

Removing the Battery 190

Dead and Spare Batteries 191

Battery Troubleshooting 192

11 Troubleshooting 193

Protecting Against Viruses 194

Using a Firewall 196

Windows Defender 198

User Account Controls 200

Action Center 201

Updating Software 202

Backing Up 204

Restoring Files 206

System Restore 208

Index 211

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