Windows 10 for seniors

Peter Weverka

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Published
Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Peter Weverka (author)
Edition
3rd edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
vii, 302 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781119469858
  • Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Conventions Used in This Book
  • How to Read This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • How This Book Is Organized
  • Beyond the Book
  • Part 1. Getting Started with Windows 10
  • Chapter 1. Getting Acquainted with Windows 10
  • Tell Your Computer What to Do
  • Move the Mouse
  • Touch the Screen
  • Use a Keyboard
  • View the Touch Keyboard
  • Turn On Your Computer
  • Check Out the Start Screen
  • Shut Down Your Computer
  • Start again on the Lock Screen
  • Chapter 2. Using the Start Screen and Apps
  • Open Windows 10 Apps
  • Switch among Open Apps
  • Close Windows 10 Apps
  • Use the App Bar
  • Add a Location in Weather
  • Change App Settings
  • Search for a Desktop App
  • Arrange and Group Apps on the Start Screen
  • Ask Questions of Cortana
  • Chapter 3. Adjusting Windows 10 Settings
  • Access the Settings Screen
  • Personalize the Lock Screen
  • Choose an Account Picture
  • Check for Important Updates
  • Make Windows 10 Easier to Use
  • Customize the Start Menu
  • Handling Notifications
  • Chapter 4. Working with User Accounts
  • Connect to the Internet
  • Disconnect (or Switch to Airplane Mode)
  • Create a New Microsoft Account
  • Create a Local Account
  • Switch from a Local to an Existing Microsoft Account
  • Create a Local Account for Someone in Your Household
  • Create a Password for a Local Account
  • Change or Remove a Local Account Password
  • Change a Microsoft Account Password
  • Delete a Local Account
  • Chapter 5. Getting Comfortable with the Desktop
  • Check Out the Desktop
  • Change the Date or Time
  • Explore the Parts of a Window
  • Resize a Window
  • Arrange Some Windows
  • Snap a Window
  • Open a Second Desktop
  • Choose a Desktop Background
  • Pin Icons to the Taskbar
  • Stop Apps with the Task Manager
  • Part 2. Windows 10 and the Web
  • Chapter 6. Finding What You Need on the Web
  • Browse the Web with Edge
  • Open Multiple Pages in Separate Tabs
  • Search for Anything
  • Bookmark and Revisit Your Favorite Websites
  • Explore Edge Features
  • Block Ads on Web Pages
  • Chapter 7. Emailing Family and Friends
  • Use the Mail App
  • Write an Email Message
  • Format Email
  • Send Files and Pictures
  • Read and Respond to Incoming Email
  • Change Mail Settings
  • Add an Email Account to Mail
  • Chapter 8. Exploring Apps for Your Daily Life
  • Add Contacts to the People App
  • Delete a Contact
  • Add a Birthday or Anniversary to the Calendar
  • Search and Explore with the Maps App
  • Remind Yourself to Do Tasks with Alarms & Clock
  • Write Documents with WordPad
  • Write a Sticky Note to Yourself
  • Tweak Quick Status Settings
  • Chat Face-to-Face with Skype
  • Part 3. Having Fun with Windows 10
  • Chapter 9. Exploring the Microsoft Store
  • Explore Apps and Games by Category
  • Search for an App or Game by Name
  • Install a New App or Game
  • Examine Your Apps and Games
  • Rate and Review an App or Game
  • Add Billing Information to the Microsoft Store
  • Chapter 10. Taking Photos and More
  • Take Photos (and Videos) with Your Computer
  • Choose Camera Settings
  • Copy Photos from Your Camera
  • View Photos with the Photos App
  • Edit Photos Using the Photos App
  • Print Photos Using the Photos App
  • Scan Photos and Documents
  • Chapter 11. Enjoying Music and Videos
  • Play and Copy Music from a CD
  • Listen to the Groove Music App
  • Create and Manage Playlists
  • Watch Videos
  • Burn a CD
  • Make a Voice Recording
  • Part 4. Beyond the Basics
  • Chapter 12. Maintaining Windows 10
  • Install a New Program on the Desktop
  • Remove Desktop Programs
  • Control Startup Apps
  • Explore System Information
  • Check Your Security and Maintenance Status
  • Speed Up Your Computer
  • Protect Your Computer with Windows Defender
  • Chapter 13. Connecting a Printer and Other Devices
  • Trust USB Plug and Play for Hardware
  • See All Devices
  • Connect a Printer or Other Device
  • Access Device Options on the Desktop
  • Calibrate Your Touchscreen
  • Chapter 14. Working with Files
  • Save and Open a File
  • Find a Misplaced File
  • Add a Location to Quick Access
  • Use File Explorer for Easy Access to Files
  • Create a Folder to Organize Your Files
  • Use Check Boxes to Select Files
  • Add the Undo Button to File Explorer
  • Move a File from One Folder to Another
  • Rename a File or a Folder
  • Delete a File or Folder
  • Get Back a File or Folder You Deleted
  • Chapter 15. Backing Up and Restoring Files
  • Add an External Hard Drive or Flash Drive
  • Copy Files to or from a Flash Drive
  • Use One Drive to Store File Copies
  • Turn On File History
  • Restore Files with File History
  • Reset a Misbehaving Computer
  • Index