Easy-to-understand advice for seniors who want to get started using their laptops & tablets Laptop & tablet popularity is on the rise among computer buyers including seniors. For anyone in the over-60 age group who is eager to get started with a laptop or tablet this is the book for you! Laptops & tablets are ideal for seniors who travel & want to stay in contact with family & friends. You'll learn how to select the laptop or tablet that is right for you; get familiar with the hardware operating system & software; understand files & folders; & connect to other wireless technology. Featuring a larger font for text & larger sizes for images this new edition of a bestseller begins with the basics & progresses to step-by-step coverage of how to establish positive habits & avoid common pitfalls. New content offers detailed information on battery life setting up a wireless printer connectivity storing data online downloading apps & syncing your mobile phone. With this guide you'll feel confident about staying safe online when banking shopping or chatting. Targets the growing number of seniors who are eager to get up & running with their laptop or tablet Covers the basics: selecting the right laptop or tablet for your needs using the keyboard & mouse finding your way around Windows 7 using the Internet & more Assures you about staying safe online & keeping your information private when shopping e-mailing family & friends banking researching & more Features a large font & large images for easy reading This fun-&-friendly introduction is the perfect starting point for becoming a tech-savvy senior with your laptop or tablet device. ...

With a wealth of new technology out there it can seem a daunting task to choose the right gadget for you. Laptops & Mobile Devices Made Easy guides you through the different types of laptop & mobile device with comprehensive explanations so you can decide on the right one for your needs whether you want to learn how to use an ebook reader or a tablet or iPad. Jargon busters & step-by-step tutorials will help you get to grips with your new laptop or mobile device showing you how to get the most out of your technology from connecting to the internet whilst out & about downloading apps & ebooks to increasing your laptop's memory. Covering PC laptops netbooks & Mac Books as well as smartphones ebook readers & tablets Laptops & Mobile Devices Made Easy will help you enjoy your new equipment to its fullest potential. ...

The latest edition of the bestselling guide to getting started with a laptop No one knows computers like veteran author Dan Gookin. With this new edition of his bestseller he shares his wealth of knowledge & once again finesses even the most complex of topics & presents it in such a way that makes it simple entertaining & easy to underst&. Youll explore the latest hardware & technology updates & delve into the most updated information on Windows 7. Youll review the many issues that are unique to laptops including synchronizing with the desktop coordinating e-mail between two machines working on the road & more. Beloved & popular author Dan Gookin returns with a new edition that makes understanding laptops simpler than you ever thought possible Shares the latest information concerning laptops: new technology current processors available & steps to update memory & hard drive capabilities

Includes:: coverage of connectivity between a laptop & desktop interfaces between laptops add-ons networking procedures & more Reviews the perks of newer laptops including larger displays longer battery power & speeds equal to desktops to name a few Examines the benefits of mobility for students employees & anyone who needs to work on the go This fun & friendly guide will get you up & running with your laptop in no time!

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Hit the road with your laptop & this must-have For Dummies guide If you're like most people your laptop is taking the place of your PC. Whether you're on the road working at home or multitasking your laptop is now an essential trusted tool. Just in time beloved & popular author Dan Gookin returns with a new edition that covers the very latest in laptops. From synchronizing with your desktop & coordinating e-mail to maintaining security networking working in Windows 8 adding your smartphone to the mix & more this book makes understanding laptops simpler than you ever thought possible. Shares the latest basics about laptops such as new technologies current processors available & steps to update memory & hard drive capabilities Covers the new Windows 8 operating system & other popular laptop operating systems as well as netbooks wireless networking & smartphone tethering Explores remote access to the desktop power management storage security & much more Examines the benefits of mobility for students employees & anyone who needs to work on the go Helps you work on the road employ & enjoy multimedia & use your laptop professionally Laptops For Dummies 5th Edition is the fun & friendly guide that will get you going & on the go with your laptop in no time! ...

Youll get the straight simple lessons that you need to effectively use your Vista powered laptop in Laptops Just the Steps For Dummies. Get where you need to go with a minimum of steps! This book lays out a specific goal & helps you achieve it with a series of lessons paired with tips & graphics to illustrate the task. You can read this book from cover to cover or skip to the parts that you need to know. In a flash you will understand the basic parts switches & drives that make up your laptop. Youll learn how to operate the main functions of Windows Vista like managing user accounts navigating the system & working with files folders software & devices. Youll learn how to create media & connect to the Internet with or without wires! Youll discover how to troubleshoot & patch your operating system. You will find out how to:* Clean & maintain your laptop* Operate Windows Vista & manage its options* Create & store media* Set up a router connect to a network & go wireless* Sync data & create backups* Browse safely* Troubleshoot hardware & software & patch your operating system Laptops Just the Steps For Dummies provides you with all of the information you need to work more efficiently than ever before! ...

The Magical Animal Fairies look after seven young Magical Animals & train them to use their powers wisely for the good of Fairyland & the human world. But the animals have been stolen! Can Rachel & Kirsty help Lara find her lucky Black Cat before the goblins do...? ...

A challenge for the brain but not for the eyes
- crossword lovers with less than perfect sight can enjoy their favourite pastime
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A challenge for the brain but not for the eyes
- crossword lovers with less than perfect sight can enjoy their favourite pastime
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Easy crossword puzzles should gently challenge the mind not the eyes. With these large-print crosswords from esteemed puzzle editor Peter Gordon everything is clearly visible from the letters in the grid to the clues themselves. We cant guarantee you will solve every puzzle but at least youll be able to see what youve been missing. ...

Strain your brain not your eyes! With one puzzle on each page large numbers & plenty of space to write these super-sized sudoku are easy to read but challenging to solve. Created by one of the world's top puzzle-makers this third entry in our popular series is literally the next BIG thing in sudoku! ...