Customizing and Managing Your Computer
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Welcome to More Windows XP for SENIORS

More Windows XP for SENIORS

Author: Addo Stuur
ISBN: 978 90 5905 114 0
Book type: Paperback
Number of pages: 360

Price: US $19.95 Canada $26.95

Customizing and Managing Your Computer

Every computer needs maintenance and security. This book has been written specifically for seniors who want to manage their own computers. You’ll read how to configure Windows XP to your own preferences and how to install and remove programs. You’ll also find out how you can protect your computer with Windows Security Center. You’ll learn how to set up passwords so that others can use your computer without fear of causing damage. Burning data CDs, making backups, solving common problems — you’ll get full details on all this and more.

The book More Windows XP for Seniors:

  • encourages learning with an easy step-by-step approach
  • has been tested by seniors
  • is based on practical experience
  • focuses on acquiring practical skills
  • gives detailed background information
  • has a convenient reference section
  • contains an extensive index

Learn how to:

  • Maintain and manage your computer
  • Protect your computer with Windows Security Center
  • Adjust your Windows settings
  • Make backups and perform a system restore
  • Burn data CDs
  • Compress files
  • Set up user accounts

This book is suitable for:

Windows XP with Service Pack 2

Look inside

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Download a Sample chapter - PDF file 638.8 kB

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Visual Steps

More Windows XP for SENIORS is based on the Visual Steps method. This method which makes all of our books for seniors so special, features the following:

  • Content - the special needs and requirements of the beginning user with little or no technical background have been taken into account.
  • Structure - self-paced, learn as you go. Proceed step-by-step with easy to follow instructions. What's more, the chapters are organized in such a way that you can skip a chapter or repeat another as desired.
  • Illustrations - plentiful use of screen illustrations to show you if you are on the right track.
  • Layout - large sized book and large print make it easy to read.

The Studio Visual Steps Authors

The Studio Visual Steps team of authors consists of different professionals, all thoroughly experienced in their subject field. The proven Visual Steps methodology features:

  • Easy, step by step instructions
  • Screen illustrations for each step