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Newsletter
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Windows 7 has arrived!
In the third week of October, Microsoft introduced the latest edition of its popular Windows operating system: Windows 7. Going back to the drawing board while developing this operating system, Microsoft has paid close attention to the responses of testers and has made dozens of improvements. Many useful new features make this the best Windows edition ever. Never before has it been so enjoyable to work with Windows!
Visual Steps has just released two books regarding Windows 7 for beginners. These books can be used by people who are "absolute beginners", in other words who have never worked on a computer before. They are also well suited for use in a group or a classroom setting. Take a look at our two new titles:
Windows 7 for SENIORS
Author: Studio Visual Steps
ISBN 978 90 5905 126 3
Book type: Paperback
Nr of pages: 304 pages
Price: US $19.95,
Canada $26.95
Windows 7 for SENIORS is the perfect beginner's book for senior citizens or anyone else that wants to get started using computers. The book walks you through the basics of the Windows 7 operating system in an easy step-by-step manner. Use this learn-as-you-go book right alongside the computer and perform the tasks laid out in each chapter. Be amazed at how fast your class participants will start having fun with the computer and become proud of the new skills and information they have gained.
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Your course participants will learn how to:
- become comfortable using the computer
- write letters and memos on the computer
- send and receive messages by e-mail
- explore the World Wide Web
- customize the computer settings
Take a look inside the book
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Internet and E-mail for SENIORS with Windows 7
Author: Studio Visual Steps
ISBN 978 90 5905 116 4
Book type: Paperback
Nr of pages: 304 pages
Price: US $19.95,
Canada $26.95
Internet and E-mail for SENIORS with Windows 7 is the ultimate starting point for senior citizens or anyone else that wants to get started using the Internet. The book's easy-to-understand instructions will guide your class participants step by step in learning to use the Internet and e-mail.
Each participant can work through the book at their own pace while sitting at the computer. They very quickly will gain all the skills needed to take optimal advantage of everything the Internet and e-mail have to offer.
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Your course participants will learn how to:
- surf the World Wide Web
- search the Internet effectively to find information
- send and receive e-mails
- download free software from the Internet
- protect the computer from intruders such as spyware and viruses
Take a look inside the book
How to view the PDF-files?
You can download, open, view or print these PDF-files with the program called Adobe Reader. Most computers already have this software installed, but if yours does not, you can download Adobe Reader for free from the Adobe website.
Click the "Get Adobe Reader" graphic below to download the free Adobe Reader:
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Free downloads
A Short Guide to Windows Internet Explorer 8
Available now on our Free Downloads web page is our latest guide:
A Short Guide to Windows Internet Explorer 8 -  PDF, 27 pages, 2.88 MB
In 2009, Microsoft introduced a new version of Internet Explorer. A number of handy, new features have been introduced. In addition, improvements have been made regarding Internet security and privacy issues. This booklet will familiarize you with some of these new features. It will also guide you with the installation of Internet Explorer 8, if it has not already been installed through a Windows Update.
Our handy information guides, booklets and supplemental content are offered to you in the PDF format. You can open, view, print or download these files with the program called Adobe Reader. |
Learn about the new features available in Internet Explorer 8 |
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Additional Downloads available
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Check out handy information guides!
Your class participants can learn more about:
searching with Google
or blogging,
USB sticks,
Windows Defender and more
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Testing what has been learned
Would you like to have your class particpants test their knowledge of the computer, software and other related items?
They can take one of the online quizzes available on our special website Computer Certificates for Seniors.
Visual Steps offers a series of multiple-choice quizzes covering a range of different topics created specifically for seniors.
The questions embrace the knowledge and skills acquired by those who have worked through the Visual Steps books. There are quizzes about Windows XP, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, Windows Mail and more.
If the score is sufficient, our Computer Certificate can be obtained by e-mail. The Computer Certificate can be printed or saved to the computer to print or view later. Great to show to one's family or friends!
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See how much your class participants know about the computer...
Do a quiz!
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The Visual StepsTM Concept
- Start rightaway learning in a friendly, fun, hands-on manner
- Each product features easy to understand, visually oriented, step by step instructions
- Extensive use of screen shots and illustrations
- Large print format, easy on the eyes
- Each book follows the same methodology
- More than one million copies have been sold
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The Visual Steps Catalog
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Where to buy our products
Our books are distributed by Independent Publishers Group (www.ipgbook.com) and are available in bookstores across the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. If a particular title is not available at your local book store, ask to have them place an order for you.
The Visual Steps books may be purchased online from any of the following booksellers:
in the USA
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
in Canada
Amazon (Canada)
Chapters Indigo
in the United Kingdom
Amazon (UK)
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