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Windows Live Essentials for SENIORS

Author: Studio Visual Steps
ISBN: 978 90 5905 356 4
Book type: Paperback
Number of pages: 280
Price: US $19.95 Canada $21.95
Table of contents - pdf file PDF file 18.0 kB
Sample chapter - pdf file PDF file 445.5 kB

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Keep in touch with other people and manage files on your computer or the internet
Are you already taking advantage of the free Windows Live Essentials programs that Microsoft has to offer? The Windows Live Essentials package includes lots of useful software, part of which will be installed to your computer, while other programs are accessible on the Internet. For example, from any place in the world you can use the Internet to access your e-mail messages, your calendar, and your address book. The computer book Windows Live Essentials for Seniors you will learn how to efficiently use all elements for various purposes, step by step.
Do you take a lot of pictures, and do you want to share them with friends? With just a few mouse clicks you can convert your own Windows Live web space into a beautiful photo album. Also, you can edit video files en change them into online movies, or conduct a video conversation and have a live chat with your friends. Furthermore, you will get 25 GB online storage space for your personal files on the Windows Live servers – this comes in useful if you want to use these files on different computers. And the free Windows Live Essentials software also contains lots of other features.
In this book you will learn how to use all the program elements in an efficient and effective way, step by step and for various applications. With Windows Live Essentials you have access to the latest developments in the field of computing!

The book Windows Live Essentials for SENIORS:
- encourages learning with an easy step-by-step approach
- has been tested by seniors
- is based upon practical experience
- focuses on acquiring practical skills
- gives detailed background information
- contains a convenient reference section
- contains an extensive index

Learn how to work the Windows Live Essentials applications:

  • have a video chat with Windows Live Messenger
  • create an online photo album with Windows Live photos
  • make movies with Windows Live Movie Maker
  • create a blog with Windows Live Writer
  • share files with Windows Live Groups
  • maintain a digital calendar with Windows Live Calendar
  • set parental controls with Windows Live Family Safety

This book is suitable for:

  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista

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How can I 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. Learn how to download and install Adobe Reader on the following website: www.visualsteps.com/adobereader

Visual Steps

Windows Live Essentials for SENIORS is based on the acclaimed Visual Steps method. This method 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.

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