Use your laptop or tablet with confidence This practical book will have you achieving immediate results using: a friendly, visual approach simple language practical, task-based examples large, full-colour screenshots. Discover everything you want to know about choosing and using your laptop or tablet in this easy-to-use guide; from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter. Practical. Simple. Fast. Get the most out of your laptop or tablet with practical tips on every page: * ALERT: Solutions to common problems * HOT TIP: Time-saving shortcuts * SEE ALSO: Related tasks and information * DID YOU KNOW? Additional features to explore * WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Jargon explained in plain English

Everything you need to know to choose and use your laptop.

Brilliant Laptops guides you through the essential tasks step-by-step, showing you how to:

• Choose the right laptop for you
• Understand and use Windows 7, its applications and other software
• Connect to the Internet via wireless and wired networks
• Choose and install monitors, printers and webcams
• Keep your laptop safe and secure at home and on the road
• Manage power and battery life
• Maintain your laptop and optimise its performance

• Detailed contents page
• Numbered step-by-step tasks
• Visual full colour screenshots
• Expert tips, tricks & advice
• Practical troubleshooting guide

Discover everything you want to know about Microsoft's newest version of Windows in this easy-to-use guide; from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter.

Aimed at people over the age of 50 and written by an expert in the field, Joli Ballew, this book covers the topic of laptop computers.

Use your laptop or tablet with confidence This practical book will have you achieving immediate results using: a friendly, visual approach simple language practical, task-based examples large, full-colour screenshots. Discover everything you want to know about choosing and using your laptop or tablet in this easy-to-use guide; from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter. Practical. Simple. Fast. Get the most out of your laptop or tablet with practical tips on every page: * ALERT: Solutions to common problems * HOT TIP: Time-saving shortcuts * SEE ALSO: Related tasks and information * DID YOU KNOW? Additional features to explore * WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Jargon explained in plain English

Discover everything you want to know about Photoshop Elements 10 in this easy to use guide, from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter. Photoshop Elements 10 In Simple Stepscovers every practical aspect of using Photoshop Elements on your PC or laptop; from understanding the user interface and essential tools, to basic retouching and adjusting of photographs, to advanced techniques using filters, layers and special effects, through to organizing and sharing your photographs. This book is filled with easy to understand practical tasks that will help you to achieve immediate results. This series of vibrant books will teach you exactly what you need to know using A friendly, visual approach Easy-to-understand language Practical hands-on tasks Full-colour large format screenshots To build your confidence and help you to get the most out of your computer, practical hints, tips and shortcuts feature on every page: ALERT!- Explains and provides practical solutions to the most commonly encountered problems HOT TIPS- Time and effort saving shortcuts SEE ALSO... - Points you to other related tasks and information DID YOU KNOW? - Additional features to explore WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? - Jargon and technical terms explained in plain English

This is a visual quick reference book that shows how to get the most out of Office 2010 applciations, particularly if you haven't used the Office suite before.

Discover everything you want to know about using your computer in this easy-to-use guide - from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter.

Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s is a visual quick reference book that shows you how to make the most of your laptop computer, particularly if it is your first one, or if you are new to the world of computers ! . It will give you a solid grounding on how choose the right laptop for you, how it works and how to get the best out of your laptop - a complete reference for the beginner and intermediate user who hasn't growen up with a laptop. If you are considering buying a laptop, or want to learn how to get the very best out of your current laptop, this book is for you. The first couple of chapters look at the different types and specs of of laptops available and matches these to the needs and demands of the older user, helping you to understand what your laptop can do for you and how it fits into the bigger universe of laptops. As you move though the chapters you will learn more about how your laptop works, how to get the most from its and how to keep it in tip top condition. We also look at the kinds of software and peripherals you might find useful, how to manage security and connectivity issues and how to manage that all important aspect of the laptop ecosystem - its battery. Brilliant Laptops provides .... A visual tutorial taking you from laptop novice to accomplished user in easy steps. A guide to optimising your use of your laptop. making a more integral and essential part of your life. Essential guidance on the vast array of software and peripferal hardware available to you, allowing you to make the right choices for how you wnat to work Insider tips and tricks on optimising your hardware an software to make sure that you get every extra ounce of power and time from your battery.

With the advent of Siri, iMessage, and iCloud, among others, people are anxious to learn about their new iPhones. This guide covers all aspects of iPhone usage.

This title is written for anyone over the age of 50 who needs to learn how to troubleshoot, repair, and resolve problems associated with their new or aging computer and its associated hardware and software.

Discover everything you want to know about computer basics in this easy to use guide, from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter. Computer Basics In Simple Steps covers every practical aspect of choosing and using a PC; from understanding its features, programs and applications, to Internet and email connection, to keeping your PC safe and secure. Easy to understand practical tasks will help you to achieve immediate results. This series of vibrant books will teach you exactly what you need to know - A friendly, visual approach. Easy-to-understand language. Practical hands-on tasks Full-colour large format screenshots Practical hints, tips and shortcuts feature on every page.

Here, readers can discover everything they want to know about Microsoft Windows 7. The book covers every practical aspect of using Windows 7 on your PC or laptop and is filled with easy to understand practical tasks that will help you to achieve immediate results.