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Beyond The Basics Of Computing For The Older Generation
Especially written for the over 50's using plain English and, wherever possible, avoiding technical jargon. This book is a sequel to Babani's best-selling titles Computing for the Older Generation and Computing with Vista for the Older Generation.
The aim of this book is to help you to improve your basic computing skills and further expand
your knowledge in an easy, enjoyable and practical way.
This book is suitable for a computer running either Windows Vista or Windows XP.
Among the many topics covered are:
* The essential features of Windows Vista and XP.
* Exploring exciting innovations in Microsoft Office 2007.
* Using OneNote 2007 to organise, plan and record many aspects of your daily life in one easily managed location.
* Presenting a simple slide show or giving a polished presentation using PowerPoint 2007.
* Producing a magnum opus or streamlining your club's mailings and label printing using Word 2007.
* Using Excel 2007 to calculate and chart your Body Mass Index (BMI) and predict improvements.
* Watching and recording digital TV on your computer using inexpensive and easily installed components.
* Selling surplus household or personal effects on eBay to raise cash or simply to declutter your home.
* Keeping your computer healthy and up-to-date using Window's System Tools.
* Making real improvements to your computer by adding a few simple and inexpensive items of hardware. It is hoped that this book will help you gain confidence in your ability to use a computer and to tackle tasks that previously might have seemed too daunting or difficult for you to undertake.
CONTENTS:
1 - Microsoft Windows Essential Features
2 - Introducing Office 2007
3 - Getting Organised with OneNote 2007
4 - Putting on a Show with PowerPoint
5 - Getting into Print with Word 2007
6 - Mailshots and Labels the Easy Way
7 - Middle-Aged Spreadsheets
8 - Music While You Work
9 - Watch and Record Digital Television on Your Computer
10- Buying and Selling on eBay
11- Getting the Best from Your Computer
12- Useful Hardware Additions
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