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"The author is a computer trainer with Age Concern so he really knows his audience and what it needs." (The Bookseller, Friday 14th March 2008)
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"The author is a computer trainer with Age Concern so he really knows his audience and what it needs." (The Bookseller, Friday 14th March 2008)
"...this is a useful book and, with 360 pages, is good value for money." (GadgetSpeak.com, October 25th 2008)
"...friendly style and his avoidance of acronyms and ′computer speak′ makes it easy for novices to learn the basics." (Unite, December 2008)
"...straightforward instructions...ideal for anyone who would like to use a computer...as a tool for communication and entertainment" (Shetland Times, November 28th 2008)
"Computing for the Older and Wiser...teaches the basic skills of using a computer and is easy to understand." (Yours, January 2nd 2009)
"...does a good job of convincing those who wonder if they are just too old to get into computing." (GadgetSpeak.com, March 15th 2009)
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My Mum has struggled with her computer skills for a while now and had no interest whatsoever in attending a course. I bought her this book as a bit of a last resort and she is absolutely delighted with it. It's easy to use and practical and seems to be written in language she understands without too much jargon. Her skills have improved hugely, and more importantly in some ways it has started to re-build her confidence. An excellent and much needed guide for the older person.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this for my father for his birthday, to stop him from throwing the mouse out of the window in frustration. It worked! It is easy to use, has straight forward chapters on the various troubles that people come across whilst using a computer.
I recommend this book to anyone who is trying to get to grips with computing.
I recommend this book to anyone who is trying to get to grips with computing.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I saw this book at a friend of mine's house and he kindly lent it to me. Having read the first few chapters I realised that, in spite of having some computing knowledge, it was just the book I was looking for so I bought myself a copy and three more for other friends for Christmas.
The book is so easy to use with its spiral binding allowing it to lie open beside the keyboard. The lessons start with the very basic use of the keyboard and mouse before exploring the finer points of emailing, the Internet, word processing and digital photography. The revision quizzes at the end of each chapter help to cement one's learning and the writing avoids all technical language and acronyms. There is even advice on buying the best type of computer with the help of a knowledgeable friend or 'guardian angel'.
I cannot recommend this book too highly.
Randall Peach (Essex)
The book is so easy to use with its spiral binding allowing it to lie open beside the keyboard. The lessons start with the very basic use of the keyboard and mouse before exploring the finer points of emailing, the Internet, word processing and digital photography. The revision quizzes at the end of each chapter help to cement one's learning and the writing avoids all technical language and acronyms. There is even advice on buying the best type of computer with the help of a knowledgeable friend or 'guardian angel'.
I cannot recommend this book too highly.
Randall Peach (Essex)
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Best Basic Computer Book
I have bought several basic instuction books for computers but this is by far the best.My wife needed a basic instruction book for her laptop and this one she found the easiest to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Vincent A. Hodges
Computing for the Older and Wiser
Found it difficult to absorb, and very confusing on the various chapters.
Would not reccomend to people just starting to use a computer. Read more
Would not reccomend to people just starting to use a computer. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Donald L. Jones
Out of date
Totally biased towards Windows and out of date. Some software isn't mainstream. Finally, many descriptions are simply not clear.
Published 19 months ago by Anthony
great
This was a present for my grandparents they found it very helpful and it arrived fast.
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by G. Laurie
"Making the Unfamiliar Familiar"
I recently purchased a copy of " Computing for the Older and Wiser" and was pleasantly suprised to discover that it answered in very simple layman's terms what computing for the... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by G. B. Bedford
Excellent easily understood
I found this book excellent and easily understood. It should be a 'first' for anyone who is not sure how to use their computer. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2009 by R. Jones
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Simple to understand and very well designed. A really helpful book for all, whether computer literate or not at all able. Read more
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