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Written for the reader who did not grow up with personal computers, this book updates and expands on Stokes' previous title, "It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer". It covers everything you need to get wired: how to select, buy, and set up a computer; how to sign up for e-mail and internet access, and how to use the world wide web. There's information on peripherals - printers, scanners, wireless routers - and basic software, such as word processing programs. Plus, this new edition delves further into the online world to cover search engines and web navigation, information on online banking, shopping, travel planning, and dating.It covers security issues, "netiquette," instant messaging, and blogs, and there's an entire chapter devoted to digital photos - transferring them from camera to computer and sending them as attachments. Abby Stokes - who has a gift for taking the terrified by the hand and teaching old dogs new tricks - branches out into other essential digital accoutrements: mobiles, ipods, and Blackberries. A companion website offers a safe place to practice and keep learning. The appendices include recommended websites, a resource list, and more.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is good value for money, enjoyable to read, packed with loads of useful information and the question and answer section after each chapter is very good this helps the reader know that he/she understands the progress being made.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this for my ageing mother who is at best a technophobe, at worst a helpdesk's worst nightmare!
It was the title of the book which grabbed my attention and influenced my purchase and I wasn't disappointed - in fact I learnt quite a lot myself.
The only drawback is that it is obviously aimed at the American market and some of the jargon can be a bit confusing. All in all a handy book but for the UK market you would be better of with the Dummies Guide.
It was the title of the book which grabbed my attention and influenced my purchase and I wasn't disappointed - in fact I learnt quite a lot myself.
The only drawback is that it is obviously aimed at the American market and some of the jargon can be a bit confusing. All in all a handy book but for the UK market you would be better of with the Dummies Guide.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
IS THIS A SIMPLE BOOK FOR EVERYONE, YES , IT EVEN EXPLAINS WHERE THE BEST PLACE IS FOR ONE TO KEEP ONES COMPUTER , ( IN USE THAT IS NOT LIKE ON OCCASIONS UP ONES JUMPER )I HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF BOOKS BOUGHT FOR ME ,BUT WITH THIS ONE ,IT IS SO SIMPLY EXPLAINED, THAT EVEN GRANDPA WITH NO KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS WILL UNDERSTAND , I.E. GIVES TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT BACK PAIN , THIS BOOK I HIGHLY RECOMMEND . WITHOUT GIVING ALL THE DETAILS . BELIEVE ME .
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Something good from the U.S.
Whilst I have yet to finish this book, it seems to me to be the answer to an Idiots Prayer! It is written in good simple terms by a lady who seems to be constantly surprised by her... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rod Clark Esq
excellent purchase
ABBY STOKES HAS WRITTEN THIS EASY TO FOLLOW COMPUTER HANDBOOK. I AM NOT A TECHNICAL GEEK BUT I FOUND "IS THIS THING ON" VERY INFORMATIVE AND CURRENT.
Published 2 months ago by reta
Ought to do it!
If this can drag my elder sister into using her various laptops and other e-gadgets then this gets my vote!
Published 4 months ago by angelo7
Is This Thing On? A Computer Handbook
I bought this for a gift and it went down very well and as far as I know the recipient has found it very helpful!
Published 16 months ago by Jackiet
A MUST!!!!
This is an excellent purchase for those of you that don't know where to start or need a little persuasion!!! Well worth the money
Published 17 months ago by Jady
Yes! It's on!!
What a fine book ...... how often we oldies say it to someone (usually oneself, of course).
In wonder if my computer IS on at the moment? I'll see what the book says.
In wonder if my computer IS on at the moment? I'll see what the book says.
Published 17 months ago by Frank
Jane in Bournemouth
Perfect for the more "mature" person who hasn't had much contact with computers. It's easy to understand and not too full of jargon. A big hit!
Published 17 months ago by Jane B
Great for the older & younger generation
Bought this for my elderly Father-In-Law (he is 75).He is really pleased with it & has told me it is very easy to understand the different tasks detailed in this book. Read more
Published 24 months ago by P. Gazeley
Computer assist
It's fine for wrinklies like me, but it's no darn good if you can't stop laughing!
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by A. PRIOR
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