Windows 8.1 for Seniors in Easy Steps

by Michael Price    (Find this book)
Windows 8.1 for Seniors in easy steps introduces the features of the most current Windows operating system, presented with the over-50's in mind. It uses larger type for easy reading and discusses the topics in a clear and concise manner. It concentrates on the activities you'll want to carry out, whether you're completely new to computers, or you're upgrading from a previous version of Windows.
Windows 8.1 for Seniors in easy steps helps you choose the right edition of Windows 8 for your purpose, whether you are upgrading an existing computer or switching to a new computer specifically designed for Windows 8. It focuses on the new Windows 8 interface and shows you how you can access these features using a keyboard and mouse or using multitouch display capabilities. It looks at the desktop, taskbar and search facilities that provide the facilities associated with the Start menu of earlier versions and also helps you customize your system to suit your way of working. It looks at applications and the tools and gadgets that provide the functions you need to make effective use of your computer.
Windows 8.1 for Seniors in easy steps covers home networking and homegroups, email, internet, digital photography, music and video. It reviews the supplementary Metro and Windows applications that are provided via the Microsoft Store and the Windows websites. It also covers issues of security and protection, system maintenance and keeping your system up to date and efficient.
Covers the 8.1 update for Windows 8 which will be released Fall 2013.-- Publisher Marketing

Adobe Illustrator Cs6 Digital Classroom

by Jennifer Smith    (Find this book)
A highly accessible, step-by-step guide to Adobe Illustrator CS6 Illustrator CS6 Digital Classroom includes 12 self-paced lessons that contain essential skills and explore new features and capabilities of Adobe Illustrator. Every lesson is presented in full color with step-by-step instructions.  --  Publisher Marketing

Google Nexus Tablet for Seniors: Get Started Quickly with This User Friendly Tablet

by Studio Visual Steps    (Find this book)
Written specifically for older individuals who want to use the Google Nexus tablet, this guide follows an easy, step-by-step approach that has been tested by seniors and is based on practical experience. It teaches novice users how to connect to Wi-Fi, surf the internet, e-mail, plan routes, manage a calendar, take and share pictures, work with videos and music, and browse for and use a wide variety of applications--including game, puzzle, newspaper, magazine, fitness, and photo-editing apps. Suitable for Google Nexus tablets 7 and 10, this complete primer contains more than 800 screenshots, detailed instructions, large print, an extensive index, and a link to the support website. -- Publisher Marketing

MacBook in Easy Steps: For MacBook Air and MacBook Pro: Covers OS X Mountain Lion ( In Easy Steps )

by Nick Vandome    (Find this book)
MacBook in easy steps, now in its third edition, makes exploring the MacBook inspiring and a pleasure. More specifically, this primer:
Demystifies Mac jargon and MacBook versions
Explains the Dock, Desktop and the Finder
Features the essentials in OS X Mountain Lion
Shows how to customize your MacBook
Guides you through Safari and Mail
Demonstrates the Launchpad
Illustrates iPhotos, iMovie & iDVD
Teaches how to manage music with iTunes
Reveals how to find, buy and get free Apps
Makes sharing your MacBook easy
Addresses battery issues and security
Unravels iCloud
Covers using the MacBook for work & for leisure
Use this guide to buy the right MacBook for you and then to get more out of it - in easy steps!