Absolute Beginners Guide to Computing

This book teaches anyone how to use their new Windows computer. You will learn and understand how you can perform a wide range of tasks, including managing files, browsing the internet, and protecting yourself, as well as interacting with Cortana. Using Absolute Beginners Guide to Computing you will learn how to use Windows, and how you can connect and communicate with others. You will learn the basics of browsing the web, how to send email, and sign up for services. You will learn about some of the social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. You will also learn how to connect and use external hardware, and process digital music, photos, and video. Written by an author who has written multiple computing titles, this book is friendly and approachable, and can teach anyone how to use a computer. With simple steps, easy troubleshooting, and online resources, its the best place to learn how to make computing a part of your life. What You’ll Learn: How to get pictures onto your computer to share. How to listen to digital music. What clubs, groups, and other resources there are to help. Learn and understand how you can perform a wide range of tasks on your new Windows computer, including managing files, browsing the internet, and protecting yourself, as well as interacting with Cortana. Using Absolute Beginners Guide to Computing you will see how to use Windows, and how you can connect and communicate with others. You will learn the basics of browsing the web, how to send email, and sign up for services. You will learn about some of the social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. You will also learn how to connect and use external hardware, and process digital music, photos, and video. Written by an author who has written multiple computing titles, this book is friendly and approachable, and can teach anyone how to use a computer. With simple steps, easy troubleshooting, and online resources, it's the best place to learn how to make computing a part of your life. What You'll Learn: * Get pictures onto your computer to share* Listen to digital music* What clubs, groups, and other resources there are to help Who this Book Is For Anyone that wants to learn all the latest Windows features. Beginners who want to use their new Windows computer to share pictures or video clips on YouTube or Facebook to those seeking a common sense approach to safe computing Chapter 7: Sharing Files; Creating a PDF File; Opening a PDF File; Importing a File; Exporting a File; Compressing Files; Using a USB Flash Drive; Using File Attachments with E-mail; Summary; Part II: Customizing Windows 10; Chapter 8: Using the Start Menu and Taskbar; Customizing the Left Pane; Using the Program List; Customizing the Tiles; Rearranging and Resizing Tiles; Adding and Removing Tiles; Turning On/Off Live Tiles; Changing the Start Menu Color; Modifying the Taskbar; Defining Icons on the Taskbar; Modifying the Taskbar by Right-Clicking; Adding Program Icons to the Taskbar Chapter 5: Understanding Files and Folders; How Windows 10 Organizes Files; Navigating Through Folders; Viewing the Contents of a Folder; Creating Folders; Summary; Chapter 6: Manipulating Files; Opening a File; Creating and Saving a File; Renaming a File; Copying a File; Copying a File with the Copy to: Command; Copying a File with the Mouse/Trackpad; Moving a File; Moving a File with the Move to: Command; Moving a File with the Mouse/Trackpad; Deleting a File; Searching for a File; Searching by Name; Searching by Date Modified; Searching by Kind; Searching by Size; Using OneDrive Chapter 9: Installing Software; Finding Software on the Microsoft Store; Installing Software from the Microsoft Store; Installing Software Off the Internet; Installing Programs from a DVD; Uninstalling Programs; Updating Windows; Summary; Chapter 10: Customizing the Screen; Changing the Desktop Wallpaper; Defining a Screensaver; Saving Power; Using Themes; Making the Pointer Easier to See; Summary; Chapter 11: Customizing the File Explorer Window; Customizing the Panes; Using the Navigation Pane; Resizing the Navigation Pane; Adding and Removing the Quick Access Category