Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics

Michael Miller

382 pages, parution le 29/04/2003

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Résumé

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics is written to be an all-in-one solution to help users get up and running on their computer and learn all the software applications that come pre-loaded on their systems.
This book is a cost-effective alternative for the user who does not want to purchase several books, because it covers hardware, software, peripherals, the Internet, and troubleshooting all in one resource. It's completely updated for 2003, and includes coverage of Windows XP.
The book assumes no prior knowledge, and is perfect for those who've just taken their first computer out of the box. At only $18.95, it's priced well below the competition to give the reader a great value.

Contents

Getting Started

Understanding Your Computer Hardware
Setting Up Your New Computer System

Using Windows

Understanding Microsoft Windows XP
Taking Windows for a Spin
Personalizing Windows
Working with Files and Folders

Using Computer Software

Installing New Software
Using Microsoft Works Suite
Working with Words
Working with Numbers
Working with a Database
Managing Your Finances
Creating Greeting Cards and Other Cool Projects
Learning with Educational Software
Playing Games

Using the Internet

Understanding the Internet
Getting Connected to the Internet
Surfing the Web
Finding Stuff Online
Buying and Selling Online
Sending and Receiving E-mail
Using Instant Messaging and Chat
Using Newsgroups, Message Boards, and Mailing Lists
Downloading Files
Creating Your Own Web Page

Working with Music and Pictures

Working with Pictures
Playing CDs and DVDs
Playing Internet Audio and Video
Downloading and Playing Digital Music
Burning Your Own CDs
Editing Your Own Home Movies

Protecting and Maintaining Your System

Protecting Yourself and Your Kids Online
Adding New Hardware
Setting Up a Home Network
Performing Routine Maintenance
Dealing with Common Problems

Index

L'auteur - Michael Miller

Michael Miller a écrit une centaine de guides pratiques ces vingt dernières années, principalement sur des sujets liés à l'informatique et à Internet. Il est également auteur de plusieurs manuels très complets sur le référencement naturel et l'analyse des statistiques de fréquentation des sites Web. Ses ouvrages se sont vendus à plus d'un million d'exemplaires dans le monde entier. Il est connu pour ses talents de vulgarisateur, sa capacité à expliquer des sujets techniques à des lecteurs novices et aussi pour ses précieux conseils pratiques.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Que
Auteur(s)	Michael Miller
Parution	29/04/2003
Nb. de pages	382
Format	18,7 x 23,2
Couverture	Broché
Poids	645g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780789728968