The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Computer Basics 2nd Edition by Joe Kraynak ISBN 0028642309 978-0028642307

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ISBN 10: 0028642309

ISBN 13: 978-0028642307 

Author: Joe Kraynak

Simple lessons to start ‘newbies,’ or inexperienced computer users, off on the path to computer proficiency. Offers steps for setting up a computer for maximum efficiency, and for making computer use more fun and less frustrating. Explains Windows, Web surfing, and other popular computer activities. Softcover.

Table of contents:

Part 1: Firing Up Your Computer: Bare-Bones Basics

1 Setting It Up and Turning It On

Plug it in, turn it on, and tune it in.

2 Meeting Windows: Up Close and Personal

Navigate your new onscreen desktop with a mouse and

keyboard.

3 Launching Your First Program

Use your mouse to kick programs into gear.

4 Warming Up with Some Computer Games

Have fun while you learn the basics and master some free

games.

Part 2: Personalizing Your Work Space

5 Using a Cool Desktop Background

Pick a theme for your desktop and decorate it to suit your

tastes.

6 Making Your Computer Play Cool Sounds

Replace the beeps with burps, giggles, and other cool

sounds.

7 Taking Control of Your Menus and Programs

Rebuild Windows to make it work the way you do.

8 Giving Yourself More Room to Work

Stretch your desktop for a little more elbow room.

9 Installing and Removing Programs

Buy and install a new program and get rid of programs

you no longer use.

Part 3: Creating Letters, Greeting Cards, and Other Documents

10 I Just Want to Type a Letter!

Typing 101.

11 Editing and Printing Your Letter

Overhaul your text and get it on paper.

12 Designing Personalized Greeting Cards, Banners,

and Other Publications

First encounters with a desktop publishing program.

13 Creating an Address Book and Other Listy Stuff

Make lists and manage your personal records.

14 Form Letters, Mailing Labels, and Envelopes

Merge lists with documents to automate mass mailings.

Part 4: Getting Wired to the Internet

15 Connecting to the Outside World with a Modem

Get your computer its own phone.

16 Finding an Information FREEway

Get your feet wet with some free trial offers from America

Online, CompuServe, and Prodigy.

17 Sending E-Mail: Postage-Free, Same-Day Delivery

Send your first e-mail message in less than five minutes.

18 Chatting with Friends, Relatives, and Complete

Strangers

Find friends, relatives, and strangers online, and type

messages back and forth.

19 Poking Around on the Web

Use your computer and modem to connect to the Web and

experience multimedia sites online.

20 Shopping, Investing, Traveling, and Other

Cool Web Stuff

Invest, plan your vacation, shop, and research topics on

the Web.

21 Publishing Your Own Web Page in Ten Minutes or Less

Establish your presence on the Web by building your own

Web page online!

Part 5: Kids and Other Homey Stuff

22 Managing Your Finances

Computerize your checking account, manage your budget,

and track your investments.

23 Finding and Playing Cool Games

Equip your system to play the coolest games, get free

games online, and find the best tips and cheats on the

Web.

24 Tapping the Power of Educational Software

Use your computer as a library, information kiosk, and in-

teractive teaching tool.

25 Safely Introducing Your Child to the Internet

Savvy parent’s guide to protecting your child on the

Internet and exposing your child to the good stuff.

26 Making a Family Photo Album

Transform boxes of disorganized photos into a full-color,

digitized photo album.

27 Drawing Your Family Tree

Use Family Tree Maker to research your lineage and

sketch your family tree, and find the best genealogy

sites on the Web.

Part 6: Tinkering with Computer Gadgets and Gizmos

28 Playing Digitized Music Clips

Transform your computer into a jukebox, burn your own

CDs, and download MP3 audio clips off the Web.

29 Managing Your Life with a Palm Computer

Put your calendar, address book, calculator, e-mail, and

other personal information on a computer that fits in your

pocket.

30 Watching TV and DVD on Your Computer

Tune in to your favorite TV shows, play along with game

show contestants, and watch DVD videos on your com-

puter.

31 Playing Film Editor with Digital Video

Edit your home videos, enhance your recordings with

background music, and copy your production to a CD.

32 Upgrading for Voice Commands and Dictation

Look, Mom, no hands entering commands and text

without touching the keyboard!

Part 7: Maintaining Your Investment

33 Keeping Your Computer Clean

Prolong the life of your computer with some good house-

keeping tips.

34 Giving Your Computer a Tune-Up

Inexpensive maintenance utilities that can keep your com-

puter running like new.

Appendixes

A Glossary: Speak Like a Geek

B More Computer Resources for the Computer Enthusiast

Index

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