Author Description

The Windows 7 Handbook, is the essential quick start guide to using a computer running Windows 7, providing a complete resource for both the beginner and the enthusiast. Computers can be baffling, even for the moderately experienced user. Clear and accessible, this book cuts through the jargon to show that computers running Windows 7 can be put to good use to do a multitude of tasks as simply and painlessly as possible and can be in everybody's grasp. Highly practical with a results oriented approach, this book explores setting up your computer, keeping it safe from viruses and online fraud, backing up your important data so it doesn't get lost, as well as organising your favourite music into playlists, onto your iPod or burning a CD to play in the car. As well as storing, organising and manipulating your precious photos into albums or slideshows to show to friends or make precious memories of holidays to keep. Writing emails using yahoo, gmail or hotmail. Browsing the internet with confidence and safety using your web browser and more. Techniques are illustrated using step-by-step photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to windows. Whether you have just bought your first computer or laptop or are a keen computer user, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinning foundations and equip you with the skills needed to use a computer like a pro.