Home > Store

My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors (includes Video and Content Update Program)

Register your product to gain access to bonus material or receive a coupon.

My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors (includes Video and Content Update Program)

EPUB (Watermarked)

Not for Sale

Description

  • Copyright 2016
  • Dimensions: 7" x 9-1/8"
  • Edition: 1st
  • EPUB (Watermarked)
  • ISBN-10: 0-13-407756-3
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-407756-7

Book + 2 Hours of Free Video + Content Update Program


My Windows® 10 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. It includes 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video tutorials to help you learn how to navigate and customize the new Windows 10 desktop.


In addition, this book is part of Que’s Content Update Program. As Microsoft updates features of Windows 10, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. The updates will be delivered to you via a FREE Web Edition of this book, which can be accessed with any Internet connection. To learn more, visit www.quepublishing.com/CUP.


Veteran author Michael Miller will help you learn to:

  • Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation
  • Get productive fast, even if you don’t have computer experience
  • Use Windows’ new touch features if you have a touchscreen device
  • Safeguard your privacy, and protect yourself from online scams
  • Find, install, and use easy new Modern apps
  • Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices
  • Use new SmartSearch to find everything faster on the Internet
  • Discover reliable health and financial information online
  • Make free Skype video calls to friends and family
  • Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they’re up to
  • Store your pictures, fix them, and share them with loved ones
  • Read eBooks on your PC—even enlarge text for greater comfort
  • Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube
  • Enjoy your music, and discover great music you’ve never heard
  • Fix your own computer problems without help

The DVD will contain 12 videos, each averaging 10 minutes each, for a total of approximately two hours of video instruction. The videos will show how to perform specific tasks in step-by-step function, or illustrate specific features visually. The following videos are included:


1. Connecting a New PC
Hands-on guide to making all the necessary connections -- speakers, mouse, keyboard, monitor, USB peripherals.

2. Getting to Know Windows 10
General tour of Windows 10 and most useful features.

3. Personalizing Windows
Presenting all of Windows 10's customizable interface features.

4. Making Windows Easier to Use
Examining Windows 10's Ease of Access features

5. Browsing and Searching the Web
Using the new Edge browser (and Google search engine) to browse and search the Internet

6. Protecting Yourself Online
Tips and advice for safe and secure use of the Internet and email

7. Sites for Older Users
Presenting the best websites for older users

8. Sending and Receiving Email
Sending and receiving email with Win10's Email app (and a little bit on Gmail, too)

9. Connecting with Facebook
Basic guide to Facebook for older users

10. Editing and Sharing Digital Photos
Using Win10's Photos app to manage and edit digital photos.

11. Watching Movies and TV Shows on Your PC
How to use Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and other sites to watch streaming video online.

12. Working with Files and Folders
Basic file/folder management.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

1 Understanding Computer Basics     3
Examining Key Components     3
    Hard Disk Drive     4
    Memory     5
    Processor     5
    Display     6
    Keyboard     7
    Pointing Device     8
    Connectors     9
Exploring Different Types of PCs     11
    Desktop PCs     11
    Notebook PCs     13
Which Type of PC Should You Buy?     14
Setting Up Your New Computer System     15
    Set Up a Notebook PC     15
    Set Up a Traditional Desktop PC     16
    Set Up an All-in-One Desktop PC     18
2 Performing Basic Operations     21
Using Windows with a Mouse or Touchpad     21
    Mouse and Touchpad Operations     22
Using Windows with a Keyboard     24
    Keyboard Operations     24
3 Using Your Windows 10 PC—If You’ve Never Used a Computer Before     27
Powering Up and Powering Down     28
    Turn On and Configure Your New PC—For the First Time     28
    Turn On Your System—Normally     33
    Turn Off Your Computer     35
Finding Your Way Around Windows     35
    Use the Start Menu     36
    Use the Taskbar     37
4 Using Your Windows 10 PC—If You’ve Used Windows Before     41
Windows 10 for Windows 8/8     1 Users     41
Windows 10 for Windows 7 Users     44
Windows 10 for Windows XP Users     45
The 10 Most Important New Features of Windows 10     46
    1: Back to the Desktop (Goodbye, Start Screen)     47
    2: The Start Menu Returns—Better Than Ever     48
    3: Things Look a Little Different     49
    4: Take Control with the Action Center     50
    5: Manage System Settings with the Settings Tool     51
    6: Universal Apps in Desktop Windows     52
    7: Smart Searching—and More—with Cortana     53
    8: A New Way to Browse the Web     54
    9: Improved Task Switching     54
    10: Create Multiple Desktops     55
5 Connecting Printers and Other Peripherals     57
Connecting Devices via USB     57
    Connect a Printer     58
    Connect Other Peripherals     60
Connecting Smartphones and Tablets     61
    Connect an iPhone or iPad     61
    Connect an Android Phone or Tablet     62
Connecting Your PC to Your TV     63
    Connect via HDMI     63
6

Updates

Submit Errata

More Information

InformIT Promotional Mailings & Special Offers

I would like to receive exclusive offers and hear about products from InformIT and its family of brands. I can unsubscribe at any time.

Overview


Pearson Education, Inc., 221 River Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, (Pearson) presents this site to provide information about products and services that can be purchased through this site.

This privacy notice provides an overview of our commitment to privacy and describes how we collect, protect, use and share personal information collected through this site. Please note that other Pearson websites and online products and services have their own separate privacy policies.

Collection and Use of Information


To conduct business and deliver products and services, Pearson collects and uses personal information in several ways in connection with this site, including:

Questions and Inquiries

For inquiries and questions, we collect the inquiry or question, together with name, contact details (email address, phone number and mailing address) and any other additional information voluntarily submitted to us through a Contact Us form or an email. We use this information to address the inquiry and respond to the question.

Online Store

For orders and purchases placed through our online store on this site, we collect order details, name, institution name and address (if applicable), email address, phone number, shipping and billing addresses, credit/debit card information, shipping options and any instructions. We use this information to complete transactions, fulfill orders, communicate with individuals placing orders or visiting the online store, and for related purposes.

Surveys

Pearson may offer opportunities to provide feedback or participate in surveys, including surveys evaluating Pearson products, services or sites. Participation is voluntary. Pearson collects information requested in the survey questions and uses the information to evaluate, support, maintain and improve products, services or sites, develop new products and services, conduct educational research and for other purposes specified in the survey.

Contests and Drawings

Occasionally, we may sponsor a contest or drawing. Participation is optional. Pearson collects name, contact information and other information specified on the entry form for the contest or drawing to conduct the contest or drawing. Pearson may collect additional personal information from the winners of a contest or drawing in order to award the prize and for tax reporting purposes, as required by law.

Newsletters

If you have elected to receive email newsletters or promotional mailings and special offers but want to unsubscribe, simply email information@informit.com.

Service Announcements

On rare occasions it is necessary to send out a strictly service related announcement. For instance, if our service is temporarily suspended for maintenance we might send users an email. Generally, users may not opt-out of these communications, though they can deactivate their account information. However, these communications are not promotional in nature.

Customer Service

We communicate with users on a regular basis to provide requested services and in regard to issues relating to their account we reply via email or phone in accordance with the users' wishes when a user submits their information through our Contact Us form.

Other Collection and Use of Information


Application and System Logs

Pearson automatically collects log data to help ensure the delivery, availability and security of this site. Log data may include technical information about how a user or visitor connected to this site, such as browser type, type of computer/device, operating system, internet service provider and IP address. We use this information for support purposes and to monitor the health of the site, identify problems, improve service, detect unauthorized access and fraudulent activity, prevent and respond to security incidents and appropriately scale computing resources.

Web Analytics

Pearson may use third party web trend analytical services, including Google Analytics, to collect visitor information, such as IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, pages visited and time spent on a particular site. While these analytical services collect and report information on an anonymous basis, they may use cookies to gather web trend information. The information gathered may enable Pearson (but not the third party web trend services) to link information with application and system log data. Pearson uses this information for system administration and to identify problems, improve service, detect unauthorized access and fraudulent activity, prevent and respond to security incidents, appropriately scale computing resources and otherwise support and deliver this site and its services.

Cookies and Related Technologies

This site uses cookies and similar technologies to personalize content, measure traffic patterns, control security, track use and access of information on this site, and provide interest-based messages and advertising. Users can manage and block the use of cookies through their browser. Disabling or blocking certain cookies may limit the functionality of this site.

Do Not Track

This site currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

Security


Pearson uses appropriate physical, administrative and technical security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use and disclosure.

Children


This site is not directed to children under the age of 13.

Marketing


Pearson may send or direct marketing communications to users, provided that

  • Pearson will not use personal information collected or processed as a K-12 school service provider for the purpose of directed or targeted advertising.
  • Such marketing is consistent with applicable law and Pearson's legal obligations.
  • Pearson will not knowingly direct or send marketing communications to an individual who has expressed a preference not to receive marketing.
  • Where required by applicable law, express or implied consent to marketing exists and has not been withdrawn.

Pearson may provide personal information to a third party service provider on a restricted basis to provide marketing solely on behalf of Pearson or an affiliate or customer for whom Pearson is a service provider. Marketing preferences may be changed at any time.

Correcting/Updating Personal Information


If a user's personally identifiable information changes (such as your postal address or email address), we provide a way to correct or update that user's personal data provided to us. This can be done on the Account page. If a user no longer desires our service and desires to delete his or her account, please contact us at customer-service@informit.com and we will process the deletion of a user's account.

Choice/Opt-out


Users can always make an informed choice as to whether they should proceed with certain services offered by InformIT. If you choose to remove yourself from our mailing list(s) simply visit the following page and uncheck any communication you no longer want to receive: www.informit.com/u.aspx.

Sale of Personal Information


Pearson does not rent or sell personal information in exchange for any payment of money.

While Pearson does not sell personal information, as defined in Nevada law, Nevada residents may email a request for no sale of their personal information to NevadaDesignatedRequest@pearson.com.

Supplemental Privacy Statement for California Residents


California residents should read our Supplemental privacy statement for California residents in conjunction with this Privacy Notice. The Supplemental privacy statement for California residents explains Pearson's commitment to comply with California law and applies to personal information of California residents collected in connection with this site and the Services.

Sharing and Disclosure


Pearson may disclose personal information, as follows:

  • As required by law.
  • With the consent of the individual (or their parent, if the individual is a minor)
  • In response to a subpoena, court order or legal process, to the extent permitted or required by law
  • To protect the security and safety of individuals, data, assets and systems, consistent with applicable law
  • In connection the sale, joint venture or other transfer of some or all of its company or assets, subject to the provisions of this Privacy Notice
  • To investigate or address actual or suspected fraud or other illegal activities
  • To exercise its legal rights, including enforcement of the Terms of Use for this site or another contract
  • To affiliated Pearson companies and other companies and organizations who perform work for Pearson and are obligated to protect the privacy of personal information consistent with this Privacy Notice
  • To a school, organization, company or government agency, where Pearson collects or processes the personal information in a school setting or on behalf of such organization, company or government agency.

Links


This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects Personal Information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this web site.

Requests and Contact


Please contact us about this Privacy Notice or if you have any requests or questions relating to the privacy of your personal information.

Changes to this Privacy Notice


We may revise this Privacy Notice through an updated posting. We will identify the effective date of the revision in the posting. Often, updates are made to provide greater clarity or to comply with changes in regulatory requirements. If the updates involve material changes to the collection, protection, use or disclosure of Personal Information, Pearson will provide notice of the change through a conspicuous notice on this site or other appropriate way. Continued use of the site after the effective date of a posted revision evidences acceptance. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about the Privacy Notice or any objection to any revisions.

Last Update: November 17, 2020