Computers for Seniors for Dummies

What the book covers: Computers For Seniors For Dummies, 5E covers the basic information for new over-50 computer owners, and for those new to the Windows 10 OS (Anniversary Edition), who need a gentle, hand-holding, step-by-step approach to getting started.

Series features: This bestselling title uses a larger font and large figures to make the book easy to read. The books assumes no prior information and starts with showing how the various parts connect together, how to turn the computer on, how to use the keyboard and mouse, finding your way around the new Windows 10 operating system, using the internet for shopping, social networking, finding recipes and diet tips, emailing friends and family, researching, online safety, understanding files and folders, and so on.

General layout:

• Chapter openers present the tasks covered with associated page numbers to help readers find material fast

• The format allows flexibility for presenting material in a larger size

• Minimal front matter

• No extraneous elements such as sidebars and text on parts pages

• Short introduction with standard headings

Nancy C. Muir is the owner of a writing and consulting company that specializes in business and technology topics. She is the author of over 100 books on technology and business topics, and has taught technical writing and online safety at the college level.