Computing for Seniors QuickSteps | QuickSteps

Computing for Seniors QuickSteps

Authors: Marty Matthews, Carole Matthews, Gary David Bouton and Bobbi Sandberg

Published: April 2011

eISBN: 9780071740364 0071740368 | ISBN: 9780071740357

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Explore Your Computer

Identify the Parts of Your Computer

Page Picks and Chooses What She Needs to Learn

Use Your Computer

Use Windows

Start and Explore Windows

Using the Mouse

Using the Notification Area

Use the Start Menu

Gene Depends on His Computer

Starting a Program

Use a Window

Changing the Window Layout

Use a Menu

Use a Dialog Box

Navigate the Windows Desktop

Bobbi Finds Programs and Folders

End Your Windows Session

Get Help

Work with Information

Use Windows Explorer

Joann’s Favorite Is FreeCell

Locate and Use Files and Folders

Bob Finds Simple Is Easier

Navigate Folders and Disks

Renaming and Deleting Files and Folders

Chapter 2 Using the Internet

Connect to the Internet

Set Up an Internet Connection

Browsing the Internet

Use the World Wide Web

Search the Internet

Bob Does Medical Research on the Internet

Save a Favorite Site

Changing Your Home Page

Use Tabs

Access Web History

Jim Finds Lots of Information

Organizing Favorite Sites

Copy Internet Information

Ken Finds New Ways to Pursue Hobbies

Play Internet Audio and Video Files

Use the Internet

Get Information

Get the News

Dick Searches for Travel Deals

Contact Government Agencies

Get Maps and Directions

Shop on the Internet

John Searches for the Best Prices

Chapter 3 Computing Security

Control Who Is a User

Set Up Users

Understanding User Account Control

Setting Passwords

Reset a Password

Jeremy Is Comfortable with His Security Precautions

Switch Among Users

Control What a User Does

Set Parental Controls

Control What Parts of Windows Can Be Used

Lisbeth Has Become Comfortable with Her Computer

Set File and Folder Sharing

Protect Files and Folders

Tom Believes Computer Security Is Critical

Back Up Your Information

Locking a Computer

Protect Yourself on the Internet

Understand Internet Threats

Cheryl Has Learned to Appreciate Computers

Use an Antivirus or Security Program

Control Internet Security

Chapter 4 Sending and Receiving Email

Speaking Internet

Use Internet Email

Get Windows Live Mail

Freya Uses Multiple Email Accounts

Establish an Email Account

Understanding the Typical Ribbon

Create and Send Email

Receive Email

Madelyn Keeps Her Privacy

Respond to Email

Using the Contacts List

Deal with Spam

Anne Finds Email a Mixed Blessing

Apply Formatting

Attach Files to Email

Use Calendar

Using Web Mail

Susan Tracks, Signs, and Formats Email

Use Windows Live Messenger

Set Up Windows Live Messenger

Use Windows Live Messenger

Chapter 5 Socializing and Communicating Online

Understand Social Networking with Computers

Deborah Uses Social Networking Effectively

Use Facebook

Opening Facebook the Easy Way

Pat Fights Being a Dinosaur with Facebook!

Mary Joyce Plays FarmVille

Play Games in Facebook

Protecting Your Online Identity

Use Twitter

Using Twitter Vocabulary

Find and Use Blogs and Forums

Suzanne Blogs for Work and Play

Creating Your Own Blog with Blogger

Find Dating Services

Date Online

“Anonymous” Finds Dating Online Tricky

Date Online Safely

Mary and Ray Meet Online

Chapter 6 Using Applications

Understanding Web Apps

Use Web Apps for Office Programs

Use SkyDrive

Ann Benefits from BOD Online Documents

Understanding SkyDrive Folders

Create or Edit Documents Using Web Apps

Create a Document Using Web Apps

Edit Documents in the Word Web App

Suzanne Makes Good Use of Word

Work with Your Documents

Viewing Your Edited Document

Editing Workbooks in the Excel Web App

Use Excel

Bob Uses Excel for Finance and Investing

Enter and Format Text into a Worksheet

Enter and Format Numeric Data

Create Charts

Choose a Chart Type

Tom Works on Excel and PDF Documents

Use Other Common Applications

Run Accessory Programs

Using Sticky Notes

Use Acrobat Reader

Chapter 7 Stepping into Digital Photography

Get Pictures into Your Computer

Use AutoPlay to Get Your Pictures into the Computer

Download Photos Manually

Jackie Organizes and Presents Her Photos

View Pictures Using Windows Slide Show

Perform Minor Retouching

Evaluate Free Photo-Editing Programs

Lou Updates His Photo Darkroom

Crop and Enhance with Photoscape

Clone Away Image Flaws

Use Color Correction

Walt Creates New Uses for Digital Cameras

Use Picasa to Organize, Tag, and Share Your Photos

Install and Use Picasa

Explore Picasa by Task

Uploading and Sharing a Picasa Web Album

Create an Online Gallery

Add Photo Captions

Make a Headline in Your Photo

Inviting a Friend to See Your Photos

Print Your Pictures

Dave Backs Up His Photos Painlessly

Print Your Photo to a Home Printer

Chapter 8 Enjoying Digital Music, E-books, and Videos

Understanding Digital Media Concepts

Set Up Audio Hardware and Software

Get Digital Media in Two Formats

Gordon’s Hearing Improves with MP3s

Set Up Audio on Your PC

Tour Windows Media Player

Work with Media Player’s Library View

Archive Your Music CDs

Create a Playlist

Playing Back a Playlist

Burn and Sync a Playlist

Lori Delights in Digital Music

Broaden Your Multimedia Experience

Choose Which Programs to Install

Adding a Playlist to a Mobile Device

Install Many Media Player Files

Tune into Podcasts

Listen to Online Music Stations

Watch Video on Your Computer

Find and Watch a YouTube Video

John Watches Old TV Reruns

Watch a TV Program Online

Access Online Books and Publications

Use E-books

Setting Up Firefox to Display ePub

Anne Explores Her iPad

Share Books Between Devices

Chapter 9 Working with Your Finances Online

Why Use Online Banking?

Understand Online Banking

Deposit Funds to an Account

Using Quicken Bill Pay

Pay Bills Electronically

Manette’s Thoughts on Online Banking

Consider the Pros and Cons of Online Banking

Recognize the Advantages of Banking Online

Acknowledge the Disadvantages of Banking Online

Using Online or “Virtual” Banks

What You Need to Bank Online

Review Your Computer Skills

Diana Relies on Online Banking

Prepare for Online Services

Get Started with Online Banking

Ask the Right Questions

Begin the Process

Linda Uses ID Vault to Protect Her Password

Access Your Accounts

Keep Your Information Secure

Viewing Secure Websites

Use Additional Online Banking Services

Finding a Routing Number

Work with Online Bill Paying

Understanding Categories

Sharie Was Saved by Online Banking while Traveling

Use Financial Management Programs

Use Financial Management Programs on Your Computer

Use Financial Management Software Online

Use Other Online Financial Services

Manage Your Investments Online

Elsie Enjoys Online Investing

Create an Online Portfolio

Build a Budget with Computer Tools

Produce Your Budget

Review Quicken’s Possibilities

Find Financial Information and Advice Online

Chapter 10 Exploring Genealogy

Start a Genealogical Search

Explore Genealogical Records

Using Foreign Census Records

Anne Uses a Program, Support Group, and Books

Begin Your Journey

Eleanore Finds Cousins

Organize Your Project

Set Up Your Records

Organize Your Records

Doreen Finds Online Databases a Great Resource

Utilize the Internet

Discover the Tools

Learn Online

Using Computer Software

Give Credit When Due

Join a Group

Jerry Uses Genealogical DNA to Research Ancestry

Make Use of Your Findings

Preserve the Now

Saving Your History

Dulca Believes in Doing Backups

Index