Exploring Computers: Windows Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using Computers
- Length: 343 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: Elluminet Press
- Publication Date: 2021-10-31
- ISBN-10: B09KT8FY8M
- ISBN-13: 9781913151614
- Sales Rank: #1345627 (See Top 100 Books)
Exploring Computers is the perfect companion for your new PC, laptop, or surface tablet. Ideal for newbies, beginners, seniors, and moderately experienced users.
Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Computers is packed with step-by-step instructions, color photos, and illustrations to help you learn about Windows 10, as well as an introduction to computers, hardware, basic troubleshooting, and useful tips & tricks.
Exploring Computers is here to help you get the most out of your computer and will help you:
- Learn about computer components such as the CPU, RAM, and disk drives
- Find out about computer peripherals such as installing and using printers in Windows 10
- Master the trackpad with gestures and using your mouse
- Decode computer specifications
- Master the key features of Windows 10
- Find your way around the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar in Windows 10
- Organise your files with File Explorer in Windows 10
- Learn about the cloud and how to use OneDrive and Google Drive
- Learn about common software for word processing, image editing, and apps
- Learn how to stay safe on the internet and educate yourself about phishing, scams, worms, ransomware and viruses
- Learn how to use the internet, check email and browse the web.
- Learn how to back up your files and keep them safe.
- Learn how to troubleshoot and solve common computer problems
You’ll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around your computer. Have Fun!
The Computer Types of Computer Desktop Desktop: All-in-one Laptop Netbook Chromebook Tablet Computers Hybrids Computer Components CPU Memory (RAM) Hard Disk Motherboard Expansion Slots Sound Card Video Card Screens Resolution Decoding the Jargon Computer Specs Peripherals Printers Types Inkjet Printer Laser Printer Installing Printers Add Printer to Windows 10 If you’re Struggling to Connect your Printer Connect using USB Connect Using Ethernet Download the Printer Drivers Managing Printers Print Problems Mouse Adjustments Using the Mouse Touch Pad Left Click on Something Right Click on Something Scroll Keyboards Function Keys Modifier Keys Flash Drives & External Drives External DVD Drive NAS Drives Other Peripherals Data Ports USB USB-C Ethernet FireWire ThunderBolt eSATA Video Ports DVI HDMI VGA Component Video Composite Video Audio Ports 1/8” (3.5mm) Phono Jack 1/4” (6.35mm) Phono Jack RCA Audio Computer Software The Operating System Running Windows the First Time Regional Settings Terms Of Use Connect to your WiFi Enter WiFi Password Sign in for the First Time Set a PIN Code Link your Phone Set up OneDrive Meet Cortana Do More with your Voice Location Find my Device Send Diagnostic Data Improve Inking & Typing Get Tailored Experiences with Diagnostic Data Let Apps use Advertising ID The Windows Desktop Desktop Anatomy Start Menu Task Bar Action Centre Timeline Activity History Windows Search File Explorer Moving Files Copying Files Apps & Applications Installing Apps Installing Software Some Useful Software Software Compatibility Un-installing Software Resetting Apps Start-Up Programs Arranging Windows on Desktop Moving a Window Resizing a Window Minimise, Maximise & Close a Window Window Snap Feature Internet Security Malware Virus Worm Trojan Rootkit Ransomware Spyware Social Engineering Phishing Pharming Pretexting Shouldering Tech Support Scams Fake Popup Messages Threat Prevention Biometric Measures Strong Passwords 2-Factor Authentication Public Key Cryptography Firewalls Routers Anti-Virus Software Using the Internet Getting Online DSL Fibre Optic Cable Satellite 3G/4G/5G Browsing the Web Google Search Web Addresses Bookmarks Bar Add Website to Bookmarks Bar Organising the Bookmarks Bar Browsing History Finding Files you’ve Downloaded Printing Pages Extending Chrome Using Email Web Based Mail Windows Mail App Reading Mail Mozilla Thunderbird Cloud Computing The Cloud OneDrive Google Drive Backing Up Creating a Local Backup Setup Scheduling Backups Restoring Files Google Drive NAS Drives Common Problems Computer Won’t Turn On Keyboard or Mouse not Working Computer Freezes Windows Wont Start PC Boots Slowly Slow PC No WiFi Recovery Mode Entering the Recovery Environment Safe Mode Startup Repair Restore Point Re-install Windows System File Check Startup Programs Drive Optimisation Disk Cleanup
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