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

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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 Personalizing Windows   67
Personalizing the Windows Desktop   67
Personalize the Start Menu   68
Change the Desktop Background   69
Change the Accent Color   71
Personalizing the Lock Screen   72
Change the Lock Screen Background   73
Display a Slideshow on the Lock Screen   74
Add Apps to the Lock Screen   75
Change Your Account Picture   76
Configuring Other Windows Settings   78
Configure Settings from the Settings Window   78
Configure Settings from the Traditional Control Panel   79
Working with User Accounts   80
Create a New User Account   82
Switch Users   84
Sign Out of Windows   85
Sign In with Multiple Users   86
7 Making Windows Easier to Use   89
Employing Ease of Access Functions   89
Access Ease of Access Features   90
Enlarge the Screen   91
Improve Onscreen Contrast   93
Make the Cursor Easier to See   93
Read Text Aloud with Narrator   94
Use the On-Screen Keyboard   95
Using Alternative Input Devices   96
Replace the Touchpad   97
Attach a Different Keyboard   98
Connecting a Larger Screen   99
Connect a New Monitor   99
8 Using Windows 10 on a Touchscreen Device   101
Using Windows in Tablet Mode   101
Switch to Tablet Mode   102
Use Windows 10’s Tablet Mode   103
Using Windows with Touch Gestures   104
Touchscreen Operations   104
9 Using Software Apps   107
Launching Your Favorite Programs   107
Pin a Program to the Start Menu   108
Pin a Program to the Taskbar   108
Create a Shortcut on the Desktop   109
Open a Program   110
Working with Windows on the Desktop   111
Maximize, Minimize, and Close a Window   111
Resize a Window   112
Switch Between Open Windows   112
Snap a Window   113
Scroll Through a Window   114
Working with Software Applications   115
Use Pull-Down Menus   115
Use Toolbars   116
Use Ribbons   116
Use Universal Apps   117
Using Windows 10’s Built-in Applications   118
News   118
Weather   119
Sports   120
Money   121
Maps   121
Calendar   123
Alarms & Clock   125
Calculator   127
10 Finding and Installing New Apps   131
Shopping the Windows Store   131
Browse for Apps   132
Download and Install a New App   133
Finding and Installing Traditional Software Programs   134
Install Software from a Disc   135
Install Programs Online   136
11 Connecting to the Internet—at Home or Away   139
Connecting to the Internet—and Your Home Network   139
Connect to Your Home Network   140
Connect to a Homegroup   142
Access Other Computers in Your Homegroup   145
Access Non-Homegroup Computers on Your Network   146
Connecting to the Internet at a Wi-Fi Hotspot   147
Connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot   147
12 Browsing and Searching the Web   151
Understanding the Web   151
Using Microsoft Edge   153
Open and Browse Web Pages   153
Work with Tabs   154
Save Favorite Pages   155
Return to a Favorite Page   155
Set Your Start Page   156
Browse in Private   157
Read a Page in Reading View   157
Print a Web Page   158
Using Google Chrome   160
Open and Browse Web Pages   160
Work with Tabs   162
Bookmark Your Favorite Pages   162
Return to a Bookmarked Page   163
Set Your Home Page   164
Browse Anonymously in Incognito Mode   165
Print a Web Page   165
Searching the Internet   166
Search Google   167
Search Bing   168
Searching—and More—with Cortana   169
Search with Cortana   170
View News and Other Information   171
Set a Reminder   171
Search Cortana from Within Edge   173
13 Shopping Safely Online   175
How to Shop Online Safely   175
Shop Safely   176
Purchasing from Online Retailers   177
Discover Online Retailers   178
Search or Browse for Merchandise   179
Examine the Product   180
Make a Purchase   180
Check Out and Pay   182
Finding Bargains Online   183
Discover Price Comparison Sites   184
Using Craigslist   186
Buying Items on Craigslist   186
Selling Items on Craigslist   189
14 Discovering Useful Websites   193
Reading Local and Community News Online   193
Find Local News   194
Find Local Weather   195
Exploring Travel Opportunities Online   196
Research a Destination   196
Make Reservations   197
Discovering Recipes Online   198
Find Tasty Recipes   199
Finding Healthcare Information Online   200
Research Medical Conditions   200
Find a Doctor   201
Order Prescription Drugs   203
Obtaining Legal Advice Online   204
Find Legal Advice and Services   204
Managing Your Finances Online   205
Do Your Banking and Pay Your Bills   205
Track Your Investments   207
Discovering Organizations Online   208
Browse Useful Organizations   208
15 Protecting Yourself Online   211
Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing Schemes   212
Avoiding Phishing Scams   212
Keeping Your Private Information Private   214
Hiding Personal Information on Facebook   216
Keeping Your Facebook Posts Private   217
Protecting Against Online Fraud   218
Identifying Online Scams   219
Avoiding Online Fraud   220
Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Other Malware   221
Protecting Against Malware   222
Protecting Against Online Attacks and Intrusions   225
Employing a Firewall   225
16 Emailing Family and Friends   229
Using the Windows Mail App   230
Set Up Your Email Account   230
View Incoming Messages   232
Reply to a Message   234
Send a New Message   235
Move a Message to Another Folder   237
Using Gmail   238
Receive and Reply to Messages   238
Send a New Message   240
Managing Your Contacts with the People App   241
View Your Contacts   242
Add a New Contact   242
17 Video Calling with Skype and Google Hangouts   247
Video Calling with Skype   248
Add a Contact   248
Make a Video Call   250
Make a Voice Call   252
Video Calling with Google Hangouts   253
Start a Hangout   254
18 Connecting with Facebook and Pinterest   257
Sharing with Friends and Family on Facebook   258
Sign Up for Facebook   258
Discover New—and Old—Friends on Facebook   259
Post a Status Update   262
Find Out What Your Friends Are Up To   265
Explore Your Friends’ Timelines   267
Pinning Items of Interest to Pinterest   268
Create New Pinboards   268
Find and Repin Interesting Items   269
Pin an Item from a Web Page   270
Find People to Follow   272
19 Storing and Sharing Your Pictures and Movies   275
Using Your Digital Camera or Smartphone with Your Windows PC   275
Transfer Photos from a Memory Card   276
Transfer Photos from a Smartphone or Tablet   278
Viewing Photos and Videos on Your PC   280
View Your Photos   280
View Your Videos   281
Touching Up Your Photos   282
Automatically Enhance a Photo   282
Rotate a Photo   282
Crop a Photo   283
Remove Red Eye   284
Retouch a Photo   285
Apply Filters   286
Adjust Brightness and Contrast   287
Adjust Color and Tint   288
Apply Special Effects   289
Sharing Your Pictures and Videos Online   290
Attach a Photo or Video in Windows Mail   291
Save an Attached Photo or Video   293
Upload Photos to a New Facebook Photo Album   294
Upload Pictures to an Existing Facebook Photo Album   297
Upload a Video to Facebook   298
View Photos and Videos on Facebook   301
20 Watching Movies and TV Shows on Your PC   305
Watching TV and Movies on Netflix   306
Watch a Program on Netflix   306
Watching TV Shows on Hulu   310
Watch TV Programs on Hulu   311
Purchasing Videos from the iTunes Store   313
Purchase a Video   314
View a Video   315
Viewing and Sharing Videos on YouTube   316
View a Video   316
Upload Your Own Video   318
21 Listening to Music on Your PC   321
Listening to Streaming Music   321
Listen to Pandora   322
Listen to Spotify   324
Purchasing and Listening to Music with iTunes   326
Purchase Music from the iTunes Store   327
Play Digital Music with iTunes   328
Create and Play Playlists   330
Play a CD with iTunes   331
Purchasing and Listening to Music with the Windows Music App   331
Purchase Music from the Windows Store   332
Listen to Digital Music   334
22 Reading Books on Your PC   337
Reading eBooks with Amazon’s Kindle App   337
Purchase eBooks from Amazon   338
Read an eBook   340
Change How a Book Is Displayed Onscreen   342
Reading eBooks with Barnes & Noble’s NOOK App   343
Purchase eBooks from Barnes & Noble   344
Read an eBook   345
Change How a Book Is Displayed Onscreen   348
23 Using Files and Folders   351
Using File Explorer   351
Navigate Folders and Libraries   352
Use the Navigation Pane   353
Change the Folder View   354
Sort Files and Folders   356
Working with Folders   357
Create a New Folder   358
Rename a Folder or File   359
Managing Files   360
Copy a File   361
Move a File   362
Delete a File   363
Restore a Deleted File   363
Empty the Recycle Bin   364
Working with Microsoft OneDrive   365
Manage OneDrive Files on the Web   365
Manage OneDrive Files with File Explorer   366
Upload a File to OneDrive   367
Download a File to Your PC   368
Synchronize Folders   369
24 Dealing with Common Problems   371
Performing Necessary Maintenance   371
Delete Unnecessary Files   372
Delete Unused Programs   374
Backing Up Important Files   375
Activate File History   377
Fixing Simple Problems   379
You Can’t Connect to the Internet   379
You Can’t Go to a Specific Web Page   381
You Can’t Print   382
Your Computer Is Slow   383
A Specific Program Freezes   384
Your Entire Computer Freezes   386
Recovering from Serious Problems   388
Restore Your Computer to a Previous State   388
Refresh System Files   391
Reset Your System   392
Index   395