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Miller, M: Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Window

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22.11.2019

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Pearson Education Limited

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352

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9. Auflage

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Englisch

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978-0-13-649881-0

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Taschenbuch

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22.11.2019

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Pearson Education Limited

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352

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23,2/18,1/2 cm

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9. Auflage

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Englisch

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978-0-13-649881-0

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  • Produktbild: Miller, M: Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Window
  • Introduction 1
    How This Book Is Organized 3
    Which Version of Windows? 4
    Conventions Used in This Book 4
    Web Page Addresses 5
    Special Elements 5
    There's More Online 6
    PART I: UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS
    Chapter 1 How Personal Computers Work 7
    What Your Computer Can Do 8
    Good for Getting Online 8
    Good for Social Networking 8
    Good for Communicating 8
    Good for Sharing Photos and Home Movies 9
    Good for Keeping in Touch 9
    Good for Entertainment 9
    Good for Keeping Informed 10
    Good for Work 10
    Good for Play 10
    Inside a Personal Computer 11
    The Motherboard: Home to Almost Everything 11
    Microprocessors: The Main Engine 12
    Computer Memory: Temporary Storage 13
    Hard Disk Drives: Long-Term Storage 14
    Solid-State Drives: Faster Long-Term Storage 14
    CD/DVD Drives: Storage on a Disc 15
    Keyboards: Fingertip Input 15
    Mice and Touchpads: Point-and-Click Input Devices 16
    Network Connections: Getting Connected 17
    Sound Cards and Speakers: Making Noise 18
    Video Cards and Monitors: Getting the Picture 18
    Other Parts of Your Computer System 19
    Providing Additional Functionality with Peripherals 19
    Doing What You Need to Do with Software and Apps 20
    Making Everything Work-with Windows 21
    Different Types of Computers 22
    Traditional Desktop PCs 22
    All-in-One Desktops 23
    Laptop PCs 24
    Tablet PCs 25
    2-in-1 PCs 26
    Which Type of PC Should You Choose? 27
    Don't Worry, You Can't Screw It Up-Much 28
    Chapter 2 Setting Up and Using Different Types of Computers 31
    Before You Get Started 32
    Setting Up a Notebook or Hybrid PC 32
    Understanding the Elements of a Notebook PC 33
    Getting Connected 35
    Setting Up an All-in-One Desktop PC 36
    Understanding the Parts of an All-in-One System 36
    Getting Connected 37
    Setting Up a Traditional Desktop Computer System 37
    Understanding the Components of a Desktop System 37
    Getting Connected 40
    Turning it On-for the First Time 41
    Getting the Right Order 41
    Powering On 42

    PART II: USING WINDOWS
    Chapter 3 Getting to Know Windows 10 45
    Say Hello to Windows 46
    Starting and Logging In to Windows 46
    Exploring the Windows Desktop 47
    Learning Basic Operations 49
    Pointing and Clicking 49
    Double-Clicking 49
    Right-Clicking 49
    Dragging and Dropping 50
    Mouse Over 50
    Moving and Resizing Windows 50
    Maximizing, Minimizing, and Closing Windows 51
    Scrolling Through a Window 51
    Peeking at the Desktop 53
    Using the Start Menu 53
    Navigating the Start Menu 53
    Launching a Program 55
    Using the Taskbar 55
    Deciphering Taskbar Icons 55
    Opening Applications and Switching Between Windows 56
    Using Jump Lists 56
    Managing Taskbar Buttons 57
    Switching Between Programs 57
    Using the Action Center 58
    Learning Important Windows Shortcuts 59
    Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display 60
    Using Tablet Mode 60
    Finding Additional Apps in the All Apps List 61
    Important Touchscreen Operations 62
    Shutting Down Windows-and Your Computer 62
    Chapter 4 Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage 65
    Understanding Files and Folders 66
    Using File Explorer 66
    Launching File Explorer 66
    Exploring the File Explorer Window 67
    Working with Ribbons and Tabs 68
    Navigating the Folders on Your PC 68
    Viewing Files and Folders 69
    Changing the Way Files Display 69
    Sorting Files and Folders 70
    Grouping Files and Folders 70
    Searching for Files 70
    Performing Basic File and Folder Operations 71
    Creating New Folders 71
    Renaming Files and Folders 72
    Copying Files 72
    Moving Files 73
    Deleting Files 73
    Working with the Recycle Bin 74
    Restoring Deleted Files 74
    Managing the Recycle Bin 75
    Working with Compressed Folders 75
    Compressing a File 75
    Extracting Files from a Compressed Folder 76
    Copying Files to Another Computer 76
    Copying Files over a Network 76
    Copying Files with a Portable Drive 76
    Copying Files via Email 77
    Working with Cloud-Based Storage 77
    Accessing OneDrive from File Explorer 78
    Using Microsoft OneDrive 79
    Syncing Files on Your PC to OneDrive 80
    Chapter 5 Personalizing Windows 83
    Personalizing the Windows Desktop 84
    Changing the Desktop Background 84
    Changing to Light or Dark Mode 85
    Changing the Accent Color 85
    Choosing a Windows Theme 86
    Customizing the Taskbar 87
    Customizing the Start Menu 88
    Personalizing the Lock Screen 88
    Changing the Lock Screen Background 89
    Displaying a Slideshow on the Lock Screen 90
    Adding Apps to the Lock Screen 90
    Changing Your Account Picture 91
    Setting Up Additional User Accounts 92
    Create a New User Account 92
    Switching Users 93
    Signing Out 94
    Signing In with Multiple Users 94
    Configuring Other Windows Settings 94
    Opening the Settings Window 94
    Discovering Windows Settings 95

    PART III: SETTING UP THE REST OF YOUR SYSTEM
    Chapter 6 Connecting Other Devices to Your PC-and Your PC to Other Devices 101
    Getting to Know the Most Popular Peripherals 102
    Adding New Hardware to Your System 103
    Connecting and Using a Printer 105
    Understanding Different Types of Printers 106
    Connecting a Printer to Your Computer 108
    Sharing a Network Printer 108
    Printing to Your System's Printer 109
    Connecting Portable Devices to Your PC 110
    Connecting Your PC to Your Living Room TV 111
    Chapter 7 Adding Storage and Backup 115
    Understanding External Storage 116
    Connecting an External Hard Drive 116
    Backing Up Your Important Files 117
    Backing Up to an External Hard Drive 117
    Using Windows' File History Utility 117
    Restoring Backed Up Files 118
    Backing Up Online 119
    Chapter 8 Setting Up a Home Network 121
    How Networks Work 122
    Wired Networks 122
    Wireless Networks 122
    Setting Up a Wireless Network in Your Home 123
    How It Works 123
    What You Need 124
    Making the Connections 125
    Connecting Your Computer to Your New Network 125
    Connecting via Ethernet 126
    Connecting Wirelessly 126
    Accessing Computers on Your Network 127

    PART IV: USING THE INTERNET
    Chapter 9 Connecting to the Internet-at Home and Away 129
    Different Types of Home Internet 130
    The Need for Speed 130
    Understanding Internet Hardware 131
    Connecting to a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot 132
    Chapter 10 Browsing and Searching the Web 135
    Understanding the Web 136
    Using Microsoft Edge 136
    Browsing the Web with Edge 137
    Revisiting History 137
    Opening Multiple Pages in Tabs 139
    Saving Your Favorite Pages 139
    Returning to a Favorite Page 140
    Displaying the Favorites Bar 141
    Displaying a Page in Reading View 142
    Browsing in Private 142
    Setting a Different Start Page 143
    Using Google Chrome 143
    Searching the Web with Google 145
    Using Google Search 145
    Constructing a Query 146
    Fine-Tuning Your Search Results 147
    Searching-and More-with Cortana 147
    Search Cortana from the Taskbar 147
    Search Cortana by Voice 148
    Set a Reminder 148
    Chapter 11 Shopping and Selling Online 151
    How to Shop Online 152
    Step 1: Find an Online Store 152
    Step 2: Find a Product 152
    Step 3: Examine the Product (Virtually) 153
    Step 4: Order the Product 153
    Step 5: Check Out 154
    Step 6: Confirm the Order 155
    How to Shop Safely 155
    Buying and Selling on eBay 156
    How Does an eBay Auction Work? 157
    Buying Fixed-Price Items 158
    Protecting Yourself Against Fraudulent Sellers 159
    Selling on eBay 159
    Buying and Selling on Craigslist 161
    Understanding Online Classifieds 161
    Browsing the Listings 161
    Buying on Craigslist 162
    Listing an Item for Sale 163
    Making the Sale 165

    PART V: USING THE INTERNET
    Chapter 12 Sending and Receiving Email 167
    How Email Works 168
    POP/IMAP Email 168
    Web-Based Email 169
    Using the Windows 10 Mail App 169
    Navigating the Mail App 170
    Adding Another Email Account 171
    Reading and Replying to Messages 171
    Viewing Attachments 172
    Sending a New Message 173
    Attaching a File 174
    Using Web-Based Email 174
    Using Outlook Online 174
    Using Gmail 175
    Chapter 13 Texting and Video Calling with Friends and Family 179
    Text Messaging with Your Phone 180
    Configuring the Your Phone App 180
    Sending and Receiving Texts 181
    Creating a New Text Message 182
    Video Calling with Skype 183
    Adding Contacts 184
    Making a Video Call 185
    Chapter 14 Social Networking with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media 189
    Using Facebook 190
    Signing Up with and Signing In to Facebook 190
    Getting to Know Facebook 190
    Finding Friends 191
    Searching for Friends 193
    Viewing a Friend's Profile Page 193
    Posting Status Updates 194
    Determine Who Can-or Can't-See a Status Update 195
    Viewing Friends' Updates in Your News Feed 196
    Managing Your Privacy on Facebook 197
    Using Twitter 198
    Joining Twitter 198
    Navigating Twitter 199
    Tweeting with Twitter 200
    Following Other Users 200
    Customizing Your Profile 201
    Using Pinterest 201
    What Pinterest Is and What It Does 201
    Navigating the Pinterest Site 202
    Viewing Boards and Pins 202
    Following Other Users 203
    Repinning Existing Items 203
    Pinning Items from the Web 204
    Creating New Boards 205
    Using LinkedIn 206
    Personalizing Your Profile 207
    Finding New Connections 208
    Contacting Other LinkedIn Members 208
    Using Social Networks-Smartly and Safely 208
    Protecting Your Children 209
    Protecting Yourself 209

    PART VI: GETTING PRODUCTIVE
    Chapter 15 Installing and Using Desktop Applications 211
    Finding and Installing New Apps 212
    Downloading Apps from the Microsoft Store 212
    Purchasing Apps from Your Local Retailer 215
    Finding and Installing Apps Online 215
    Understanding Web-Based Apps 216
    Managing Your Apps 216
    Finding Your Installed Apps 217
    Pinning Apps to the Start Menu 218
    Pinning Apps to the Taskbar 219
    Adding App Shortcuts to the Desktop 219
    Working with Applications 219
    Using Menus 219
    Using Toolbars and Ribbons 220
    Closing an Open App 221
    Chapter 16 Doing Office Work 223
    Getting to Know Microsoft Office 224
    Using Office on the Desktop 224
    Using Office Online 225
    Which Version of Office Should You Use? 227
    Word Processing with Microsoft Word Online 228
    Exploring the Word Workspace 228
    Working with Documents 229
    Entering Text 229
    Editing Text 230
    Formatting Text 230
    Checking Spelling and Grammar 231
    Printing Your Document 231
    Number Crunching with Microsoft Excel 231
    Exploring the Excel Workspace 231
    Entering Data 232
    Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns 233
    Adjusting Column Width 233
    Calculating with Formulas 234
    Including Other Cells in a Formula 234
    Quick Addition with AutoSum 235
    Using Functions 236
    Formatting Your Spreadsheet 236
    Creating a Chart 237
    Giving Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint 238
    Exploring the PowerPoint Workspace 238
    Applying a Theme 239
    Inserting New Slides 239
    Adding and Formatting Text 240
    Start the Show! 240
    Exploring Google Docs 240
    Using Google Docs Word Processor 242
    Using Google Sheets Spreadsheet 242
    Using Google Slides Presentations 243
    Using the Windows Calendar App 244
    Displaying Different Views 244
    Creating a New Event 245
    Chapter 17 Viewing and Sharing Digital Photos 247
    Transferring Pictures from Your Camera, Smartphone, or Tablet 248
    Downloading from the Internet 248
    Transferring Photos from a Smartphone or Tablet via USB 248
    Transferring Pictures from a Digital Camera via USB 249
    Transferring Pictures from a Memory Card 249
    Scanning a Picture 249
    Viewing Your Photos with the Windows 10 Photos App 250
    Editing Your Photos with the Photos App 252
    Opening Editing Mode 252
    Cropping or Rotating a Photo 252
    Applying Filters 253
    Adjusting Brightness 254
    Adjusting Color 255
    Removing Red-Eye 256
    Retouching a Photo257
    Applying Other Effects 257
    Printing and Sharing Your Photos 258
    Choosing the Right Printer and Paper 258
    Making the Print 259
    Printing Photos Professionally 260
    Sharing Your Photos 260

    PART VII: EXPLORING ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
    Chapter 18 Watching Movies and TV Shows Online 263
    Watching Streaming Video Services 264
    Watching Amazon Prime Video 264
    Watching Hulu 266
    Watching Netflix 267
    Watching Other Streaming Video Services 268
    Watching Live TV Online 269
    Buying and Renting Movies Online 270
    Shopping at Amazon Prime Video 271
    Shopping at FandangoNOW 272
    Shopping at Google Play 272
    Watching Videos on YouTube 273
    Watching Online Videos on Your Living Room TV 274
    Chapter 19 Listening to Music Online 277
    Listening to Streaming Music Online 278
    Listening to Pandora 278
    Listening to Spotify 280
    Listening to Other Streaming Music Services 280
    Listening to Traditional Radio Stations Online 281
    Purchasing and Downloading Digital Music 282
    Examining Online Music Stores 283
    Playing Downloaded Music on Your PC 283

    PART VIII: KEEPING YOUR SYSTEM UP AND RUNNING
    Chapter 20 Protecting Your PC from Computer Attacks, Malware, Spam, and More 287
    Safeguarding Your System from Computer Viruses 288
    Watching for Signs of Infection 288
    Catching a Virus 288
    Practicing Safe Computing 289
    Disinfecting Your System with Antivirus Software 290
    Hunting Down Spyware 292
    Defending Against Computer Attacks with a Firewall 293
    Fighting Email Spam 293
    Protecting Your Email Address 294
    Blocking Spammers in Your Email Programs 294
    Resisting Phishing Scams 295
    Shielding Your Children from Inappropriate Content 296
    Using Content-Filtering Software 296
    Encouraging Safe Computing 296
    Chapter 21 Performing Preventive Maintenance and Dealing with Common Problems 299
    Maintaining Your Computer 300
    Cleaning Up Unused Files 300
    Removing Unused Programs 301
    Performing a Hard Disk Checkup with ScanDisk 302
    Updating Windows 303
    Keeping Your Hardware in Tip-Top Condition 304
    System Unit 304
    Keyboard 304
    Display 305
    Printer 305
    Maintaining a Laptop PC 306
    Using the Windows Mobility Center 306
    Conserving Battery Life 307
    Securing Your Laptop 307
    Troubleshooting Computer Problems 308
    Troubleshooting in Safe Mode 309
    Reacting When Windows Freezes or Crashes 310
    What Causes Windows to Freeze? 310
    Dealing with Frozen Windows 310
    Dealing with a Frozen Program 311
    Dealing with a Major Crash 312
    Refreshing or Resetting Your System 312
    Refreshing System Files 312
    Resetting Your System to Its Original Condition 313
    Index 315