Become a tech-savvy computer user, the beginner-friendly way

Computers For Seniors For Dummies gives you the confidence you need to connect with friends and explore the internet all from the comfort of your couch. This step-by-step guide walks you through the basics of buying and setting up a computer, working with Windows or Mac, and getting online. With large print and clear figures, you'll learn essential tasks like emailing, browsing the internet, creating and viewing digital photos, and staying safe from hackers and viruses. In no time you'll be shopping online and video calling family from across the country.

• Get advice on purchasing a reliable, budget-friendly computer, along with accessories like printers
• Create formatted documents and spreadsheets and share them with others
• Organize and share family photos
• Watch movies and listen to music online
• Stay safe online, with tips to avoid hackers, scammers, and identity theft
• Shop online for everything from groceries to life insurance

Those older and wiser who need help getting started with computers will love this no-nonsense For Seniors For Dummies guide.

Get up to speed on Microsoft's world-famous emailing, scheduling, collaborating, and organizing super-app

Microsoft Outlook can do pretty much anything for you--short of cooking you a steak dinner. It can deliver and sort your email, filter out the junk, help you organize your life, send data to the cloud, sync up your various devices, and even integrate with iOS and Android. And in the latest edition of Microsoft Outlook For Dummies you'll learn how to do all of that, and more!

Discover how to create automated mail-handling rules, translate messages into English or other languages, and share your calendar with other people. This latest edition even walks you through each of the four different versions of Outlook and their ideal use cases. You'll also find:

• Straightforward content that shows you how to draft and send emails, organize your calendars, and set up to-do lists, tasks, and reminders
• Easy explanations of hidden and advanced features that very few people know about or use, setting you up to impress your coworkers!
• Navigation tips for the Microsoft Outlook interface

Perfect for novices who are brand-new to Outlook, Microsoft Outlook For Dummies is also a must-buy resource for email veterans looking to pick up the latest tips for the newest versions of Microsoft's world-famous email software.

The basics you need to get more comfortable with laptops, without any of the fluff

Laptops For Seniors For Dummies is just for you. We help readers in the 55+ club get the most out of their laptops. You'll discover how to choose the best laptop for your needs and how to use Microsoft Windows, to share photos, surf the web, use e-mail, and much more. With large text, clear graphics, and easy-to-follow instructions, this For Seniors For Dummies guide will get you up to speed on your new device in no time. Even if you're upgrading from a typewriter, we can help you choose the right laptop to buy, understand your operating system, use files and folders, download and install software, and stay safe online. It's all the stuff you need to know to make your laptop work for you.

• Choose and purchase the right laptop for your needs
• Navigate your Windows 10 or 11 operating system with confidence and discover useful programs
• Connect to Wi-Fi, go online, send e-mails, and get started with social media
• Protect and secure your laptop and your personal data

Whether you're purchasing your first laptop or upgrading from older technology, this Dummies guide will take you step by step through everything you need to know to get laptop savvy.

Send emails, stay on top of your finances, and manage your everyday life with this no-experience-necessary Office 2021 handbook

Microsoft Office offers huge benefits to people of all ages. The popular software suite has always made creating to-do lists, sending emails, drafting documents, and processing spreadsheets a breeze, and the updates and upgrades found in Office 2021 make those tasks even easier.

Office For Seniors For Dummies offers step-by-step instructions to learn every part of Office 2021, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This trusted guide starts at the very beginning, showing you how to start each application and understand the interface. It walks you through the most commonly used functions of each program and explains how to apply it in your everyday life. Written in large, crystal-clear type and full of helpful images and screenshots, the book also demonstrates how to:

• Stay in touch with friends and family using Office 2021's built-in communications tools, including Outlook
• Keep your finances up to date with functional spreadsheets in Excel
• Take advantage of existing Office templates for things like budgets, letters, faxes, and more

You don't have to be a computer scientist to get the most out of Office 2021. Let this handy guide clarify and demystify some of the most practical and user-friendly applications available today.

Develop and implement essential computer technology--with confidence

Do you want to develop an understanding of technology to enhance your education, career, or personal life, but feel inhibited by your digital literacy? Fear not Written in plain English and absent of undecipherable high-tech jargon, Digital Literacy For Dummies makes it easy to get a grip on computer basics, the Internet, the Cloud, browsing the web, productivity programs and applications for school and the workplace, computer security and privacy, the latest in digital lifestyle topics, and so much more.

• Walks you through the basics of developing essential computer technology skills
• Shows you how to gain the digital literacy skills required to succeed in education, at home, and in the workforce
• Explains how the use of smartphones and digital cameras contribute to digital literacy

With the introduction of 3G and 4G services in emerging countries like India, worldwide Internet usage is increasing exponentially. With this technological growth comes an opportunity for people of all ages and from all walks of life to learn new skills to keep them ahead of the curve. Packed with easy-to-follow explanations and seasoned with a bit of humor and fun, Digital Literacy For Dummies makes it easy and accessible for anyone to harness the power of technology to remain relevant in school or at work.

More than 800 practice exam questions--fully updated for the 2022 versions of the exams

Filled with hands-on exercises with accompanying videos, and with hundreds of practice questions including performance-based types, CompTIA A+(TM) Certification Study Guide, Eleventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102) covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for these challenging exams.

• 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for the exams
• Exam Readiness Checklists--you're ready for the exams when you've mastered all the objectives on the lists
• Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exams
• Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter
• Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exams

Covers all the exam topics, including:

Operational Procedures - Planning and Professionalism - Operating System Fundamentals - Upgrading, Installing, and Configuring Operating Systems - Disk, File, and Application Management - Operating System Troubleshooting and Maintenance - Client-Side Virtualization - Motherboards and Processors - Memory, Adapters, and Storage - Power Supplies, Display Devices, and Peripherals - Installing and Upgrading PC Components - PC Hardware Troubleshooting and Maintenance - Using and Supporting Printers - Configuring and Using Laptops - Supporting Mobile Devices - Network Basics - Installing a SOHO Network - Internet, Cloud, and Remote Access - Troubleshooting Networks - Physical Security and User Authentication - Protecting and Managing Data - Defending Against Malware and Social Engineering - Scripting

Online content includes:

• Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or by exam domain
• Performance-based question simulations
• Videos training from the author
• Comprehensive glossary

Get up to speed with the world's best email application -- Outlook 2019

Of the millions of people who use Outlook, most only use about two percent of its features. Don't stay in the dark Outlook 2019 For Dummies shows you how to take advantage of often-overlooked tips and tricks to make it work even better for you.

Inside, you'll find information on navigating the user interface; utilizing the To-Do bar; filtering junk email; smart scheduling; RSS support; using electronic business cards; accessing data with two-way sync and offline and cloud based access, and much more

• Make the most of Outlook's anti-phishing capabilities
• Share your calendar
• Integrate tasks with other Microsoft applications and services
• Manage email folders

If you're upgrading to the latest version -- or have never used this popular email tool -- this book makes it easier than ever to get Outlook working for you.

Master PowerPoint and improve your presentation skills with one book

In today's business climate, you need to know PowerPoint inside and out, and that's not all. You also need to be able to make a presentation that makes an impact. From using sophisticated transitions and animation in your PowerPoint presentations to interfacing in person with your audience, this information-packed book helps you succeed. Start creating professional-quality slides that captivate audiences and discover essential tips and techniques for making first-rate presentations, whether you're at a podium or online.

• Combines both the technical software skills and the soft presentation skills needed to be a successful presenter in today's business climate
• Explains PowerPoint 2013's features and tools in detail, so you can create impressive, professional presentations for your job
• Shows you essential formatting techniques, including tables and working with Layouts, Themes, and Masters
• Covers working with drawings and SmartArt, photos, charts, sounds, music, video, and data from other sources
• Explains how to prepare for live presentations and also how to create and present material in the Cloud or online, including e-learning

For compelling, successful presentations in person, in the cloud, or on the web, start with PowerPoint 2013 Bible.

So, you're upgrading to Microsoft Windows Millenium. And you're impatient, goal-oriented, and don't have time to read extraneous material. Practical Windows Millennium has the answers you're looking for, with focused, straightforward coverage of file management, installing new programs, hardware installation, sharing resources, network resources, Remote Access Service (RAS), and Windows Millennium security.

Master PowerPoint and improve your presentation skills-with one book

It's no longer enough to have slide after slide of text, bullets, and charts. It's not even enough to have good speaking skills if your PowerPoint slides bore your audience. Get the very most out of all that PowerPoint 2010 has to offer while also learning priceless tips and techniques for making good presentations in this new PowerPoint 2010 Bible. Well-known PowerPoint expert and author Faithe Wempen provides formatting tips; shows you how to work with drawings, tables, and SmartArt; introduces new collaboration tools; walks you through five special presentation labs; and more.

Coverage includes:

• A First Look at PowerPoint
• What Makes a Great Presentation?
• Creating and Saving Presentation Files
• Creating Slides and Text Boxes
• Working with Layouts, Themes, and Masters
• Formatting Paragraphs and Text Boxes
• Correcting and Improving Text
• Creating and Formatting Tables
• Drawing and Formatting Objects
• Creating SmartArt Diagrams
• Using and Organizing Clip Art
• Working with Photographic Images
• Working with Charts
• Incorporating Content from Other Programs
• Adding Sound Effects, Music, and Soundtracks
• Incorporating Motion Video
• Creating Animation Effects and Transitions
• Creating Support Materials
• Preparing for a Live Presentation
• Designing User-Interactive or Self-Running Presentations
• Preparing a Presentation for Mass Distribution
• Sharing and Collaborating
• Customizing PowerPoint
• Presenting Content Without Bulleted Lists
• Adding Sound and Movement to a Presentation
• Creating a Menu-Based Navigation System
• Creating a Classroom Game

It's the book you need to succeed with PowerPoint 2010 and your next live presentation