Windows 7, Microsoft’s latest operating system manages the resources of your computer and controls the programs that run on it.
                                                  
To get the most from your computer, and really enjoy using it, you should have a good working knowledge of Windows 7. This book, printed in full colour throughout, which is written for users of any age and  experience, will help you to do just that.

The book covers the very stylish Windows 7 environment with its many windows and features and covers:-

• Installing Windows 7.
• Setting up and controlling your PC.
• Finding your way around Windows 7.
• Searching for, organizing  and working with files, folders, photos and movies.
• Connecting to a network.
• Web browsing with Internet Explorer.
• E-mailing with Windows Live Mail.
• Keeping your PC safe and healthy.
• Using Ease of Access features if you have poor eyesight or difficulty in using a keyboard or mouse.

And much more besides...

With this book you will be able to get the best out of your computer, whether it came new with Windows 7 installed, or whether you want to upgrade from an older version of Windows.

This book covers the most popular applications of Microsoft’s Office 2010 suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook

This book will help you understand these integrated components of Office 2010 as quickly as possible by encouraging you to build complete, hands-on examples and not merely by describing the various functions.  No previous knowledge of these applications is assumed.

Among the numerous topics covered are:

• How to use Word 2010 to enter, edit, and format text. How to enhance your creations with the use of document page layouts, paragraph styles and document templates, and how to use the new Navigation pane.
• How to use Excel 2010 to enter, edit and enhance text and how to build up simple spreadsheet examples, format your work, generate      3-D worksheets and add graphics to a workbook, and how to use the new Sparklines feature to add miniature visualisations directly into a worksheet to show trends.
• How to use PowerPoint 2010 to design a presentation in the shortest possible time.
• How to use OneNote 2010, which now plays a central part in all editions of Office 2010. You can now use information in OneNote to create documents in the other applications of Office.
• How to configure and use Outlook 2010 to send and receive e-mail messages and how to use the Quick Step feature to string together a group of commands and apply them to a single key.

This book is an indispensable companion to anyone using Office 2010 for the first time, or who has used one of the previous editions of Office.

You can learn to use a computer at any age and this book, especially written for the over 50’s, will help you to do just that in an easy and enjoyable way. It is written in plain English and avoids technical jargon wherever possible.

• Choose the best computing set up for your needs.
• Get the computer  running properly in your home.
• Connect to the Internet using wireless broadband.
• Get familiar with Windows 7 the sofwarwe that controls  the operation of your computer.
• Install and use essential software such as Windows Live Essentials and Office 2010.
• Use your computer in conjunction with your digital camera.
• Keep your computer and data safe and     secure.
• Keep your computer running properly.
• Use the ‘Ease of Access Center’, if you have poor eyesight, hearing or difficulty in using the keyboard or mouse.

And much more besides…

This book will help you to get the best out of your computer and give you the confidence to join a local computer class should you so wish.

Printed in full colour on high quality non-reflective paper for easier reading.

Finding out about our ancestors has never been more popular; while once the exclusive preserve of the professional genealogist, it’s now much easier to trace your roots from the comfort of your own home, using free or inexpensive software. All you need is a standard laptop or desktop computer connected to the Internet and you are ready to start.

There is an enormous volume of data about previous generations on the Internet, available in seconds and much of it free. This includes censuses, parish records and births, deaths and marriages. This book shows how you can easily find out about your forebears by searching these records and by visiting dedicated ancestry Web sites.

This book also shows how to prepare a family tree and how to scan and e-mail old photographs and other archive information to family members around the world.

It is especially written for the over 50s who may have little or no experience or knowledge of using a computer. It is written in plain English and avoids technical jargon wherever possible.

The author, Bob Penfold, uses his vast knowledge and experience in computing to provide you with useful hints, tips and warnings about possible difficulties and pitfalls when using the Internet. This book should enable you to get more from the Internet and to discover ways and means of using it that you may not have previously realised.

Amongst the many topics covered are:

• Choosing a suitable browser, getting awkward pages to display properly.
• Using Java, spell checkers and other add-ons, etc,.
• Using proxy servers to surf anonymously and privacy facilities so you do not leave a trail of sites visited. Ways of finding recently visited sites you can no longer find.
• Using download managers to speed up downloads from slow servers.
• Effective ways and tricks of using search engines to locate relevant info.
• Tricks and tips on finding the best price for goods and services.
• Not getting “conned” when buying or selling on eBay.
• Finding free software.
• Finding and using the increasing range of Cloud  computing services.
• Tips on selecting the best security settings.
• Etc,etc,etc.

The author, Bob Penfold, uses his vast knowledge and experience in computing to guide the reader simply through the process of finding reliable sites and sources of free software that will help optimize the performance and protect their computer against most types of malicious attack.
Amongst the many topics covered are:

• Using Windows 7 optimization wizard.
• PCPitstop for advice on improving performance, reducing start up times ,etc.
• Free optimization scans and the possibility of these being used as a ploy to attack your PC.
• Free programs such as Ccleaner, Registry checker and PCPal optimization software
• Internet speed testing sites and download managers.
• Overclocking sites together with warnings about using this technique.
• Sites and software for diagnosis of hardware faults including scanning for out of date drivers and finding suitable replacements.
• Free Antivirus software and programs that combat specific types of malware.
• Firewalls.
• Search engines to identify mystery processes listed in Windows Task   Manager.