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PC for senior citizens

1 Before you start

2 Senior and computer

3 Using this resource

4 This resource is not

5 The buying process

6 Chapter overviews

7 Finding out more

8 Why you need a computer

9 Communicate by email

10 Visiting the internet

11 Meeting people online

12 Internet phone calls

13 Video calling

14 Digital photography

15 Simpler household admin

16 Creating family videos

17 TV and radio

18 Replacing your VCR

19 Listening to music

20 Research your hobbies

21 Computer essentials’

22 Inside view

23 Processing power

24 Memory what is that

25 Future proofing

26 Introducing disk drives

27 Internal hard disk

28 External hard disk

29 Media drive

30 Media card reader

31 Introducing cds and DVDs

32 cd and DVD drives

33 Usb keys

34 Sound cards

35 Graphics cards

36 TV tuner cards

37 Upgrading components

38 Peripherals

39 Introducing peripherals

40 Cables and wireless

41 Monitor and displays

42 Displays for seniors

43 Keyboards

44 Keyboards for seniors

45 Mouse and other devices

46 Mouse alternatives

47 Writing tablets

48 Printer’s photos

49 Printer’s scanners

50 All in one units

51 Speakers

52 Web cams

53 Choose your type

54 Choosing a computer

55 Using your computer pc versus macs

56 Desktops

57 Why buy a desktop

58 Slim line desktop

59 All in one computers

60 Laptops

61 Why buy a laptop

62 Net books

63 Why buy a notebook

64 mobile considerations

65 Choosing software

66 Operating systems

67 Microsoft windows

68 Mac os

69 Linux

70 Preventing viruses

71 Preventing attacks

72 Sending emails

73 Browsing the internet

74 Office tools

75 Managing digital photos

76 Music and studio

77 TV and recording

78 web publishing

79 Web based services

80 When to update

81 Networking

82 Networking essential

83 A home network

84 Desktop

85 Laptop requirements

86 Multiple users file sharing intent access

87 Internet by phone

88 Internet by cable

89 Other access methods

90 Buy the right thing

91 The process so far

92 Understanding prices

93 Budget option

94 Basic computers

95 What basic can’t do

96 Mid range computers

97 Why buy a mid range

98 High end computers

99 A summary

100 Where to buy

101 Introduction

102 Researching the options

103 Availability and delivery

104 Support and warranties

105 Computer warehouses

106 Department stores

107 Superstores

108 Independent retailers

109 Other stores

110 Online purchases

111 The apple store

112 Buying not new

113 In summary

114 Getting setup

115 Your workspace

116 Positing your computer

117 Carrying your computer

118 initial setup

119 Completing the installation

120 Secure your computer

121 Prevent virus

122 Protect your data

123 Regular maintenance

124 Top tips for health

125 Sorting out problems

126 Going mobile

127 Why go mobile

128 Mobile technology

129 Blackberry

130 Other phones

131 Iphone

132 PDAs

133 Choosing a device

134 Connecting your device

135 Glossary

136 802.11 CPU

137 Disk drive media card

138 Media card reader

139 Network adapter

140 PDA search engine

141 Skype surfing

142 USB word processor

143 Pictures credits index.