Computers Simplified, 7/e (Paperback)

Description

* Completely updated to cover the latest and greatest in computer hardware, the seventh edition shows beginner level computer users how to get comfortable with their PCs and the associated hardware
* With friendly character Chip as the readers' guide, this book discusses in a simple style the difference between a Mac and a Windows machine, using multimedia such as digital audio and video, and working with digital images and the Internet
* Explains how to safeguard against viruses and SPAM as well as keep computers free from unwanted visitors, so anyone can apply the techniques and be free from troublesome intrusions
* Includes maintenance and troubleshooting tactics to keep a PC healthy as well as fun advice on using the Internet and exciting wireless technologies and devices

From the Back Cover

Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to computers — a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide — and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

• Learn how to use different types of computers and software

• Create documents and work with different programs

• Get online, start using email, and manage music and photos

• "Simplify It" sidebars offer real-world advice

• A friendly character called Chip introduces each task

• Full-color screen shots walk you through step by step

• Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap

描述

第七版完全更新，涵蓋最新和最好的電腦硬體，向初學者介紹如何熟悉他們的個人電腦和相關硬體。本書以友善的角色Chip作為讀者的指南，以簡單的風格討論Mac和Windows機器之間的區別，使用數字音頻和視頻等多媒體，以及處理數字圖像和互聯網。解釋如何防範病毒和垃圾郵件，以及保持電腦免受不受歡迎的訪問者，使任何人都可以應用這些技術並免於麻煩的干擾。包括維護和疑難排解策略，以保持電腦健康，以及有關使用互聯網和令人興奮的無線技術和設備的有趣建議。

從封底

你是新手嗎？新技術讓你緊張嗎？放鬆！你手中拿著的是有史以來最簡單的電腦指南 - 一本跳過冗長解釋，向你展示事物如何運作的書。你只需要打開書，跟著友善的指南Chip，發現學習速度有多快。

學習如何使用不同類型的電腦和軟體
創建文件並使用不同的程式
上網，開始使用電子郵件，管理音樂和照片
"Simplify It"側欄提供實用建議
友善的角色Chip介紹每個任務
全彩色螢幕截圖逐步引導您
獨立的兩頁課程使學習變得輕鬆