My Windows 11 Computer for Seniors

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• Chapter 1 Understanding Computer Basics Examining Key ComponentsHard Disk DriveSolid-State Drive MemoryProcessor DisplayKeyboardPointing Device ConnectorsExploring Different Types of PCs Desktop PCsAll-in-One PCsLaptop PCs2-in-1 PCs Which Type of PC Should You Buy?Setting Up Your New Computer System Set Up a Laptop or 2-in-1 PC Set Up an All-in-One PC Set Up a Traditional Desktop PCChapter 2 Performing Basic OperationsUsing Windows with a Mouse or TouchpadMouse and Touchpad Operations Using Windows with a Keyboard Keyboard Operations Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display Touchscreen Operations Chapter 3 Using Your Windows 11 PC Powering Up and Powering Down Turn On Your ComputerTurn Off Your ComputerFinding Your Way Around WindowsUse the Start Menu Use the TaskbarUse the Quick Settings Panel Use the Notifications PanelSwitching from Windows S Mode to Windows HomeSwitch from Windows S Mode to Windows Home Chapter 4 Windows 11 for Windows 10 Users Can Your PC Run Windows 11?What's New in Windows 11?How to Do the Same Old Things--the New Windows 11 WayChapter 5 Connecting Printers and Other Peripherals Connecting Devices via USB Connect a Peripheral Device Connecting a PrinterConnect a Wireless PrinterConnect a Printer via USBConnecting Your PC to Your TV Connect via HDMIWirelessly Mirror Your Computer Screen Chapter 6 Personalizing Windows Personalizing the Start Menu and Taskbar Personalize the Start MenuPersonalize the TaskbarPin Apps to the TaskbarPersonalizing the Windows DesktopChange the Desktop Background Change the Accent ColorSwitch to Dark or Light ModeChange the Desktop Theme Personalizing Widgets Display and Use the Widgets Panel Personalize the Widgets Panel Add a New Widget to the Widgets Panel Personalize Your News FeedPersonalizing the Lock Screen Change the Lock Screen Background Display a Slideshow on the Lock Screen Change Your Account Picture Configuring Other Windows Settings Configure Settings from the Settings App Chapter 7 Working with Different Users Understanding User AccountsAdding New UsersAdd a User with an Existing Microsoft Account Create a New User AccountSigning In and Switching Users Set Sign-In Options Sign In with Multiple Users Switch Users Chapter 8 Using Apps and Programs Finding and Launching Apps in Windows Display All Apps Search for Apps Open an AppWorking with AppsScroll Through a WindowMaximize, Minimize, and Close a Window Resize a Window Snap a WindowUse Pull-Down Menus, Toolbars, and Ribbons Switch Between Open WindowsWork with Multiple Desktops in Task ViewShopping for Apps and Programs Find and Install Windows Apps Find and Install Traditional Software Programs Chapter 9 Making Windows Easier to Use Using Accessibility Functions in Windows 11 Access Accessibility FeaturesEnlarge the Screen Use Color Filters Improve Onscreen Contrast Make the Mouse Pointer Easier to See Make the Text Cursor Easier to See Read Text Aloud with Narrator Use the On-Screen KeyboardUsing Alternative Input DevicesReplace the Touchpad Attach a Different KeyboardChapter 10 Connecting to the Internet--at Home or Away Connecting to the Internet--and Your Home Network Connect to Your Home Network Access Other Computers on Your Network Connecting to the Internet at a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot Connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot Chapter 11 Browsing and Searching the Web Understanding the Web Using Microsoft EdgeOpen and Browse Web Pages Work with TabsSave Favorite Pages Return to a Favorite Page Revisit HistoryBrowse in PrivateView a Page in the Immersive Reader Print a Web Page Set Your Home Page Select Which Pages Open When You Launch EdgeConfigure the New Tab Page Searching the Internet Search Google Search BingSearch DuckDuckGo Change the Default Search Engine Chapter 12 Shopping and Ordering Online Purchasing from Online Retailers Discover Online Retailers Search or Browse for MerchandiseExamine the Product (Virtually)Make a Purchase Check Out and Pay Buying and Selling at Online Marketplaces Craigslist eBayEtsyFacebook Marketplace ReverbOrdering Meals, Groceries, and More for Delivery Order Meals Online Order Groceries Online Chapter 13 Protecting Yourself Online Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing Schemes Avoiding Phishing Scams Keeping Your Private Information PrivateHiding Personal Information on Facebook Protecting Against Online Fraud Identifying Online ScamsAvoiding Online Fraud Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Other Malware Protecting Against Malware Using Antimalware Software Using Windows Security Protecting Against Ransomware Chapter 14 Emailing Friends and Family Using the Windows Mail AppSet Up Your Email AccountView Incoming Messages Reply to a Message Send a New Message Move a Message to Another Folder Delete a Message Using GmailReceive and Reply to Messages Send a New Message Delete a Message Managing Your Contacts with the People App View Your ContactsAdd a New Contact Chapter 15 Video Chatting with Microsoft Teams and Zoom Participating in Microsoft Teams Meetings Accept a Meeting Invitation Blur Your Background Launch a New Teams Meeting Start a Text Chat Participating in Zoom MeetingsAccept a Meeting InvitationEnter a Meeting Manually Apply a Virtual Background Leave a Meeting Start a New Instant Meeting Schedule a Meeting in AdvanceStarting and Ending a Meeting Chapter 16 Using Your Windows PC with Your Android Phone Linking Your Phone to Your PC Link Your Phone Texting and Calling on Your PC Receive Text Messages Send Text MessagesMake a Phone Call Doing More with Your Phone and Windows Share a Web Page from Your Phone to Your PC Share a Web Page from Your PC to Your Phone View Photos from Your Phone on Your PC Chapter 17 Connecting with Facebook and Other Social Media Sharing with Friends and Family on Facebook Discover New--and Old--Friends on Facebook Post a Status Update View Posts in Your News Feed Pinning Items of Interest to Pinterest Create a New Board Find and Save Interesting ItemsSave an Item from a Web PageKeeping Up to Date with Twitter Search for Users to Follow View TweetsPost a TweetRetweet Another Tweet Chapter 18 Storing, Editing, and Sharing Your Pictures Using Your Smartphone or Digital Camera with Your Windows PC Transfer Photos from the Cloud Transfer Photos Directly from a Smartphone or Tablet Transfer Photos from a Memory Card Viewing Photos on Your PC View Your Photos Create and View Photo Albums Touching Up Your Photos Enter Editing View Rotate a PhotoCrop a PhotoApply a FilterRemove Red Eye Retouch a Photo Adjust Brightness and Contrast Adjust Color and Tint Apply Other EffectsSave Your WorkSharing Your PicturesSharing a Photo from the Photos App Attach a Photo in the Mail App Chapter 19 Watching Movies and TV Shows on Your PC Watching Streaming Video Services Amazon Prime Video Apple TV+ Discovery+Disney+HBO Max HuluNetflixParamount+PeacockWatch Other Paid Streaming Video Services Watch Free Streaming Video Services Watching Live TV on Your PCfuboTVHulu + Live TV PhiloSling TVYouTube TVViewing and Sharing Videos on YouTube View a VideoUpload Your Own Video Chapter 20 Listening to Music and Podcasts on Your PC Listening to Streaming Music Listen to PandoraListen to Spotify Purchasing Digital Music Online Purchase Music from the Amazon Digital Music Store Listen to Digital Music with the Windows 11 Media Player App Listening to Podcasts Online Find Podcasts with Google Podcasts Listen to a Podcast Chapter 21 Using Files and Folders Using File Explorer Navigate Folders and Libraries Use the Navigation PaneChange the Folder View Sort Files and Folders Working with Folders Create a New Folder Rename a Folder or File Managing Files Copy a FileMove a FileDelete a File or Folder Restore a Deleted File Empty the Recycle Bin Working with Microsoft OneDrive Manage OneDrive Files on the Web Manage OneDrive Files from File Explorer Upload a File to OneDrive Download a File to Your PC Chapter 22 Dealing with Common Problems Performing Necessary Maintenance Automatically Clean Up Files with Storage Sense Manually Delete Unnecessary Files Delete Unused ProgramsFixing Simple Problems You Can't Connect to the Internet You Can't Go to a Specific Web PageYou Can't Print Your Computer Is Slow A Specific Program Freezes Your Entire Computer Freezes Troubleshooting Other PC Problems Chapter 23 Updating Windows Managing Windows Update View Update HistoryUninstall an Update Set Hours Not to Update Delay Updates Install an Update Manually Resetting Your Computer Reset This PCChapter 24 Frequently Asked Questions Questions About Choosing a New ComputerHow Does a Windows PC Differ from a Mac?How Does a Windows PC Differ from a Chromebook?How Much Memory and Storage Space Do I Really Need?Should I Buy an Intel or AMD PC?Do I Need a Touchscreen Display?What Does Spending More Money Get Me?Questions About Using Your Computer Why Is My Computer Slowing Down/How Can I Speed Up My Computer? How Do I Set Up a Home Network?How Fast an Internet Connection Do I Need?What Do the Function Keys Do? My Computer's Running Out of Storage Space--What Do I Do?How Do I Clean My Computer? I Just Spilled Liquid on My Keyboard--What Do I Do?Questions About Using Windows What Is Safe Mode and How Do I Get into It?When I Try to Delete a File, I Get an Error Message That It's Being Used By Another Program--What Do I Do?Is It Safe to Turn Off My Notebook PC Without Doing a Windows Shut Down?I Accidentally Deleted a File--How Can I Get It Back? Questions About Safe Computing Do I Need to Buy an Antivirus Program?How Do I Know If My Computer Has a Virus?What Do I Do If My Computer Is Infected with a Virus? I Got an Email with a File Attached--Should I Open It?I Got an Email Asking Me for Private Information--What Should I Do?Glossary 9780137841707 TOC 1/24/2022