Book description
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.
Table of contents
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- Introduction
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Part I: Computer Basics
- Chapter 1: It’s a Digital World
- Chapter 2: Buying and Setting Up a Computer
- Chapter 3: Understanding Operating Systems
- Chapter 4: Windows 8.1 Basics
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Part II: The Online Experience
- Chapter 5: Understanding Internet Basics
- Chapter 6: Working with the Web
- Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Email
- Chapter 8: Clouds and Online Communication
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Part III: Productivity Programs
- Chapter 9: Understanding Applications
- Chapter 10: Creating Personal Documents with Microsoft Word
- Chapter 11: Managing and Calculating Data with Microsoft Excel
- Chapter 12: Creating Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Chapter 13: Storing and Retrieving Data with Microsoft Access
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Part IV: Digital Security and Privacy
- Chapter 14: Protecting Your Computer and Data from Harm
- Chapter 15: Safeguarding Your Privacy
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Part V: Mobility and Multimedia
- Chapter 16: Expanding Computing to Other Devices
- Chapter 17: Digital Cameras and Photography
- Chapter 18: Working with Music and Video
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Part VI: The Part of Tens
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Chapter 19: Ten Computer Problems (and How to Solve Them)
- Your Computer Has No Power, No Nothing
- Windows Won’t Start Up Normally
- Everything’s Running Slower than Normal
- You Have No Internet Access
- You Can’t Get Email
- An Application Stops Responding
- You Get the Blue Screen of Death
- You See Frequent Pop-Up Ads on the Web
- Your System Has No Sound
- The Video in a Game Is Messed Up
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Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Working with Windows 8.1
- Use Search to Start Applications
- Reorganize the Start Screen
- Pin Shortcuts to the Taskbar
- Make Icons and Text Larger
- Switch Between Programs Quickly
- Right-Click the Start Button
- Use Libraries (Or Not)
- Save Location Favorites in File Explorer
- Uninstall Unwanted Applications
- Prevent Programs from Loading at Startup
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Chapter 19: Ten Computer Problems (and How to Solve Them)
- Appendix: Making a Living in Digital Technology
- About the Author
- Cheat Sheet
Product information
- Title: Digital Literacy For Dummies
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2014
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781118962862
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