Easy-to-understand advice for seniors who want to get started using their laptops and tablets Laptop and tablet popularity is on the rise among computer buyers, including seniors. For anyone in the over-60 age group who is eager to get started with a laptop or tablet, this is the book for you! Laptops and tablets are ideal for seniors who travel and want to stay in contact with family and friends. You'll learn how to select the laptop or tablet that is right for you; get familiar with the hardware, operating system, and software; u... read more

"Computing for Seniors in Easy Steps" has long helped seniors enjoy all the benefits of using a personal computer. Now, this best-selling title is better than ever, fully updated to cover all the new key features in Windows 7. With larger type for easy reading, this book presents no-nonsense, easy-to-understand tutorials on dozens of computer topics. In easy steps, computer users learn the basics of PC components, terminology, and special features. The range of topics covered here includes: playing and storing music on your PC; cre... read more

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a MUD and an API? Don't know your OCR from your PPC? Not quite clear on crowd-sourcing and culture jamming? Then this book is for you. In a series of accessible and engagingly written essays, 50 Digital Ideas You Really Need to Know introduces and explains all the key aspects of the digital world and how it works. It is a book that will be welcomed by anyone who wants to understand one of the most powerful forces shaping our world. Aggregation; API; Augmented reality; Automatic ... read more

Turn your dreams into profitable reality with this straightforward guide to setting up and running an online business. Including strategies to help you identify your market, set up a website and promote your business online.

A step-by-step guide to creating your first Web site Everybody's building cool web sites, but how? Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you how, with simple, step-by-step instruction that will build your confidence as you build your site. You'll learn to plan your site and secure a domain name, how to use Dreamweaver for site construction, and how to test and publish your site. You'll also learn about designing a blog, creating a podcast, adding Flash, and even how to make money with your Web site. Dummies makes... read more

Ten minibooks cover all you need to know about search engine optimization Search engine optimization (SEO) is an essential tool for getting a handle on web site promotional tactics and tools. With this complete reference, you'll explore issues not covered anywhere else, including international SEO, how to optimize servers for SEO, and much more. Ten separate books join forces to provide you with a comprehensive, straightforward guide to the benefits, details, and tricks of SEO. Coverage devotes time to topics such as keyword strate... read more

The latest update to a perennial bestseller gets you up and running on the Internet! Now in its lucky thirteenth edition, this peerless book has outsold and outlasted all the competition. Veteran authors John Levine and Margaret Young return with an updated road map to both the online tools and resources that have defined the Internet for years, as well as all the new things that keep Internet users interested. You'll not only find a lot of the basics presented in a straightforward and friendly style, you'll also get the latest on ... read more

Practical solutions to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft In 2008, 9. 9 million Americans became victims of identity theft. The cost exceeded $48 billion in 2008; consumers spend some $5 billion out-of-pocket each year to clear up resulting fraud issues. This guide will help keep you from becoming the next victim.

Though "Internet for Seniors in Easy Steps" is now updated for Windows 7, the emphasis of this excellent book remains on the tasks that seniors want to carry out over the Internet, rather than the technology and equipment used. Activities discussed include: searching the Internet, solving puzzles and quizzes, playing games of skill such as chess and bridge, planning and booking vacations online, exploring arts and crafts, researching your family tree, publishing websites and blogs, receiving RSS feeds, social networking, and keepin... read more

Perfect for novice Web designers, this fun and easy guide demystifies the entire Web site building process, from site design and page building to launching, updating, and promoting a site. Updates in this edition include designing with CSS, image editing with the latest edition of Photoshop Elements, page building with the latest version of Dreamweaver, adding a blog element to a site, and using Google Analytics to evaluate site performance. The value packed companion CD-ROM includes trial versions of software covered in the book a... read more

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Why do some sites pop to the top when you search? How do you make yours one of them? You create sites that make search engines happy - that's what search engine optimization is all about. "Search Engine Optimization For Dummies" has been the leading resource on how to make that happen, and this third edition is completely updated to cover the newest changes, standards, tips, and tricks. This handy guide shows you how to get more visitors by getting more visibility for your Web site. Find out which search engines matter most, what t... read more

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Your guide to cheap, safe and fast internet access! The Internet For Dummies, 4th Australian Edition , takes the worry out of connecting to the internet in Australia. Covers choosing the right plan (including avoiding hidden costs and nasty billing surprises), security and privacy issues, and children’s safe use of the net. Fully revised for the latest ways to access the internet in Australia, including wireless, smart phones and mobile broadband. Covers how to: Install and operate a web browser, including using the late... read more

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The perennial bestseller-now updated to cover the latest features of Facebook Facebook is forever evolving, with the goal of improved user interaction. This new edition catches you up on the latest privacy updates, interface redesign, and other new features and options that keep the site up to date and never leaves you bored. You'll discover helpful coverage of all the changes and updates that have occurred since the previous edition, as well as the newest features that Facebook offers. * Reveals all the latest changes, updates, an... read more

The mechanics of Web design made easy for visual learners An effective Web site combines good graphic design principles with a functional user interface. This colorful, step-by-step guide shows visual learners how to plan, develop, and publish a site, all with easy-to-follow lessons. Each task is illustrated with screen shots accompanied by numbered steps. You'll learn all the tools and techniques for creating great-looking Web sites that users will love. * Good Web design incorporates basic graphic design principles as well as the... read more

The Facebook guide for people over 50 People over 50 are the fastest-growing segment of the Facebook population, and they have some unique interests and concerns. This one-of-a-kind guide addresses issues of specific interest to older generations, helping them create a profile, connect with old friends and relatives, communicate with others, and maintain their safety online. If you're among this group, you'll find these tips and instructions will give you confidence and help you enjoy all that Facebook has to offer.
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A full-color, visual guide to using Facebook--written by a senior, for seniors. Facebook for Seniors QuickSteps provides hands-on guidance to seniors who want to enjoy the social interaction offered by the world's most popular social network. The book addresses seniors in a voice that is their own--written by a senior talking to other seniors about how take advantage of the full spectrum of Facebook apps and tools without mistakenly sharing the wrong data with the wrong people. Color screenshots with explanations show exactly what ... read more