Digital Literacy For Dummies by Faithe Wempen (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Digital Literacy For Dummies by Faithe Wempen Do you want to develop an understanding of technology to enhance your education, career, or personal life, but feel inhibited by your digital literacy? This book helps 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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 skillsShows you how to gain the digital literacy skills required to succeed in education, at home, and in the workforceExplains 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. Back Cover Learn to: Enhance your work and personal life with technology Use a computer, smart phone, or digital camera Browse the web and understand the cloud Become a digital citizen Its a digital world--dont let it pass you by! Do you wish you knew more about the latest technologies that everyone else seems to be enjoying, but arent sure where to start? Written in plain English for beginners just like you, this friendly guide makes it easy to get a grip on computer basics, the Internet, the latest in digital lifestyle services and devices, and so much more. Begin at the beginning -- get the lowdown on different types of computers and how they connect, the components that make up a computer system, and how operating systems generally work Get up and running -- find out how easy it is to get connected to the Internet, search for what you need on the Web, send and receive email, and work with the cloud How suite it is -- discover easy-to-follow instructions for working with the four essential applications in the Microsoft Flap Learn to: Enhance your work and personal life with technology Use a computer, smart phone, or digital camera Browse the web and understand the cloud Become a digital citizen Its a digital world--dont let it pass you by! Do you wish you knew more about the latest technologies that everyone else seems to be enjoying, but arent sure where to start? Written in plain English for beginners just like you, this friendly guide makes it easy to get a grip on computer basics, the Internet, the latest in digital lifestyle services and devices, and so much more. Begin at the beginning -- get the lowdown on different types of computers and how they connect, the components that make up a computer system, and how operating systems generally work Get up and running -- find out how easy it is to get connected to the Internet, search for what you need on the Web, send and receive email, and work with the cloud How suite it is -- discover easy-to-follow instructions for working with the four essential applications in the Microsoft Author Biography Faithe Wempen is an adjunct instructor at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). She is the author of over 150 books on computer hardware and software, and an online technology courseware developer whose courses have educated over a quarter of a million people. Table of Contents Introduction 1 About This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 4 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 5 Part I: Computer Basics 7 Chapter 1: Its a Digital World 9 Chapter 2: Buying and Setting Up a Computer 25 Chapter 3: Understanding Operating Systems 45 Chapter 4: Windows 8.1 Basics 55 Part II: The Online Experience 87 Chapter 5: Understanding Internet Basics 89 Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Email 117 Chapter 8: Clouds and Online Communication 137 Part III: Productivity Programs 151 Chapter 9: Understanding Applications 153 Chapter 10: Creating Personal Documents with Microsoft Word 173 Chapter 11: Managing and Calculating Data with Microsoft Excel 211 Chapter 12: Creating Presentations with Microsof t PowerPoint. 239 Chapter 13: Storing and Retrieving Data with Microsoft Access 261 Part IV: Digital Security and Privacy 279 Chapter 14: Protecting Your Computer and Data from Harm 281 Chapter 15: Safeguarding Your Privacy 301 Part V: Mobility and Multimedia 323 Chapter 16: Expanding Computing to Other Devices 325 Chapter 17: Digital Cameras and Photography 337 Chapter 18: Working with Music and Video 361 Part VI: The Part of Tens 393 Chapter 19: Ten Computer Problems (and How to Solve Them) 395 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Working with Windows 8.1 407 Appendix: Making a Living in Digital Technology 421 Index 429 Long Description Learn to: Enhance your work and personal life with technology Use a computer, smart phone, or digital camera Browse the web and understand the cloud Become a digital citizen It s a digital world don t let it pass you by! Do you wish you knew more about the latest technologies that everyone else seems to be enjoying, but aren t sure where to start? Written in plain English for beginners just like you, this friendly guide makes it easy to get a grip on computer basics, the Internet, the latest in digital lifestyle services and devices, and so much more. Begin at the beginning get the lowdown on different types of computers and how they connect, the components that make up a computer system, and how operating systems generally work Get up and running find out how easy it is to get connected to the Internet, search for what you need on the Web, send and receive email, and work with the cloud How suite it is discover easy-to-follow instructions for working with the four essential applications in the Microsoft Office 2013 suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Safety first get trusted, expert guidance on protecting your computer and data from harm and safeguarding your privacy Kick it up a notch take your newly-acquired skills to the next level and try your hand at tablets, smartphones, and digital TVs, cameras, and photography Open the book and find: How software can make everyday tasks easier and more fun Guidance on choosing a computer that s best for your needs How to set up a new computer and get online Word processing, spreadsheet, and database basics The latest features of Windows 8.1 Everything you need to know about online communications How to play music and movies on your computer Details ISBN1118962869 ISBN-10 1118962869 ISBN-13 9781118962862 Format Paperback Language English Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 004 Edition 1st Short Title DIGITAL LITERACY FOR DUMMIES Media Book Series For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) Illustrations black & white illustrations Author Faithe Wempen UK Release Date 2015-01-06 NZ Release Date 2014-10-27 Pages 464 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-01-06 Imprint For Dummies Audience General US Release Date 2015-01-06 AU Release Date 2014-10-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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