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1 Before you start
2 Senior and computer
3 Using this resource
4 This resource is not
5 The buying process
6 Chapter overviews
7 Finding out more
8 Why you need a computer
9 Communicate by email
10 Visiting the internet
11 Meeting people online
12 Internet phone calls
13 Video calling
14 Digital photography
15 Simpler household admin
16 Creating family videos
17 TV and radio
18 Replacing your VCR
19 Listening to music
20 Research your hobbies
21 Computer essentials’
22 Inside view
23 Processing power
24 Memory what is that
25 Future proofing
26 Introducing disk drives
27 Internal hard disk
28 External hard disk
29 Media drive
30 Media card reader
31 Introducing cds and DVDs
32 cd and DVD drives
33 Usb keys
34 Sound cards
35 Graphics cards
36 TV tuner cards
37 Upgrading components
38 Peripherals
39 Introducing peripherals
40 Cables and wireless
41 Monitor and displays
42 Displays for seniors
43 Keyboards
44 Keyboards for seniors
45 Mouse and other devices
46 Mouse alternatives
47 Writing tablets
48 Printer’s photos
49 Printer’s scanners
50 All in one units
51 Speakers
52 Web cams
53 Choose your type
54 Choosing a computer
55 Using your computer pc versus macs
56 Desktops
57 Why buy a desktop
58 Slim line desktop
59 All in one computers
60 Laptops
61 Why buy a laptop
62 Net books
63 Why buy a notebook
64 mobile considerations
65 Choosing software
66 Operating systems
67 Microsoft windows
68 Mac os
69 Linux
70 Preventing viruses
71 Preventing attacks
72 Sending emails
73 Browsing the internet
74 Office tools
75 Managing digital photos
76 Music and studio
77 TV and recording
78 web publishing
79 Web based services
80 When to update
81 Networking
82 Networking essential
83 A home network
84 Desktop
85 Laptop requirements
86 Multiple users file sharing intent access
87 Internet by phone
88 Internet by cable
89 Other access methods
90 Buy the right thing
91 The process so far
92 Understanding prices
93 Budget option
94 Basic computers
95 What basic can’t do
96 Mid range computers
97 Why buy a mid range
98 High end computers
99 A summary
100 Where to buy
101 Introduction
102 Researching the options
103 Availability and delivery
104 Support and warranties
105 Computer warehouses
106 Department stores
107 Superstores
108 Independent retailers
109 Other stores
110 Online purchases
111 The apple store
112 Buying not new
113 In summary
114 Getting setup
115 Your workspace
116 Positing your computer
117 Carrying your computer
118 initial setup
119 Completing the installation
120 Secure your computer
121 Prevent virus
122 Protect your data
123 Regular maintenance
124 Top tips for health
125 Sorting out problems
126 Going mobile
127 Why go mobile
128 Mobile technology
129 Blackberry
130 Other phones
131 Iphone
132 PDAs
133 Choosing a device
134 Connecting your device
135 Glossary
136 802.11 CPU
137 Disk drive media card
138 Media card reader
139 Network adapter
140 PDA search engine
141 Skype surfing
142 USB word processor
143 Pictures credits index.