Provides information on the transition from Windows XP to Windows Vista, describing the new features and programs of the operating system.

This practical guide explains the latest Windows operating system in a clear, concise manner, without resorting to esoteric computer jargon. It concentrates on the activities that seniors are most apt to use, including email, the Internet, digital photography, music, video, and networking, and is appropriate for those upgrading from earlier version of Windows as well asthose completely new to computers. Readers learn to customize Vista and to configure the desktop, sidebar, and hardware elements to suit their own particular way of working. Other topics covered include security and maintenance, Vista s applications and games, and additional sources of help and support."

Windows 7 for Seniors in easy steps introduces the features of this Windows operating system, presented with the senior reader in mind. It uses larger type for easy reading, and discusses the topics in a clear and concise manner. It concentrates on the activities you'll want to carry out, whether you're completely new to computers, or you're upgrading from a previous version of Windows. Windows 7 for Seniors in easy steps starts with identifying the right edition of Windows 7 for your purpose. It focuses on the new user interface features to save you time and become more efficient using your computer, and also helps you customize your system to suit your way of working. It looks at Windows Aero themes and functions, and covers software gadgets and new features such as multi-touch screens. Windows 7 for Seniors in easy steps covers home networking and homegroups, email, internet, digital photography, music and video. It reviews the applications and games that are supplied with Windows 7 and the supplementary applications provided through Windows Live Essentials. It also covers issues of security, protection from computer viruses, maintaining your system and keeping it up to date.

A step-by-step introduction to personal computers using the Windows Vista operating system.

A guide to Microsoft Windows 7 for seniors covers such topics as computer security, creating user accounts, burning CDs and DVDs, installing and deleting programs, and backups and system restore.

Follows the highly successful first edition with over 25% more content, including extensive coverage of the latest update, Service Pack 1 Addresses a huge market of consumers eager to learn about hidden gems and secrets in Vista and SP1 Covers features that are not disclosed in Microsoft's books or help files A highly connected and qualified author has gathered information from an extensive network of Windows beta testers and thousands of readers, as well as conducted his own experiments on the new OS New chapters cover personalizing and configuring Vista, networking, Zune, Vista and ultra-mobile PCs, Windows Home Server, and many more new topics

This book provides the latest research and design-based recommendations for how to design and implement a technology training program for older adults in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). The approach in the book concentrates on providing useful best practices for CCRC owners, CEOs, activity directors, as well as practitioners and system designers working with older adults to enhance their quality of life. Educators studying older adults will also find this book useful Although the guidelines are couched in the context of CCRCs, the book will have broader-based implications for training older adults on how to use computers, tablets, and other technologies.