Product Description

Written for the beginning or intermediate computer user over the age of 50, this large-print guide introduces seniors to the World Wide Web, leads users through the basics of searching and finding information on the Internet, and describes the fundamentals of e-mail management. The world of electronic communication and connecting with other Internet users is described. Details on customizing a web browser, downloading free software suitable for use with Windows XP, and protecting against viruses are included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #360598 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Customer Reviews

excellent - if they actually bother to read it
I got this for my Dad who claims that he knows what, where and how to use his computer. I knew otherwise, and thought that this book might form a point of reference for him. Does he bother looking at it though? Heck no ! He already knows it all !! So yes, this is a brilliant book for seniors, but getting the know it all ones to read it - now that's a different matter !
Has he learnt ? - My husband got a call from my father asking what this Internet Explorer thing was on his desktop. It wasn't there before (yes it was) and he doesn't use it ( yes he does) and should he delete it ( erm... no )After 15 minutes of trying to explain that he DOES use it and that it was nothing new, they agreed to just leave it were it was, ignore it, and know that it was nothing harmful.... my husband, I swear, had bald patches on his head and tears in his eyes at the end of that conversation !