Download or read book The Senior Sleuth s Guide to Technology for Seniors written by David Peterka and published by Conifer Books. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Senior Sleuth's Guide to Technology for Seniors provides an overview of products that help make senior citizens' lives more graceful, independent, invigorating and fun. In this book, the Senior Sleuth will investigate computers, the Internet, and modern technologies related to health and medication management, independent living, communication, travel and transportation, and home entertainment. This lighthearted reference book provides both seniors and their caregivers with a comprehensive look at the types of technologies being produced for their specific needs.
Download or read book Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies written by Nancy C. Muir and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Internet is amazing, but the risks you’ve heard about are real, too. You can avoid being a victim of online crime with the simple steps for staying safe online that you’ll find in Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies. Here’s the guide you need to steer safely through the hazards so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, and do dozens of other things online — more securely. Learn to protect yourself from online predators, create strong passwords, find reliable information, spot e-mail and phishing scams, and much more. Find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, and participate in online discussions—securely See how, with strong passwords and reasonable caution, online banking and bill-paying might be safer than the old way Learn to install and set up a browser, use search engines effectively, and sidestep suspicious ads Discover how personal information is collected and used by legitimate companies — and by crooks Be able to spot risks, find out how online criminals think, and know what makes you vulnerable Enjoy social networking sites without putting yourself at risk Spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft and scams There’s even a glossary of common computer terms and a guide to your rights when using the Internet. Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies helps you feel more secure by showing you how to protect yourself while enjoying the Web.
Download or read book Computers for Seniors written by Chris Ewin and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Kids Just Gave Me a Computer, What Do I Do Now? Computers for Seniors is a step-by-step, full-color guide that will take you all the way from pressing the "On" button on your new computer to being a confident user who can send email to family and friends, shop online safely, read the latest news, watch funny YouTube videos, share cute pictures of your grandkids, check the weather forecast, and much more. You’ll learn to: -Plug in, set up, and turn on your computer -Print and share photos of your grandkids, vacations, pets, friends, and special life events -Install helpful tools like a calendar, money manager, and weather tracker -Search the internet for news, recipes, gardening tips, sports updates, and anything else that interests you -Watch entertaining YouTube videos or educational lectures and make video calls to anywhere in the world -Find and listen to new music (or your favorite classics) and read electronic books -Email your friends and family -Stay safe online and keep your private information secure Computers for Seniors will show you how to get what you really want from your PC, with the help of full-color illustrations, friendly instructions, and a touch of humor. Each lesson has small exercises to test your skills and help you practice, to make sure you feel comfortable with what you’ve learned before you move on. It’s never too late to have fun and get more out of your PC—Computers for Seniors will ease you into the computer generation by guiding you every step of the way.
Download or read book The Internet Guide for Seniors written by Lisa Jo Rudy and published by . This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A friendly, no-nonsense guide intended specifically for the over-55 market, which brings a lively approach to getting seniors up and running on the Internet. Sidebars and interviews with seniors now using the Internet for a variety of purposes, help to bring the text to life. An extensive review of appropriate sites and resources provides a user-friendly look at where to go and what to do online. Hints and tips simplify computer selection and set up; e-mail use; web navigation and use of the Internet for a variety of needs.
Download or read book Mr Modem s Internet Guide for Seniors written by Richard A. Sherman and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Modem's nonthreatening tone and easy, step-by-step examples make getting around on the Internet simple and fun. Specifically written for seniors, new coverage includes, updated Web sites and technical information, free Internet access services, and keystroke browser command reference.
Download or read book A Senior s Guide to Surfing the Internet written by Scott La Counte and published by SL Editions. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★★ Your crash course to the Internet ★★★ The Internet has been around since the 60s; you've probably been using it for years. But that doesn't mean you are using it right! This book will walk you through how to get the most out of browsers, how to use email, and how to do more than a basic Google search. If you know how to use the Internet, but want to use it better, then this book will help you! It covers Gmail, searching the web with Google, Firefox, Safari browser, and Chrome browser.
Download or read book Seniors Rights written by Brette McWhorter Sember and published by SphinxLegal. This book was released on 2004 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How the Internet Really Works written by Article 19 and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible, comic book-like, illustrated introduction to how the internet works under the hood, designed to give people a basic understanding of the technical aspects of the Internet that they need in order to advocate for digital rights. The internet has profoundly changed interpersonal communication, but most of us don't really understand how it works. What enables information to travel across the internet? Can we really be anonymous and private online? Who controls the internet, and why is that important? And... what's with all the cats? How the Internet Really Works answers these questions and more. Using clear language and whimsical illustrations, the authors translate highly technical topics into accessible, engaging prose that demystifies the world's most intricately linked computer network. Alongside a feline guide named Catnip, you'll learn about: • The "How-What-Why" of nodes, packets, and internet protocols • Cryptographic techniques to ensure the secrecy and integrity of your data • Censorship, ways to monitor it, and means for circumventing it • Cybernetics, algorithms, and how computers make decisions • Centralization of internet power, its impact on democracy, and how it hurts human rights • Internet governance, and ways to get involved This book is also a call to action, laying out a roadmap for using your newfound knowledge to influence the evolution of digitally inclusive, rights-respecting internet laws and policies. Whether you're a citizen concerned about staying safe online, a civil servant seeking to address censorship, an advocate addressing worldwide freedom of expression issues, or simply someone with a cat-like curiosity about network infrastructure, you will be delighted -- and enlightened -- by Catnip's felicitously fun guide to understanding how the internet really works!
Download or read book Firefox For Seniors written by Scott La Counte and published by SL Editions. This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★★ Get started with Firefox ★★★ Surfing the Internet requires an Internet Browser. While some people use the browser that comes with their computer (typically Internet Explorer and Safari) others download a separate browser. Google Chrome is arguably the most popular, but Firefox is definitely a worthy contender in the browser wars. Developed by the non-profit organization "Mozilla Foundation" Firefox is open-source, fast, and offers top security. If you are tired of the browser that came with your computer and want to try something different, then this book will help you in your journey! It covers: The menu bar Customizations System settings And more Ready to get started? Let's go!
Download or read book It s Never Too Late to Love a Computer written by Abby Stokes and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From shopping online to using email to researching health issues, this encouraging guide shows senior citizens everything they need to know about using a computer. Illustrations throughout. Two-color.
Download or read book The Senior s Guide to the Internet written by Rebecca Sharp Colmer and published by EKLEKTIKA, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives you the information you need to successfully surf the Web, use multimedia, and send and receive e-mail.
Download or read book The Senior s Guide to Easy Computing written by Rebecca S. Colmer and published by EKLEKTIKA, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives you the information you need to successfully use your PC, including how to surf the Web and send e-mail.
Download or read book Google for Seniors written by Jolanda Ligthart and published by Visual Steps Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers Google Search, Maps, Gmail, iGoogle, Chrome, Calendar, Groups, Talk, Blogger, Docs, Translate, YouTube, Sites, and Picasa.
Download or read book You re Never Too Old To Surf written by Vicki Lynn Sauter and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for the reader who has ever wanted to "harness the power of the Internet," but was not quite sure what that means, or how to do it. It is written for the person who simply does not have the background to use Internet tools comfortably, and has never found the resources to help them. If you have sought guidance from your child or grandchild only to be annoyed at their exasperated response to your Internet questions, this book is for you. Or, if you have tried using the Internet on your own and gotten frustrated with the tools, or encountered problems (or know someone who did), this book is for you. Or, if you are using the Internet, but do not feel very confident in what you are doing, this book is for you. Of course, if you are the child or grandchild who is having trouble explaining things to your parent or grandparent, this book could help you too. This book provides illustrated, step-by-step guidance to use the Internet without jargon you normally encounter. It is an easy-to-read book that not only tells you how to accomplish your goal, but also how to avoid bad things that might happen along the way. There are chapters on surfing the web, purchasing online, navigating special web pages, using email, and using social networking tools, such as blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. For example, when explaining the Internet, it includes a discussion of how web pages work, who creates them (and why), how to use search engines, and when to use bookmarks. It even includes a list of web pages that might be of interest to readers, and a discussion of the mechanics of surfing. Another chapter covers navigating website, including how to purchase online, and how to navigate special pages, such as eBay, StumbleUpon, iTunes, photo sites and Wikipedia. The following chapter covers email including how to create and answer email, email etiquette, guidelines for meeting the challenge of too much email, and smart email use to avoid spam, scams, viruses and phishing. This is followed by a chapter on blogging and social networking, which not only helps you set up a blog, or a Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn account, but also how to use those tools to meet your own personal needs. Although the problems with the Internet (and how to avoid them) is discussed throughout, the book ends with a chapter on how to use the Internet safely and how specific practices make it possible. Finally, the book is supplemented by a helpful blog to help keep users up to date on Internet use, and to provide a forum for questions. It can be accessed at https: //internetuseforseniors.wordpress.com.
Download or read book Stages of Senior Care Your Step by Step Guide to Making the Best Decisions written by Paul Hogan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-12-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A USA Today BESTSELLER! "Informative. Complete. And practical. This book will guide family caregivers through the surprisingly complex world of senior care." —MEHMET OZ, M.D., New York Times bestselling coauthor of YOU: The Owner's Manual: The Complete All-in-One Care Guide Choosing the best care for your aging parents and other seniors in your life is not only complex, with multiple options available, it's also highly personal and often emotional. This essential resource—written by the founders of Home Instead Senior Care, the world's largest provider of nonmedical care for seniors—guides you through a comprehensive range of things to consider, step by step, so you can make better informed decisions and be confident that the senior in your life is receiving the best care possible. Checklists and diagnostics will help you: Decide if at-home care is the right choice for you and your loved ones Evaluate the pros and cons of retirement communities, adult care centers, nonmedical caregivers, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospice Determine the costs of senior care options and find helpful support networks "This is not just another book about caring for aging parents. It's a great reference you'll use again and again. Stages doesn't shy away from the hard questions. Rather, it shows you how to confront them."—SUZANNE MINTZ, President/CEO, National Family Caregivers Association "Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, this salient volume compassionately addresses a full range of hard-to-discuss subjects."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY All of the authors' profits from the sale of this book will be donated to the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation. Paul and Lori Hogan founded Home Instead Senior Care in 1994. Now with 850 offices in 15 countries, Home Instead is recognized as a global leader and authority on senior care. Visit them at www.stagesofseniorcare.com.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Using Your Computer for Seniors written by Paul McFedries and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The easiest way to get what you want from your computer With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Using Your Computer - For Seniors, getting started with your computer couldn't be easier. This guide is focused on all the activities you want to learn how to do including how to set up and use your computer and email, browse and search online and protect your computer against viruses and spam. Also learn how to work with photos, shop online, use social networks, and play games, music and films so you can get the most out of your computer. You'll also find out how to seek help and troubleshoot common problems. With lots of helpful visuals, oversized type and absolutely everything you need to know to use a computer with ease, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Using Your Computer - For Seniors is the perfect companion to have on hand.
Download or read book Mr Modem s Internet Guide for Seniors written by Richard Sherman and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2001 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newest edition of the best-selling Internet guide for seniors offers even more valuable information specifically geared toward the fastest growing segment of PC users today. The book's author, Richard "Mr. Modem" Sherman, is widely recognized in the senior community as a knowledgeable computing expert and syndicated columnist. Although there are many titles that lead readers through the Internet maze, this book is the only one targeting mature adults with a non-threatening tone and easy, step-by-step examples that make getting around on the Internet easy and fun.
