Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s

Spend less time reading and more time doing

Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s is a visual reference book that shows you how to take control of your computer. It has been specifially written for those who did not have significant contact with computers in their working lives, but who now have the time to explore the possibilities of the new technology.

Spend less time reading and more time doing with a visual step-by-step approach to getting the most out of your laptop.

Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s provides the quick, easy-to-access information that you need...

• Accessible full colour design throughout
• Detailed index to help you find exactly what you need to know
• Practical tasks presented on one or two pages
• Numbered steps guide you through each task or problem
• Numerous screenshots illustrate each step
• "See Also ..." boxes point you to related tasks and information in the book
• "Did you know?..." sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice
• Troubleshooting guide to help you sort out most common problems and queries

Written specifically for the older user, Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s  shows you everything that you will need to know to get up and running on your laptop in no time, providing

• A visual tutorial taking you from laptop novice to accomplished user in easy steps
• A guide to optimising your use of your laptop making it a more integral and essential part of your life
• Essential guidance on the vast array of software and peripheral hardware available to you, allowing you to make the right choices for how you want to work
• Insider tips and tricks on optimising your hardware and software to make sure that you get every extra ounce of power and time from your battery

Joli Ballew, is a Microsoft MVP, a technology trainer, and a hugely experienced writer who has written over two dozen best-selling books on all aspects of computing and Microsoft Windows technology and applications. In addition to writing, Joli teaches computer classes and works as a network administrator and Web designer.