Pcs For Dummies

Synopsis

Making Everything Easier!Windowsr 7 EditionPCs for DummiesLearn to:Get started with Windowsr 7 and use all the new featuresMake your PC safer for kidsStore your files on memory cards and flash drivesShare photos online and explore new digital optionsDan GookinAuthor of all editions of Laptops For DummiesYou can tame the PC beast, and Windows 7 too! Dan Gookin makes it easy and funSo you?ve become the proud parent of a PC with Windows 7? Congratulations! This book is the best friend you and your PC can have. Here?s all the stuff you need to know, from turning the PC on and keeping your information safe to sharing photos and videos on the Internet, storing your files, and, most importantly, getting things done.Open the box - start at the beginning with a tour of the parts, setup instructions, and a guide to what goes whereGet graphical - explore the Windows interface and use the taskbar, Start menu, and Control PanelIt?s the network - use networking hardware and software and set up a HomeGroupThe Internet - configure Windows to use it, choose an ISP, browse the Web, and make the most of e-mailDodging the evil ones - protect yourself with the Action Center and Internet Explorer?s safety toolsGetting stuff done - install and upgrade software and manage files and foldersHave some fun! - download pictures from your digital camera, watch TV using Windows Mediar Center, and burn music CDsYour life online - join Facebookr, share videos on YouTube, and send tweetsOpen the book and find:A complete PC assembly guideThe scoop on storage devicesHow to set up a printerTips on power managementExplanations of Internet dangers and how to avoid themHow to set up parental controlsValuable Web-browsing tipsHow to handle a cyberbully