Paul McFedries 
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Computers 

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show youhow to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations?If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 135basic computer tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visualdirections for performing necessary operations, including:* Comparing types of computers* Selecting memory and storage options* Using Windows® or Mac OS® X* Working with digital media* Exploring e-mail and the Web* Protecting your privacy online* Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks* Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task* Succinct explanations walk you through step by step* Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Over de auteur

Paul Mc Fedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. Paul has worked with many different types of computers since 1975 and has been a full-time technical writer since 1991. He has written over 50 books that have sold more than three million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows Vista, Windows Vista Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks, and The Unofficial Guide to Microsoft Office 2007. Paul is also the proprietor of Word Spy (www.wordspy.com), a website that tracks new words and phrases as they enter the language.