and printing; adding new hardware; adding and removing software; using utilities that keep the PC healthy;; improving system performance; using Media Player to listen to MP3s and internet radio; transferring images from a digital camera; editing video clips and creating your own movies; browsing the Web with Internet Explorer; sending and receiving e-mail; building a peer-to-peer network; dialing into a corporate network from home; and advanced networking.  (less)

working lives were not affected significantly by the World Wide Web and email, this book provides an introductory guide to using the internet. Whether you're getting in touch with far-flung relatives, accessing the latest news, doing the weekly shopping, buying concert tickets or booking your next holiday, Brilliant Internet for the Over 50s shows readers how to find and efficiently use the best and most relevant websites, programs and services. Brilliant step-by-step guides, expert tips and tactics will make sure that when it comes to using the Internet, readers are constantly one step ahead of the game, accessing the rich resources that are on offer safely and easily. Fully updated to cover the new features of your MS Windows 7 PC or laptop and using IE7, this book also includes new coverage on blogging and podcasting as well as enhanced coverage on digital photography and music. Brilliant Internet for the Over 50s provides: *A visual tutorial taking you from Internet novice to accomplished user in easy steps. *A guide to enhancing your life from the comfort of your own home, from staying in touch with scattered friends and family , to research, planning travel routes or doing errands such as banking & shopping. Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach.  (less)

selling printed edition that helps ordinary users fight back against Windows slowdowns, glitches, and annoyances. It's packed with savvy tips for decluttering a system, speeding up access to programs and data, customizing the interface, rooting out resource hogs, tuning up e-mail and Web browser performance, protecting against viruses, and more. Special focus on Windows XP and Service Pack 2, with many techniques applicable to older versions of Windows. Allen Wyatt, an internationally recognized expert in small computer systems, is president of Discovery Computing, Inc., a computer and publishing services company located in Mesa, Arizona. He has worked in the computer and publishing industries for almost two decades, writing more than 50 books and numerous magazine articles.  (less)

You don't even need Adobe Acrobat to create PDFs. You can create your own customizable environment to resemble the software you're used to, even Microsoft Office. It's also easy to share information, ideas and images with the all-new digital notebook. Search the web and access online tutorials and resources, right from inside this program. WordPerfect can be installed on up to three PCs in your home at no additional cost. Customizable environment  (less)

video files. Lets you personalize your drive with your favorite applications using U3(tm)*: Big Fish Games(tm) and Veoh(tm) Web Player (for a full list of U3-compatible PC programs, visit www.u3.com). Requires Intel(r) Pentium(r) PC or Macintosh(tm) computer with USB support; Windows(r) XP, Vista(r) (U3(tm) and storage); Windows(r) 2000, Mac OS X 10.1.2+ and Linux* (storage only). USB 2.0 port required for high-speed transfer; requires high-power USB hub port. 8GB capacity. Manufacturer's 2-year limited warranty.  (less)

video files. Lets you personalize your drive with your favorite applications using U3(tm)*: Big Fish Games(tm) and Veoh(tm) Web Player (for a full list of U3-compatible PC programs, visit www.u3.com). Requires Intel(r) Pentium(r) PC or Macintosh(tm) computer with USB support; Windows(r) XP, Vista(r) (U3(tm) and storage); Windows(r) 2000, Mac OS X 10.1.2+ and Linux* (storage only). USB 2.0 port required for high-speed transfer; requires high-power USB hub port. 4GB capacity. Manufacturer's 2-year limited warranty.  (less)