Windows 7 for Seniors in easy steps

Windows 7 for Seniors in easy steps introduces the features of the latest Windows operating system, presented with the over-50's in mind. It uses larger type for easy reading, and discusses the topics in a clear and concise manner. It concentrates on the activities you'll want to carry out, whether you're completely new to computers, or you're upgrading from a previous version of Windows.

Windows 7 for Seniors in easy steps starts with identifying the right edition of Windows 7 for your purpose. It focuses on the new user interface features to save you time and become more efficient using your computer, and also helps you customize your system to suit your way of working. It looks at Windows Aero themes and functions, and covers software gadgets and new features such as multi-touch screens.

Windows 7 for Seniors in easy steps covers home networking and homegroups, email, internet, digital photography, music and video. It reviews the applications and games that are supplied with Windows 7 and the supplementary applications provided through Windows Live Essentials. It also covers issues of security, protection from computer viruses, maintaining your system and keeping it up to date.

Michael Price is an accomplished author, IT journalist and systems consultant with a wide experience of computing systems ranging from mainframes to personal computers.

1. Get Windows 7
   • Windows 7
   • Which Release is Installed?
   • Features of Windows 7
   • What's Needed
   • Upgrade Advisor
   • Windows 7 Editions
   • Selecting your Edition
   • Upgrades
   • 32-Bit versus 64-Bit
   • Activation
2. The Windows 7 Desktop
   • Start Windows 7
   • Getting Started
   • Start Menu
   • Taskbar
   • Desktop Icons
   • Window Structure
   • Application Windows
   • Menus and Dialogs
   • Move and Resize Windows
   • Snap
   • Close Windows Session
   • Get Windows Live Essentials
3. Personalize Your System
   • Personalize with Themes
   • More Themes
   • Customize a Theme
   • Sounds
   • Screen Saver
   • Save Revised Theme
   • Customize Starter Edition
   • Customize Home Basic
   • Mouse Settings
   • Screen Resolution
   • Accessibility Options
   • Get Recommendations
4. Taskbar and Start Menu
   • Taskbar Properties
   • Notification Area
   • Show Desktop / Aero Peek
   • Taskbar Buttons
   • Switching Tasks
   • Aero Flip 3D
   • Non-Aero Task Selection
   • Start Menu Properties
   • Pin Programs
   • Non-Aero Start Menu
   • Windows Touch
   • Tablet PCs
5. Gadgets and Devices
   • Desktop Gadgets
   • Managing Gadgets
   • Arranging Gadgets
   • Get More Gadgets
   • Download Gadget
   • Install New Device
   • Safely Remove Hardware
   • ReadyBoost
   • Windows SideShow
   • Install Printers
   • Access Network Printer
   • Control Panel
   • Regional Settings
6. Search and Organize
   • Files and Folders
   • New User Account
   • User Folders
   • Libraries
   • Add Folder to Library
   • Working with Libraries
   • Folder Navigation
   • Create Folders and Files
   • Copy or Move Files
   • Delete Files
   • Folder Views
   • Folder Layout
   • Search Box
   • Start Menu Search
   • Search Index
   • Folder and Search Options
7. Email and Calendar
   • Electronic Mail
   • Windows Live Mail
   • Layout
   • Receive Mail
   • View Message
   • Attachments
   • Contacts
   • Create a Message
   • Junk Mail Protection
   • Calendar
   • Windows Live Calendar
   • Webmail
   • Instant Messaging
   • Newsgroups
8. Internet
   • Connect to the Internet
   • Use an Existing Connection
   • Browse the Web
   • Navigating
   • Tabbed Browsing
   • Quick Tabs
   • Close Tabs
   • Add to Favorites
   • Search for Websites
   • Alternative Search Providers
   • Page Zoom
   • Print Web Page
   • RSS Feeds
   • History
9. Windows Applications
   • Applications
   • Calculator
   • Notepad
   • WordPad
   • Insert Pictures
   • Paint
   • Unknown File Types
   • Portable Document Format
   • Word Document Files
   • Change Default Program
10. Windows Games
    • Games Explorer
    • Turn On Games
    • Exploring Games
    • Chess Titans
    • Mahjong Titans
    • Minesweeper
    • Purble Place
    • FreeCell
    • Other Card Games
    • Internet Games
    • More Internet Games
11. Music and Audio
    • Sound Card and Speakers
    • Recording
    • Windows Media Player
    • Play Audio CD
    • Copy Tracks
    • Media Library
12. Pictures and Videos
    • Digital Pictures
    • Import from Camera
    • Media Card Readers
    • Windows Live Photo Gallery
    • Add Tags
    • Fix Pictures
    • Burn to Disc
    • Video DVD
    • Windows Live Movie Maker
    • Windows Media Center
13. Networking
    • Create a Network
    • Network Location
    • Create HomeGroup
    • Network and Sharing Center
    • Configure the Router
    • Wireless Connection
    • Connect to Wireless Network
    • Join the HomeGroup
    • Accessing the HomeGroup
    • XP and Vista Computers
    • Network Map
14. Security & Maintenance
    • Windows Help
    • More Support Options
    • Windows 7 Solution Center
    • Windows Action Center
    • Program Compatibility
    • Windows XP Mode
    • Windows Firewall
    • Windows Defender
    • Windows Update
    • System Restore
    • Backup and Restore