Subject: You and Your PC: A Recommended Reading List from Wolfner Library
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:58:16 -0500
From: "Wolfner Library" <[log in to unmask]>

Absolute Beginners Guide to Microsoft Windows XP by Shelly O'Hara.
Explains the fundamentals of Windows XP for the nontechnical user. 
Covers starting programs, sending e-mails, searching the Internet, 
downloading music, watching videos, printing reports, and performing 
other tasks. RC 56157, BR 14708.

Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities by Alliance 
for Technology Access.
Provides an overview of the hardware, software, and other 
considerations surrounding computer resources for people with 
disabilities. Includes personal stories about using technology in 
daily life. Discusses braille displays, braille embossers and 
translators, and speech synthesizers among other products. Foreword 
by Stephen Hawking. RC 52968, BR 13816.

The First Week with My New PC: A Very Basic Guide for Anyone Who 
Wants to "Get Connected" by Pamela Lessing.
Step-by-step instructions to help novice computer-users perform basic 
tasks like writing and saving letters, sending e-mail, playing 
electronic games, using CDs (compact discs), and going on the 
Internet. Also lists helpful resources and directions for connecting 
new equipment. RC 52060.

The Internet for Dummies by John R. Levine.
Describes what the Internet is and how to use it. Advises on choosing 
a service, children's use, and shopping online. Explains many aspects 
such as e-mail, web pages, and netiquette; defines terminology; and 
answers frequently asked questions. RC 47197, BR 11774.

It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer: A Friendly First Guide by Abby
Stokes.
Advises novice computer users on the basics. Covers the parts of a 
computer (software and hardware), purchasing tips, choosing between 
the Apple Macintosh and IBM-compatible personal computers (PCs), and 
experimenting with using e-mail and word processing. Provides a 
glossary and lists recommended web sites and other resources. RC 
51791, BR 13302.

PCs: The Missing Manual by Andy Rathbone.
Author of Windows XP for Dummies (RC 57340) offers a guide to basic 
functions of an IBM-compatible personal computer operating on 
Microsoft Windows. Covers installing printers and scanners, using 
digital cameras and music players, burning CDs, upgrading hard 
drives, getting online, preventing theft, troubleshooting, and more. RC
62256.

Surviving PC Disasters, Mishaps and Blunders by Jesse M. Torres and 
Peter Sideris.
An information technology consultant and a systems engineer offer a 
wide-ranging guide to solving various personal computer problems 
using real-world scenarios. Provides instructions for handling 
hardware, software, and network glitches, safeguarding personal 
information, protecting against identity theft, avoiding Internet 
hazards, preventing hard drive crashes, recovering lost data, and 
more. RC 60809.

Windows XP for Dummies by Andy Rathbone.
Covers the essentials for novices to become familiar with basic 
computer parts as well as the Windows XP operating system. Includes 
how to run programs, move and delete files, connect to the Internet, 
and use such applications as e-mail, web browsers, and multimedia 
players. RC 57340.


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