Staff Picks
Don't Worry, You Won't Break It! Tech Books for Seniors
- Megan M.
- Tuesday, September 03, 2019
Collection
New to technology? Check out these titles to help get you started:
Android Smartphones for Seniors
Published in 2022
Android smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, offer great ways to simplify and enhance your life. From easy ways to stay in touch with your friends and family to helpful reminders for everyday tasks, Android phones can keep you connected and current at all times. Sometimes, though, the learning curve can seem a little steep.-- Amazon.com.
My IPad for Seniors
Published in 2021
Provides step-by-step instructions for seniors on using the iPad, covering such topics as connecting to Wi-Fi and mobile carriers, using Siri, surfing the web, sending email, installing apps, managing multimedia, and fixing common problems.
My Windows 11 Computer for Seniors
Published in 2022
My Windows 11 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Written specifically for seniors, this is not a beginner level book that is shoehorned into the "Seniors" mold Full-color, custom interior that is designed specifically for seniors, using larger text and images. Part of the wildly popular My... series, which has already shown some traction with the seniors audience.
My IPhone for Seniors
Published in 2022
Presents step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most. Large full-color, close-up photos with callouts to iPhone photos that show you exactly what to do. Common-sense help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations.
Windows 11 for Seniors in Easy Steps
For PCs, Laptops and Touch Devices
Published in 2022
"Windows 11 for Seniors in easy steps is written with older citizens in mind. It'll guide you through Windows 11, a step at a time, and covers all the key features"--Page 4 of cover.
Windows 11 for Seniors for Dummies
Published in 2022
"Don't call your tech guru for help -- get this book and help yourself! What do you want to do with your Windows computer? Sign up for Facebook to keep up with your friends? Watch a video taken during the latest family trip? Find your latest email messages with a single click of the mouse? Look no further than Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies to discover how to do these tasks and others that you depend on a daily basis. With this guide to the popular operating system, you find the clear and easy instructions to checking tech tasks off your to-do list. This book focuses on giving you the steps -- with plenty of helpful illustrations -- you need to complete the essential tasks that you perform throughout your day, like connecting with friends on social media, customizing your Windows 11 desktop with personal photos, and emailing the family about weekend plans. You also find out how to navigate Windows 11 and enhance it with the apps and widgets that you use. Other topics include: Adding shortcuts to favorite apps ; Personalizing your desktop ; Creating your private Windows account ; Setting up the email app ; Having news delivered to your desktop ; Chasing down lost files ; Tweaking your digital photos ; Setting your security and forgetting about it. Reach for Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies whether you need a basic introduction to Windows, want a refresher on Windows 11, or have a question you want answered right away. You can then spend less time looking for help on how your computer works and more time enjoying the fun parts of life." -- Provided by publisher.
IPad for Seniors
Published in 2023
"IPads are some of the coolest and most versatile tablets on the market today. You can watch movies, listen to music, go online, talk to your family and friends, and pretty much anything else you can think of. But with updates coming all the time, it can be difficult to keep track of the smorgasbord of features this portable device offers. That's where iPad For Seniors For Dummies comes in! This handy guide to the even handier iPad has all the latest updates for the newest version of the famous tablet and its operating system. Want to talk to Siri? Check this guide. Want to find where those cute photos of your grandkids went? We've got you covered"-- Provided by publisher.
IPhone for Seniors
Published in 2022
Provides instruction for seniors on using the iPhone, including how to make and receive calls, use email and social media, browse the web, play games, listen to music and podcasts, work with reminders and notifications, and read e-books.
IPad for Seniors in Easy Steps
Published in 2023
IPad for Seniors in easy steps, 13th edition, gives a comprehensive introduction to the iPad, showing how it differs from more traditional computers and how to find your way around this captivating device. It is written with Seniors' needs in mind and covers all iPad models with iPadOS 17.
IPad for Seniors in Easy Steps
Published in 2023
This bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps,12th edition,is updated to cover iPadOS 16. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease: Choose the right model for you, master Multitasking Gestures, and customize the iPad for your needs. Use your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Make video calls and send messages for free; take and share photos.Shop and order food and more online; take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums; plan and book your trips. Explore the new and enhanced features iniPadOS 16, and make the most of your new device!
IPhone for Seniors
Published in 2022
"Written with the Senior reader in mind and presented in larger type for easier reading, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone"-- Provided by publisher.
Laptops for Seniors
Published in 2023
Provides information on the basics of laptop computers, covering such topics as buying a laptop, working with Windows 10 and 11, using email and social networking sites, and keeping information safe online.