The Internet and Email For The Over 50s: Teach Yourself

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Do you feel that you have been left behind in the technological revolution Are you looking for sound, practical advice on getting the most out of email and the Internet If so, The Internet and email for the Over 50s is exactly what you need! Focusing on a wide range of internet and email uses that are of particular relevance and interest to older computer users and the technologically terrified, including travel, shopping and much more, this book even covers online dating!

The author approaches the subject in a highly accessible way, covering emailing, making calls over the Internet, shopping online, banking, setting up a blog and searching online. Starting from first basics, it begins with how to choose the right computer, software and peripherals. Made up of of self-contained chapters with the emphasis on what the computer is being used for, rather than scary technical stuff about the software needed, this book covers key areas of interest.

Filled with clear instructions and supported with screenshots, tips, hints and a full jargon-busting glossary, it assumes no prior knowledge of using the internet and email, guiding you with practical good humour to success.

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A friendly, easy to follow guide to getting online. - The Good Book Guide

Author Bio

Bob Reeves is an ICT and personal finance education consultant and writer. Based in Lincolnshire, he also holds the position of Team Leader/Senior Examiner (Computing) for the AQA Examination Board in Manchester.

He trained as a teacher specialising in business and ICT and has taught on a range of business and ICT courses over the years with students as young as 4 and as old as 80.

This and his sister title, [Teach Yourself] Confident Computing for the Over 50s, have many fans who love his practical and easy style.