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Stokes, Abby

Is this thing on? : a computer handbook for late bloomers, technophobes, and the kicking & screaming / Abby Stokes ; illustrations by Michael Sloan and Susan Hunt Yule.

Rev. ed.

New York : Workman Pub., c2011.

438 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

"The hand-holding guide to computers is now updated to show seniors how to use and enjoy the devices sure to be given as gifts, including tablets, e-readers, smart phones, and iPods--and to help them dip into social media and other sites for sharing, including Facebook, Skype, and YouTube. 'Is This Thing On?' is the friendliest, most jargon-free guide to the joy of using a computer. And the missing manual that every senior needs."--Amazon.com.

Computers and older people.

Microcomputers -- Popular works.

Social media.

Internet.

Includes index.

"Updated for Facebook, the iPad, e-readers, Skype, and more"--Cover.

Bring the world to your fingertips -- Hardware: the thigh bone's connected to the... -- Software: feeding the computer brain -- There's no place like home vs. taking your show on the road -- Creating a computer comfort zone -- Apples and oranges -- Would you buy a car without test-driving it? -- Choosing the best route -- Make your purchase -- Counting fingers and toes -- Shaking hands -- Getting to know you -- Spanning the globe -- Shall we dance? -- Mind your Ps & Qs -- Practical precautions -- Advanced e-mail -- Picture this -- Join the conversation -- Put it all in order -- Detective work with your computer -- Shop till you drop -- The wide, wide world of entertainment -- Extra, extra, read all about it -- Troubleshooting.

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