Brilliant laptops for the over 50s - Joli Ballew

Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s is a visual quick reference book that shows you how to make the most of your laptop computer, particularly if it is yourfirst one, or if you are new to the world of computers!. It will give you a solid grounding on how choose the right laptop for you, how it works and how to get the best out of your laptop - a complete reference for the beginner and intermediate user who hasn't growen up with a laptop.

If you are considering buying a laptop, or want to learn how to get the very best out of your current laptop, this book is for you. The first couple of chapters look at the different types and specs of of laptops available and matches these to the needs and demandsofthe olderuser,helping youto understand what your laptop can do for you and how it fits into the bigger universe of laptops.

As you move though the chapters you will learn more about how your laptop works, how to get the most from itsand how to keep it in tip top condition. We also look at the kinds of software and peripherals you might find useful, how to manage security and connectivity issues and how to manage that all important aspect of the laptop ecosystem - its battery.

BrilliantLaptopsprovides .

• A visual tutorial taking you fromlaptop novice to accomplished user in easy steps.



• A guide tooptimising your use of your laptop.making a more integral and essential part of your life.



• Essential guidance on the vast array of software and peripferal hardware available to you, allowing you to make the right choices for how you wnat to work




• Insider tips and tricks on optimising your hardware an software to make sure that you get every extra ounce of power and time from your battery.