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My Microsoft Windows 10 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Veteran author Michael Miller is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using step-by-step instructions and large, full-color photos to cover all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: • Get started with Windows 10, whether you’re experienced with computers or not • Configure Windows 10 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges • Explore the web with Microsoft’s Edge browser and Google Search • Find, install, and use the best Windows apps • Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away • Shop safely online and avoid online scams • Make and receive video and voice calls with Skype • Connect your phone to your PC to text and make calls • Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter • Store, touch up, and share your pictures • Send and receive email with Windows 10’s Email app • Keep track of all your files, and back them up safely • Watch streaming video on your PC with Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, and more • Discover great new music with Spotify and Pandora • Fix common PC problems, and manage Windows updates

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Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems using the Facebook app and website Tips and notes to help you connect with family and friends The full-color, step-by-step tasks–in legible print–walk you through sharing posts, photos, and videos on Facebook. Whether you are new to Facebook or would like to explore more of its features, My Facebook for Seniors makes learning to use the world’s most popular social media site simple and fun. The full-color, step-by-step instructions make it easy to connect with family, friends, and colleagues; share digital photos and videos; interact with topic-oriented groups; and much more. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 200 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Here are just a few things you will learn how to do in this top-selling book: · Sign up for Facebook (it’s free!) and create a new account · Use Facebook on your smartphone, tablet, or computer · Configure Facebook’s privacy settings to keep your personal information private · Discover how to avoid fake news posted in your News Feed · Find out what you should–and shouldn’t–share on Facebook · Find old friends who are also on Facebook · Discover how best to use Facebook to keep in touch with your kids and grandkids · Use the News Feed to discover what your friends and family are up to · Update your friends and family on your current activities

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Michael Miller has written more than 200 books over the past four decades, including many in the Absolute Beginner's Guide series and almost two dozen books with AARP. His books have collectively sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. He has a particular interest in new and evolving technologies, so writing about AI is right up his alley. His readers say he has a knack for explaining complex technologies in easy-to-understand terms, and he has no reason to argue with that. He is an older gentleman, which means he's been around long enough to experience many different new technologies. (He has been writing for four decades; he wrote one of the first books about the Internet when it was new!) He lives with his wife and random daily combinations of four stepchildren and eight grandchildren in a suburb of the Twin Cities in the often-frozen land of Minnesota. In his spare time, he plays drums, entertains (and is entertained by) his grandchildren, and

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Idiot's Guides: Mixing Music breaks down all the complex jargon for beginners and discussing a blend of skillful principles and techniques that anyone can utilize when mixing. It covers all the fundamentals from the various mixing styles, the element of a mix and how to build one, the rules of arrangement, the secrets of equalization and frequencies. This guide is packed full of expert advice and be platform neutral for any home mixer. Also includes: • In-depth review of budget-friendly music equipment and purchasing. • Chock full of tips, tricks, and techniques on perfecting mixes. • Easy-to-comprehend breakdown of terms and techniques that any mixer can master. • The fundamentals of music mixing, breaking the process down so readers understand the basics. • The building blocks of mixing: reverb, blend, size, tone, sustaining sound, delay types and how to calculate them, balancing, and sonic layering. • Reviews of the various mixing styles, rules for arrangement, and all the tips and tricks for adding effects and creating that perfect sound. • An exploration of the current mixing techniques and principles. • In-depth discussion on the essential home recording budget-conscious mixer needs, what equipment to purchase and what to avoid, and whether or not to use freeware.

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The Habsburg province of Moravia straddled a complicated linguistic, cultural, and national space, where German, Slavic, and Jewish spheres overlapped, intermingled, and sometimes clashed. Situated in the heart of Central Europe, Moravia was exposed to major Jewish movements from the East and West, including Haskalah (Jewish enlightenment), Hasidism, and religious reform. Moravia's rooted and thriving rabbinic culture helped moderate these movements and, in the case of Hasidism, keep it at bay. During the Revolution of 1848, Moravia's Jews took an active part in the prolonged and ultimately successful struggle for Jewish emancipation in the Habsburg lands. The revolution ushered in a new age of freedom, but it also precipitated demographic, financial, and social transformations, disrupting entrenched patterns that had characterized Moravian Jewish life since the Middle Ages. These changes emerged precisely when the Czech-German conflict began to dominate public life, throwing Moravia's Jews into the middle of the increasingly virulent nationality conflict. For some, a cautious embrace of Zionism represented a way out of this conflict, but it also represented a continuation of Moravian Jewry's distinctive role as mediator—and often tamer—of the major ideological movements that pervaded Central Europe in the Age of Emancipation.

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My Windows 11 Computer for Seniors Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you've learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 11! We've brought together all the Windows 11 skills you need to stay connected and safe, express your creativity, find new passions, and live a better, healthier life. Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! * Get started with Windows 11, whether you're experienced with computers or not* Learn all that's new and different in Windows 11, including the new taskbar and Start menu* Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away* Explore the Web with the Microsoft Edge browser and Google Search* Make and receive video and voice calls with Microsoft Teams and Zoom* Send and receive email with the Windows Email app* Shop safely online and avoid online scams* Find, install, and use the best Windows apps* Connect your phone to your PC to text, make calls, and share photos* Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter* Store, touch up, and share your pictures* Keep track of all your files and folders* Watch streaming TV shows and movies and listen to streaming music on your PC* Configure Windows 11 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges* Fix common PC problems and manage Windows updates

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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Google Chromebook photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Chromebook problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Chromebook Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through doing exactly what you want with your Chromebook. Learn how to Set up and configure your new Chromebook Personalize your Chromebook’s desktop and other settings Use your Chromebook with the touchpad, keyboard, or touchscreen Browse and search the Web with the Google Chrome browser Manage your files wherever they’re stored: on your Chromebook, on an external drive, or in the cloud Find great new Chrome and Android apps in the Google Play Store Strengthen privacy with Incognito Mode and Google’s privacy settings Watch streaming TV shows and movies with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video Listen to streaming music with Pandora, Spotify, and Google Play Music View and fix photos with Google Photos Print from anywhere with Google Cloud Print Send, receive, read, and manage email through Google Gmail Get productive with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Use your Google Chromebook for education Optimize Chromebook performance and battery life Troubleshoot and recover from problems

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Winner, Bronze Award, APEX 2018 and 2018 INDIES Book of the Year Honorable Mention/Health This full-color introduction to the smart home has been written from the ground up with one audience in mind: seniors. No ordinary "beginner's book," My Smart Home for Seniors approaches every topic from a 50+ person's point of view, using meaningful, realistic examples. Full-color, step-by-step tasks–in legible print–walk you through making your home safer and easier to live in using smart technology. Learn how to: • Control your home’s lighting with smart bulbs and switches • Make your home more secure with smart doorbells, door locks, and security cameras • Automatically control your home’s temperature with a smart thermostat • Make cooking and cleaning easier with smart appliances • Use voice commands or your smart phone to control your smart devices • Use If This Then That (IFTTT) to make your smart devices interact with each other automatically • Get smart about the security and privacy concerns of smart devices • Set up your smart devices and get them to work with one another • Compare and select the best smart hub for your smart home needs • Learn to use Amazon Alexa™, Google Home™ and other voice-activated devices, as well as Apple’s HomeKit™ on the iPhone, to make your smart devices work together

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Covers all iPads running iPadOS 15 Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to Discover all the new features of iPadOS 15 Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away Personalize the way your iPad looks and works--including adding widgets to the Home screen Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use Siri voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime and Zoom video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online Connect and use the Apple Pencil, external keyboards, trackpads, and mice Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems

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Learn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 10 Here’s WHAT you’ll learn • Navigate Windows 10 Fall Creators Update quickly, easily, and efficiently • Get online with the sleek Microsoft Edge web browser • Make the most of the Cortana personal assistant • Efficiently manage your email, calendar, photos, and more • Access your files from anywhere with Microsoft OneDrive • Help secure your computer and protect your data Here’s HOW you’ll learn • Jump in wherever you need answers • Follow easy steps and screenshots to see exactly what to do • Get handy tips for new techniques and shortcuts • Use Try This! exercises to apply what you learn right away

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