Don't be afraid of the computer

You are getting your hands on an updated and revised edition of the successful title Don't Be Afraid of the Computer. The book is intended for complete beginners who want to learn how to use a computer but don't know how to get started. The author gradually explains the important basics of user work, from starting a computer through the principles of the operating system to operating the most widely used programs, including word processors, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail tools, and graphics programs. Adequate space is also devoted to an introduction to the various components of the computer, including printers, scanners and digital cameras. The author has chosen a readable form of explanation with a lot of practical advice and ideas useful in everyday work without unnecessary going into theoretical details. The book contains the following topics: Concepts we need to knowWindows basics and working with textBrowsing the web and using e-mailDatabases, tables and chartsComputer graphicsWhat is the main panel for? What is a context menu? How do I spell quotation marks? What is a non-proportional font? What is the difference between a raster and a vector image? What is the difference between bits and bytes? How do we run programs? How do we search the internet? How do we navigate the database?