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Android phones continue to be the most popular smartphones around the world, combining power, efficiency and the comprehensive Android operating system and interface. However, with the constantly expanding range of functions and features, it can be a daunting task getting the most out of your Android phone. This is where Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 4th edition comes in: this comprehensive, all-color guide will give you the tools and knowledge to get up and running with your Android phone, and soon you will be using it like an expert!Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 4th edition covers versions up to Android 13 – the most widely used version of Android – but it can also be used for most other versions of Android too. Throughout the book you will learn how to: Get started with the Android interface and become confident using the Home screen and its features.Learn about how Android can be customized to your own exact requirements. Make the most out of the Android apps on your phone and discover how to add more with a couple of taps. Keep in touch with family and friends using the web, email, messaging, and social media so that you are never out of the loop. Use your Android phone to take great photos and videos, and then make them even better with the editing features on the phone. Keep entertained with music and videos using the apps on your Android phone. Learn how to use the range of search options so that you can always find things on your phone and online. In addition to the impressive range of standard features on Android phones, the book also covers the latest innovations in Android version 13, including: Customizing apps so that their color, theme, and language matches the rest of the appearance of your phone. A new stylish media player for playing all your favorite songs and videos. Taming notifications so that you are only notified about the things that are most important to you, and all the rest are muted. A range of new security features, so you can feel confident when using your Android phone. Using your Android phone with other compatible devices for maximum flexibility and productivity. Spatial audio, so you can get the best sound wherever you are in a room. Android phones are not only powerful communication devices, but they are also great fun to use, and help to open up a wealth of online and digital possibilities. With your phone and Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 4th edition next to you, you will have the exciting world of Android at your fingertips. Presented in larger type than our standard books, for easier reading.

Written with the Senior reader in mind and presented in larger type for easier reading, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers all models of iPhone using iOS 16 and will show you how to:Make and receive calls and send messages.Use FaceTime to make video calls, and to share music or videos on FaceTime calls. Find apps to stay healthy, shop online, plan your vacation, get instant news, and keep on top of everyday tasks. Make secure payments using your iPhone. Explore the iTunes Music Library; share music, videos, apps, calendars and photos with children and grandchildren. Master new iOS 16 features and customize your iPhone to suit your needs. Written in larger type and using non-technical language, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition will help you get more out of your iPhone – so you don’t have to ask the kids!

iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 10th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers all models of iPhone using iOS 17 and shows you how to:Send messages, make and receive calls.Use FaceTime to make video calls, and to share music or videos while on a call. Find apps to stay healthy, shop online, plan your vacation, get instant news, and keep on top of everyday tasks. Make secure payments using your iPhone. Explore the iTunes Music Library; share music, videos, apps, calendars and photos with children and grandchildren. Master neat features like personalizing your Call screen and setting up your iPhone to get real-time data even when on StandBy. Written in larger type and using non-technical language, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 10th edition will help you get more out of your iPhone – so you don’t have to ask the kids!

This bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 13th edition, is updated to cover iPadOS 17. Written in larger type, it’ll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease:Choose the right model for you, master Multitasking Gestures, and customize the iPad for your needs.Use your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Make video calls; send fun messages; take and share photos. Shop and order food and more online; take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums; plan and book your trips. Explore the new and enhanced features in iPadOS 17, such as the Health app, and make the most of your new device! Written in large type, in full color, and using non-technical language, iPad for Seniors in easy steps 13th edition will help you get much more out of your iPad – so you don't have to ask the kids!

Adobe Lightroom is a world-leading photo-editing and storage solution from the creators of the popular image-editing apps Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Elements. However, Lightroom is more than just a single app; it is a comprehensive service including versions for a range of devices, and a linked online cloud service for storing, accessing, and sharing your photos. Lightroom has an easy-to-use interface that contains all of the tools required to unleash every last pixel of your photographic creativity Lightroom in easy steps begins by looking at the desktop, mobile and web versions of Lightroom and shows how they can be used individually and together to effortlessly capture, edit, and share photos between your devices. This provides a one-stop-shop for all of your photography needs, whether you are at home or at different locations capturing photos.Lightroom has a sophisticated range of color-editing tools, for fine-tuning every aspect of a photo. These are looked at in detail, so you can master all of the techniques required to edit your photos to your own exact requirements. These include: Profiles, which are preset options that can apply a range of editing elements to photos, mostly unprocessed ones (RAW). Once a profile has been created, it can be used on similar photos to create a consistent appearance. If required, additional editing can be undertaken once a profile has been applied.Light, including exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, and blacks. Color, including white balance, temperature, tint, black and white, vibrance, hue, saturation, and luminance. Targeted adjustment, including the Tone Curve and the Color Mixer. Effects, including texture, clarity, dehaze, and vignette. Detail, including sharpening - to improve the focus of a photo - reducing color noise, and applying film grain effects. Optics, for correcting camera lens issues for digital photos, including chromatic aberration, lens corrections, and defringing. Geometry, which can be used to edit the geometric perspective in photos - for instance if buildings do not initially appear straight. In addition to the manual editing functions, there are also over 40 preset editing techniques that can be applied to photos in a single click. These include color presets, and there is everything from presets for street photos to nature and architecture. Lightroom is also a powerful tool for organizing photos - a vital function, as digital photo libraries can expand at a staggering rate. Lightroom in easy steps shows how to manage and handle all of your photos through the use of albums, folders, and stacks. The powerful search options also ensure that you never lose track of any of your photos, with functions for adding keywords, metadata, flags, and ratings. There is also a valuable filter option that can be used to display photos according to a range of criteria, including Keywords, Cameras, Locations and People.Being able to safely store and share your photos is an important part of any photo app, and Lightroom has both of these options well covered. Group albums can be created to share photos with family and friends, and even give other people access to edit your photos themselves. There are extensive settings that can be used to ensure you can share your photos in exactly the way you want. Additional sharing options include adding photos and albums to a variety of online services, known as connections. Lightroom can also export photos in several different photo file formats and add watermarks to them for security if you are sharing them or displaying them online. These functions are all covered in the book too.Lightroom in easy steps demystifies the latest developments in the world of digital photo editing, organizing, sharing, and storing so that all of your attention can be focused on making your photos as stunning as possible.

iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers iOS 18 and shows you how to:Send messages, make and receive calls.Use FaceTime to make video calls, and to share music or videos while on a call. Find apps to stay healthy, shop online, plan your vacation, get instant news, and keep on top of everyday tasks. Make secure payments using your iPhone. Explore the iTunes Music Library; share music, videos, apps, calendars and photos with children and grandchildren. Master neat features like personalizing your Call screen and setting up your iPhone to get real-time data even when on StandBy. And more!Written in larger type than our standard books and using non-technical language, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition will help you get more out of your iPhone – so you don’t have to ask the kids!Covers iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Max

Discover the joy of using an iPad with iPad with iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 14th edition – updated for iPadOS 18.Written in larger type than our standard books, iPad for Seniors in easy steps will help seniors learn and enjoy key iPad features with confidence and ease: Choose the right iPad: Find the perfect model for your needs and customize it to suit your lifestyle.Stay connected: Make video calls, send fun messages, and share photos with family and friends. Shop and explore: Order food, shop online, take virtual museum tours, and plan your next adventure – all from your iPad. Master new features: Get the most out of the enhanced tools in iPadOS 18 like Apple Intelligence and the new Passwords app. No need to ask the kids for help anymore!

Unlock the full power of Windows 11 with Windows 11 in easy steps!Discover the best features and functions of Windows 11 with this concise, easy-to-follow guide! Whether you’re new to Windows or upgrading to the latest version, this best-selling book is your perfect companion. You’ll learn how to: Navigate the Desktop, Start button, and Start menu with ease.Personalize customizable widgets for real-time updates like news and weather. Stay connected for work and with friends and family using Teams, Outlook, and Chat. Harness the power of AI with Copilot for quick answers to voice and text queries. Organize your files and keep your system running smoothly. You’ll master Windows 11 essentials in no time!

Windows 11 for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition is the perfect guide to help you navigate Windows 11 at your own pace. It’ll guide you through all the essentials you need to know.Confidently explore the desktop, Start menu and Quick Settings.Harness the power of AI with Copilot to find information and make life easy. Stay connected via Outlook and Teams. Personalize Windows and utilize Accessibility features to suit your needs. Get things done – shop online, book holidays, print photos, and manage household budgets. Keep your computer secure and working in tip-top condition! Packed with helpful tips and designed for seniors, this guide will help you get more from Windows 11 stress-free!

Stay connected, stay confident – with Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition at hand!Laptops open up a world of possibilities, and you can use them anywhere! Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition is your friendly guide to getting started and making the most of your laptop, especially mastering the key features of Windows 11. You’ll learn how to:Master the Windows 11 interface with ease.Explore apps for fun and practical tasks. Use MS Teams to connect with loved ones. Set widgets of interest and stay up-to-date. Enjoy online shopping, watching movies and TV, photo editing and sharing, and more. Share your laptop without giving up privacy. Keep your laptop working in tiptop condition. Avoid ergonomic issues so that you can use your laptop comfortably for years to come! Perfect for beginners – empowering for all!

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone with iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 12th edition. Featuring the iPhone 17 models and the latest iPhone operating system – iOS 26 – this guide shows how to:Take the appearance of your iPhone to the next level with the new Liquid Glass interface, enabling you to customize app icons, the Home screen, and the Lock Screen, just the way you want.Add animated effects to the Lock Screen. Stay connected with family and friends through calls, messages, and FaceTimeManage unwanted calls so that you can screen unknown numbers and scam messages. Discover apps for health, shopping, travel planning, news updates, and daily tasks. Dive into Apple’s latest AI-powered features with Apple Intelligence, bringing you smarter ways to use your iPhone. View summaries of notifications so that you can keep on top of every update. Keep yourself entertained with music, photos, and movies, and even share items with family and friends. iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 12th edition will ensure that you never miss a trick in the digital world, and help make your iPhone work better for you every day.

Discover the joy of using an iPad with iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 15th edition – updated for iPadOS 26.Written in larger type than our standard books, iPad for Seniors in easy steps will help seniors learn and enjoy key iPad features with confidence and ease: Choose the right iPad: Find the perfect model for your needs and customize it to suit your lifestyle.Stay connected: Make video calls, send fun messages, and share photos with family and friends. Shop and explore: Order food, shop online, take virtual museum tours, and plan your next adventure – all from your iPad. Master new features: Get the most out of the enhanced tools in iPadOS 26. No need to ask the kids for help anymore!

Unlock smarter productivity with Microsoft 365 in easy steps, 2nd edition — now fully updated with a strong focus on Copilot, Microsoft’s powerful AI assistant. Whether you’re upgrading to Microsoft 365 from a previous version or using it for the very first time, this guide will teach you the key features of all M365 essential apps, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, while showing how AI can supercharge them to create, analyze, and refine your content faster than ever. Master how to:Create reports, newsletters, and cards in Word.Calculate and manage financial matters in Excel. Perfect your presentations and slide shows in PowerPoint. Keep in touch and stay organized with Mail, Calendar, and People in Outlook. Collaborate and share documents using OneDrive and Teams. Discover how to access Microsoft 365 online, and on any device. Get started with other M365 apps including Microsoft Designer, Microsoft Clipchamp, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft To Do, and Mobile Microsoft 365. With a whole chapter on M365 Copilot – Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligent (AI) assistant – this updated guide will help you to use AI-enabled Microsoft 365 and work smarter, in no time!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not only the latest buzz word in the digital world; it is already embedded in all parts of modern life – you are almost certainly using AI on a daily basis, even if you don’t know it. One undeniable fact is that the subject of AI is a complicated and extensive one, which can throw up a multitude of questions and issues.AI for Seniors in easy steps offers a very real (and human) guide to the complexities of AI, and shows how its power can be harnessed to improve numerous aspects of everyday life. AI is a wide-ranging – and, at times, confusing – subject, and the book breaks down many of its intricacies so that the whole subject seems a lot more manageable. The book starts by: Explaining in straightforward terms exactly what AI is and how it works. AI jargon is broken down, so you will soon know all about the language of AI and how it relates to the operation of the technology.Outlining the drawbacks and concerns surrounding AI so that you can feel confident and secure when using it and interacting with it. Showing the general uses of AI, including those that you are probably already using. The rest of the book covers specific topics that are beginning to increasingly rely on AI. Each chapter has examples of AI apps that can be used in each area, all in the familiar In Easy Steps style. These include:Chatbots, such as ChatGPT, used to simulate human conversation. They can be used for a range of tasks, but most commonly they provide answers to questions and requests, either simple or complex. Writing tools for creating, editing, and formatting written content. Online uses for AI and how it is beginning to influence how we all interact online. Family and in the home, where AI can have a significant impact on common organizational tasks and also control smart devices around the home. Photos and videos for perfecting your photos when they are taken or when editing them, and even converting various types of content into videos. Entertainment, which can be used to tailor your entertainment needs but is also becoming a contentious issue due to the increasing use of AI to create and manipulate music and actors for movies and TV shows. Health and safety, which is one of the most exciting areas of AI, and one that has a genuine opportunity to positively transform the lives of millions of people. Finance, where AI can be used to enhance your financial wellbeing and also monitor the negative aspects of the technology in the world of finance. AI for Seniors in easy steps will ensure that the mysteries, concerns and benefits of AI are fully explained and illustrated so that you can confidently engage with this essential and exciting new technology.

Assuming no prior knowledge, this book is ideal for those users with no previous experience of the Mac platform, as well as being helpful to users familiar with the Mac but unsure of the iMac platform and all it has to offer. iMacBook in Easy Steps will guide you from setting up your iMac to: customizing your desktopbrowsing the web using Safariconnecting with iPod and iPhoneediting your photoscreating and making home moviesconnecting to a wireless network and all the essential things you need to know to make the most of your iMac.

Mac Computing for Seniors in Easy Steps begins with an overview of Mac computers, covering different types of desktops and laptops that are available and gives a tour around them so that you quickly feel confident about using them. There is then an extensive look at customizing the desktop so that you can set up your Mac exactly as you want it. The Mac operating system, OS X Lion will be covered. The book takes an in-depth look at the latest version of OS X Lion, covering everything from working with programs to organizing folders and files. It also shows how to effortlessly share files with Windows PC machines. Mac Computing for Seniors in Easy Steps shows how to work with photos, videos and music, using the popular iLife suite of programs. It also deals with the ubiquitous iPod, iPhone and the new iPad and hassle-free use of the Internet and email. The final chapters of the book cover issues such as setting up your own wireless network and also ensuring that your Mac stays secure and virus free. The new edition of Mac Computing for Seniors in Easy Steps shows how to put the fun back into your computing experiences - even Seniors can now enjoy the sleek and stylish world of Apple Macs!

Photoshop Elements 9 in Easy Steps actually encouragesthe reader to enjoy both fun and the functionality ofthis leading image editing software. It covers excitingnew features and the core areas that have succeeded inputting Elements into a league of its own. Editingdigital images is at the heart of Elements 9 and thisbook covers it in depth. It has areas for full imageediting, Quick Fixes and also fully guided editing withhelp features. The book covers all of the essentialediting techniques and also looks at some of the newediting features in Elements 9 such as creating photoeffects and styles and also how to remove unwanted itemsfrom photos. Elements 9 is outstanding when it comes tosharing images creatively and this book covers itsstunning features including, improved effects, colour-coordinated layouts, animated slideshows, dynamic onlinegalleries, photo emails and fun flip-books.

"Digital SLR Photography in Easy Steps" begins by demystifying digital cameras and explaining their functions and capabilities. Then, it'll guide the reader in buying the right camera for his/her purpose. It'll take the reader through each key function of a digital SLR camera, step-by-step, in digestable chunks. Covering areas such as exposure, shutter speed, aperture, lighting and focusing the book shows how this technical knowledge can be harnessed with a digital SLR to produce images of which you will be proud. In addition, areas such as landscapes, architecture and people are looked at so that you can use your digital SLR to maximum creative effect But "Digital SLR Photography in Easy Steps" is much more than a guide to the functions and use of digital SLR cameras. One of its main purposes is to show how to use these powerful and flexible cameras to improve your creative skills, so that you see yourself more as a photographer rather than someone who just takes snapshots. This second edition includes a whole new chapter on Clever Photography Techinques to get the reader started like a Pro!

With the growing popularity of Macs the time has never been better to introduce the power of OS X Lion into your computing life: once you have done it you will be the proud owner of the most exciting and state of the art operating system on the market. And, with a copy of Mac OS X Lion in easy steps by your side, you'll simply stride through to mastering the essentials of this new environment! With Mac OS X Lion in easy steps, you'll be able to unleash this powerful operating system and have it up and running in no time. In clear, accessible language, the book introduces you to the OS X environment and teaches you about the user interface. With these basics mastered, this full-colour, fully illustrated guide opens the gateway to the foundations of Lion: the Dock and the Finder. But it is the changes to OS X Lion that really announces it as an operating system that has been designed for the fast moving times in which we live. Learn how to: get more out of Computer apps in your everyday life. use the Launchpad function, where you can manage all of your applications, whether it is the ones on your Mac, or new ones you have downloaded. master the increased functionality in terms of moving around your screen, using techniques taken straight from the iPad.utilise the new Resume function so you can get back to work quicker. take advantage of Auto Save, Versions comparison and Air Drop, which enables you to send files to anyone within wireless range.

MacBook in Easy Steps focuses on this area of mobile computing and contains all of the information you need to use MacBooks for both business and pleasure. MacBook in Easy Steps also covers the MacBook operating system, OS X Lion, in detail, including the workhorse areas such as the Dock and the Finder. It also covers the developments to OS X Lion that really announces it as an operating system that has been designed for the fast moving times in which we live. Computer apps are increasingly a part of everyday life and OS X Lion has a Mac App Store for storing and using all of your favorite apps. There is also a handy Launchpad function, where you can manage all of your applications, whether it is the ones on your MacBook, or new ones you have downloaded. Using a MacBook touchpad, OS X Lion also delivers the same Multi-Touch functionality as the iPad in terms of scrolling and zooming. Other new features include a Resume function so you can get back to work quicker, Auto Save, Versions comparison and Air Drop, which enables you to send files to anyone within wireless range.

We all communicate, every day, all of the time. So why can communications go so wrong in the workplace? Sometimes it is because the wrong methods are used at the wrong times, and sometimes it is because the communications process becomes too complicated and bogged down in corporate jargon. Effective Communications in easy steps offers clarity in the world of corporate communications. There is no blue-sky, synergy-based, customer-centric thinking here; just informed, clear, practical and common sense advice on how to use communications to actually get the right message across to the correct audience. Written by two communications experts, with over 25 years’ experience between them, the book will show you how to: Create a practical Communications Strategy that works.Understand how, and why, to evaluate your strategy. Build and maintain websites that keep delivering. Unravel the mysteries of social media. Explode the myths about communications at work. Get your message across using the right channel to engage your audience. Communications in the workplace should be a simple thing and, with Effective Communications in easy steps to guide you, it really can be.

"iPad for Children in Easy Steps" is written for parents (and grandparents) to guide them to buying the right iPad and iPad apps for their children. Areas covered include how an iPad may be used for learning and for fun, its benefits and drawbacks, key apps for different age groups, and instructions on parental control. An indispensable guide for today's parents!