I need a computer book that teaches you EVERYTHING! - Aquarium Advice

**Devilishturtles** · 10-10-2005, 09:24 PM

Hey guys. I'm trying to teach my Mother and Father how to work the computer...but so far, it's just not sinking. They insist that they need a book. A constant reference to go back to, until they get a hold of things.
It's all literal greek to them. They don't even know where the power button is.

Can anyone reccomend a computer book that will teach EVERYTHING? From...how to hold the mouse, to how to click, to powering on and shutting down, and to the internet? I need something that covers ALL the basics. Hehe.

Thanks for looking. Appreciate any help I can get.

Hara · 10-10-2005, 09:30 PM

<literal greek>

Does this mean it needs to be in the greek language? If so, that may be difficult without going to a greek bookstore.

Jchillin · 10-10-2005, 09:34 PM

The best book I've seen has an unfortunate title. "Windows for dummies". It covers everything that you mention above.

**Devilishturtles** · 10-10-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hara

<literal greek>

Does this mean it needs to be in the greek language? If so, that may be difficult without going to a greek bookstore.

Sorry...meant to say "literally greek". As in...they have no clue what anything does....at all.

My bad.

fishfreek · 10-10-2005, 10:42 PM

Solitare is a great way to teach someone how to hold/use the mouse. As Bill said the dummies books seem to be very popular. I for one have never had the gull to pick one up and look at it but i know people who swear by them.

http://www.gvbookfair.com

The Green Valley book fair is on down here and you can get books at some insane prices. An idea at the discounts is I purchased some $30 and $40 books for just $10 and $12. Books are brand spanking new. They have many computer books. Its well worth the trip if you can make it over the weekend or something.

fishyrican · 10-11-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by fishfreek

Solitare is a great way to teach someone how to hold/use the mouse.

Never really thought about it, but that is how my mother learned to use a computer. Now, she surfs on the internet and does work-related projects on the computer.

deli_conker · 10-11-2005, 09:40 AM

That's why solitaire was originally included with windows. It wasn't because it was such a cool game

I too would recommend the above book. It's as user friendly as it gets. Then you should pick up a nice thick book on C++ just in case they get cocky.

FMJnaX · 10-11-2005, 10:39 AM

My grandparents just recently learned how to use the [acronym:7837ad6f28="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:7837ad6f28] that has been sitting unused at their house for the last 5 years (just imagine how slow it is. ha!). How did they do it? "... for Dummies". They have about 3 or 4 of them, including Windows for Dummies. Seems like a good series for the 100% beginner.

talloulou · 10-11-2005, 01:34 PM

I personally love the "...for dummies series." I have web designs for dummies, html for dummies, and digital photography for dummies. I find those books speak to me in a way other tech books don't. I can really relate to them. I try not to think about what that might mean

**Devilishturtles** · 10-13-2005, 12:22 AM

Thanks alot guys.

After some research I got the "dummies" book and another called "The absolute beginners guide to computer basics".

According to reviews, it's a bit more user friendly than dummies, in that it assumes no prior knowledge. According to what I read, the dummies books still insert alot of computer jargon. We'll see if it works. Thanks so much for the advice.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846

The link to the other book I mentioned.

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Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	The best book I've seen has an unfortunate title. "Windows for dummies". It covers everything that you mention above. __________________ _________________________________

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deli_conker Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,284 Images: 7	That's why solitaire was originally included with windows. It wasn't because it was such a cool game I too would recommend the above book. It's as user friendly as it gets. Then you should pick up a nice thick book on C++ just in case they get cocky.

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