Not Just Another Computer Book

By Alfonso J. Kinglow

Because of media information and the popularity of the Internet, many first time users and seniors are becoming more interested in computers. The demand for senior computer instruction is basically the result of people retiring before computer use in the workplace became common or retiring from jobs where computer use was not emphasized. A different approach is presented in this book revealing hidden programs and utilities that every first time user would want to know, and unlocking hidden codes that first time users can use to maintain and fix any and all problems that may come up with their computers using the MMC, CMD, Explorer Shell and other built-in utilities.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Dec 30, 2014
• ISBN: 9781312773455

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Not Just Another Computer Book

NOT JUST ANOTHER COMPUTER BOOK

Alfonso J. Kinglow

INTRODUCTION

PREFACE

After reviewing many computer books over the years, I discovered that they all assume that the reader’s have some basic knowledge of computers and that they understand the entire computer lingo’s that are used. All of their assumptions are wrong, and lead sometimes to misconceptions.

Almost all of the computer books I reviewed did not have, or did not include basic computer terms used, or did not explain the meaning of some basic computer concepts.

This book assumes nothing, and tries to present basic computer information in a plain and simple format, which includes some hidden features and commands that all users should know; but are not published. These hidden features are basic information built into the hardware and software that are in the public domain; but are not considered important enough for the readers to know.

This book gives the user a complete knowledge of computer hardware and software and current related standard’s up to date.

An emphasis is placed on current and new standards that applies to new technology today, and why they are important. We review the current Wireless standard (802.11 bgn) and the new standards ac and ad.

We also explain the defacto standards that are used in today’s technologies.

This basic knowledge help’s the reader to understand why some hardware and software features that are used operate the way they do, and explains the difference between standards related to computer networks, hardware and software.

The material presented provides an in-depth of introductory computer subjects; which includes how to use computers, how to access information and data on computer networks and the Internet World Wide Web, and hidden features and commands embedded into your computer hardware and software.

The objectives of this book are to:

Present the most up to date computer technology

Teach the basic concepts of hardware and software

Present the material in a way that seniors and students can understand it, using simple comprehensive methods and charts.

Present a basic understanding of Local Area Networks ( LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) and Wireless Networks.

Present basic information  on how to secure your computer

Present the most up to date technology on computer security hardware and software.

Give students an in-depth understanding of why computers are used in business, academia, government, industry and society today.

Present strategies that seniors and students can use to install secure and maintain their desktop and laptop computers.

Present some of the hidden software and utilities in Windows 8

Show the users how to use Snapins and the Microsoft Management Console ( MMC ).

Present information on Free and Paid Antivirus Programs

Present information on how to use Email and Email Applications.

Present complete and comprehensive information on the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Present information on setting up Wireless Networks and using WI-FI on the Internet.

Complete information on using the Internet Search Engines and Search operators.

Present information on Free Software available for Download

Present information on Freeware, Shareware, Trial ware and Public Domain Software.

Present information on Cleaning and Protecting Computers

General Information on The first Rule of Protection for Computers, and the Rule of 30.

Present information about user Applications and System Applications.

General information on the different Search Engines on the Internet.

DEDICATION

I Dedicate this book to all of the

Seniors at MUNSON SENIOR CENTER

Of  Las Cruces; New Mexico

Who showed interest in learning about Computers and attending my Basic and Intermediate Computer Classes

And for the

Cooperation of all the Staff for their help and attention in assisting me and providing all the necessary space and facilities for the classes at Munson Center and to Genevieve,Guillermina and Sally,who encouraged me and supported my vision to make Technology available to Seniors and many others for their support

Thank you

To my wife Sarah Elizabeth

For all her support love and care

And for

My Strength

My Light and

My Joy

My Daughters

Kezia  Keren  and  Karina

Who inspired me to leave some of my vast knowledge behind for posterity

And

For my Grand-son Kenny, Te-Sho Virtue and Longevity 

And my

Grand-daughter Anaiah Aia, Patience Purity and Power

You all made me a very proud Father, Grandfather

And a better person, now and forevermore.

Copyright © 2014 by  Alfonso J. Kinglow

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof

may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever

without the express written permission of the publisher

except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

Printed in the United States of America

First Printing  2014

ISBN: 978-1-312-33288-1

Lulu Publishing

3101 Hillsborough St.

Raleigh, NC. 27607-5436

Publisher’s Cataloging-in-Publication data

Kinglow, Alfonso J.

Not Just Another Computer Book : a subtitle of the same book / Alfonso J. Kinglow/

p. cm.

ISBN  978-1-312-33288-1

1. The main category of the book —Computers —Other category. 2. Computer Technology —From one perspective. 3. More categories —And their modifiers. I. Johnson, Ben. II. Title.

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