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Written in plain English and absent of undecipherable high-tech jargon, \u003ci\u003eDigital Literacy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e makes it easy to get a grip on computer basics, the Internet, the Cloud, browsing the web, productivity programs and applications for school and the workplace, computer security and privacy, the latest in digital lifestyle topics, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWalks you through the basics of developing essential computer technology skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows you how to gain the digital literacy skills required to succeed in education, at home, and in the workforce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how the use of smartphones and digital cameras contribute to digital literacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the introduction of 3G and 4G services in emerging countries like India, worldwide Internet usage is increasing exponentially. With this technological growth comes an opportunity for people of all ages and from all walks of life to learn new skills to keep them ahead of the curve. Packed with easy-to-follow explanations and seasoned with a bit of humor and fun, \u003ci\u003eDigital Literacy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e makes it easy and accessible for anyone to harness the power of technology to remain relevant in school or at work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Computer Basics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: It's a Digital World 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Buying and Setting Up a Computer 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Understanding Operating Systems 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Windows 8.1 Basics 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Online Experience 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Understanding Internet Basics 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Sending and Receiving Email 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Clouds and Online Communication 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Productivity Programs 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Understanding Applications 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Creating Personal Documents with Microsoft Word 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Managing and Calculating Data with Microsoft Excel 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Creating Presentations with Microsof t PowerPoint. 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Storing and Retrieving Data with Microsoft Access 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Digital Security and Privacy 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Protecting Your Computer and Data from Harm 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Safeguarding Your Privacy 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Mobility and Multimedia 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Expanding Computing to Other Devices 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Digital Cameras and Photography 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Working with Music and Video 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 393\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Computer Problems (and How to Solve Them) 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Tips for Working with Windows 8.1 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Making a Living in Digital Technology 421\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 429\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaithe Wempen\u003c\/b\u003e is an adjunct instructor at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). 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