Computers Made Easy: From Dummy To Geek

I’m thinking of taking computer classes and wanted to get a head start before beginning so I’m not lost when I start. I was looking for some sort of book that wasn’t written for computer geniuses so I could actually understand what I was reading. I’m not a total idiot and know what I’m doing for the most part but am far from an expert. I saw this one and after checking out the table of contents decided to give it a shot since it wasn’t too expensive and am glad that I did. It’s very easy to follow and covers a lot of subjects in detail and really cleared some things up for me. I’ll probably end up reading it again to get more out of it.

I have been using PC's since they were the size of an RV kitchen appliance - only a user, never an expert, and I've done more than my share of crying and swearing over all those funky things that can happen through the course of regular use. With no desire to understand everything about them, this book actually was ideal balance between a good overview and full technical explanations. I did learn more than I expected, and it will be a good, ongoing reference guide to doing my own basic troubleshooting before calling in the real (good) geeks.

Love the book. Especially when the only thing I have done in the past is check Facebook and my bank account. The book makes a great reference to go back to when you forget something. It talks a lot about Windows 10 and I do not have that, so I am looking for a book on just easy windows learning for my computer. I will be looking to see if the author has written one. The one thing I have to say is when it came to accessing files I was so lost, but the way the book was written it is very easy to understand. Thanks, Stacey

I usually prefer the training video thing when it comes to learning new stuff but lately I have switched to books because they tend to go into more detail and its easier to go back and re-read something rather than rewind the video watch that section again. I got this and 3 other books for computer skills including and actual dummies book called PCs for Dummies but I like this one better because its more to the point and avoids all the extra stuff you don't care about.

I had to get this for a college course, and it is outdated, poorly written. seems like the author just made a snazzy cover and was too lazy to make it do what it claims, nor update it to the current times. I am not even sure this would help a person who needed an introduction to computers. It was a waste of money. I gave it 3 stars, because you can gleam a little bit of info from it, and the paper/binding quality is nice, and it could be worse. But it should have been better for $14.99 its worth maybe $2.99

Great book for learning about computers without over boring you with information you don’t need.My husband is a network Administrator with years of experience in IT and still loves reading this book just because it’s simple. (Husband hates reading lol)Would recommend this book for people who are trying to get into computers.

I love this book. It is very readable, and FULL of basic information covering this wide topic. As a high level manager, I deal with computers all day, but I have had no training on the exact nuts and bolts, so this is extremely useful information for me.

Very basic book for beginners. Great way to build a foundation of knowledge. Not going to make you a expert.