Win 8 Tutorial

My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.

I am somewhat familiar with Win 8 but I use the basics on my laptop.
Therefore, that's all I'll be able to show her when we set up her
system. Can anyone suggest a good tutorial she can visit to learn the
full scope of Win 8?

Thanks

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Meanie has written on 12/15/2013 8:11 PM:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.

DOS? Win 3.1? Win95?????

On 12/15/2013 7:50 PM, Juan Wei wrote:
Meanie has written on 12/15/2013 8:11 PM:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.

DOS? Win 3.1? Win95?????



Windows8 for dummies by Andy Rathbone, This is a Dell book online PDF
not sure of the URL but really good.


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Meanie said on 12/15/2013 8:11 PM:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.

I am somewhat familiar with Win 8 but I use the basics on my laptop.
Therefore, that's all I'll be able to show her when we set up her
system. Can anyone suggest a good tutorial she can visit to learn the
full scope of Win 8?

Thanks

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Stardoc's Start8 is great @ $4.99
and so is Startisback from startisback.com @ $2.99

So price is not an issue. But both work so close to win7 menu. I
like the 2nd a bit better, but just ever so "bit".

And if you install Teamviewer9 so it automatically starts when windows
starts, you can easily connect in and show her things or help when she
needs help. My sister can't delete emails, if that gives you a clue!

I have found 3 apps you can get from the store too that are quite
helpful (free):
Help+Tips, I think this got loaded with the 8.1 upgrade.
Windows 8 Handbook
Learn Windows 8
I'd post a photo but I haven't quite got the hand on how to or where to
post photos for links in emails/messages yet. Never had the need till now.

I have all 3 apps since each has its good and bad points.

Got it.
http://postimg.org/image/rdv5lrvfb/

On 16/12/2013 01:11, Meanie wrote:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving
a new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is
almost as old as her.

I am somewhat familiar with Win 8 but I use the basics on my laptop.
Therefore, that's all I'll be able to show her when we set up her
system. Can anyone suggest a good tutorial she can visit to learn the
full scope of Win 8?

Thanks



http://www.amazon.com/Top-100-Tips-Windows-Discover/dp/1480149195/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387166518&sr=1-1&keywords=1480149195
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-For-Seniors-Dummies/dp/1118120280/ref=pd_sim_b_4

Good luck.



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On 16/12/2013 04:03, Good Guy wrote:
On 16/12/2013 01:11, Meanie wrote:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be
receiving a new computer from me for Christmas because her current
desktop is almost as old as her.

I am somewhat familiar with Win 8 but I use the basics on my laptop.
Therefore, that's all I'll be able to show her when we set up her
system. Can anyone suggest a good tutorial she can visit to learn the
full scope of Win 8?

Thanks



http://www.amazon.com/Top-100-Tips-Windows-Discover/dp/1480149195/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387166518&sr=1-1&keywords=1480149195

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-For-Seniors-Dummies/dp/1118120280/ref=pd_sim_b_4


Good luck.




One more he

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Easy-Steps-Nick-Vandome/dp/1840785381/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387166670&sr=1-1&keywords=1840785381

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On 12/15/2013 9:27 PM, Rene Lamontagne wrote:
On 12/15/2013 7:50 PM, Juan Wei wrote:
Meanie has written on 12/15/2013 8:11 PM:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.

DOS? Win 3.1? Win95?????



Windows8 for dummies by Andy Rathbone, This is a Dell book online PDF
not sure of the URL but really good.



found the URL

https://marketing.dell.com/ebook-windows-8




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Rene Lamontagne wrote:
On 12/15/2013 7:50 PM, Juan Wei wrote:
Meanie has written on 12/15/2013 8:11 PM:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.

DOS? Win 3.1? Win95?????



Windows8 for dummies by Andy Rathbone, This is a Dell book online PDF
not sure of the URL but really good.



"Windows 8 For Dummies" (147 pages) Complete with classical yellow cover...
Provided free by Dell, to reduce support phone calls.

https://marketing.dell.com/Global/Fi...ws-8-ebook.pdf

That's not perfect, but it is free.

Paul

Meanie wrote, On 12/15/2013 8:11 PM:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.

I am somewhat familiar with Win 8 but I use the basics on my laptop.
Therefore, that's all I'll be able to show her when we set up her
system. Can anyone suggest a good tutorial she can visit to learn the
full scope of Win 8?

Thanks

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It would probably be appropriate to first determine what she does with
her old pc then yourself learn how to do that what she would need on
Windows 8 and personally show her how to accomplish the same.

Windows 8 may be a different UI, but if all she needs is a few tiles to
accomplish her task on the Windows 8 Modern Menu place those tiles on
the left side and unpin the balance of unnecessary tasks (just rt click,
unpin from Start). Configure Windows Update to automatically install
updates.

She'll be in better shape to execute the same tasks for only those apps
or applications that she needs.


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On 16/12/2013 02:11, Meanie wrote:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.


This means she is currently using WinXP (or older)? Yep, Win 8.1 will
probably handicap her in a way her previous 70 years have not managed to
do so far.

Joking aside - my suggestion is 'Getting Started with Windows 8'
(included on the Win 8 'Start' page) is a good place to start.

On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:27:46 -0600, Rene Lamontagne
wrote:


Windows8 for dummies by Andy Rathbone, This is a Dell book online PDF
not sure of the URL but really good.

Windows 8.1 for Dummies by Andy Rathbone with the accompanying
DVD. It's on Amazon.com and is inexpensive. I've recommended
this book and DVD to my 73-year-old sister and her runnin' buddy
who are facing moving on from Windows XP.

Rathbone is much less detailed and more elementary than Woody
Leonhard's Windows 8.1 for Dummies which I recommend for the more
advanced user.

On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 18:16:22 -0700, Ken1943
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I am the same age. Install Start8 so she has a point to start from, that
she would be familiar with. She can use the new interface from the menu.

If she's used to Windows before 8, then Start8 and a few minor
tweaks will allow her to live on the Desktop rather than the
Start screen. I have Start8 on my Windows 8.1 machine and I love
it.

On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 22:12:57 -0600, Rene Lamontagne
wrote:

On 12/15/2013 9:27 PM, Rene Lamontagne wrote:
On 12/15/2013 7:50 PM, Juan Wei wrote:
Meanie has written on 12/15/2013 8:11 PM:
My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.

DOS? Win 3.1? Win95?????



Windows8 for dummies by Andy Rathbone, This is a Dell book online PDF
not sure of the URL but really good.



found the URL

https://marketing.dell.com/ebook-windows-8

I'd recommend that she go immediately from Windows 8 to 8.1 if
she her new computer comes with 8. If she does that, I'd
recommend that she stay away from any Window8 materials and stick
with Windows 8.1 writings.

Meanie wrote:

My mother, who is in her 70s and still going strong, will be receiving a
new computer from me for Christmas because her current desktop is almost
as old as her.

I am somewhat familiar with Win 8 but I use the basics on my laptop.
Therefore, that's all I'll be able to show her when we set up her
system. Can anyone suggest a good tutorial she can visit to learn the
full scope of Win 8?

Thanks

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If you have screen capture software Make her your own tutorial.
If you don't have screen capture software i would recommend OBS
OBS stands for 'open broadcaster software' Which is free.

If you do decide to make your own tutorials you can break them
up into different subjects
IE
How to use metro interface
How to move files
how to use control panel
but a few and so forth.
that way she does not have to go through some one else's tutorial
to get to what she wants. Then you can leave them on her pc and
she can use them when she wants.

Your mother will respond better to some ones voice she knows.

If you have no desire to do the above Youtube