Learn the internet book for the older generation?

jem16

My mum's birthday is next week and now that she has broadband I wondered about getting a book for her.

I've seen Internet for Seniors and Internet for Dummies, although I wondered if she might take offence at Dummies!

Any recommendations? I'm looking for a book that's easy to understand and preferably one that uses IE7.

Moneymaker

Having been "on line" since 1995, I'm not in a good position to recommend a book that's up to date.

I put my aged Mum on-line last year and solved part of the problem by buying her a Mac Mini, rather than go through the nightmare of Windows.

There must be some on-line tutorials.

Try http://www.learnthenet.com/english/index.html
and http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/geparker/how_to_surf_the_net.htm

lotto-dreamer

I like The Rough Guide to the Internet by Peter Buckley and Duncan Clark.

This is what Amazon's blurb says about it:

This multi-million-selling Internet book is still the ultimate handbook for novices and experts alike. Written in plain English, it covers everything from getting online for the first time to newsfeeds, Internet telephony and advanced tips and tricks guaranteed to turn casual surfers into Net gurus. Now in a new stylish square format, this fully updated guide covers all the latest sites and crazes, including Skype and blogging. Whether you've never sent an email or you just want to keep up with the latest developments, this is the book for you.

thomas01155

have a look here
Has everything from how to open internet explorer to closing internet explorer

jem16

Moneymaker wrote:

Having been "on line" since 1995, I'm not in a good position to recommend a book that's up to date.

I put my aged Mum on-line last year and solved part of the problem by buying her a Mac Mini, rather than go through the nightmare of Windows.

There must be some on-line tutorials.

Try http://www.learnthenet.com/english/index.html
and http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/geparker/how_to_surf_the_net.htm

On-line tutorials are OK if she can follow my instructions in the first place. I thought a book may be handy for back up reference although I know she won't read instructions. I'm hoping my dad will though as he's showing an interest now that it's broadband and he can use it any time without thinking of phone charges.

jem16

thomas01155 wrote:

have a look here
Has everything from how to open internet explorer to closing internet explorer

The link takes me to CBeebies, Print & Colour Binka ????

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thomas01155 wrote:

have a look here
Has everything from how to open internet explorer to closing internet explorer

Hi, thomas01155,

are you sure that's the link you meant, good fun, :rotfl:

I was going to suggest this BBC site for beginners.

sleepymy

I bought my mum one in past-times gift shop, can't remember the name of it atm, will ask her if I remember.

computerwoman

Hi I have found the windows xp magazines invaluable at around £5.99 a month here is there website.
http://www.windowsxpmagazine.co.uk/
and you can buy a manual off them for around £10
hope this helps
cw

thomas01155

i love cbeebies

computerwoman

also found this on there website, a nice little tool
http://www.grc.com
try it and found out if your there or not.
cw
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