<P style="MARGIN: 0px">This is the perfect Windows 8 PC book for everyone with plenty of <I>life</I> experience, but not as much PC and technology experience. Paul McFedries, one of the world's leading experts on explaining technology to newcomers, explains all the basics in a friendly, lightly humorous tone that makes educated readers feel at home, without ever patronizing them, disrespecting them, or treating them as "old." McFedries' outstanding text is complemented by <I> <B> <I>PCs for Grown-Ups</I>' </B> </I>design, with large print and clear zoomed-in images that help you find what you're looking for, and get the point instantly. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Throughout, McFedries offers simple tips, tricks, and shortcuts for every aspect of living with a Windows 8 PC -- from discovering its power to keeping it working perfectly. You'll find an easy buyer's guide to help you choose the right PC at the right price; step-yb-step instructions for setting up a new Windows 8 PC and "taking it for a spin"… all the basic Windows 8 techniques you need to know, including how to make your PC more physically accessible and comfortable to use; all you need to know about digital photos, music, and movies; a complete guide to working, learning, and playing online; up-to-the-minute coverage of social networking, security, and privacy; and basic PC maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair skills <I>anybody</I> can master -- techniques that can save you hundreds of dollars, presented visually, one easy step at a time!</P>