How to book......any recommendations?

[The Dotties]

I have ably proved on here that I am next door to clueless where computers are concerned.
Many thanks to those funsters that tried to help with transferring email pictures onto the Daily Smile thread.
The few that eventually got through were more good luck than anything else and represented over 3 hours of struggling. There were meant to be over 30 of them!
Can somebody recommend a book that even I could follow do give me an insight to using a computer, an Acer aspire running Windows 10.
I have no fears on the computer, just never really used one during my working life other that for simple data entry.
I don't want or need to be a @grommet, or the many others of you that show advanced ability, I couldn't begin to understand coding etc or need to.
Simple (very simple) spreadsheets and move mail to Daily Smile is all I need!!
Cheers me dears
Geoff

 

[Zigisla]

I think that the "Dummies" series of books are supposed to be good.
Amazon product ASIN 1119049369

 

[Madeinengland]

Your local library will more likely have a good choice of books. I often find 'Google' the answer to how to do anything, a lot of the time by way of a you tube video.

 

[The Dotties]

Thanks both. A little light reading of a Dummy book seems good

 

[deleted-member02]

When new to computers it can seem overwhelming.
I too would recommend YouTube, things are usually described in laymen's terms, with easy to follow (and copy) tasks.
Take it slowly. If the video narrator is going too quickly, just pause or repeat until you catch up / understand.

For example, here's a simple tutorial for spreadsheets (Excel in this instance but all work on similar principles)

Good luck with it

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[movan]

@Gromett you are mentioned in first post but incorrect spelling so may not have notification ..request for help.

 

[Cal54]

I have used the Dummies series in the past, specifically for Exel and found them useful.

 

[Minxy]

For just basic stuff use the on-line tutorials, no point in buying the book as I doubt if you will read more than a fraction of it.

 

[Gromett]

Youtube is a handy resource for tutorials. Watch a few on the same subject as you can never tell first off if the information is good.
However you will soon find a trusworth chanel that provides you with what you need. Subscribe to channels and follow people that are good so you can get notifications. Read the comments for corrections or updates.

My second suggestion would be to look for local course run by colleges or councils. This is usually a very good way of learning as the the teacher and other students can help you with specifics to you. There is also the social side. You will see what other people are doing which will give you ideas as well. I helped set up a colleges IT dept back in the 90's The course was called Clait which was Computer Literacy and Information Technology. My guess knowing how the public sector works this acronym will have changed by now. However when I was there adding system to their network I saw a lot of what was going off and it looked really good.

 

[TerryL]

Why not see if your local library has a "Computers for Beginners" course. Many do or can recommend somewhere - local authorities education departments also may be able to help.

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[two]

Borrow from your library if you can. Many books that seem to promise something don't actually deliver.

 

[Puddleduck]

Are the Mr Senior books still around? They used to be clear and jargon free.

Here is a link to a free download:

http://www.ebook3000.com/Senior-s-Guide-To-Windows-10---2016_332584.html