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# Is This Thing On?: A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming

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Review: Clear instruction and well written - This book was suggested to me by our computer club's President. In our computer club, I assist and have taught a class titled Computer Kindergarten in Green Valley, AZ, a 55 or older community. Most of our fellow "late bloomers" who have not acquired basic computer skills are being forced to do so if they want to communicate with the children and grandchildren. What is great about Stokes approach is that she recognizes the fear and the feeling that computers are just too complex and overwhelming. With humor and clear writing, she brings the computer into focus with the basics. Her approach is wonderful bringing people along a simple step at a time but beyond that her presentation of the basics is gift to all who want to understand or a review of beginning computer knowledge. I pick up some points and will follow her approach in future classes and will strongly recommend this book. My only criticism, and it is not the core of the book, is the advice on what computer to purchase. This advice is too complete, which can be overwhelming. Most people who have not acquired computer skills will find almost any entry-level brand name laptop or desktop more than enough to meet their needs. Also, many seniors receive computers of all types from their children who want more communication. Those gifts then often require more basic instruction. Also, many used computers are more than adequate. In Green Valley, as is the case in other communities, we provide refurbished computers, most with Windows 7, for a small donation of $30 - $45. The point is not to spend a lot at the beginning. Abby Stokes has given a gift to all who want to use computers but for whatever reason have not done so. Her book rates more than five stars.
Review: CLEARLY THE BEST COMPUTER HANDBOOK WRITTEN! - If I would just take the time to read all of this book, I know I would be MUCH more technologically prepared to use my computer. Although this is written for PC users, the author DOES add information for those of who are iMAC users. She writes so that any new and nervous computer owner can understand. Some handbooks are written with unnecessary difficulty and too much "computerese"; this one is more comprehensible in its use of down-to-earth language. The author originally began writing this handbook to impart information for her mother's use, and the rest of us benefit from her kind explanations. (It's a good idea to read ahead--before you get yourself into a cyberspace mess!)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,875,208 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #133 in PC Hardware #10,928 in How-to & Home Improvements #122,328 in Reference (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (176) |
| Dimensions  | 7.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches |
| Edition  | Revised |
| ISBN-10  | 0761168826 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0761168829 |
| Item Weight  | 1.5 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 438 pages |
| Publication date  | January 3, 2012 |
| Publisher  | Workman Pub Co |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear instruction and well written
*by E***R on May 9, 2013*

This book was suggested to me by our computer club's President. In our computer club, I assist and have taught a class titled Computer Kindergarten in Green Valley, AZ, a 55 or older community. Most of our fellow "late bloomers" who have not acquired basic computer skills are being forced to do so if they want to communicate with the children and grandchildren. What is great about Stokes approach is that she recognizes the fear and the feeling that computers are just too complex and overwhelming. With humor and clear writing, she brings the computer into focus with the basics. Her approach is wonderful bringing people along a simple step at a time but beyond that her presentation of the basics is gift to all who want to understand or a review of beginning computer knowledge. I pick up some points and will follow her approach in future classes and will strongly recommend this book. My only criticism, and it is not the core of the book, is the advice on what computer to purchase. This advice is too complete, which can be overwhelming. Most people who have not acquired computer skills will find almost any entry-level brand name laptop or desktop more than enough to meet their needs. Also, many seniors receive computers of all types from their children who want more communication. Those gifts then often require more basic instruction. Also, many used computers are more than adequate. In Green Valley, as is the case in other communities, we provide refurbished computers, most with Windows 7, for a small donation of $30 - $45. The point is not to spend a lot at the beginning. Abby Stokes has given a gift to all who want to use computers but for whatever reason have not done so. Her book rates more than five stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CLEARLY THE BEST COMPUTER HANDBOOK WRITTEN!
*by C***. on March 29, 2014*

If I would just take the time to read all of this book, I know I would be MUCH more technologically prepared to use my computer. Although this is written for PC users, the author DOES add information for those of who are iMAC users. She writes so that any new and nervous computer owner can understand. Some handbooks are written with unnecessary difficulty and too much "computerese"; this one is more comprehensible in its use of down-to-earth language. The author originally began writing this handbook to impart information for her mother's use, and the rest of us benefit from her kind explanations. (It's a good idea to read ahead--before you get yourself into a cyberspace mess!)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ IS THIS THING ON - Handbook for Beginners
*by S***N on March 11, 2013*

This book has been a big help to me since I had used computers at work for over 30 years but only knew what I did on a particular program. Now I have a computer at home for the first time and must be my own IT person. I was clueless but this book gives easy to read and understand directions. I would recommend it to all beginners no mater what age group.

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