Especially written for the over 50's using plain English and, wherever possible, avoiding technical jargon. This book is a sequel to Babani's best-selling titles Computing for the Older Generation and Computing with Vista for the Older Generation.

The aim of this book is to help you to improve your basic computing skills and further expand your knowledge in an easy, enjoyable and practical way.

This book is suitable for a computer running either Windows Vista or Windows XP.

Among the many topics covered are:

• The essential features of Windows Vista and XP.
  
• Exploring exciting innovations in Microsoft Office 2007.
  
• Using OneNote 2007 to organise, plan and record many aspects of your daily life in one easily managed location.
  
• Presenting a simple slide show or giving a polished presentation using PowerPoint 2007.
  
• Producing a magnum opus or streamlining your club's mailings and label printing using Word 2007.
  
• Using Excel 2007 to calculate and chart your Body Mass Index (BMI) and predict improvements.
  
• Watching and recording digital TV on your computer using inexpensive and easily installed components.
  
• Selling surplus household or personal effects on eBay to raise cash or simply to declutter your home.
  
• Keeping your computer healthy and up-to-date using Window's System Tools.
  
• Making real improvements to your computer by adding a few simple and inexpensive items of hardware.