There are plenty of books out there that cater for beginners - but choosing the right one can be nightmare.
Some authors jump straight into computer jargon and leave the reader trailing behind.
The following books have been read and recommended by members our Web Team. An introduction to using a computer that explains what all the bits of the computer do, advises on the products available, and suggests useful projects to try. It provides information on such subjects as word processing, home financing, using CD-ROMS and surfing the Internet. Everything is so well presented it makes for easy reading even when not sitting at your computer. As with other O'Reilly Nutshell books, it is easy to follow with plenty of practical examples.