Taking on a tablet is easy
One of the greatest things about touchscreen tablets such as the iPad, Hudl, Galaxy Tab and the rest is how easy they make it to stay in touch. You can use Skype to make video phone calls (which are usually free), send emails, even attach photos to send to family and friends miles away, all at the touch of a screen.
With a tablet, you can browse the web or watch TV online, play games or read ebooks, too – and even borrow ebooks from the local library without leaving your armchair. These gadgets are much more convenient than a cumbersome desktop computer and a lot of people find them easier to use.
But there’s a flip side – if you’re not sure how to use this technology, you can feel left behind. Even if you have a device that can do all these things, you might not find it all plain sailing. That’s because these tablets hardly ever come with a proper manual. That’s where our new guide comes in. It doesn’t assume you are an expert or a ‘techie’ and it explains things step by step.
The guide is published by The Helpful Book Company and the author Tim Wakeling has helped thousands get to grips with their touchscreen, PC and laptop since he set up the company 10 years ago. Wakeling explains things in plain English for the less technical, with plenty of illustrations showing what the screen will look like and where you’ll need to tap it. Anyone who’s struggled with a tablet will find it’s not so hard, once explained simply.
There are separate books for the Apple iPad and for Android-based tablets such as the Kindle Fire, Hudl, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Sony Xperia and the Nexus range. An information pack helps explain how to tell which version a customer has, to make sure they buy the right book. The books are available direct from the publisher.