“The iPad nearly went out of the window...” (and I’ve heard of the same happening with Android tablets)
Do you have an iPad or Android tablet? I have - and the other day it nearly went out the window in frustration. I did exactly what I’ve always done... but this time it didn’t work. No matter how many times I did it, it simply wouldn’t do what I wanted it to. I took a deep breath and went and had a cup of tea instead of flinging it from the nearest window... but it was a close thing! That’s not the only time I’ve been frustrated with it, either. The instructions that came with it (if you can call them that) were next to useless - and sometimes when I’m trying to work out how to do what I want to do, it drives me mad. After I finally find out how to do it, I see why it was so maddening - it’s like they deliberately hide away how to do some of the most useful bits. The thing is, I do understand how useful the tablet can be. I use it to browse the web - reading news, interesting articles and checking on traffic. I use it to email and keep in touch with friends and family using Facebook - I can see what comments everyone’s put up and even photos and video clips from family around the world. I use it for some shopping and have even played on the odd game, listened to music and read books on it. And I have to admit it’s so much more convenient than a big clunky PC. But that only makes it even more frustrating when it won’t do what you want to.
It’s all changed now (here’s why)...
That’s why I’m so glad about a new book I’ve discovered. Now, I’ve tried looking at some books in shops to see if they’d help. But most of them are written by techies - for techies. Even the ones that say they’re for beginners seem to assume you already know how to use it - full of jargon and gobbledegook technical speak. And they usually skip over the very bit that’s causing me problems. But now I’ve seen a book that’s different. It’s written for novices - people who aren’t techies. (People more like me!) There’s no jargon and things are explained properly, step by step - it’s even called “One Step at a Time”. There are lots of pictures of the screen saying “Tap here” or “slide your finger on this bit” which makes it so much easier to understand. Now using my tablet is so much easier - because I’ve seen exactly how to do it. And if I ever do forget, I can just flick to the right page and remind myself. So much easier! I’ve also discovered some other things my tablet can do for me, that I simply didn’t know about before. I’m not interested in all of them, of course, but one or two are really handy – and they’re all explained nice and simply, too. Apparently the author started off by making notes on how to use computers for his Mum and Dad - maybe that explains why it’s so clear. Anyway, I can’t fit in the full information about the books here (for example there’s a separate one for iPads and one for Android tablets, so you get the right version) but send off the coupon below or call their office in a small seaside town in Cumbria on 01229 777606 for an information pack from the publishers about what’s covered, who they’re suitable for and so on. These books aren’t available in the shops or on Amazon - only direct from the publishers. So best order that information pack now. It’s free and they won’t share your details with anyone else.
Note from the Publisher
For full information on the books mentioned, including what’s covered, who they’re suitable for & how they could help make your tablet easy, just ring Emma, Michelle, Jess or Simone on 01229 777606 or post the coupon below to The Helpful Book Company 13B Devonshire Road Estate, Millom, Cumbria. Or you can email us at YR03@helpfulbooks.co.uk The information pack is free, there’s no obligation and we won’t share your details with anyone else. Why not do it now, so you can’t forget?