Book description
Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system. You’ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse.
- Easily navigate the intuitive Windows 8.1 interface
- Use email and the Internet—and keep your family safe
- Share files online or with other devices in your home
- Download and use all kinds of of apps and programs
- Watch movies and listen to music
- Import, view, and edit your own photos and videos
- Learn how to use extra hardware and older software
- Get expert tips to keep your computer running smoothly
- Discover cool stuff that makes computer use really easy
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Table of contents
- Preface
- Dedication
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1. Using Windows 8.1
- Top Tips from This Chapter
- The Start Screen Versus the Desktop: What You Need to Know
- Starting Windows 8.1
- Finding Your Way Around the Start Screen
- Using the Charms
- Using the App Bar
- Finding All the Apps in Windows 8.1
- Switching Between Running Apps in Windows 8.1
- Logging Out Of and Locking Windows 8.1
- Using Touch Gestures in Windows 8.1
- Using Windows 8.1 with a Keyboard and Mouse
- Using the On-Screen Keyboard
- Shutting Down and Restarting Windows 8.1
- Summary
- 2. Using Email and the Internet
- 3. Sharing Your Files, Photos, Music, and Video
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4. Downloading and Using Apps and Programs
- Top Tips from This Chapter
- Using the Windows Store
- Organizing App Icons on the Start Screen
- Viewing All Your Installed Apps and Programs
- Switching Between Running Apps and Programs
- Viewing Apps Side by Side
- Viewing Two Desktop Windows Side by Side
- Uninstalling Apps and Programs in Windows 8.1
- Summary
- 5. Watching and Listening to Your Videos and Music
- 6. Importing, Viewing, and Editing Your Photographs and Videos
- 7. Personalizing your Windows 8.1 Experience
- 8. Connecting To and Using Extra Hardware with Your Computer
- 9. Using Windows 8.1 for Work
- 10. Using Older Software and Programs
- 11. Keeping You and Your Family Safe
- 12. Keeping Your Computer Running Smoothly
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13. More Top Tips for Using Windows 8
- Use a Picture Password
- Use a Secure Password
- Use Libraries in Windows 8.1
- Reinstall all Your Apps in One Go
- Get Extra Information from the Start Screen
- Bookmark Web Pages and App Information to Read Later
- Make Sure You Keep Regular Backups
- Start Your PC Directly to the Desktop
- Create a Custom Refresh Image
- Using the Calendar and Clocks on the Desktop Taskbar
- Choosing the Programs that Open Files
- Managing Your Default Sound Devices
- Turn It Off and On Again
- Summary
- About the Author
- Colophon
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Windows 8.1: Out of the Box, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2013
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781491946107
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