Book description
A complete, detailed Windows 10 reference for beginners and power users alike
Windows 10 Bible is one of the most thorough references on the market with complete coverage of Windows 10. Whether you're a beginner seeking guidance or a power-user looking for fresh tips and tricks, this book contains everything you could ever hope to know about the Windows operating system. You will get the insider guidance of a Microsoft support manager as you discover everything there is to know about Windows customization, content management, networking, hardware, performance, security, and more. Step-by-step instructions walk you through new and important procedures, and screen shots help you stay on track every step of the way.
Whether you're starting from scratch or just looking to become more proficient, this guide is your ideal solution. You'll learn just what Windows can do, and how to take full advantage so you can get more done faster.
Go beyond the desktop to personalize the system
Manage your content, media, software, and security
Eliminate issues related to printing, faxing, and scanning
Fine-tune performance, connect to a network, work with the cloud, and more
Whether you want a complete basic introduction or the nitty-gritty detail, Windows 10 Bible has you covered.
Table of contents
- Introduction
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Part I: Getting Started
- Chapter 1: What's New in Windows 10
- Chapter 2: Navigating the Windows 10 Interface
- Chapter 3: Getting around the Windows Desktop
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Chapter 4: Sharing and Securing with User Accounts
- Logging In and Out of User Accounts
- Sign-in Options
- Creating Strong Passwords
- Picture Passwords
- Types of User Accounts
- Creating and Managing User Accounts
- Deleting User Accounts
- Using User Accounts
- Creating and Using Password Reset Disks
- Running Programs as Administrator
- Add the Built-in Administrator Account to the Login Screen
- Stop Entering Password on Lockout
- Advanced Security Tools
- Using Credential Manager
- Managing Profile Properties and Environment Variables
- Wrapping Up
- Chapter 5: Using Windows 10 Family Safety
- Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Startup Problems
- Part II: Personalizing Windows 10
- Part III: Beyond the Desktop
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Part IV: Pictures, Music, and Movies
- Chapter 17: Working with Pictures
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Chapter 18: Making Music with Media Player
- Controlling Sound Volume
- Starting Windows Media Player
- Listening to a CD
- Now Playing, Visualizations, and Enhancements
- Ripping (Copying) Music CDs
- Using the Media Player Library
- Making Custom Playlists
- Creating Your Own Music CDs
- Copying Music to Portable Devices
- Fun with Skins
- Extending Media Player with Plug-ins
- Converting File Types
- Music, Metadata, and Searches
- Wrapping Up
- Chapter 19: Working with Videos and Photos
- Part V: Managing Your Content
- Part VI: Printing and Managing Printers
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Part VII: Installing and Removing Programs
- Chapter 27: Adding and Managing Windows 10 Applications
- Chapter 28: Installing and Upgrading Legacy Programs
- Chapter 29: Getting Older Programs to Run
- Chapter 30: Repairing and Removing Programs
- Chapter 31: Setting Default Programs
- Chapter 32: Managing Programs and Processes
- Chapter 33: Troubleshooting Software Problems
- Part VIII: Hardware and Performance Tuning
- Part IX: Networking and Sharing
- Part X: Appendixes
- Appendix A: Upgrading to Windows 10
- Appendix B: Installing Windows 10 on a New System
- Appendix C: Universal Shortcut Keys
- Appendix D: Windows 10 Touch Gestures
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Windows 10 Bible
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2015
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781119050056
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