Book description
My Windows® 8.1
Step-by-step
instructions with callouts to Windows 8.1 photos that show you exactly what to do.
Help
when you run into Windows 8.1 problems or limitations.
Tips and Notes
to help you get the most from your Windows 8.1 computer.
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Windows® 8.1 computer working just the way you want. Learn how to
• Master Windows innovations you like, and keep the older techniques you’re comfortable with
• Adjust the Start screen so it works the way you want (not the other way around!)
• Get more productive with touch gestures, live tiles, and Charms
• Browse the Web faster and easier with Internet Explorer 11 tabbed browsing
• Find, download, install, and work with the best new Windows Store apps
• Copy, move, and share files using File Explorer
• Use the built-in Skype app to make super-easy free video calls
• Master the major improvements in Windows 8.1’s Photos and Music apps
• Stream movies on your computer, and share media with your Xbox
• Use cloud features to access your files everywhere, on any device you choose
• Keep your files and computer safe, secure, backed up, and working reliably
Register your book at quepublishing.com/register
Table of contents
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Introduction
- 1. First Look at Windows 8.1
- 2. Preparing Your PC and Setting Up Devices
- 3. Using and Tweaking the Start Screen
- 4. Working with the Desktop
- 5. Making It Your Windows 8.1
- 6. Securing Your Computer
- 7. Diving In with Apps
- 8. Organizing Files with File Explorer
- 9. Browsing with Internet Explorer 11
- 10. Connect and Communicate with Windows 8.1
- 11. Media and More
- 12. Working in the Cloud
- 13. Feeding and Troubleshooting Your PC
- A. Windows 8.1 App Gallery
- Index
Product information
- Title: My Windows® 8.1
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2013
- Publisher(s): Que
- ISBN: 9780133541144
You might also like
book
Special Edition Using® Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2003
This is the ONLY book you need to achieve maximum productivity when using this messaging and …
book
Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed
Windows Small Business Server 2008 provides all the tools small companies need to improve collaboration, enhance …
book
Office 2008 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual
Still the top-selling software suite for Mac users, Microsoft Office has been improved and enhanced to …
book
Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Third Edition
This updated edition covers all of the updates to Windows XP since it was released, including …