Windows 10 Inside Out, 4th Edition

Windows 10 Inside Out, 4th Edition

by Craig Stinson, Ed Bott
Released December 2020
Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
ISBN: 9780136836070

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Book description

Conquer todays Windows 10from the inside out!

Dive into Windows 10and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the newest, most powerful, and most innovative features in Windows 10, this supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of time-saving solutions, up-to-date tips, and workarounds. From the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser to improved security and Windows Sandbox virtualization, youll discover how experts tackle todays essential tasks. Adapt to faster change in todays era of Windows as a service, as you challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.

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Install, configure, and personalize the latest versions of Windows 10

Manage Windows reliability and security in any environment

Keep Windows safe and current by taking charge of Windows Update

Maximize your productivity with a growing library of built-in apps

Customize the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser and its advanced privacy features

Streamline and automate day-to-day business tasks with Cortana

Secure devices, data, and identities, and block malware and intruders

Safeguard your business with Windows Hello biometrics and Azure AD

Use Windows Sandbox virtualization to test programs and sites without risking your systems security

Store, sync, and share content with OneDrive and OneDrive for Business

Collaborate more efficiently with Windows 10 Mail, Calendar, Skype, and other default apps

Seamlessly manage both physical and virtual storage

Deploy and manage Windows 10 devices more efficiently in any organization

Optimize performance and battery life and troubleshoot crashes

For experienced Windows users and IT professionals

Your role: Experienced intermediate to- advanced-level Windows user, IT professional, or consultant

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows procedures, techniques, and navigation

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. Contents at a Glance
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. About the authors
  9. Introduction
    1. Stay in touch
    2. Errata, updates, and book support
  10. Part I: Windows 10 essentials
    1. Chapter 1. What you need to know about Windows 10
      1. Windows core features
      2. Windows as a service
      3. The app landscape
      4. Cloud connections
      5. The user experience
      6. PC hardware
      7. Security and privacy
    2. Chapter 2. Installing, configuring, and deploying Windows 10
      1. Before you start
      2. How Windows 10 Setup works
      3. Activating Windows
      4. Configuring a multi-boot system
      5. Tweaking and tuning your Windows 10 installation
    3. Chapter 3. Using Windows 10
      1. An overview of the Windows 10 user experience
      2. Using and customizing the Windows 10 Start menu
      3. Using and customizing the taskbar
      4. Using and customizing Action Center
      5. Switching tasks
      6. Reviewing, revisiting, resuming with Timeline
      7. Switching between virtual desktops
      8. Managing and arranging windows
      9. Using a keyboard and mouse in Windows 10
      10. Using Windows 10 on a touchscreen device
      11. Using the Windows Ink workspace
      12. Working with fonts
    4. Chapter 4. Personalizing Windows 10
      1. Settings vs. Control Panel
      2. Customizing the visual appearance
      3. Fine-tuning visual options
      4. Selecting sounds for events
      5. Personalizing with themes
      6. Configuring desktop icons
      7. Eliminating distractions with Focus Assist
      8. Choosing a screen saver
      9. Setting date and time, currency, and other regional options
      10. Overcoming challenges
      11. Syncing your settings between computers
    5. Chapter 5. Managing updates
      1. What’s new in Windows Update
      2. An overview of how Windows 10 update works
      3. Managing Windows Update
      4. Deferring and delaying updates
      5. Troubleshooting update problems
  11. Part II: Productivity
    1. Chapter 6. Installing and configuring apps
      1. Understanding the Windows 10 app landscape
      2. Installing, managing, and uninstalling apps
      3. Managing programs and processes with Task Manager
      4. Managing startup programs
      5. Setting default programs and file-type associations
      6. Turning Windows features on or off
      7. Setting AutoPlay options
    2. Chapter 7. Using and managing built-in Windows apps
      1. Apps included with Windows 10
      2. Mail, Calendar, and People
      3. Using OneNote
      4. Using Maps
      5. Performing screen captures with Snip & Sketch
      6. Music, photos, and movies
      7. Projecting to another screen
    3. Chapter 8. Using the new Microsoft Edge
      1. An overview of the new Microsoft Edge
      2. Setting up Microsoft Edge
      3. Finding and organizing information
      4. Managing tabs
      5. Privacy and security issues
      6. Making webpages easier to read
      7. Using Microsoft Edge to read and edit PDFs
    4. Chapter 9. Storage and file management
      1. Organizing personal data with user profile folders and libraries
      2. Using OneDrive to store, sync, and share files
      3. Mastering File Explorer
      4. Sorting, filtering, and grouping in File Explorer
      5. Managing disk space
      6. Recovering lost, damaged, and deleted files and folders
      7. Managing existing disks and volumes
      8. Working with virtual hard disks
    5. Chapter 10. Cortana and Windows search
      1. Using Windows search
      2. What you can (and can no longer) do with Cortana
      3. Configuring the Windows search index
      4. Managing file properties and metadata
      5. Searching from File Explorer
      6. Advanced search tools and techniques
      7. Saving searches and clearing search history
  12. Part III: Managing Windows 10
    1. Chapter 11. Managing user accounts, passwords, and credentials
      1. Creating and managing user accounts
      2. Making the sign-in process more secure
      3. Signing out, switching accounts, or locking your computer
      4. Sharing your PC with other users
      5. Introducing access control in Windows
    2. Chapter 12. Performance and power management
      1. Viewing details about your system
      2. Managing services
      3. Monitoring performance with Task Manager
      4. Using Resource Monitor to pinpoint performance problems
      5. Power management on desktop systems
    3. Chapter 13. Windows networking
      1. Windows 10 networking essentials
      2. Setting the network location
      3. Connecting to a wireless network
      4. Transferring pictures, links, and other items between nearby devices
      5. Connecting to another computer with Remote Desktop
      6. Sharing files, printers, and other resources over a local network
      7. Finding and using shared resources on a Windows network
      8. Troubleshooting network problems
    4. Chapter 14. Hardware and devices
      1. Adding, configuring, and removing hardware devices
      2. Setting up Bluetooth devices
      3. Managing USB devices
      4. Updating and uninstalling drivers
      5. Printers and print queues
      6. Managing hard disks and other storage devices
      7. Configuring displays and graphics adapters
      8. Speakers, microphones, and headsets
    5. Chapter 15. Troubleshooting, backup, and recovery
      1. Getting to know your troubleshooting toolkit
      2. Event Viewer
      3. Dealing with Stop errors
      4. Troubleshooting in Safe Mode
      5. Checking disks for errors
      6. Windows 10 backup and recovery options
      7. Configuring and using System Restore
  13. Part IV: For IT professionals and Windows experts
    1. Chapter 16. Hyper-V
      1. Getting started with Hyper-V on Windows 10
      2. Setting up Hyper-V
      3. Using Hyper-V Manager
      4. What’s in a virtual machine?
      5. Using Windows Sandbox for instant VMs
      6. Creating and managing virtual machines
      7. Changing settings for a virtual machine
      8. Running a virtual machine
      9. Working with checkpoints
      10. Importing, exporting, and moving VMs
      11. Alternatives to Hyper-V
    2. Chapter 17. Managing business PCs
      1. Using a domain-based network
      2. Managing computers with Group Policy
      3. Management tools for enterprise deployments
      4. Managing apps
      5. Managing the browsing experience
      6. Managing special-purpose computers
    3. Chapter 18. Windows security and privacy
      1. Understanding security threats
      2. New security features in Windows 10
      3. Configuring privacy options
      4. Monitoring your computer’s security
      5. Preventing unsafe actions with User Account Control
      6. Blocking malware
      7. Stopping unknown or malicious programs with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
      8. Blocking intruders with Windows Defender Firewall
      9. Encrypting information
    4. Chapter 19. PowerShell and other advanced management tools
      1. Command Prompt or PowerShell?
      2. Using Windows Terminal
      3. An introduction to Windows PowerShell
      4. Working in a Command Prompt session
      5. Editing the Windows registry
      6. Automating tasks
      7. Using Microsoft Management Console
    5. Chapter 20. Maximizing productivity on mobile devices
      1. Managing battery life
      2. Mobile connectivity
      3. Storage
      4. Windows 10 and your mobile phone
  14. Part V: Appendixes
    1. Appendix A. Windows 10 editions and licensing options
      1. Windows 10 editions at a glance
      2. Retail and OEM editions
      3. Editions for organizations
      4. Editions for educational institutions
    2. Appendix B. The Windows Insider Program
      1. How the Windows Insider Program works
      2. Joining the Windows Insider Program
      3. Keeping track of what’s in each preview build
      4. Submitting and tracking feedback
    3. Appendix C. Help and support resources
      1. Online help
      2. Online reference material from Microsoft
      3. Getting technical support
      4. The Windows roadmap
  15. Index
  16. Code Snippets

Product information

  • Title: Windows 10 Inside Out, 4th Edition
  • Author(s): Craig Stinson, Ed Bott
  • Release date: December 2020
  • Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
  • ISBN: 9780136836070