Windows 11 Inside Out

Windows 11 Inside Out

by Ed Bott
Released February 2023
Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
ISBN: 9780137691326

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Book description

Conquer Windows 11from the inside out!

Dive into Windows 11 and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the most powerful and innovative features of Windows 11, this supremely well-organized reference packs hundreds of time-saving solutions, up-to-date tips, and workarounds. From personalizing your Windows user experience to maximizing security and privacy, youll discover how experts tackle todays essential tasks. Make the most of Microsofts latest Windows enhancements as you challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.

  • Install, configure, and secure the latest versions of Windows 11 in any environment

  • Use new Windows features to minimize distractions and maximize productivity

  • Create an aesthetically pleasing workspace that syncs to all your Windows 11 devices

  • Make the most of built-in apps and safely get more apps through the Microsoft Store

  • Stay up-to-date with news, weather, and your personal commitments via the Widgets pane

  • Leverage the Microsoft Edge browsers advanced security, privacy, and tracking prevention

  • Protect your devices and data, and block malware and intruders

  • Manage local and cloud storage, sync and share content, and make the most of File Explorer

  • Fine-tune access controls with user accounts, passwords, and biometrics

  • Reliably connect to and configure Windows networks

  • Explore PowerShell and advanced administration tools, and manage Windows in the enterprise

  • Run Windows 11 in a virtual machine or in the cloud

  • Use Android apps from the Amazon Appstore

  • Perform expert-level troubleshooting, optimization, and recovery

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents at a Glance
  7. Table of Contents
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. About the author
  10. Introduction
    1. Stay in touch
    2. Errata, updates, and book support
  11. Part I: Windows essentials
    1. Chapter 1. Everything you need to know about Windows
      1. What’s new in Windows 11?
      2. Setup, updates, and upgrades
      3. User experience
      4. Windows 11 and the web
      5. Cloud connections
      6. Windows 11 apps and the new Microsoft Store
      7. Security
      8. Windows 11 and hardware
    2. Chapter 2. Setting up a new Windows 11 PC
      1. Backing up data and settings
      2. Downloading and creating installation media
      3. Windows 11 minimum hardware requirements
      4. Installing Windows 11
      5. Activating Windows
      6. Using multiple operating systems on the same PC
      7. Tweaking and tuning your Windows installation
    3. Chapter 3. Using Windows 11
      1. An overview of the Windows 11 user experience
      2. Using and customizing the Start menu
      3. Using the Start menu to search
      4. Using and customizing the taskbar
      5. Customizing the Quick Settings pane
      6. Managing notifications and eliminating distractions
      7. Managing and arranging windows
      8. Switching between tasks and desktops
      9. Using a keyboard and voice input in Windows 11
    4. Chapter 4. Personalizing Windows 11
      1. Customizing the look and feel of Windows
      2. Using themes to save and apply personalizations
      3. Fine-tuning visual options
      4. Setting date and time, currency, and other regional options
      5. Overcoming challenges
      6. Working with fonts
    5. Chapter 5. Installing and configuring apps
      1. Understanding the Windows app landscape
      2. Installing, managing, and uninstalling apps
      3. Managing apps and processes with Task Manager
      4. Managing startup apps
      5. Setting default apps and file-type associations
      6. Turning Windows features on or off
      7. Setting AutoPlay options
    6. Chapter 6. Using and managing built-in Windows apps
      1. Apps included with Windows 11
      2. Mail, Calendar, People, and To Do
      3. Using Microsoft Teams
      4. Music, photos, and movies
      5. Performing screen captures with Snipping Tool
      6. Using Maps
    7. Chapter 7. Using Microsoft Edge
      1. An overview of Microsoft Edge
      2. Managing Edge profiles and sync
      3. Customizing browser settings
      4. Working with tabs
      5. Making webpages easier to read
      6. Finding and organizing information
      7. Managing privacy and tracking prevention
      8. Opening incompatible pages in Internet Explorer mode
      9. Using Microsoft Edge to read and edit PDFs
    8. Chapter 8. Managing local and cloud storage
      1. Setting up hard disks and other storage devices
      2. Connecting OneDrive to your Windows PC
      3. Managing disk space
      4. Managing existing disks and volumes
      5. Working with virtual hard disks
  12. Part II: Managing Windows 11
    1. Chapter 9. Using File Explorer
      1. Mastering File Explorer
      2. Organizing personal data with user profile folders and libraries
      3. Integrating OneDrive with File Explorer
      4. Recovering lost, damaged, and deleted files and folders
      5. Sorting, filtering, and grouping in File Explorer
      6. Searching from File Explorer
      7. Configuring the Windows search index
      8. Advanced search tools and techniques
      9. Saving searches
    2. Chapter 10. 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
    3. Chapter 11. Configuring Windows networks
      1. Windows 11 networking essentials
      2. Enabling network discovery
      3. Setting the network location
      4. Connecting to a wireless network
      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. Connecting to and using cloud-based apps and resources
      9. Troubleshooting network problems
    4. Chapter 12. Windows security and privacy
      1. Understanding security threats
      2. Monitoring your computer’s security
      3. Keeping Windows up to date
      4. Configuring privacy options
      5. Preventing unsafe actions with User Account Control
      6. Blocking malware
      7. Stopping unknown or malicious programs with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
      8. Encrypting information
      9. Blocking intruders with Windows Defender Firewall
    5. Chapter 13. Managing 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. Configuring displays and graphics adapters
      7. Speakers, microphones, and headsets
    6. Chapter 14. Performance and power management
      1. What causes performance problems?
      2. Viewing details about your system
      3. Monitoring performance with Task Manager
      4. Using Resource Monitor to pinpoint performance problems
      5. Managing services
      6. Managing battery life on portable PCs
      7. Power management on desktop systems
    7. 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. Offering remote support with Quick Assist
      7. Windows 11 backup and recovery options
      8. Configuring and using System Restore
  13. Part III: For IT professionals and Windows experts
    1. Chapter 16. Windows Terminal, PowerShell, and other advanced management tools
      1. Using and configuring Windows Terminal
      2. An introduction to PowerShell
      3. Working in a Command Prompt session
      4. Editing the Windows registry
      5. Automating tasks
      6. Using Microsoft Management Console
    2. Chapter 17. Running Windows 11 in a virtual machine or in the cloud
      1. Virtualization in Windows 11
      2. Creating an instant VM with Windows Sandbox
      3. Setting up Hyper-V on Windows 11
      4. Creating and managing virtual machines with Hyper-V Manager
      5. Running a virtual machine
      6. Changing settings for a virtual machine
      7. Importing, exporting, and moving Hyper-V VMs
      8. Running virtual machines from the cloud
    3. Chapter 18. Using Android and Linux on Windows 11
      1. Linking an Android phone to your PC
      2. Running Android apps on Windows 11
      3. Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux
    4. Chapter 19. Managing Windows PCs in the enterprise
      1. Using a domain-based network
      2. Managing an Azure AD-based network
      3. Managing hybrid networks
      4. Managing computers with Group Policy
      5. Deploying Windows 11 in the enterprise
      6. Managing Windows 11 in the cloud
      7. Microsoft Intune
      8. Managing special-purpose computers
  14. Part IV: Appendixes
    1. Appendix A. Windows 11 editions and licensing options
      1. Windows 11 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. Enrolling a device in 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. What’s next for Windows
  15. Index
  16. Code Snippets

Product information

  • Title: Windows 11 Inside Out
  • Author(s): Ed Bott
  • Release date: February 2023
  • Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
  • ISBN: 9780137691326