Beginning Windows 8.1

Introduction

When Microsoft released Windows 8 in October 2012 the reaction to such a ‘bold’ operating system was decidedly mixed. Windows 8.1 aims to rectify the criticisms and it is very successful in this. Ultimately though what is delivered to consumers and businesses is an operating system, so powerful, configurable and in places complex that getting the very best out of it can prove a real challenge, especially when people might have no idea that Windows 8.1 is capable of doing X or Y.

That’s where this book comes in. Think of it as your introduction, your getting the best out of and your masterclass all in the one volume. Everything you will need to harness the full power of Windows 8.1 is here, from getting started to maximizing your ...