Book description
Make the most of your new Windows 10 device–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 10, and use it to create, connect, and discover…simplify and organize your whole life…learn more, play more, do more, live better! This book shows you how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Windows has never, ever been this simple!
This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using your new Windows 10 desktop, notebook, or tablet…simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn:
Run Windows the way that’s easiest for you: mouse, touch, or keyboard
Make the most of the Charms Bar and other new shortcuts
Retrieve up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, and financial data
Set up your home network, printer, and other devices
Safeguard your personal information and keep it private
Enjoy all your digital photos, videos, movies, and music
Easily connect with anyone through email and the People app
Discover and play new Windows 10 games
Control your Xbox from Windows with Xbox® SmartGlass™
Manage even the most gigantic collections of data and media
Automatically back up your data to the cloud
Fix problems, protect against malware, and keep Windows working reliably
Table of contents
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Introduction
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Part I: Getting Started
- 1. Meet Windows 10
- 2. Interacting with Windows
- 3. Optimizing the Start Menu
- 4. Introducing Windows Apps
- 5. Working with Windows Apps
- 6. Finding Your Way Around the Windows Desktop
- 7. Working with Windows Desktop Applications
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Part II: Customizing Your Windows 10 Computer
- 8. Tweaking Windows to Reflect Your Personality
- 9. Using Search and Cortana
- 10. Configuring Input Device Settings
- 11. Configuring Display and Sound Settings
- 12. Configuring Notifications and Advanced Settings
- 13. Connecting to Networks and the Internet
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Part III: Being Productive
- 14. Browsing the Web
- 15. Keeping Up with Your Contacts in the People App
- 16. Setting Up the Mail App
- 17. Using the Mail App
- 18. Managing Your Calendar
- 19. Sharing Your Windows Computer with Others
- 20. Sharing Files and Printers
- 21. File and Folder Basics
- 22. Working with OneDrive
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Part IV: Having Fun
- 23. Working with Photos in Windows
- 24. Using Your Microsoft Account for Purchases
- 25. Having Fun with Movies and TV Shows
- 26. Enjoying Music
- 27. Having Fun and Playing Games
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Part V: Online Bonus Content
- Bonus Chapter 1. These Are a Few of My Favorite Apps
- Bonus Chapter 2. Working with Other Windows Apps
- Bonus Chapter 3. Advanced File and Folder Management
- Bonus Chapter 4. Keeping Your Computer Healthy
- Bonus Chapter 5. Resolving Common Problems
- Index
Product information
- Title: Windows 10 Absolute Beginner’s Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2015
- Publisher(s): Que
- ISBN: 9780134086019
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