Windows 8 Absolute Beginner’s Guide

5. Connecting to the Internet

In This Chapter

• Learning Some Core but Easy-to-Understand Internet Connection Topics

• Multiple Scenarios for Connecting to the Internet

• Disconnecting from the Internet

Although Windows 8 is jammed with cool and fun features, most of its power comes from its integration with the Internet. Your personal contacts are developed and maintained through social media, email, and messaging on the Internet. These contacts are the fuel that powers the sharing capabilities throughout Windows 8.

To help you connect wherever you are, this chapter provides several step-by-step lists of instructions. And to understand a bit of the fundamentals, there is a brief review of a number of key topics on Internet connections. You’ll ...