Windows 8 Bible

Contents

Introduction

Part I: Getting Started, Getting Secure

Chapter 1: What’s New in Windows 8

New Platforms

The Windows 8 Interface

The Windows Store

Cloud Synchronization

Integrated Messaging

Social Networking Integration

File Explorer

Search

Spell Check and AutoCorrect

Enterprise Features

Internet Explorer 10

Client Hyper-V

BitLocker

Smart Cards

Task Management

Proximity and Wi-Fi Direct

Refresh/Reset

Wrap-Up

Chapter 2: Navigating the Windows 8 Interface

Introducing the Windows 8 Interface

Gestures and Mouse Actions

Using the Start Screen

Using the Charms Bar

Working with Windows 8 Apps

Getting to the Desktop

Using the Taskbar

Wrap-Up

Chapter 3: Windows 8 on Mobile Devices

Windows 8 Mobile

Wrap-Up

Chapter 4: Getting Around the Windows Desktop

Terminology for Things You Do

Logging In

Windows Start Screen

Using the Windows Desktop

Using Jump Lists

Running Programs and Apps

Closing a Program

Using the Notification Area

Quick Help for Getting Started

Logging Off, Shutting Down

Stuff You Can Do with a Computer

Wrap-Up

Chapter 5: Sharing and Securing with User Accounts

Logging In and Out of User Accounts

Creating Strong Passwords

Picture Passwords

Types of User Accounts

Creating and Managing User Accounts

Deleting User Accounts

Using User Accounts

Creating and Using Password Reset Disks

Running Programs as Administrator

Add the Built-in Administrator Account to the Login Screen

Stop Entering Password on Lockout

Advanced Security Tools

Using Credential Manager

Managing Profile Properties ...