Windows 8.1: Out of the Box, 2nd Edition

Preface

Audience

This book is for anybody who is coming to use Windows 8.1 for the first time, perhaps through purchasing a new computer or a first tablet, and who wants to know how to get the very best user experience from this new version of Windows.

Assumptions This Book Makes

This book assumes that you have a little prior computing experience and that you understand the basics, such as how to use a mouse and keyboard. You should not need any more experience than this. It is probable that in the past, you have used a computer only for light tasks such as email and surfing the web.

Contents of This Book

This book will guide you through using Windows 8.1 by focusing on the things you will most likely want to do with your Windows 8.1 computer. These include getting on the Internet, using email and web pages safety, importing and editing digital photographs from your camera, and making sure your children are protected when they’re online.

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