Exploring windows 8 for dummies [electronic resource] / by Galen Gruman ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gruman, Galen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Operating systems (Computers).

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (147 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Ind. : John Wiley and Sons, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Get up to speed on Windows 8! Exploring Windows 8 For Dummies packs 168 pages of magazine-style articles, lavish illustrations, and great tips into an eye-catching publication that shows you how to use the new Windows 8 operating system from start to finish. Explore new features, like the touchscreen-style interface, a big change from the classic Windows look and feel. Ideal for the reader who is already familiar with the Windows operating system, but just needs the basics on the move to Windows 8, you'll also discover new apps, new ways to handle traditional tasks, and much

Contents:

Exploring Windows 8 For Dummies; Table of Contents; Introduction; Getting Started with Windows 8; Using Windows 8 on Touchscreens; Working with Charms; Using Start Screen Apps; Getting Apps from the Windows Store; Choosing between the Start Screen and Desktop; Files in the Cloud with SkyDrive; Surfing the Web; Chatting through Messaging; Managing Your Life; Taking Pictures; Sharing Photos; Listening to Music; Burning CDs and DVDs; Getting to Know Settings; Making Windows More Accessible; Connecting to Networks; Setting Up Safety Controls; Setting Up Parental Controls

Refreshing and Restoring Windows

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-283-91729-7

1-118-49391-5

OCLC:

823725241