Windows 8. 1 Inside Out

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Northrup, Tony, Author.

Contributor:

Microsoft Press, Content Provider.

Series:

Inside Out

Inside out

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Operating systems (Computers)--Development.

Operating systems (Computers).

Application software.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Microsoft Windows 8.1 inside out

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Microsoft Press 2013

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

You're beyond the basics - so dive right in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for Windows 8.1. Plus, you get access to two and half hours of video training and a companion ebook. Topics include: Installing, upgrading, or migrating to Windows 8.1 Using and managing apps Personalizing your system Accessibility features Organizing, backing up, and restoring files Managing storage and using SkyDrive Digital media and home entertainment Security and privacy features Setting up and troubleshooting networking Maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting Using Hyper-V virtualization

Contents:

Cover

Copyright page

Contents at a glance

Table of contents

Introduction

Part 1: Getting started

Chapter 1: What's new in Windows 8.1

Interacting with Windows 8.1

Touch controls

Mouse controls

Keyboard shortcuts

Windows 8.1 user interface

Lock screen

Start screen

Charms

PC Settings

Autocorrect and highlight misspelled words

Searching

Portrait and landscape modes

Language packs

Accessibility

Boot changes

Hardware

Minimum hardware

Display resolution

Touch hardware

Sensor support

Improved power efficiency

USB 3.0 support

ARM support

Security

Picture password

PIN login

SmartScreen filter

Windows Defender

BitLocker

Secured Boot

Microsoft accounts

Networking

Mobile broadband

Wi-Fi

Storage

SkyDrive

Storage Spaces

Manageability, productivity, and troubleshooting

Support for multiple monitors

Task Manager

Refreshing and resetting your PC

Client Hyper-V

What's new in the Windows 8.1 update

Improved multitasking

Boot to desktop and other navigation properties

Start button on the desktop

Improved WinX menu

Lock screen slide show

Camera access from the lock screen

New tile sizes on the Start screen

Improved Apps view

More personalization options

Drastically improved searching

More settings available with the touch interface

Internet Explorer 11

Improved security

3-D printer support

Tethering

New business features

What's missing

Chapter 2: Using Windows 8.1 apps

Common features

Settings

Search

Share

Printing

Resuming

Using apps

Store

Updates

App commands

Snapping

Live tiles

How Windows 8.1 apps work

Isolation

Suspending Windows 8.1 apps

Background tasks

Changing app file associations.

Built-in apps

File Explorer

People

Calendar

Mail

Games

Music

Video

Photos

Weather

Finance

Reader

Maps

Camera

News

Travel

Sports

Food And Drink

Health And Fitness

Help+Tips

Reading List

Scan

Sound Recorder

Chapter 3: Buying and installing Windows 8.1

Buying Windows 8.1

Installing Windows 8.1

Making a bootable flash drive

Starting the installation

Configuring express settings

Selecting custom settings

Signing in to your PC

Dual-booting Windows 8.1

Installing Windows 8.1 on a separate partition

Booting from a VHD

Configuring boot options

Chapter 4: Upgrading and migrating to Windows 8.1

Preparing for an upgrade

Upgrading from Windows XP or Windows Vista to Windows 8.1

Performing the upgrade to Windows 8.1

Migrating from an old PC to a new PC

Post-upgrade tasks

Configuring your apps

Testing your apps and hardware

Freeing up disk space

Uninstalling Windows 8.1

Chapter 5: Personalizing Windows 8.1

The Start screen

Arranging tiles

Grouping apps

Changing the Start screen background

Showing administrative tools on the Start screen

Adding restart and shutdown to the Start screen

Tiles

Notifications

Desktop

Adding the Windows 7 Start menu

How to launch apps

How to pin apps

How to add the Recycle Bin to the taskbar

Power settings

Multiple monitors

Configuring multiple monitors

Setting up your taskbar

Language settings

WinX menu

Adding items to the WinX menu

Chapter 6: Adding, removing, and managing apps

Installing Windows 8.1 apps

Uninstalling Windows 8.1 apps

Setting default programs

Configuring AutoPlay

Managing startup apps

How to examine startup apps

How to remove startup apps.

How to add startup apps

Recording app problems

Understanding app permissions

The .NET Framework

The parts of a Windows 8.1 app

Types of Windows 8.1 apps

XAML app file types

HTML5 app file types

Configuration settings

File locations

App manifests

App compatibility settings

Managing Windows 8.1 app packages

How to run Dism

How to list Windows 8.1 app packages

How to remove Windows 8.1 app packages

Monitoring app events

Chapter 7: Using Windows 8.1 accessibility features

Choosing accessible hardware

Configuring accessibility options

Visual accessibility

Making everything bigger

Increasing contrast

Magnifying the screen

Third-party screen magnification software

Narrator

Third-party text-to-speech software

Making the pointer easier to find

User input accessibility

Using Windows 8.1 with only a keyboard

Using Windows 8.1 with only a mouse

Using Windows 8.1 with speech recognition

Using Windows 8.1 with touch

Dyslexia and reading accessibility

Chapter 8: Obtaining help and support

Obtaining professional support

Help and support

Determining who to contact for support

Searching the Internet

Asking for help

Connecting with Remote Assistance

Enabling Remote Assistance

Creating a Remote Assistance invitation

Using Remote Assistance

Recording problems

Part 2: File management

Chapter 9: Organizing and protecting files

The Windows 8.1 way of organizing files

File system concepts

File names

Attributes

Working with libraries

Zipping folders

Protecting files

Using permissions

Using encryption

Advanced searching

File organization tips

Chapter 10: Backing up and restoring files

Backup concepts

Connecting a backup disk

Backing up and recovering files.

Backing up files

Restoring files

Backing up and recovering apps and settings

Using cloud services

Online backup services

What if disaster strikes and you don't have a backup?

Chapter 11: Managing Windows search

App search concepts

Managing search suggestions

Managing file indexing

Managing searchable files and folders

Managing the search index

Indexing other file types

Disabling indexing

Chapter 12: Managing storage

Storage Spaces concepts

Evaluating Storage Spaces

Configuring Storage Spaces

Configuring resiliency

Evaluating BitLocker

Drive types that can be encrypted

Choosing the startup mode

Using BitLocker without a TPM

Suspending and removing BitLocker

BitLocker recovery

Enabling BitLocker

Using BitLocker with removable drives

Fixing errors

Choosing a new drive

Chapter 13: Using SkyDrive

SkyDrive overview

Using the SkyDrive app for Windows 8.1

Accessing SkyDrive from mobile devices

Accessing SkyDrive from a browser

Using SkyDrive on the desktop

SkyDrive performance

Handling versioning conflicts

Accessing PCs through SkyDrive

Editing documents simultaneously with other users

Part 3: Music, videos, TV, and movies

Chapter 14: Music and videos

Using the Music app

Listening to music

Creating and managing playlists

Using Xbox Music

Ripping CDs

Editing metadata

Watching videos

Purchasing TV and movies

Editing videos

Installing Movie Maker

Editing a video

Publishing a video

Other video editing apps

Chapter 15: Photos

Viewing pictures with the Photos app

Importing photos

Printing photos

Working with RAW files

Selecting and sharing photos

Sharing photos in email

Working with photos on the desktop

Organizing photos.

Chapter 16: Sharing and streaming digital media

Xbox Music

Streaming to the Xbox

Stereos and TVs

Smartphone

Car

Other computers

Music services

Video-streaming services

Creating media

CDs

DVDs

Chapter 17: Creating a Home Theater PC

HTPC software

Media Center

Media Center settings

Converting recorded shows

Configuring HTPC software to start automatically

Choosing the hardware

Case

Fan

Video card

Processor

Memory

Sound card

Network

Cables

Recording TV

Encrypted digital cable with a CableCARD

Using a cable box or other device that connects to a TV

Analog and unencrypted digital cable

Over-the-air broadcasts

Using IR blasters

Choosing a remote control

Part 4: Security and privacy

Chapter 18: Managing users and Family Safety

Logon security

Local accounts

Configuring sign-on options

Using a picture password

Using a PIN

Password best practices

Password uniqueness

Password complexity

Regularly changing your password

Using passphrases

Managing accounts

Creating accounts for guests

Deleting a user

Creating groups

Changing group memberships

Family Safety

Turning on Family Safety

Web filtering

Activity reporting

Time limits

Curfew

App restrictions

Windows Store and game restrictions

Chapter 19: Windows, application, and network security

Malware protection

User Account Control

SmartScreen

Protecting your privacy

Privacy while browsing the web

Privacy while using Windows

Removing malware

Step 1: Uninstall apps

Step 2: Scan with Windows Defender

Step 3: Scan with third-party antimalware

Step 4: Perform a system restore

Step 5: Restore from backup

Step 6: Refresh your system

Step 7: Removing rootkits.

Windows Firewall.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780735683716

0735683719

9780735683723

0735683727

OCLC:

864004910