Using Windows 8.1 : Return of the Start Button / by Kevin Wilson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson, Kevin (Kevin Peter), 1978- Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft software.

Microsoft .NET Framework.

Operating systems (Computers).

Application software.

Microsoft and .NET.

Operating Systems.

Computer Applications.

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Local Subjects:

Microsoft and .NET.

Operating Systems.

Computer Applications.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (132 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2014.

Other Title:

Return of the start button

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, CA : Apress : Imprint: Apress, 2014.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Using Windows 8.1 is the essential step by step guide to using a computer running Windows 8, providing a complete resource for both the beginner and the enthusiast. Techniques are illustrated in step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to Windows. Whether you have just bought your first computer, laptop or are a keen computer user who has just upgraded to Windows 8, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinning foundations and equip you with the skills needed to use a computer like a pro.

Contents:

""Contents at a Glance""; ""About the Author""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Introduction""; ""Chapter 1: Setting Up Windows 8""; ""Hardware Setup""; ""Upgrading to Windows 8.1""; ""Starting Windows 8 for the First Time""; ""Step 1 � Pick a language""; ""Step 2 � Agree to the license agreement""; ""Step 3 � Personalize your copy of Windows 8""; ""Step 4 � Set up your wireless Internet""; ""Step 5 � Configure your settings""; ""Step 6 � Create a Microsoft account""; ""Transferring Files""; ""On Your Old Computer""; ""On Your New Computer""; ""Chapter 2: Getting to Know Windows""

""The Start Screen""""A Closer Look at the Start Screen""; ""The Desktop""; ""For Diehard Desktop Fans""; ""The Taskbar""; ""Charms""; ""The Snap Feature""; ""Chapter 3: Setting Up Users""; ""Adding a New User""; ""Set Up a Microsoft Account Online""; ""Change to Microsoft Account on Your PC""; ""Chapter 4: Setting Up Printers""; ""Laser Printers""; ""Inkjet Printers""; ""Installation""; ""Accessing Installed Printers""; ""Chapter 5: Setting Up Internet""; ""ADSL""; ""Cable Internet""; ""Setting Up Wi-Fi on Your Computer""; ""Chapter 6: Common Tasks""; ""Finding Applications""

""Finding Files""""Searching for Files""; ""Files in Desktop""; ""Quick Search the Internet""; ""Burning CD/DVDs""; ""Burning Audio CDs""; ""Scanning Documents""; ""Printing Documents""; ""Printing in Windows 8 Metro""; ""Printing in Windows 8""; ""Uploading Files from Digital Cameras""; ""Maps""; ""Calendar""; ""Using Internet Explorer""; ""Adding a Site to Favorites""; ""Using Email""; ""Sending an Email""; ""Family Safety""; ""Using SkyDrive""; ""Organizing Your Music""; ""Buying Songs and Albums""; ""Playing Music""; ""Copying Songs from a CD to Your PC""; ""Videos and DVDs""

""Playing DVDs""""Using Microsoft App Store""; ""Opening App Store""; ""Browse the App Store""; ""Search the App Store""; ""Downloading an App""; ""Connecting to Projectors""; ""Keyboard Shortcuts""; ""Hot Corners""; ""Chapter 7: Computer Maintenance""; ""Anti-Virus Software""; ""Backing Up""; ""Restore Files""; ""Flash Drives and Memory Sticks""; ""Windows Update""; ""Disk Defragmentation""; ""Manually Checking Hard Drive for Errors""; ""Disk Clean-Up""; ""Automatic Maintenance""; ""Start-Up Programs""; ""System Recovery""; ""Create a Recovery Drive""; ""Keep Your Computer Physically Clean""

""Cleaning Keyboards""""Cleaning Computer Mice""; ""Cleaning Your Monitor""; ""Dealing with Spills""

Notes:

"Learn Windows the easy way, no jargon"--Cover.

ISBN:

9781430266808

1430266805

OCLC:

880826961