Windows 11 for Dummies, 2nd Edition.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simpson, Alan.

Series:

--For dummies.

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Operating systems (Computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (419 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2024.

Summary:

Windows 11 For Dummies, 2nd Edition, by Alan Simpson, is a comprehensive guide designed to help users navigate the updated features of Windows 11. This edition provides step-by-step instructions on utilizing the operating system, covering topics such as the Start menu, desktop management, file organization, and app usage. The book also explores internet connectivity, social communication tools, and safe computing practices. Additionally, it delves into customization options and system maintenance to enhance user experience. Aimed at beginners and intermediate users, this edition offers practical advice and strategies to make the most of Windows 11's functionalities. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Book

How to Use This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Icons Used in This Book

Beyond the Book

Where to Go from Here

Part 1 Getting Started with Windows 11 2024 Update

Chapter 1 What Is Windows 11 2024 Update?

What Is Windows, and Why Are You Using It?

What's New in Windows 11 2024 Update?

What's Missing from Windows 11 2024 Update?

Can My Current PC Run Windows 11 2024 Update?

The Different Flavors of Windows 11

Chapter 2 Starting with the Start Menu

Being Welcomed to the World of Windows

Understanding user accounts

Keeping your account private and secure

Signing up for a Microsoft account

Figuring Out the Windows 11 Start Menu

Launching apps

Finding something on the Start menu

Viewing, closing, or returning to open apps

Getting to know your free apps

Adding or removing Start menu items

Customizing the Start menu

Exiting Windows

Temporarily leaving your computer

Leaving your computer for the day

Chapter 3 The Traditional Desktop and Modern AI

Jazzing up Your Desktop

Choosing a dark or light theme

Beautifying with accent colors

Wallpapering your desktop

Bellying Up to the Taskbar

Personalizing your taskbar

Fidgeting with widgets

Where the Action Is: The Center Section of the Taskbar

Pinning (and unpinning) taskbar icons

Jumping for joy with jump lists

Making apps appear and disappear like magic

Moving the start icon to the left

Clicking the Taskbar's Sensitive Areas

Adjusting screen brightness and sound volume

Preparing the system tray

Viewing notifications

Silencing notifications

Stumbling into the Age of AI

Meeting your AI Copilot

Asking AI questions

Making AI do your writing

Communicating with AI using your voice.

What if I lose Copilot?

Chapter 4 Taking Control of Your Desktop

Dissecting a Typical Desktop Window

Mastering the drag and drop

Using the scroll bar to move inside a window

Scrolling inside a section

Zooming in, zooming out

Sizing a Window to Your Liking

Making a window fill the entire desktop

Making a window bigger or smaller

Sizing a window to half (or a quarter) of the screen size

Hiding a window without losing your place

Maneuvering Windows Around the Desktop

Moving a window to the top of the pile

Moving a window from here to there

Snapping multiple open windows into place

Mastering task view

Faking Multiple Monitors with Virtual Desktops

Chapter 5 Storing and Organizing Files

Understanding Drives, Folders, and Files

Exploring Your Computer

Figuring out navigation pane icons

Exploring your hard drive

Seeing files on another drive

Seeing what's inside a folder

Opening files from File Explorer

Sorting and previewing files in File Explorer

Viewing filename extensions

Working with Files and Folders

Creating a folder

Renaming a file or folder

Selecting bunches of files or folders

Getting rid of a file or folder

Dumpster diving in the recycle bin

Copying or moving files and folders

Seeing more information about files and folders

Working with Flash Drives and Memory Cards

OneDrive: Your Cubbyhole in the Clouds

Backing up files

Changing OneDrive settings

Opening and saving files from OneDrive

Understanding which files live on OneDrive, your PC, or both places

Accessing OneDrive from the internet

Part 2 Working with Apps and Files

Chapter 6 Playing with Apps and Documents

Starting an App

Opening a Document

Saving a Document

Choosing Which App Should Open Which File

Navigating the Microsoft Store.

Adding apps from the Microsoft Store app

Uninstalling apps

Taking the Lazy Way with a Desktop Shortcut

Absolutely Essential Guide to Cutting, Copying, and Pasting

The quick 'n' dirty guide to cut, copy, and paste

Selecting things to cut or copy

Cutting or copying your selected goods

Pasting information to another place

Undoing what you've just done

Chapter 7 Finding the Lost

Finding Currently Running Apps

Finding Lost Windows on the Desktop

Locating a Missing App, Setting, or File

Finding a Missing File inside a Folder

Finding Lost Photos

Chapter 8 Printing and Scanning Your Work

Printing from an App

Adjusting how your work fits on the page

Canceling a print job

Printing a web page

Troubleshooting your printer

Printing Copilot output

Making a PDF

Scanning from the Start Menu

Part 3 Doing Things on the Internet

Chapter 9 Cruising the Web

What's an ISP, and Why Do I Need One?

Connecting to the Internet

Browsing the Web with Microsoft Edge

Navigating with the address bar

Browsing by voice

Browsing with links

Browsing with tabs and the back icon

Making Microsoft Edge open to your favorite site

Revisiting favorite places

Finding things on the internet

Finding More Information about Anything

Letting AI Summarize a Page

Enlarging Pictures

Saving Stuff from the Internet

Saving text

Saving a picture

Downloading stuff from the internet

Compressing and uncompressing files

Chapter 10 Being Social: Email, Chat, and Video Calls

Getting Started with Email

Getting a new email address

Configuring Outlook for an email account

Using Outlook for Windows

Sending email

Reading your email

Sending and receiving files through email

Saving a received attachment

Sending a file as an attachment

Meeting Online.

Starting Teams

Sending text messages

Holding video and voice chats

Chapter 11 Safe Computing

Understanding Those Annoying Permission Messages

Staying Safe with Windows Security

Avoiding and Removing Viruses

Avoiding Phishing Scams

Setting Up Controls for Children

Part 4 Customizing and Upgrading Windows 11

Chapter 12 Customizing Settings in Windows

Finding the Right Setting

Adjusting System Settings

Changing the resolution and text size

Adding a second monitor or projector

Cutting back on notifications and ads

Connecting and Adjusting Bluetooth and Other Devices

Adding a Bluetooth gadget

Adding a printer or scanner

Connecting your phone

Connecting to nearby Wi-Fi networks and internet

Personalizing Your PC

Changing the desktop background

Changing the computer's theme

Fixing and Removing Apps

Creating and Changing Accounts for Others

Changing Date, Time, and Language Settings Quickly

Setting Up for Video Games

Adapting Windows to Your Special Needs

Managing Privacy and Security

Staying Current and Safe with Windows Update

Changing AutoPlay Settings

Chapter 13 Keeping Windows from Breaking

Backing Up Your Computer with File History

Finding Technical Information about Your Computer

Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Drive

Fiddling with Drivers

Making a Recovery Drive

Chapter 14 Sharing Your Computer

Understanding User Accounts

Changing or Adding User Accounts

Adding an account for a family member

Adding an account for a non-family member

Changing an existing user account

Switching between Users

Changing a User Account's Picture

Setting Up Passwords and Security

Signing In with Windows Hello

Chapter 15 Connecting Computers with a Network

Setting Up a Network

Knowing your computer's name.

Turning on network discovery

Sharing a Folder on Your Network

Sharing a Printer

Accessing Shared Network Resources

Signing in with your Microsoft password

Finding shared resources

Accessing a shared folder

Accessing shared printers

Accessing Your PC from Laptops and Mac Computers

Setting up Remote Desktop

Accessing a PC remotely

Part 5 Working with Text, Sound, Photos, and Videos

Chapter 16 Working with Text

Getting Started with Notepad

Opening Notepad

Typing in Notepad

Correcting spelling

Working with larger chunks of text

Letting AI write your text

Improving your own writing

Saving Notepad documents

Opening a Notepad document

Typing with Your Voice

Summarizing and Simplifying Websites

Translating Text

Chapter 17 Playing with Pictures

Browsing through Your Pictures

Getting pictures from a camera or phone

Taking screenshots

Using Snipping Tool for screenshots

Editing images with the Photos app

Removing Objects from Photos

Creating and Editing Pictures in Paint

Creating AI images

Editing images

Choosing text and shape colors

Annotating an image

Erasing and removing the background

Cropping an image

Combining and layering images

Asking Copilot about Your Screen and Pictures

Chapter 18 Fiddling with Video and Music

Recording Your Computer Screen

Making Videos with Clipchamp

Letting AI create your video

Understanding video editing

Enjoying Music

Getting music from CDs

Copying music to USB drives for your car

Part 6 Getting Help

Chapter 19 The Case of the Broken Window

Asking the Know-It-All

Restarting Your Computer

Using a Troubleshooter

Using File History to Restore a Backup

Fixing Broken Apps

I Forgot My Password

My App Is Frozen!

My Computer Is Frozen Solid

When All Else Fails.

Chapter 20 Getting Strange Messages.

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

9781394289059

1394289057

9781394289066

1394289065

OCLC:

1477810607