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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300475603321

Autore

Wilson Kevin

Titolo

Using Windows 8.1 [[electronic resource] ] : Return of the Start Button / / by Kevin Wilson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

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

ISBN

1-4302-6680-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (132 p.)

Disciplina

004

005.2768

005.43

Soggetti

Microsoft software

Microsoft .NET Framework

Operating systems (Computers)

Application software

Microsoft and .NET

Operating Systems

Computer Applications

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

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

Nota di contenuto

""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""

Sommario/riassunto

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.