My Windows 10 (includes video and Content Update Program): (My...)

Book + 2 Hours of Free Video + Content Update Program My Microsoft® Windows® 10 is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. It includes 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video tutorials to help you learn how to navigate and customize the new Windows 10 desktop.   In addition, this book is part of Que’s exciting new Content Update Program. As Microsoft updates features of Windows 10, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. The updates will be delivered to you via a FREE Web Edition of this book, which can be accessed with any Internet connection. To learn more, visit www.quepublishing.com/CUP.   How to access the free video and web edition:  Follow the instructions within the book to learn how to register your book to access the 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video and the FREE Web Edition.   Author Katherine Murray has been writing about technology for more than 25 years and has worked with every consumer version of Windows since Windows 3.1.  Murray will help you learn how to: Master Windows 10 innovations you like and keep the older techniques you’re comfortable with Let Cortana, your new personal digital assistant, help you find what you need Adjust the Start menu so it works the way you want (not the other way around!) Learn to use Windows 10 on PC or tablet Streamline your browsing experience with Microsoft® Edge, the new state-of-the-art web browser Find, download, install, and work with the best new Windows Store apps Copy, move, and share files using File Explorer Use the Skype app to make super-easy, free video calls Access all your favorite media with the new Groove Music and Movies & TV apps

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1     Versions of Windows 10 ...........................................................................................2     Highlights of Windows 10 ......................................................................................4     What You’ll Find in This Book ...............................................................................5     Let’s Begin .....................................................................................................8 Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows 10 11     Exploring Windows 10 ............................................................................................12         Logging In to Windows 10 ..........................................................................12         Touring the Windows 10 Desktop .......................................................13         First Tasks with Windows 10 .....................................................................14     Getting Around with the Mouse and Keyboard .............................17         Using the Mouse ..................................................................................................17         Selecting Multiple Items ...............................................................................18         Getting to the Menu ........................................................................................19         Using the (Real) Keyboard ..........................................................................20         Using a Touch Keyboard ...............................................................................21         Choosing a Keyboard ......................................................................................23         Repositioning the Keyboard .....................................................................24     Using Touch in Windows 10 ..............................................................................25         Using Single Tap ...................................................................................................26         Tap and Hold ...........................................................................................................27         Swiping Right .........................................................................................................28         Swiping Left .............................................................................................................29         Swiping Up and Down ...................................................................................30         Using Pinch Zoom ..............................................................................................31     Shutting Down or Putting Windows 10 to Sleep...........................32         Goodnight, Windows 10 ...............................................................................33         Shutting Down Windows 10 .....................................................................33 Chapter 2: Windows 10 on Your Desktop and Devices 35     Adding Devices in Windows 10 .....................................................................36         Viewing Installed Devices............................................................................37         Connecting a Device ........................................................................................38         Removing a Device ............................................................................................38     Connecting to Wireless Networks ................................................................40         Connecting to an Available Network................................................40     Managing Your PC Power....................................................................................42         Turning on the Battery Saver ...................................................................43         Choosing a Power Management Plan..............................................44         Tweaking Power Settings ............................................................................45     Resetting Windows 10 ............................................................................................46         Resetting Your PC ...............................................................................................47 Chapter 3: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 10 Desktop 51     Exploring the Windows 10 Desktop ..........................................................52         Learning About the Windows 10 Desktop ...................................52         Using the Windows 10 Start Button ..................................................55     Using the Start Menu ...............................................................................................56         Working with the Start Menu ..................................................................57         Using All Apps View ..........................................................................................57         Changing User and Profile Information in the Start Menu .......................................................................................................................58         Adding App Tiles to the Start Menu ..................................................59         Removing App Tiles from the Start Menu ....................................60         Resizing App Tiles ...............................................................................................61         Turning Off Live Tile Updates ..................................................................62     Searching in Windows 10 and Using Cortana...................................63         Searching for Content ....................................................................................64         Setting Up Cortana ............................................................................................66         Searching with Cortana .................................................................................67         Setting Tasks with Cortana ........................................................................68     Tailoring the Taskbar ................................................................................................69         Adding Apps to the Taskbar .....................................................................69         Using Jump Lists ..................................................................................................70     Working with Windows .........................................................................................71         Window Basics .......................................................................................................71         Moving a Window ..............................................................................................72         Resizing a Window.............................................................................................73         Arranging Windows ..........................................................................................74     Using Task View ............................................................................................................76         Displaying and Using Task View ...........................................................76     Working with Notifications and the Action Center ......................77         Checking Notifications ...................................................................................78         Turning Notifications Off and On .........................................................79     Creating and Using Multiple Desktops ...................................................79         Creating a New Desktop...............................................................................80         Adding Apps to the New Desktop ......................................................81         Closing a Desktop ...............................................................................................82 Chapter 4: Working with Windows 10 Continuum 85     Windows 10 for All Your Devices ...................................................................86         Standout Features for Tablets ..................................................................87         Edge Gestures for Tablets ............................................................................88     Switching to Tablet Mode ....................................................................................90         Making the Change Manually .................................................................90         Setting Tablet Mode Options ...................................................................91     Using the Start Menu on Touch Devices ................................................92         Displaying the Start Menu ..........................................................................93         Tweaking the Start Menu ............................................................................94         Setting App Tile Options ..............................................................................96     Cortana to the Rescue ............................................................................................98         Waking Cortana ....................................................................................................98         Searching with Cortana .................................................................................99         Learning the Cortana Tools .................................................................... 100     Working with Apps—the Touch Way .................................................... 101         Performing App Basics ............................................................................... 101         Using Task View to Switch Between Apps ................................ 102 Chapter 5: Customizing Windows 10 105     Selecting a New Desktop Background ................................................ 106         Displaying Personalization Settings ............................................... 106         Choosing a New Background Picture ........................................... 107         Selecting a Color Background ............................................................. 109     Adjusting Colors in Windows 10 ................................................................ 109         Choosing Colors ............................................................................................... 110         Enabling High Contrast ............................................................................. 111     Personalizing the Lock Screen ..................................................................... 112         Choosing a New Lock Screen Picture ........................................... 112         Adding a New Lock Screen Picture On-the-Fly .................... 114         Creating a Slideshow ................................................................................... 115     Choosing a Windows 10 Theme................................................................. 117         Displaying Classic Themes ...................................................................... 117     Customizing the Start Menu ......................................................................... 118         Modifying the Most Used List .............................................................. 119         Changing Start Menu Settings ........................................................... 120         Resizing the Start Menu ............................................................................ 122     Tweaking Additional System Settings .................................................. 122         Changing the Time ........................................................................................ 123         Changing Your Account Picture ......................................................... 124 Chapter 6: Securing Your Computer—for Yourself and Your Family 127     Customizing Your Login .................................................................................... 128         Changing a Password .................................................................................. 129         Creating a PIN Logon ................................................................................... 131         Creating a Picture Password.................................................................. 133     Working with Security and Maintenance in Windows 10... 136         Reviewing Your System Status ............................................................ 136         Changing Security and Maintenance Alerts ........................... 138         Deciding What to Do with Unrecognized Apps .................. 140     Using Windows Defender ................................................................................ 140         Checking Windows Defender Settings ........................................ 141         Scanning for Risks with Windows Defender ........................... 143     Turning on Your Windows Firewall .......................................................... 144         Activating the Firewall ................................................................................ 145         Changing Firewall Settings .................................................................... 146     Working with User Accounts ........................................................................ 147         Add a User ............................................................................................................. 148         Changing User Account Settings...................................................... 150         Switching Users ................................................................................................ 152     Maintaining Your Privacy .................................................................................. 153         Choosing Privacy Settings ...................................................................... 154         Setting Location Privacy ........................................................................... 155 Chapter 7: Working with Apps and Using the Windows Store 159     Getting Started with Apps .............................................................................. 160         Checking Out Your Apps on the Start Menu .......................... 161         Pinning Apps to the Start Menu ........................................................ 162     Finding and Starting Apps .............................................................................. 163         Finding an App .................................................................................................. 164         Launching an App from the Start Menu .................................... 165     Moving, Grouping, and Removing Apps ........................................... 165         Moving Apps on the Start Screen .................................................... 166         Creating an App Group ............................................................................. 166         Naming App Groups .................................................................................... 167         Removing an App from the Start Menu ..................................... 168     Working with Apps ................................................................................................ 169         Exploring a Program Window .............................................................. 170         Exploring a Windows 10 Universal App ...................................... 171         Working with an App .................................................................................. 172         Snapping Apps .................................................................................................. 173     Closing Apps ................................................................................................................ 175         Closing Selected Apps ................................................................................ 175         Using the Task Manager ............................................................................ 176     Getting Apps from the New and Improved Windows Store............ 177         Searching for an App ................................................................................... 178         Reviewing and Installing an App ...................................................... 179         Managing Your Apps.................................................................................... 180         Overseeing Your Finances in the Windows Store............... 181         Uninstalling Apps............................................................................................ 182 Chapter 8: Organizing Files with File Explorer and OneDrive 185     Getting Started with File Explorer............................................................ 185         Starting File Explorer.................................................................................... 186         Touring the File Explorer Screen ....................................................... 186         Working with Quick Access.................................................................... 188         Checking Out This PC .................................................................................. 189     Using the Ribbon ..................................................................................................... 190         Learning the Ribbon Layout ................................................................. 190         Showing and Hiding the File Explorer Ribbon ..................... 192     Managing Your Files and Folders .............................................................. 194         Finding Files and Folders ......................................................................... 195         Selecting Files and Folders ..................................................................... 197         Viewing File Information .......................................................................... 199         Tagging Files ........................................................................................................ 200         Arranging Folder Display ......................................................................... 201     Copying, Moving, and Sharing Files and Folders ....................... 202         Copying Files ....................................................................................................... 203         Sharing Files ......................................................................................................... 205         Compressing and Extracting Your Files....................................... 206     Keeping Files Safe with OneDrive ............................................................ 208 Chapter 9: Browsing with Microsoft Edge 211     What’s New about Microsoft Edge?........................................................ 211     Getting to Know Today’s Microsoft Edge .......................................... 212         Starting Microsoft Edge ............................................................................ 213         Exploring Microsoft Edge ........................................................................ 213     Browsing and Searching the Web ............................................................ 215         Starting at the Top ......................................................................................... 215         Navigating the Web ...................................................................................... 216         Opening a New Tab ....................................................................................... 217         Searching in Microsoft Edge ................................................................. 219         Using Cortana in Searches ...................................................................... 219         Adding Search Providers .......................................................................... 220     Personalizing Your Browsing ......................................................................... 222         Choosing a Theme ......................................................................................... 222         Magnifying and Reducing the View ............................................... 223         Pinning Open the Panes ........................................................................... 224         Selecting Your Start Page......................................................................... 224         Using the Hub .................................................................................................... 225     Saving Your Favorites ........................................................................................... 226         Adding a Favorite ............................................................................................ 226         Importing Favorites from Other Browsers................................ 227     Saving and Working with Web Content.............................................. 228         Reading Clearly in Reading View ...................................................... 228         Saving Articles to Your Reading List .............................................. 229         Adding Notes to Web Pages ................................................................. 230         Printing Web Content.................................................................................. 232     Sending Feedback .................................................................................................. 233     Securing Your Browsing Experience....................................................... 234         Blocking Cookies ............................................................................................. 235         Clearing Browsing Data ............................................................................. 237         Blocking Pop-Ups ........................................................................................... 239         Saving Passwords and Form Entries .............................................. 240 Chapter 10: Keeping in Touch with Windows 10 243     Calling and Messaging with Skype ......................................................... 244         Getting Skype ..................................................................................................... 244         Launching Skype ............................................................................................. 245         Signing In to Skype ....................................................................................... 246         Exploring the Skype Window ............................................................... 247         Adding Skype Contacts ............................................................................. 248         Making a Call with Skype ......................................................................... 250         Answering a Call with Skype ................................................................ 252         Sending Messages ......................................................................................... 252     Managing Contacts with the People App ......................................... 253         Getting Started with the People App ........................................... 253         Connecting Other Contact Lists ........................................................ 254         Adding a New Contact ............................................................................... 255         Searching for a Contact ............................................................................. 257     Staying in Touch Through Email ................................................................ 257         Launching Mail .................................................................................................. 258         Checking Out the Mail Window ......................................................... 258         Composing an Email Message ............................................................ 259         Adding an Email Account ........................................................................ 261         Organizing Your Email ................................................................................ 263     Keeping Your Dates Straight with the Calendar App ............. 264         Checking Appointments .......................................................................... 265         Adding a New Appointment ................................................................ 266 Chapter 11: Entertain Me, Windows 10! 269     Fun with Photos ........................................................................................................ 270     What’s New in the Photos App? ................................................................. 270         Starting the Photos App ........................................................................... 271         A Look Around the Photos App Window .................................. 272         Viewing Your Photos .................................................................................... 273         Editing Photos .................................................................................................... 274         Quickly Enhancing Your Photos ......................................................... 276         Displaying a Slideshow .............................................................................. 276     Your Music, Your Way ........................................................................................... 277     Getting Started with the Groove Music App ......................... 277         Learning the Groove Music App Window ................................. 278         Shopping for Music You Like ................................................................ 279         9780789754332_BOOK.indb x 7/28/15 1:53 PM     Table of Contents xi         Finding and Watching Your Favorite Shows ................................... 280         Launching the Movies & TV App ....................................................... 281         Exploring the Movies & TV App Window................................... 281         Finding New Movies & TV Shows ..................................................... 283         Playing Games with Windows 10.............................................................. 284         Starting the Xbox App ................................................................................ 284         Learning the Xbox App Window ....................................................... 285         Playing a Game with the Xbox App ............................................... 286         Capturing Video or a Screenshot While You Play ............... 286         Downloading a Game ................................................................................. 287 Chapter 12: Caring for Your Computer and Updating Windows 289     Checking for Windows Updates ................................................................. 289         Checking for Updates ................................................................................. 290         Setting Advanced Update Options ................................................. 292     Backing Up and Restoring Your Files ..................................................... 293         Backing Up Your Files with File History ....................................... 294         Restoring Files .................................................................................................... 295     Optimizing Your Computer ............................................................................ 297         Optimizing Your Hard Disk ..................................................................... 298 Appendix A: Windows 10 App Gallery 301 TOC, 9780789754332, 7/28/2015  

About the Author :
After writing about technology for 30 years, Katherine Murray believes there’s never been a better time to be a tech enthusiast. She has seen personal computing change from big, slow, cryptic desktop-hogging machines to small, sleek smart devices we can tap our way through easily. She has worked with every version of Microsoft Windows there’s been, loving some versions (such as Windows 7) and loathing others (remember Windows Vista or worse, Windows ME?). She was part of the thumbs-up crowd when it came to Windows 8.1 but watched as Microsoft’s vision tanked because users weren’t quite ready for such a huge change in the way we work with our computers. Now in Windows 10, she believes Microsoft has done a better job building in the supports users need and providing a highly customizable working environment designed to let us work in the way that suits us best.   She started writing about technology 30 years ago and still enjoys it, specializing in Microsoft technologies and the fascinating ways in which we stay in touch with each other. In addition to writing books, she writes regularly for Windows Secrets magazine.