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The bestselling book on Windows, now updated for the new 8.1 features Microsoft has fine-tuned Windows 8 with some important new features, and veteran author Andy Rathbone explains every one in this all-new edition of a long-time bestseller. Whether you're using Windows for the first time, upgrading from an older version, or just moving from Windows 8 to 8.1, here's what you need to know. Learn about the dual interfaces, the new Start button, how to customize the interface and boot operations, and how to work with programs and files, use the web and social media, manage music and photos, and much more. You'll even find troubleshooting tips! This edition covers the upgrades in Windows 8.1, including the dual interfaces, basic mechanics, file storage, and how to get the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 Shows how to manipulate app tiles, give Windows the look you choose, set up boot-to-desktop capabilities, connect to a network, and create user accounts Covers working with programs, apps, and files; using the Internet and social media; new apps and capabilities for working with onboard and online media; and how to move files to a new PC Written by Andy Rathbone, author of every edition of the bestselling Windows For Dummies Windows 8.1 For Dummies is exactly what you need to get going and be productive with the newest Windows update.

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1 Part I: Windows 8.1 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know 7 Chapter 1: What Is Windows 8.1? 9 Chapter 2: The Mysterious New Start Screen 19 Chapter 3: The Traditional Desktop 51 Chapter 4: Basic Desktop Window Mechanics 71 Chapter 5: Storage: Internal, External, and in the Sky 87 Part II: Working with Programs, Apps, and Files 117 Chapter 6: Playing with Programs, Apps, and Documents 119 Chapter 7: Finding the Lost 141 Chapter 8: Printing and Scanning Your Work 153 Part III: Getting Things Done on the Internet 167 Chapter 9: Cruising the Web 169 Chapter 10: Being Social: Mail, People, and Calendar 193 Chapter 11: Safe Computing 213 Part IV: Customizing and Upgrading Windows 8.1 227 Chapter 12: Customizing Windows with the Control Panels 229 Chapter 13: Keeping Windows from Breaking257 Chapter 14: Sharing One Computer with Several People 269 Chapter 15: Connecting Computers with a Network 281 Part V: Music, Photos, and Movies 293 Chapter 16: Playing and Copying Music 295 Chapter 17: Fiddling with Photos (and Movies) 317 Part VI: Help! 335 Chapter 18: The Case of the Broken Window337 Chapter 19: Strange Messages: What You Did Does Not Compute 353 Chapter 20: Moving from an Old PC to a New Windows 8.1 PC 363 Chapter 21: Help on the Windows Help System 369 Part VII: The Part of Tens 377 Chapter 22: Ten Things You?ll Hate about Windows 8.1 (And How to Fix Them) 379 Chapter 23: Ten or So Tips for Tablet and Laptop Owners 389 Index 397

About the Author :
Andy Rathbone is a top-selling tech author. His Windows For Dummies books have sold millions of copies since the first edition was published in 1992, becoming the bestselling computer books ever. Andy answers readers? questions and shares Windows advice at www.andyrathbone.com.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781118821213
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: For Dummies
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 432
  • Weight: 726 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1118821211
  • Publisher Date: 18 Oct 2013
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Width: 188 mm


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