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Title

Windows 8.1 all-in-one for dummies -- Windows 8.1 for dummies

Call No

Computer Operating Systems Windows

Authors

Subjects

Microsoft Windows (Computer file) 0000146539
Microsoft Windows (Computer file) 0000146539
Operating systems (Computers)
Operating systems (Computers)

Language

English

Published

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014

Publication Desc

xx, 1031 pages : b&w ill. ;

ISBN

9781118820872

LCCN

2013949558

Series

--For dummies. For dummies

Dimensions

24 cm.

Book

Windows 8.1 all-in-one for dummies

-- Windows 8.1 for dummies

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1 Total copies, 1 Copies are in, 0 Copies are out.

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Summary Note

Guide containing ten Windows 8.1 guidebooks that explain the operating system's vast features, from Start screen to built-in apps and much more.

General Note

"10 books in 1"--Cover.
Includes index.

Content Note

Starting Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 4 N00bs ; Windows 8.1 for the experienced ; Which version? ; Upgrades and clean installs -- Personalizing Windows 8.1. Getting around Windows 8.1 ; Changing the lock and logon screens ; Working with charms and notifications ; Controlling users ; Microsoft account : to sync or not to sync? ; Privacy control -- Navigating the Start screen. Controlling the Start screen ; Searching in, and with, the Start screen ; Sharing among tiled apps ; Settings, settings, more settings, and devices ; Taking control of the Windows Store -- Maximizing tiled Windows 8.1 apps. Running Metro Internet Explorer ; Using Metro Mail, People, and Calendar apps ; The Windows 8.1 photos app ; Xbox music and video -- Connecting online with tiled apps. Using SkyDrive in Windows 8.1 ; Using Skype in Windows 8.1 ; Getting started with Facebook ; Getting started with Twitter ; Bing news, finance, travel, sports, fitness, and food ; Games, games, and games -- Working on the desktop. Running the desktop from start to finish ; Personalizing the desktop ; Metro mods for desktop users ; Maintaining your system ; Using Windows (Live) essentials ; Choosing and using a desktop web browser ; Music on the desktop -- Controlling your system. Controlling control panel ; Troubleshooting and getting help ; Working with Libraries ; Storing in Storage Spaces ; Getting the most from HomeGroups ; Running the built-in desktop applications ; Working with printers -- Maintaining Windows 8.1. File history, backup, data restore, and sync ; A fresh start : restore and reset ; Using and avoiding Windows update ; Monitoring Windows ; Using system tools -- Securing Windows 8.1. Spies, spams, scams : they're out to get you ; Fighting viri and scum ; Running built-in security programs ; Top security helpers -- Enhancing Windows 8.1. Using your iPad and iPhone with Windows 8.1 ; Kindle, Android, and Windows 8.1 ; Getting started with Gmail, Google Apps, and Drive ; Using Hotmail and Outlook.com ; Best free Windows add-ons.