Best Windows 8 Guides

Includes the complete Windows 8.1 For Dummies plus three hours of video training on DVD Covers all the upgrades that make up Window 8.1, including new opportunities to customize the interface, the new start button, and greater integration between the two interface options Features complete information on using a Windows computer for those new to the system The DVD provides basic overviews and step-by-step instruction covering the essentials of Windows 8.1, such as getting started, using the start screen and the desktop, getting things done online, managing photos, playing music, customizing Windows, and much more. Three Reasons to Upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 Windows 8 already runs on more than 100 million computers worldwide, but many Windows 8 owners feel lost in this strange new operating system. Windows 8.1 is free Owners of older Windows versions must pay to upgrade to Windows 8.1, but Windows 8 and Windows RT owners can upgrade to Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 RT without charge. It's easier to stay on the desktop Windows 8 constantly forced people to switch between Windows 8's two personalities: the traditional Windows desktop, and the strange new Start screen and its world of touch-oriented apps. If you're running Windows 8, you'll find Windows 8.1 to be a great improvement over Windows 8.

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. Movin’ up — learn how to get the free upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 Starting with Start — use the 8.1 Start button, load apps and programs from the Start screen, find the traditional desktop, and navigate folders It’s touching — Windows 8.1 was made with touchscreen users in mind; see how things work on your touch device Be social — integrate your social networks into Windows 8.1 along with e-mail, calendars, and messaging Setting your settings — customize your desktop, user accounts, hardware and gadget settings, and more with the two control panels Fun stuff — explore all the options for playing music, watching movies, and managing digital photos To the rescue — learn to diagnose and treat common Windows glitches with the Windows 8.1 Help system. How to switch between the Start screen and desktop Tips for making the Start screen more user-friendly All about your built-in OneDrive account How to find anything with Windows 8.1’s Search feature Steps for downloading and installing Windows 8.1 updates Do-it-yourself maintenance tips Help deciphering error messages Ways to fix things that bug you.

Work faster and smarter – and enjoy yourself, too – with Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 For Seniors For Dummies . The basic stuff — if you're new to computers, here's where you learn how to use a mouse or a touchscreen, the keyboard, and the Windows Start screen About apps — manage apps and tiles on the Start screen so you can easily find what you use most Set up user accounts — create a Microsoft account, attach an e-mail address, and set a password and PIN Go online — browse the web with Internet Explorer® and learn to search for anything Keep in touch — manage your e-mail, explore social networks, add your contacts to the People app, and make Skype® calls Fun stuff — shop for apps; view, share, and print photos; play music; and watch movies Necessary stuff — learn basic maintenance to keep Windows happy In the sky — organize your documents, store files on SkyDrive®, and make backups. How to rearrange tiles on the Start screen Help with adjusting Windows 8.1 settings Tips for using the expanded Search function Advice on using the Calendar Social networking tips How to buy and install apps Hints on saving and sharing photos Easy ways to find missing files.

Navigate the desktop, including the fast and powerful search function Take advantage of Window's apps and gadgets, and tap into 40 free programs Breeze the Web with Internet Explorer 8, and learn the email, chat, and videoconferencing programs Record TV and radio, display photos, play music, and record any of these to DVD using the Media Center Use your printer, fax, laptop, tablet PC, or smartphone with Windows 7 Beef up your system and back up your files Collaborate and share documents and other files by setting up a workgroup network. Like its predecessors, this book from New York Times columnist, bestselling author, and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue illuminates its subject with technical insight, plenty of wit, and hardnosed objectivity for beginners, veteran standalone PC users, and those who know their way around a network.

There’s a whole section devoted to “Windows XP Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know,” so you can get the hang of the basics quickly and in the privacy of your own home. And if you’ve been around a couple of generations of Windows, you’ll be especially interested in how to squeeze maximum security from the beefed-up anti-spam and firewall features in Service Pack 2. Locate programs and files, organize your information, and fax, scan, or print documents Get online safely, send and receive e-mail, work with Internet Explorer’s security toolbar, and steer clear of pop-ups, viruses, and spam Make Windows XP work the way you want it to, share your computer while maintaining your privacy, set up a network, and perform routine maintenance Transfer and organize pictures from your digital camera, edit digital video, and create custom CDs of your favorite tunes Use Windows XP’s troubleshooting wizards and become your own computer doctor. You asked for more coverage of Outlook Express, scanning and faxing, CD burning, and more in Windows XP For Dummies — and we delivered! This updated edition is packed with answers to your Windows XP questions, from getting files and programs to work to troubleshooting common problems. Burn CDs, scan, and fax from your desktop Increase security with a firewall Exchange instant messages over the Internet Block annoying pop-ups, viruses, and spyware Customize your computer screen with your own photos.

If you’re a power user, administrator, or developer, these tools can help you eliminate repetitive work and manage your systems far more reliably and effectively. Renowned Windows expert Brian Knittel brings together the practical knowledge you need to use all these tools, including VBScript and Windows Scripting Host (WSH), traditional batch files, the advanced PowerShell command console, and more. You’ll master techniques ranging from accessing files to manipulating the Registry, sending automated emails to configuring new users. Read and write files, including XML and HTML files. Brian has coauthored Que’s Windows 7 In Depth ; Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows ; and bestselling books in the Special Edition Using series covering Windows Vista,Windows XP Professional and Home Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional.