Windows 8.1: Out of the Box

Name: Windows 8.1: Out of the Box
Brand: O'Reilly
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Mike Halsey(Autor*in)

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Erschienen am 18. Oktober 2013

174 Seiten

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Intro
Copyright
Table of Contents
Preface
Audience
Assumptions This Book Makes
Contents of This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
Safari® Books Online
How to Contact Us
How to Contact the Author
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Using Windows 8.1
Top Tips from This Chapter
The Start Screen Versus the Desktop: What You Need to Know
Starting Windows 8.1
Finding Your Way Around the Start Screen
Using the Charms
Using the App Bar
Finding All the Apps in Windows 8.1
Switching Between Running Apps in Windows 8.1
Docking Apps to the Left or Right of the Screen
Logging Out Of and Locking Windows 8.1
Using Touch Gestures in Windows 8.1
Using Windows 8.1 with a Keyboard and Mouse
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Shutting Down and Restarting Windows 8.1
Summary
Chapter 2. Using Email and the Internet
Top Tips from This Chapter
Getting Online with Windows 8.1
Step by Step: Connecting to a Wireless Network
Getting Quick Access to Your Email
Using the Internet Explorer 11 App
Saving Your Favorite Websites to the Start Screen
Internet Explorer on the Desktop
Using Outlook on the Desktop in Windows RT
Summary
Chapter 3. Sharing Your Files, Photos, Music, and Video
Top Tips from This Chapter
The Windows 8.1 Sharing Tool
Sharing with Other People in Your Home
Sharing with Other Media Devices
Creating and Joining HomeGroups
Connecting Windows 8.1 and Your Xbox
Connecting to Your Xbox Using the Xbox SmartGlass App
Connecting to Other Devices in Your Home
Connecting to Devices from the Charms
Connecting to Devices from File Explorer
Summary
Chapter 4. Downloading and Using Apps and Programs
Top Tips from This Chapter
Using the Windows Store
Making Tiles Smaller and Larger
Organizing App Icons on the Start Screen
Arranging the Start Screen Step by Step
Arranging Groups of Tiles
Viewing All Your Installed Apps and Programs
Switching Between Running Apps and Programs
Viewing Apps Side by Side
Viewing Two Desktop Windows Side by Side
Uninstalling Apps and Programs in Windows 8.1
Summary
Chapter 5. Watching and Listening to Your Videos and Music
Top Tips from This Chapter
Watching Your Videos in Windows 8.1
Playing Your Music in Windows 8.1
Using Windows Media Player
Summary
Chapter 6. Importing, Viewing, and Editing Your Photographs and Videos
Top Tips from This Chapter
Importing Photos and Video from Your Digital Camera
Advanced Photo and Video Import Using Windows Photo Gallery
Review, Organize, and Group Items to Import
Import All New Items Now
Viewing Your Photos in Windows 8.1
Editing Your Photos in Windows Photo Gallery
Using Your Lock Screen as a Digital Photo Frame
Summary
Chapter 7. Personalizing your Windows 8.1 Experience
Top Tips from this Chapter
Personalizing the Start screen
Personalizing the Desktop
Making Things on Your Screen Larger or Smaller
Making Windows 8.1 Easier to Use
Personalizing the Lock Screen
Start Your PC Direct to the Desktop
Summary
Chapter 8. Connecting To and Using Extra Hardware with Your Computer
Top Tips from This Chapter
Attaching and Using a Printer
Setting the Default Printer
Printing in Windows 8.1
Connecting to Network Storage and Devices
Using a Second Screen with Your Computer
Customizing Your Multiscreen Display
Summary
Chapter 9. Using Windows 8.1 for Work
Top Tips from This Chapter
Using Microsoft Office in Windows 8.1
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Using Microsoft Office on Windows RT
The Ribbon Explained
Being Productive with Office
Using the Desktop in Windows 8.1
Connecting and Using Projectors and Second Screens
Maximizing Battery Life on Your Laptop or Tablet
The Windows Mobility Center
Summary
Chapter 10. Using Older Software and Programs
Top Tips from This Chapter
Windows Tablets and Desktop Programs
Installing Desktop Programs in Windows 8.1
Installing a Program in Compatibility Mode
Troubleshooting Program Compatibility
Running Programs on the Windows Desktop
Uninstalling Desktop Programs in Windows 8.1
Summary
Chapter 11. Keeping You and Your Family Safe
Top Tips from This Chapter
Setting Up Additional Users on Your Computer
Viruses, Malware, and Phishing Explained
Using Windows Defender to Keep Your Computer Safe
Browsing Safely with Internet Explorer 11
Setting Up and Using Family Safety
Windows Web Filter
Time Limits
Games
Summary
Chapter 12. Keeping Your Computer Running Smoothly
Top Tips from This Chapter
How to Keep Your Files Backed Up
Refreshing Windows 8.1
Creating a Recovery Drive
Refreshing Windows 8.1 from a Recovery Drive
Using System Restore to Rescue Windows
Maintaining Windows 8.1
Summary
Chapter 13. More Top Tips for Using Windows 8
Use a Picture Password
Use a Secure Password
Use Libraries in Windows 8.1
Reinstall all Your Apps in One Go
Get Extra Information from the Start Screen
Bookmark Web Pages and App Information to Read Later
Make Sure You Keep Regular Backups
Start Your PC Directly to the Desktop
Create a Custom Refresh Image
Using the Calendar and Clocks on the Desktop Taskbar
Choosing the Programs that Open Files
Managing Your Default Sound Devices
Turn It Off and On Again
Summary
About the Author

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