Windows 8.1 Bible
Published on 10. February 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
984 pages
978-1-118-83531-9 (ISBN)
Description
Windows 8.1 coverage that goes above and beyond all competitors'
Serving as an evolutionary update to Windows 8, Windows 8.1 provides critical changes to parts of Windows 8, such as greater customization of the interface and boot operations, return of a 'start button' that reveals apps, greater integration between the two interfaces, and updates to apps. Weighing in at nearly 1000 pages, Windows 8.1 Bible provides deeper Windows insight than any other book on the market. It's valuable for both professionals needing a guide to the nooks and crannies of Windows and regular users wanting a wide breadth of information.
* Shows you how to get started and discusses security and updates, personalizing Windows 8.1, and going beyond the basic desktop
* Highlights ways to manage your content and install and remove programs
* Discusses printing, faxing, and scanning; enjoying and sharing pictures, movies, and music; and performance tuning
Windows 8.1 Bible leaves no stone unturned when examining this important Windows update.
Serving as an evolutionary update to Windows 8, Windows 8.1 provides critical changes to parts of Windows 8, such as greater customization of the interface and boot operations, return of a 'start button' that reveals apps, greater integration between the two interfaces, and updates to apps. Weighing in at nearly 1000 pages, Windows 8.1 Bible provides deeper Windows insight than any other book on the market. It's valuable for both professionals needing a guide to the nooks and crannies of Windows and regular users wanting a wide breadth of information.
* Shows you how to get started and discusses security and updates, personalizing Windows 8.1, and going beyond the basic desktop
* Highlights ways to manage your content and install and remove programs
* Discusses printing, faxing, and scanning; enjoying and sharing pictures, movies, and music; and performance tuning
Windows 8.1 Bible leaves no stone unturned when examining this important Windows update.
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Persons
Jim Boyce is a Sr. Technical Account Manager at Microsoft. He has authored over 50 books on topics including Windows, Windows Server, Office applications, and programming.
Jeffrey Shapiro has published more than 12 books on network administration and software development.
Rob Tidrow has authored or co-authored over 30 books on topics including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Windows 2003 Server, and Microsoft Internet Information Server.
Jeffrey Shapiro has published more than 12 books on network administration and software development.
Rob Tidrow has authored or co-authored over 30 books on topics including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Windows 2003 Server, and Microsoft Internet Information Server.
Content
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xxxv
Part I: Getting Started, Getting Secure 1
Chapter 1: What's New in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 3
Chapter 2: Navigating the Windows 8.1 Interface 23
Chapter 3: Getting Around the Windows Desktop 41
Chapter 4: Sharing and Securing with User Accounts 77
Chapter 5: Using Windows 8.1 Family Safety 117
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Startup Problems 135
Part II: Personalizing Windows 8.1 145
Chapter 7: Protecting Yourself with Windows Firewall 147
Chapter 8: Automatic Updates as Security 163
Chapter 9: Personalizing the Windows 8.1 Interface 173
Chapter 10: Personalizing the Desktop 183
Chapter 11: Customizing Startup Options 223
Part III: Beyond the Desktop 245
Chapter 12: Windows 8.1 and Windows Live 247
Chapter 13: Social Networking with Windows 8.1259
Chapter 14: Using Computers Remotely 271
Chapter 15: Managing Names and Addresses 293
Chapter 16: Working in the Cloud 307
Part IV: Pictures, Music, and Movies 319
Chapter 17: Working with Pictures 321
Chapter 18: Making Music with Media Player 367
Chapter 19: Working with Videos and Photos 421
Part V: Managing Your Content 435
Chapter 20: Understanding Drives, Folders, and Files 437
Chapter 21: Managing Files and Folders 497
Chapter 22: Searching for Files and Messages on Your Computer 531
Chapter 23: Metadata and Power Searches 549
Chapter 24: Protecting Your Files 575
Part VI: Printing and Managing Printers 603
Chapter 25: Installing and Managing Printers 605
Chapter 26: Managing Print Jobs627
Part VII: Installing and Removing Programs 641
Chapter 27: Adding and Managing Windows 8.1 Applications 643
Chapter 28: Installing and Upgrading Legacy Programs 653
Chapter 29: Getting Older Programs to Run 665
Chapter 30: Repairing and Removing Programs 679
Chapter 31: Setting Default Programs 687
Chapter 32: Managing Programs and Processes 703
Chapter 33: Troubleshooting Software Problems 725
Part VIII: Hardware and Performance Tuning 739
Chapter 34: Installing and Removing Hardware 741
Chapter 35: Using Wireless Bluetooth Devices 769
Chapter 36: Performance-Tuning Your System 789
Chapter 37: Troubleshooting Hardware and Performance 825
Part IX: Networking and Sharing 835
Chapter 38: Creating a Home Network 837
Chapter 39: Sharing Resources on a Network 855
Chapter 40: Using Shared Resources 873
Part X: Appendixes 889
Appendix A: Upgrading to Windows 8.1 891
Appendix B: Installing Windows 8.1 on a New System 895
Appendix C: Universal Shortcut Keys 901
Appendix D: Windows 8.1 Touch Gestures 911
Index 913
Introduction xxxv
Part I: Getting Started, Getting Secure 1
Chapter 1: What's New in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 3
Chapter 2: Navigating the Windows 8.1 Interface 23
Chapter 3: Getting Around the Windows Desktop 41
Chapter 4: Sharing and Securing with User Accounts 77
Chapter 5: Using Windows 8.1 Family Safety 117
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Startup Problems 135
Part II: Personalizing Windows 8.1 145
Chapter 7: Protecting Yourself with Windows Firewall 147
Chapter 8: Automatic Updates as Security 163
Chapter 9: Personalizing the Windows 8.1 Interface 173
Chapter 10: Personalizing the Desktop 183
Chapter 11: Customizing Startup Options 223
Part III: Beyond the Desktop 245
Chapter 12: Windows 8.1 and Windows Live 247
Chapter 13: Social Networking with Windows 8.1259
Chapter 14: Using Computers Remotely 271
Chapter 15: Managing Names and Addresses 293
Chapter 16: Working in the Cloud 307
Part IV: Pictures, Music, and Movies 319
Chapter 17: Working with Pictures 321
Chapter 18: Making Music with Media Player 367
Chapter 19: Working with Videos and Photos 421
Part V: Managing Your Content 435
Chapter 20: Understanding Drives, Folders, and Files 437
Chapter 21: Managing Files and Folders 497
Chapter 22: Searching for Files and Messages on Your Computer 531
Chapter 23: Metadata and Power Searches 549
Chapter 24: Protecting Your Files 575
Part VI: Printing and Managing Printers 603
Chapter 25: Installing and Managing Printers 605
Chapter 26: Managing Print Jobs627
Part VII: Installing and Removing Programs 641
Chapter 27: Adding and Managing Windows 8.1 Applications 643
Chapter 28: Installing and Upgrading Legacy Programs 653
Chapter 29: Getting Older Programs to Run 665
Chapter 30: Repairing and Removing Programs 679
Chapter 31: Setting Default Programs 687
Chapter 32: Managing Programs and Processes 703
Chapter 33: Troubleshooting Software Problems 725
Part VIII: Hardware and Performance Tuning 739
Chapter 34: Installing and Removing Hardware 741
Chapter 35: Using Wireless Bluetooth Devices 769
Chapter 36: Performance-Tuning Your System 789
Chapter 37: Troubleshooting Hardware and Performance 825
Part IX: Networking and Sharing 835
Chapter 38: Creating a Home Network 837
Chapter 39: Sharing Resources on a Network 855
Chapter 40: Using Shared Resources 873
Part X: Appendixes 889
Appendix A: Upgrading to Windows 8.1 891
Appendix B: Installing Windows 8.1 on a New System 895
Appendix C: Universal Shortcut Keys 901
Appendix D: Windows 8.1 Touch Gestures 911
Index 913