Windows 8.1 Inside Out
Published on 15. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
752 pages
978-0-7356-8363-1 (ISBN)
Description
You're beyond the basics - so dive right in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for Windows 8.1. Plus, you get access to two and half hours of video training and a companion ebook.
Topics include:
Installing, upgrading, or migrating to Windows 8.1
Using and managing apps
Personalizing your system
Accessibility features
Organizing, backing up, and restoring files
Managing storage and using SkyDrive
Digital media and home entertainment
Security and privacy features
Setting up and troubleshooting networking
Maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
Using Hyper-V virtualization
Topics include:
Installing, upgrading, or migrating to Windows 8.1
Using and managing apps
Personalizing your system
Accessibility features
Organizing, backing up, and restoring files
Managing storage and using SkyDrive
Digital media and home entertainment
Security and privacy features
Setting up and troubleshooting networking
Maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
Using Hyper-V virtualization
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Tony Northrup
Windows 8 Inside Out
Book
11/2012
Microsoft Press
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Tony Northrup, MCSE, MCPD, MCITP, CISSP, is a Windows and networking technologies expert who has written more than 30 books and video training courses. He is coauthor of Windows 7 Resource Kit and numerous Microsoft Press Training Kits for certification exam-prep.
Content
Introduction
Getting started
Chapter 1: What's new in Windows 8.1
Chapter 2: Using Windows 8.1 apps
Chapter 3: Buying and installing Windows 8.1
Chapter 4: Upgrading and migrating to Windows 8.1
Chapter 5: Personalizing Windows 8.1
Chapter 6: Adding, removing, and managing apps
Chapter 7: Using Windows 8.1 accessibility features
Chapter 8: Obtaining help and support
File management
Chapter 9: Organizing and protecting files
Chapter 10: Backing up and restoring files
Chapter 11: Managing Windows search
Chapter 12: Managing storage
Chapter 13: Using SkyDrive
Music, videos, TV, and movies
Chapter 14: Music and videos
Chapter 15: Photos
Chapter 16: Sharing and streaming digital media
Chapter 17: Creating a Home Theater PC
Security and privacy
Chapter 18: Managing users and Family Safety
Chapter 19: Windows, application, and network security
Chapter 20: Using Hyper-V
Networking
Chapter 21: Setting up a home or small office network
Chapter 22: Setting up ad hoc, Bluetooth, and mobile networks
Chapter 23: Troubleshooting your network
Chapter 24: Sharing and managing files and printers
Maintaining, tuning, and troubleshooting
Chapter 25: Maintaining your PC
Chapter 26: Monitoring, measuring, and tuning performance
Chapter 27: Troubleshooting startup problems, crashes, and corruption
Index to troubleshooting topics
About the author
Getting started
Chapter 1: What's new in Windows 8.1
Chapter 2: Using Windows 8.1 apps
Chapter 3: Buying and installing Windows 8.1
Chapter 4: Upgrading and migrating to Windows 8.1
Chapter 5: Personalizing Windows 8.1
Chapter 6: Adding, removing, and managing apps
Chapter 7: Using Windows 8.1 accessibility features
Chapter 8: Obtaining help and support
File management
Chapter 9: Organizing and protecting files
Chapter 10: Backing up and restoring files
Chapter 11: Managing Windows search
Chapter 12: Managing storage
Chapter 13: Using SkyDrive
Music, videos, TV, and movies
Chapter 14: Music and videos
Chapter 15: Photos
Chapter 16: Sharing and streaming digital media
Chapter 17: Creating a Home Theater PC
Security and privacy
Chapter 18: Managing users and Family Safety
Chapter 19: Windows, application, and network security
Chapter 20: Using Hyper-V
Networking
Chapter 21: Setting up a home or small office network
Chapter 22: Setting up ad hoc, Bluetooth, and mobile networks
Chapter 23: Troubleshooting your network
Chapter 24: Sharing and managing files and printers
Maintaining, tuning, and troubleshooting
Chapter 25: Maintaining your PC
Chapter 26: Monitoring, measuring, and tuning performance
Chapter 27: Troubleshooting startup problems, crashes, and corruption
Index to troubleshooting topics
About the author