Easy Windows 8.1
Published on 14. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-7897-5225-3 (ISBN)
Description
See it done. do it yourself. It's that Easy! Easy Windows 8.1 teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from Windows 8.1. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common tasks with Windows.
No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way.
Learn how to
* Use the Windows Start screen, tiles, and touch interface
* Connect with everyone you care about through Windows 8.1's included apps (Skype, Mail, and SkyDrive)
* Speed web browsing with new Internet Explorer 11 tools and tips
* Enjoy your favorite music and media
* Edit and protect your favorite photos and videos
* Get free apps and games at the Windows Store
* Share what you want to share--and nothing else--on your home network
* Plan your trips, dining, and travel with great new and improved apps
* Fix problems and keep your computer running fast
No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way.
Learn how to
* Use the Windows Start screen, tiles, and touch interface
* Connect with everyone you care about through Windows 8.1's included apps (Skype, Mail, and SkyDrive)
* Speed web browsing with new Internet Explorer 11 tools and tips
* Enjoy your favorite music and media
* Edit and protect your favorite photos and videos
* Get free apps and games at the Windows Store
* Share what you want to share--and nothing else--on your home network
* Plan your trips, dining, and travel with great new and improved apps
* Fix problems and keep your computer running fast
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Mark Edward Soper has been using Microsoft Windows ever since version 1.0, and since 1992 he has taught thousands of computer troubleshooting and network students across the country how to use Windows as part of their work and everyday lives. Mark is the author of Easy Windows 8, Easy Microsoft Windows 7, Teach Yourself Windows 7 in 10 Minutes, and Using Microsoft Windows Live. Mark also has contributed to Que's Special Edition Using series on Windows Me, Windows XP, and Windows Vista; Easy Windows Vista; Windows 7 In Depth, and has written two books about Windows Vista, including Maximum PC Microsoft Windows Vista Exposed and Unleashing Microsoft Windows Vista Media Center.
When he's not teaching, learning, or writing about Microsoft Windows, Mark stays busy with many other technology-related activities. He is a longtime contributor to Upgrading and Repairing PCs, working on the 11th through 18th, 20th and 21st editions. Mark has co-authored Upgrading and Repairing Networks, Fifth Edition, written several books on CompTIA A+ Certification (including two titles covering the current 2012 exams), and written two books about digital photography, Easy Digital Cameras and The Shot Doctor: The Amateur's Guide to Taking Great Digital Photos. Mark also has become a video content provider for Que Publishing and InformIT and has posted many blog entries and articles at InformIT.com, MaximumPC.com, and other websites. He also teaches digital photography, digital imaging, and Microsoft Office for Ivy Tech Corporate College's southwest Indiana campus in Evansville, Indiana and Windows 8 for the University of Southern Indiana's continuing education department.
When he's not teaching, learning, or writing about Microsoft Windows, Mark stays busy with many other technology-related activities. He is a longtime contributor to Upgrading and Repairing PCs, working on the 11th through 18th, 20th and 21st editions. Mark has co-authored Upgrading and Repairing Networks, Fifth Edition, written several books on CompTIA A+ Certification (including two titles covering the current 2012 exams), and written two books about digital photography, Easy Digital Cameras and The Shot Doctor: The Amateur's Guide to Taking Great Digital Photos. Mark also has become a video content provider for Que Publishing and InformIT and has posted many blog entries and articles at InformIT.com, MaximumPC.com, and other websites. He also teaches digital photography, digital imaging, and Microsoft Office for Ivy Tech Corporate College's southwest Indiana campus in Evansville, Indiana and Windows 8 for the University of Southern Indiana's continuing education department.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1 What's New and Improved in Windows 8.1
Start Screen
Live Tiles
Supercharged Search
Powerful, Flexible Calculator
Enhanced Split Screen
Internet Explorer 11
Easy Photo Editing
Windows 8.1 Shortcut Keys
Chapter 2 Upgrading to Windows 8.1
Starting the Installation
Reviewing Settings
Completing the Installation
Chapter 3 Essential Windows 8.1 Tasks
Logging In to Windows
Using the On-Screen Keyboard to Log In
Moving Around the Start Screen
Opening the Charms Bar
Using the Touch Keyboard
Entering Emoticons and Special Symbols
Using a Stylus for Handwriting
Using Your Touchscreen
Using Your Mouse or Integrated Touchpad
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Locking and Unlocking Your PC
Choosing Sleep, Shut Down, or Restart
Chapter 4 Using the Windows 8.1 Start Screen
Working with the Start Screen
Opening an App
Switching Between Apps
Closing an App
Comparing Modern UI Apps and Desktop Programs
Connecting a Drive
Viewing and Using Apps
Using Search to Find "Everything"
Using Search to Find Specific Types of Content
Zooming the Start Screen
Chapter 5 Browsing the Web from the Modern UI
Starting Internet Explorer 11
Entering a Website Address (URL)
Working with Tabs in IE11
Creating a New Tab in IE11
Using InPrivate Browsing
Reopening a Frequently Used Web Page
Removing an Entry from the Frequent List
Pinning a Page to the Start Screen
Unpinning a Page from the Start Screen
Closing a Tab in IE11
Printing a Web Page
Viewing a Page on the Windows Desktop
Closing IE11
Chapter 6 Using Alarms, Calculator, and Sound Recorder
Using Alarms as an Alarm Clock
Using Timer
Using Stopwatch
Starting Calculator and Switching Modes
Converting Values with Calculate
Recording Audio with Sound Recorder
Editing Recorded Audio
Chapter 7 Enjoying Music and Video
Playing Your Music Collection with Music
Exploring Your Music Library
Creating a Radio Station
Explore Featured and Top Music
Playing Music from Explore
Starting the Video App
Learning More About a Highlighted Video
Buying Music and Videos
Searching for TV Shows and Movies
Playing and Downloading Your Purchase
Chapter 8 Using Movie Moments
Starting Movie Moments
Movie Moments' Basic Controls
Trimming and Splitting Your Video
Creating a Title
Emphasizing Selected Text
Adding Music
Previewing and Saving Your Video
Sharing Your Video
Chapter 9 Viewing and Taking Photos with Photos and Camera
Shooting Photos with Camera
Using the Self Timer
Using Video Mode
View Your Photos with Camera Roll
Crop Your Photos
Making and Saving Other Changes
Chapter 10 Working with Files
Viewing Files on SkyDrive
Creating Folders and Adding Files in SkyDrive
Delete and Rename Files or Folders on SkyDrive and This PC
Cutting and Pasting Files and Folders in This PC or SkyDrive
Copying and Pasting Files in the Same Folder
Using Open With
Chapter 11 Mail, Skype, and Information Services
Starting Mail
Reading a Message in Mail
Marking a Message as Junk
Viewing a Newsletter
Writing and Sending a Message
Starting and Using Calendar
Scheduling Appointments with Calendar
Getting Directions with Maps
Trip Planning with Maps
Using the People App
Checking Weather with the Weather App
Using Finance
Creating a Shopping List from a Recipe with Food & Drink
Using Health & Fitness for Nutritional Information
Starting and Joining Skype
Selecting Favorites
Receiving a Call with Skype
Placing a Call with Skype
Text Messaging with Skype
Chapter 12 Customizing the Start Screen
Relocating Tiles on the Start Screen
Setting Up Name Groups
Pinning an App to the Start Screen
Unpinning an Object from the Start Screen
Pinning a Folder to the Start Screen
Personalizing the Start Screen
Adjusting the Size of Start Screen Tiles
Turning Live Tiles Off and On
Chapter 13 Managing Windows with PC Settings
Adjusting System Volume
Changing Screen Brightness and Notifications
PC Settings Overview
Customize the Lock Screen
Setting Display Resolution
Adjusting Mouse and Touchpad Settings
Changing AutoPlay Settings
Viewing PC Info
Managing SkyDrive Storage Settings
Setting Camera Roll Options
Sync Settings
Metered Connections
Setting Search Options
Setting App Share Options
General Notification Settings
App-Specific Notification Settings
App Sizes and Uninstall Options
General Privacy Settings
Configuring Location Settings
Configuring Webcam Usage
Configuring Microphone Usage
Configuring Time Zone
Configuring Ease of Access
The Recent Settings Pane
Chapter 14 Using the Windows Store
Going to the Store
Searching for Apps by Name
Browsing for Apps by Category
Learning More about an App
Searching for Apps by Keyword Phrase
Installing an App
Rating an App
Uninstalling an App from the Start Screen
Adding a Payment Method to Your Account
Viewing Your Apps
Chapter 15 Playing Games
Shopping for Games
Managing Your Online Gaming Experience
Revisiting the Xbox Games Page for Your Game
Chapter 16 Running Desktop Apps
Opening the Apps Screen
Searching for "Hidden" Apps
Using Sort Options to Find an App
Starting a Desktop App from the Apps Screen
Pinning a Desktop App to the Start Screen
Adding an App to the Desktop Taskbar
Switching Between Apps
Using the Snipping Tool
Using Sticky Notes
Using Character Map with WordPad
Printing
Chapter 17 Managing Storage with File Explorer
Starting File Explorer
Introduction to File Explorer
Using the Home Tab
Using the View Tab
Copying and Moving Files or Folders
Dealing with Filename Conflicts
Burning Data Discs
Selecting, Viewing, and Grouping Options
Creating Compressed Files with the Share Tab
Using Frequent Places
Managing Drives
Chapter 18 Networking Your Home with HomeGroup
Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network
Connecting to a Secured Private Network
Connecting to a Hidden Network
Disconnecting and Disabling Wireless Access
Creating a HomeGroup from the Start Screen
Viewing the Password for Your HomeGroup
Joining a HomeGroup from the Start Screen
Opening the Network and Internet Window in Control Panel
Setting Up a HomeGroup from Network and Internet
Joining a HomeGroup from Network and Internet
Opening HomeGroup Files
Customized Sharing for Folders You Choose
Viewing a Folder's Sharing Settings
Leaving a HomeGroup from the Network Screen
Chapter 19 Working with Photos and Music from Your Desktop
Adding Pictures to Your Pictures Library
Importing Pictures
Selecting Import Options
Using Windows Photo Viewer
Printing Photos with Windows Photo Viewer
Starting Windows Media Player
Playing an Audio CD
Using Playback Controls in Windows Media Player
Ripping (Copying) an Audio CD
Selecting and Playing Albums and Individual Tracks
Setting Up Playlists
Syncing Files to a Media Player
Burning (Creating) a Music CD
Chapter 20 Web Browsing from Your Desktop
Starting IE11 from the Desktop
Entering a Website Address (URL)
Working with Tabs
Setting Your Home Page
Opening a Link
Using Page Zoom
Previewing and Printing a Web Page
Opening the Favorites Center
Adding Favorites to the Favorites Bar
Adding Favorites to the Favorites Center
Organizing Favorites
Saving a Tab Group as a Favorite
Opening a Favorite Website or Tab Group
Using Accelerators
Using InPrivate Browsing from the Desktop
Managing Popups
Setting Internet Privacy Features
Deleting Selected Items from Your History List
Deleting All Items from Your History List
Saving a Web Page
Emailing a Web Page or Link
Chapter 21 Advanced Configuration Options
Configuring Windows Update
Adding and Using an Additional Display
Personalizing Your Desktop Background
Selecting a Standard Window Color
Creating a Customized Window Color
Selecting a Screen Saver
Saving a Desktop Theme
Managing Devices and Printers from the Windows Desktop
Seeing What Programs Are Running with Task Manager
Chapter 22 User Accounts and Sytem Security
Setting Up Windows 8 for Multiple Users
Changing an Account Type
Selecting an Account to Log In To
Setting Up PIN Number Access
Configuring Parental Controls with Family Safety
Reviewing Family Safety Logs
Setting Up and Using a Picture Password
Chapter 23 Protecting Your System
Looking at User Account Control
Configuring Windows Update
Protecting Your Files with File History
Recovering Files with File History
Checking Security Settings with Windows Action Center
Checking for Viruses and Spyware with Windows Defender
Setting Windows Defender Options
Chapter 24 System Maintenance and Performance
Selecting a Power Scheme
Viewing Disk Information
Checking Drives for Errors
Using Windows Troubleshooters
Using System Restore
Displaying System Information (online)
Testing Memory (online)
Scheduling Tasks (online)
Opening the Troubleshoot Startup Menu (online)
Using Refresh (online)
Glossary
ONLINE ELEMENTS
Appendix A: Installing Windows to an Empty Drive
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Chapter 1 What's New and Improved in Windows 8.1
Start Screen
Live Tiles
Supercharged Search
Powerful, Flexible Calculator
Enhanced Split Screen
Internet Explorer 11
Easy Photo Editing
Windows 8.1 Shortcut Keys
Chapter 2 Upgrading to Windows 8.1
Starting the Installation
Reviewing Settings
Completing the Installation
Chapter 3 Essential Windows 8.1 Tasks
Logging In to Windows
Using the On-Screen Keyboard to Log In
Moving Around the Start Screen
Opening the Charms Bar
Using the Touch Keyboard
Entering Emoticons and Special Symbols
Using a Stylus for Handwriting
Using Your Touchscreen
Using Your Mouse or Integrated Touchpad
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Locking and Unlocking Your PC
Choosing Sleep, Shut Down, or Restart
Chapter 4 Using the Windows 8.1 Start Screen
Working with the Start Screen
Opening an App
Switching Between Apps
Closing an App
Comparing Modern UI Apps and Desktop Programs
Connecting a Drive
Viewing and Using Apps
Using Search to Find "Everything"
Using Search to Find Specific Types of Content
Zooming the Start Screen
Chapter 5 Browsing the Web from the Modern UI
Starting Internet Explorer 11
Entering a Website Address (URL)
Working with Tabs in IE11
Creating a New Tab in IE11
Using InPrivate Browsing
Reopening a Frequently Used Web Page
Removing an Entry from the Frequent List
Pinning a Page to the Start Screen
Unpinning a Page from the Start Screen
Closing a Tab in IE11
Printing a Web Page
Viewing a Page on the Windows Desktop
Closing IE11
Chapter 6 Using Alarms, Calculator, and Sound Recorder
Using Alarms as an Alarm Clock
Using Timer
Using Stopwatch
Starting Calculator and Switching Modes
Converting Values with Calculate
Recording Audio with Sound Recorder
Editing Recorded Audio
Chapter 7 Enjoying Music and Video
Playing Your Music Collection with Music
Exploring Your Music Library
Creating a Radio Station
Explore Featured and Top Music
Playing Music from Explore
Starting the Video App
Learning More About a Highlighted Video
Buying Music and Videos
Searching for TV Shows and Movies
Playing and Downloading Your Purchase
Chapter 8 Using Movie Moments
Starting Movie Moments
Movie Moments' Basic Controls
Trimming and Splitting Your Video
Creating a Title
Emphasizing Selected Text
Adding Music
Previewing and Saving Your Video
Sharing Your Video
Chapter 9 Viewing and Taking Photos with Photos and Camera
Shooting Photos with Camera
Using the Self Timer
Using Video Mode
View Your Photos with Camera Roll
Crop Your Photos
Making and Saving Other Changes
Chapter 10 Working with Files
Viewing Files on SkyDrive
Creating Folders and Adding Files in SkyDrive
Delete and Rename Files or Folders on SkyDrive and This PC
Cutting and Pasting Files and Folders in This PC or SkyDrive
Copying and Pasting Files in the Same Folder
Using Open With
Chapter 11 Mail, Skype, and Information Services
Starting Mail
Reading a Message in Mail
Marking a Message as Junk
Viewing a Newsletter
Writing and Sending a Message
Starting and Using Calendar
Scheduling Appointments with Calendar
Getting Directions with Maps
Trip Planning with Maps
Using the People App
Checking Weather with the Weather App
Using Finance
Creating a Shopping List from a Recipe with Food & Drink
Using Health & Fitness for Nutritional Information
Starting and Joining Skype
Selecting Favorites
Receiving a Call with Skype
Placing a Call with Skype
Text Messaging with Skype
Chapter 12 Customizing the Start Screen
Relocating Tiles on the Start Screen
Setting Up Name Groups
Pinning an App to the Start Screen
Unpinning an Object from the Start Screen
Pinning a Folder to the Start Screen
Personalizing the Start Screen
Adjusting the Size of Start Screen Tiles
Turning Live Tiles Off and On
Chapter 13 Managing Windows with PC Settings
Adjusting System Volume
Changing Screen Brightness and Notifications
PC Settings Overview
Customize the Lock Screen
Setting Display Resolution
Adjusting Mouse and Touchpad Settings
Changing AutoPlay Settings
Viewing PC Info
Managing SkyDrive Storage Settings
Setting Camera Roll Options
Sync Settings
Metered Connections
Setting Search Options
Setting App Share Options
General Notification Settings
App-Specific Notification Settings
App Sizes and Uninstall Options
General Privacy Settings
Configuring Location Settings
Configuring Webcam Usage
Configuring Microphone Usage
Configuring Time Zone
Configuring Ease of Access
The Recent Settings Pane
Chapter 14 Using the Windows Store
Going to the Store
Searching for Apps by Name
Browsing for Apps by Category
Learning More about an App
Searching for Apps by Keyword Phrase
Installing an App
Rating an App
Uninstalling an App from the Start Screen
Adding a Payment Method to Your Account
Viewing Your Apps
Chapter 15 Playing Games
Shopping for Games
Managing Your Online Gaming Experience
Revisiting the Xbox Games Page for Your Game
Chapter 16 Running Desktop Apps
Opening the Apps Screen
Searching for "Hidden" Apps
Using Sort Options to Find an App
Starting a Desktop App from the Apps Screen
Pinning a Desktop App to the Start Screen
Adding an App to the Desktop Taskbar
Switching Between Apps
Using the Snipping Tool
Using Sticky Notes
Using Character Map with WordPad
Printing
Chapter 17 Managing Storage with File Explorer
Starting File Explorer
Introduction to File Explorer
Using the Home Tab
Using the View Tab
Copying and Moving Files or Folders
Dealing with Filename Conflicts
Burning Data Discs
Selecting, Viewing, and Grouping Options
Creating Compressed Files with the Share Tab
Using Frequent Places
Managing Drives
Chapter 18 Networking Your Home with HomeGroup
Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network
Connecting to a Secured Private Network
Connecting to a Hidden Network
Disconnecting and Disabling Wireless Access
Creating a HomeGroup from the Start Screen
Viewing the Password for Your HomeGroup
Joining a HomeGroup from the Start Screen
Opening the Network and Internet Window in Control Panel
Setting Up a HomeGroup from Network and Internet
Joining a HomeGroup from Network and Internet
Opening HomeGroup Files
Customized Sharing for Folders You Choose
Viewing a Folder's Sharing Settings
Leaving a HomeGroup from the Network Screen
Chapter 19 Working with Photos and Music from Your Desktop
Adding Pictures to Your Pictures Library
Importing Pictures
Selecting Import Options
Using Windows Photo Viewer
Printing Photos with Windows Photo Viewer
Starting Windows Media Player
Playing an Audio CD
Using Playback Controls in Windows Media Player
Ripping (Copying) an Audio CD
Selecting and Playing Albums and Individual Tracks
Setting Up Playlists
Syncing Files to a Media Player
Burning (Creating) a Music CD
Chapter 20 Web Browsing from Your Desktop
Starting IE11 from the Desktop
Entering a Website Address (URL)
Working with Tabs
Setting Your Home Page
Opening a Link
Using Page Zoom
Previewing and Printing a Web Page
Opening the Favorites Center
Adding Favorites to the Favorites Bar
Adding Favorites to the Favorites Center
Organizing Favorites
Saving a Tab Group as a Favorite
Opening a Favorite Website or Tab Group
Using Accelerators
Using InPrivate Browsing from the Desktop
Managing Popups
Setting Internet Privacy Features
Deleting Selected Items from Your History List
Deleting All Items from Your History List
Saving a Web Page
Emailing a Web Page or Link
Chapter 21 Advanced Configuration Options
Configuring Windows Update
Adding and Using an Additional Display
Personalizing Your Desktop Background
Selecting a Standard Window Color
Creating a Customized Window Color
Selecting a Screen Saver
Saving a Desktop Theme
Managing Devices and Printers from the Windows Desktop
Seeing What Programs Are Running with Task Manager
Chapter 22 User Accounts and Sytem Security
Setting Up Windows 8 for Multiple Users
Changing an Account Type
Selecting an Account to Log In To
Setting Up PIN Number Access
Configuring Parental Controls with Family Safety
Reviewing Family Safety Logs
Setting Up and Using a Picture Password
Chapter 23 Protecting Your System
Looking at User Account Control
Configuring Windows Update
Protecting Your Files with File History
Recovering Files with File History
Checking Security Settings with Windows Action Center
Checking for Viruses and Spyware with Windows Defender
Setting Windows Defender Options
Chapter 24 System Maintenance and Performance
Selecting a Power Scheme
Viewing Disk Information
Checking Drives for Errors
Using Windows Troubleshooters
Using System Restore
Displaying System Information (online)
Testing Memory (online)
Scheduling Tasks (online)
Opening the Troubleshoot Startup Menu (online)
Using Refresh (online)
Glossary
ONLINE ELEMENTS
Appendix A: Installing Windows to an Empty Drive
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