Beginning Windows 8 [electronic resource] /
Halsey, Mike.author.
Windows 8 has been described by Microsoft as its ‘boldest’ Windows release ever. Beginning Windows 8 takes you through the new features and helps you get more out of the familiar to reveal the possibilities for this amazing new operating system. You will learn, with non-technical language used throughout, how to get up and running in the new Windows interface, minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and harness the features you never knew existed to take control of your computer and enjoy the peace of mind and excitement that comes with it. From tips and tweaks to easy-to-follow guides and detailed descriptions, this book takes you inside Windows 8 to discover the true power and flexibility that lies within, and guides you at your own pace through getting the very best from it.
Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; About the Author; About the Technical Reviewers; Acknowledgments; Introduction; CHAPTER 1 Introducing Windows 8; What Is Windows 8?; How Windows 8 Differs from Windows 7 and Windows Vista; How Window 8 Differs from Windows XP; 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) Explained; What's New in Windows 8; The Start Screen; Refresh and Reset; Windows To Go; Hyper-V; Storage Spaces; Secure Boot; What Else Is New?; Configuring the Windows 8 Lock Screen; Using a Pin or Picture Password on the Lock Screen; Changing Your Login Method
Mastering Touch in Windows 8Using the Onscreen Keyboard in Windows 8; Privacy and Security for Personal and Business Data; Summary; CHAPTER 2 Finding Your Way Around Windows 8; Using the Start Screen; Locking the Computer and Signing Out; Controlling the Windows 8 Start Screen; Controlling Apps and Live Tiles; Performing Functions on Apps and Live Tiles; Arranging Live Tiles into Groups; Hiding and Adding Apps and Tiles; Using the Charms; Configuration Options in PC Settings; Using the Desktop in Windows 8; The Windows Administration Menu; Using the Desktop Taskbar
Using the Date and Time Dialog BoxUsing Taskbar Jump Lists; Managing Windows on the Desktop; The Preinstalled Windows 8 Apps; The Preinstalled Desktop Programs; Installing and Uninstalling Apps and Programs; Summary; CHAPTER 3 Connecting; Getting Online with Windows 8; Understanding Public and Private Networks; Home Networks; Work Networks; Public Networks; Connecting to Networks in Windows 8; Managing Mobile Broadband; Connecting to Hidden Networks and VPNs in Windows 8; Managing Network Connections; Network Management Best Practice; Securing Wi-Fi Networks
Managing Mobile Broadband Data UsageUsing Internet Explorer 10; Using the Internet Explorer 10 App; Using Favorites in Internet Explorer; Using Internet Explorer 10 on the Desktop; Managing Browser Tabs in IE10 on the Desktop; Internet Explorer 10 Safety Features; Using the SmartScreen Filter to Block Malicious Web Sites; Managing Add-ons and Toolbars in IE10; Internet Explorer 10 Options and Configuration; Managing Safety and Privacy in Internet Explorer 10; Staying Safe Online; Internet Threats Explained; Identifying Safe and Unsafe Web Sites in IE10; Identifying Unsafe Downloads in IE10
SummaryCHAPTER 4 Sharing with Family and Friends; Working with User Accounts; Setting Up Users; Managing User Accounts; Using Family Safety; Sharing Files and Folders with HomeGroup; Sharing Files and Folders on a Network; Sharing with Individuals; Sharing with Groups of People; Sharing with Non-Windows Computers; Sharing Files with Windows 8 Tablets, Ultrabooks, and Laptops; Using Microsoft SkyDrive to Share; Sharing Files and Documents; Sharing Optical Drives; Streaming Music and Video to Devices and Computers; Changing Advanced Sharing Settings in Windows 8
Connecting to Network Shared Storage
Includes index.
Windows 8 has been described by Microsoft as its ‘boldest’ Windows release ever. Beginning Windows 8 takes you through the new features and helps you get more out of the familiar to reveal the possibilities for this amazing new operating system. You will learn, with non-technical language used throughout, how to get up and running in the new Windows interface, minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and harness the features you never knew existed to take control of your computer and enjoy the peace of mind and excitement that comes with it. From tips and tweaks to easy-to-follow guides and detailed descriptions, this book takes you inside Windows 8 to discover the true power and flexibility that lies within, and guides you at your own pace through getting the very best from it.
Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
Microsoft software.
Microsoft .NET Framework.
Software engineering.
Microsoft and .NET.
Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems.