Windows 8
Subtitle: out of the box
By: Mike Halsey
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Sebastopol, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9781449326647
Subjects: Microsoft Windows (Computer file); Operating systems (Computers)
Other titles: Windows eight
Description: Get a real feel for Windows 8 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft{u2019}s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft{u2019}s latest operating system. You{u2019}ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse.
Table of contents: title: Using Windows 8; Using email and the internet; Sharing your files, photos, music and video; Downloading and using apps and programs; Watching and listening to your videos and music; Importing, viewing, and editing your photographs and videos; Connecting to and using extra hardware with your computer; Using Windows 8 for work; Using older software and programs; Keeping you and your family safe; Keeping your computer running smoothly; More top tips for using Windows 8.