ISBN: 9781118820872

Description: 1031 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm.

Other Title: Windows 8.1 for dummies.

Notes:

• "10 books in 1"--Cover.
• Includes index.

Contents:

• Starting Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 4 N00bs ; Windows 8.1 for the experienced ; Which version? ; Upgrades and clean installs
• Personalizing Windows 8.1. Getting around Windows 8.1 ; Changing the lock and logon screens ; Working with charms and notifications ; Controlling users ; Microsoft account : to sync or not to sync? ; Privacy control
• Navigating the Start screen. Controlling the Start screen ; Searching in, and with, the Start screen ; Sharing among tiled apps ; Settings, settings, more settings, and devices ; Taking control of the Windows Store
• Maximizing tiled Windows 8.1 apps. Running Metro Internet Explorer ; Using Metro Mail, People, and Calendar apps ; The Windows 8.1 photos app ; Xbox music and video
• Connecting online with tiled apps. Using SkyDrive in Windows 8.1 ; Using Skype in Windows 8.1 ; Getting started with Facebook ; Getting started with Twitter ; Bing news, finance, travel, sports, fitness, and food ; Games, games, and games
• Working on the desktop. Running the desktop from start to finish ; Personalizing the desktop ; Metro mods for desktop users ; Maintaining your system ; Using Windows (Live) essentials ; Choosing and using a desktop web browser ; Music on the desktop
• Controlling your system. Controlling control panel ; Troubleshooting and getting help ; Working with Libraries ; Storing in Storage Spaces ; Getting the most from HomeGroups ; Running the built-in desktop applications ; Working with printers
• Maintaining Windows 8.1. File history, backup, data restore, and sync ; A fresh start : restore and reset ; Using and avoiding Windows update ; Monitoring Windows ; Using system tools
• Securing Windows 8.1. Spies, spams, scams : they're out to get you ; Fighting viri and scum ; Running built-in security programs ; Top security helpers
• Enhancing Windows 8.1. Using your iPad and iPhone with Windows 8.1 ; Kindle, Android, and Windows 8.1 ; Getting started with Gmail, Google Apps, and Drive ; Using Hotmail and Outlook.com ; Best free Windows add-ons.

LCCN: 2013949558

Control Number: 1006598

Series:

• --For dummies.
• For dummies.

Subjects:

• Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
• Operating systems (Computers)