This Visual QuickStart Guide will help you get up and running with the Surface, Microsoft's very-own entry into the tablet market. This guide walks you through how to get the most from the Surface, using four-color images and step-by-step instruction. You'll learn how to tap and swipe, search, find the best Metro apps, read books, watch movies, listen to songs, and use Office. Along the way, you'll pick up indispensable tips for getting the most out of your tablet.
"Raymond Chen is the original raconteur of Windows." --Scott Hanselman, ComputerZen.com "Raymond has been at Microsoft for many years and has seen many nuances of Windows that others could only ever hope to get a glimpse of. With this book, Raymond shares his knowledge, experience, and anecdotal stories, allowing all of us to get a better understanding of the operating system that affects millions of people every day. This book has something for everyone, is a casual read, and I highly recommend it!" --Jeffrey Richter, Author/Consultant, Cofounder of Wintellect "Very interesting read. Raymond tells the inside story of why Windows is the way it is." --Eric Gunnerson, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation "Absolutely essential reading for understanding the history of Windows, its intricacies and quirks, and why they came about." --Matt Pietrek, MSDN Magazine's Under the Hood Columnist "Raymond Chen has become something of a legend in the software industry, and in this book you'll discover why. From his high-level reminiscences on the design of the Windows Start button to his low-level discussions of GlobalAlloc that only your inner-geek could love, The Old New Thing is a captivating collection of anecdotes that will help you to truly appreciate the difficulty inherent in designing and writing quality software." --Stephen Toub, Technical Editor, MSDN Magazine Why does Windows work the way it does? Why is Shut Down on the Start menu? (And why is there a Start button, anyway?) How can I tap into the dialog loop? Why does the GetWindowText function behave so strangely? Why are registry files called "hives"? Many of Windows' quirks have perfectly logical explanations, rooted in history. Understand them, and you'll be more productive and a lot less frustrated. Raymond Chen--who's spent more than a decade on Microsoft's Windows development team--reveals the "hidden Windows" you need to know. Chen's engaging style, deep insight, and thoughtful humor have made him one of the world's premier technology bloggers. Here he brings together behind-the-scenes explanations, invaluable technical advice, and illuminating anecdotes that bring Windows to life--and help you make the most of it. A few of the things you'll find inside: What vending machines can teach you about effective user interfaces A deeper understanding of window and dialog management Why performance optimization can be so counterintuitive A peek at the underbelly of COM objects and the Visual C++ compiler Key details about backwards compatibility--what Windows does and why Windows program security holes most developers don't know about How to make your program a better Windows citizen
A Comprehensive User Guide to Microsoft Surface Laptop GO Are you looking for a user manual that will help you SETUP and Master the Microsoft Surface Laptop GO? Are you looking for a manual that will expose you to all the amazing features of your device? Then get your hands on this book and have an amazing time using your device.The Surface Laptop Go is a new flavor of Surface. The Surface Laptop Go is petite as modern laptops go, with a 12.4-inch display, but its physical design matches the rest of the Surface Laptop 3 family, which includes larger, pricier 13.5-inch and 15-inch versions. The design includes an aluminum display lid and a polycarbonate base, available in your choice of three colors: Ice Blue, Sandstone, and Platinum. The entire package feels sturdy, well-engineered, and fitting of a laptop that costs more than its $699 asking price.There are many other factors that make up the overall goodness of the device. We got a chance at handling the device and we are presenting our User Guide to help you maximize your device.This book is written in simple and clear terms with a step-by-step approach and with tips and tricks that will help you to master your Microsoft Surface Laptop GO within the shortest period of time. Inside you will discover: -Tips & Tricks to Personalize and Get to Know Your Surface Laptop GO-Using Surface with your iPhone or Android-Tips to Optimize the Surface Laptop GO-Get photos from your Android on your Surface-Start browsing the web on your phone, continue on your Surface-Stay organized with Cortana on your Android phone and Surface-Using Surface with iPhone, iCloud, and iTunes-Use Office apps on your Surface and iPhone-Send a webpage from your iPhone to your Surface-Customizable mouse for your Surface-How to use your Surface Pen-Surface Pro Signature Type Cover-Touchpad gestures for Windows 10-Use Microsoft Arc Mouse or Surface Arc Mouse-Set up Surface Dock and docking stations-Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface-How to easily disable adaptive contrast on Surface Laptop-How to Disable Action Center for Windows 10 Home or Pro-Customizing multiple desktops in Window-How to Create a Local Account While Setting up, windows 10 home or Pro-How to Use Split Screen on Surface Laptop GO-Get photos from your iPhone to your Surface-Use Office apps on your Surface and iPhone-And so much more!Add this book to your library Now!
Get a head start evaluating Windows 10--with technical insights from award-winning journalist and Windows expert Ed Bott. This guide introduces new features and capabilities, providing a practical, high-level overview for IT professionals ready to begin deployment planning now. This edition was written after the release of Windows 10 version 1511 in November 2015 and includes all of its enterprise-focused features. The goal of this book is to help you sort out what’s new in Windows 10, with a special emphasis on features that are different from the Windows versions you and your organization are using today, starting with an overview of the operating system, describing the many changes to the user experience, and diving deep into deployment and management tools where it’s necessary.
** #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller ** In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft’s Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting employment landscape. There are two prevailing stories about AI: for heartland low- and middle-skill workers, a dystopian tale of steadily increasing job destruction; for urban knowledge workers and the professional class, a utopian tale of enhanced productivity and convenience. But there is a third way to look at this technology that will revolutionize the workplace and ultimately the world. Kevin Scott argues that AI has the potential to create abundance and opportunity for everyone and help solve some of our most vexing problems. As the chief technology officer at Microsoft, he is deeply involved in the development of AI applications, yet mindful of their potential impact on workers—knowledge he gained firsthand growing up in rural Virginia. Yes, the AI Revolution will radically disrupt economics and employment for everyone for generations to come. But what if leaders prioritized the programming of both future technology and public policy to work together to find solutions ahead of the coming AI epoch? Like public health, the space program, climate change and public education, we need international understanding and collaboration on the future of AI and work. For Scott, the crucial question facing all of us is this: How do we work to ensure that the continued development of AI allows us to keep the American Dream alive? In this thoughtful, informed guide, he offers a clear roadmap to find the answer.
The instant New York Times bestseller. From Microsoft's president and one of the tech industry's broadest thinkers, a frank and thoughtful reckoning with how to balance enormous promise and existential risk as the digitization of everything accelerates. “A colorful and insightful insiders’ view of how technology is both empowering and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, this timely book is a useful guide for how to navigate the digital future.” —Walter Isaacson Microsoft President Brad Smith operates by a simple core belief: When your technology changes the world, you bear a responsibility to help address the world you have helped create. This might seem uncontroversial, but it flies in the face of a tech sector long obsessed with rapid growth and sometimes on disruption as an end in itself. While sweeping digital transformation holds great promise, we have reached an inflection point. The world has turned information technology into both a powerful tool and a formidable weapon, and new approaches are needed to manage an era defined by even more powerful inventions like artificial intelligence. Companies that create technology must accept greater responsibility for the future, and governments will need to regulate technology by moving faster and catching up with the pace of innovation. In Tools and Weapons, Brad Smith and Carol Ann Browne bring us a captivating narrative from the cockpit of one of the world's largest and most powerful tech companies as it finds itself in the middle of some of the thorniest emerging issues of our time. These are challenges that come with no preexisting playbook, including privacy, cybercrime and cyberwar, social media, the moral conundrums of artificial intelligence, big tech's relationship to inequality, and the challenges for democracy, far and near. While in no way a self-glorifying "Microsoft memoir," the book pulls back the curtain remarkably wide onto some of the company's most crucial recent decision points as it strives to protect the hopes technology offers against the very real threats it also presents. There are huge ramifications for communities and countries, and Brad Smith provides a thoughtful and urgent contribution to that effort.
Summary PowerShell and WMI is an example-driven guide for administrators managing networks of Windows servers and desktops. With 150 practical examples, including ready-to-reuse scripts and techniques, you'll learn the ins and outs of automating WMI via PowerShell v3. You'll also find deep coverage of all aspects of Windows administration, including IIS, DNS and Hyper-V. About the Technology WMI, on its own, is simply a collection of Windows management facilities. Paired with PowerShell, however, WMI becomes a brilliant toolset for automating servers, networks, and remote Windows computers. About the Book PowerShell and WMI is an industrial-strength guide for administrators of Windows networks, servers, and desktops. You'll start with practical overviews of PowerShell and of WMI. Then you'll explore 150 specific examples—all with ready-to-use scripts—designed to simplify your day-to-day system management. Each tested technique is configured to load as part of a PowerShell module. A set of handy appendixes includes references for PowerShell and WMI. Prior exposure to PowerShell and WMI is helpful but not required. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. What's Inside Managing Windows, IIS, and Hyper-V Remote desktops and devices Logs, jobs, and performance New PowerShell v3 WMI functionality =============================== Table of Contents PART 1 TOOLS OF THE TRADE Solving administrative challenges Using PowerShell WMI in depth Best practices and optimization PART 2 WMI IN THE ENTERPRISE? System documentation Disk systems Registry administration Filesystem administration Services and processes Printers Configuring network adapters Managing IIS Configuring a server Users and security Logs, jobs, and performance Administering Hyper-V with PowerShell and WMI PART 3 THE FUTURE: POWERSHELL V3 AND WMI WMI over WSMAN Your own WMI cmdlets CIM cmdlets and sessions
A Comprehensive User Guide to Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Are you looking for a user manual that will help you SETUP and Master your Microsoft Surface Pro 7? Are you looking for a manual that will expose you to all the amazing features of your device? Then get your hands on this book and have an amazing time using your device.Microsoft's latest detachable improves on one of the best 2-in-1 laptops around with strong 10th Gen Intel performance and a long-overdue USB-C port. The Surface Pro 7's sharp display, ample power and excellent optional Type Cover keyboard make it one of the best laptops you can buy if you want a detachable. There are many other factors that make up the overall goodness of the device. We got a chance at handling the device and we are presenting our User Guide to help you maximize your device.This book is written in simple and clear terms with a step-by-step approach and with tips and tricks that will help you to master your Microsoft Surface Pro 7 within the shortest period of time. Inside you will discover: - How to set up your new Surface Pro 7- Tips & Tricks to Personalize and Get to Know Your Surface Pro 7- Using Surface with your iPhone or Android- Tips to Optimize the Surface Pro 7- Get photos from your Android on your Surface- Start browsing the web on your phone, continue on your Surface- Stay organized with Cortana on your Android phone and Surface- Using Surface with iPhone, iCloud, and iTunes- Use Office apps on your Surface and iPhone- Send a webpage from your iPhone to your Surface- Customizable mouse for your Surface- How to use your Surface Pen- Surface Pro Signature Type Cover- Touchpad gestures for Windows 10- Use Microsoft Arc Mouse or Surface Arc Mouse- Set up Surface Dock and docking stations- Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface- How to easily disable adaptive contrast on Surface Pro 7- How to Disable Action Center for Windows 10 Home or Pro- Customizing multiple desktops in Window- How to Create a Local Account While Setting up, windows 10 home or Pro- How to Use Split Screen on Surface Pro- How to screenshot on Surface Pro without a keyboard- Get photos from your iPhone to your Surface- Use Office apps on your Surface and iPhone- And so much more!Add this book to your library Now!
