Windows 8.1 in easy steps – Special Edition is a comprehensive, yet concise guide that will walk you through Windows 8.1 basics so that you'll be up and running in no time. Then, step-by-step, it covers the key advanced features to help you become a Windows 8.1 guru at your own pace: Install the right Windows 8.1 release for your needsMaster the interface, desktop, taskbar and key appsHave fun with photos, music, games and movies appsUtilize internet and cloud facilities such as OneDriveOrganize and share your files safelyTake control of your devices and printersSave time by using the sophisticated Search facilityCreate and monitor your home networkExplore Windows RegistryKeep your Windows 8.1 working smoothly & efficiently Written in the familiar In Easy Steps style, this guide serves as your key reference point to take full advantage of Windows 8.1.
Windows 10 in easy steps – Special Edition, 3rd edition builds on Windows 10 in easy steps and Windows 10 for Seniors in easy steps, taking the user to the next level. Written to help non-technical PC-users to make the most of their Windows 10 computer, all in the familiar In Easy Steps style. Windows 10 in easy steps – Special Edition, 3rd edition is a comprehensive, yet concise guide that will walk you through Windows 10 basics so that you can get up and running in no time. Then, in easy steps, it'll gently guide you through advanced features to help you venture further and get more from Windows 10. · Install/upgrade the right Windows 10 release · Master the new interface, desktop and the Start menu · Learn to use the great new features in the Redstone 4 update · Find, download and use key apps for work and for fun · Utilize internet and cloud facilities such as OneDrive · Enjoy Microsoft Edge, the new innovative web browser · Take control of devices and printers · Save time – use the Search feature and Cortana · Create and monitor a home network · Organize and share files safely · Keep Windows 10 working smoothly & efficiently · Explore Windows Registry, file encryption, Windows PowerShell, and more · This guide also includes a chapter on troubleshooting so it'll serve as a key reference point for the future Table of Contents: 1. Introducing Windows 10 2. Choosing your computer 3. Installing Windows 10 4. The Windows 10 interface 5. Windows 10 apps 6. Desktop and Taskbar 7. Built-in programs 8. Windows downloads 9. Microsoft Store 10. Search techniques 11. Manage files and folders 12. Email and messaging 13. Microsoft Edge 14. Digital images 15. Windows games 16. Music and sound 17. Devices and printers 18. Networking Windows 19. Protection and Ease of Access 20. Troubleshooting 21. Backup and recovery 22. Security and encryption 23. Windows PowerShell 24. Update and maintain 25. Windows performance 26. Windows Registry 27. Extending Windows
Covers the final Windows 10 version released 29th July 2015 Windows 10 is the successor to Windows 8 (there is no Windows 9) and addresses several of the issues from Windows 8 and 8.1, to ensure that it is easier to work with on both desktop and mobile devices. Windows 8 and 8.1 was designed to combine the familiar Microsoft operating system across desktop and mobile devices. This proved to be an aspiration that was not without its problems; it seemed like two separate operating systems bolted together, without completely satisfying either environment. Windows 10 introduces a range of new features to tailor the operating system more for specific devices, so that the desktop version is more suited to use with a mouse and keyboard and the mobile version is better suited to touchscreen devices such as Windows 10 tablets and smartphones. Windows 10 in easy steps provides full-colour and comprehensive coverage of the new operating system and shows how to get the most out of it, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device. It details the new features and shows how these integrate with the more traditional elements of the operating system. It covers the new features, and includes: Upgrading to Windows 10 and personalising it for your needs; Getting to grips with the Windows 10 interface, navigating with the Start Menu, the Start button, and the new Taskbar; Customising the new live tiles feature, so that you can create your own look and feel; Accessing and downloading apps, and how to work with them and organise them; Working with files and folders, using OneDrive for free storage and sharing files; Using Cortana, the Personal Digital Assistant, to search your computer or the web, or to perform actions like opening apps or documents; Getting online with the new browser, Microsoft Edge, and keeping in touch by email and Skype; Perfecting photos, viewing movies, playing music and games Windows 10 is one of the most significant upgrades in Microsoft's history and Windows 10 in easy steps is ideal for newbies and for those wanting to quickly grasp the essentials in the new version. Updates to the features covered in the book are downloadable for FREE from the In Easy Steps website!
Microsoft® Windows 7 Unleashed gives IT professionals, serious power users, and true geeks the powerhouse Windows 7 tweaks, hacks, techniques, and insights they need: knowledge that simply can’t be found anywhere else. Top Windows expert Paul McFedries dives deep into Windows 7, returning with the most powerful ways to handle everything from networking to administration, security to scripting. McFedries begins with advanced customization, covering everything from startup/shutdown to the file system. He introduces new ways to tune Windows 7 performance, police Windows via Group Policies, tweak the Registry, make the most of Windows 7s management tools, and control Windows 7 from the command line. You’ll find thorough coverage of securing Windows 7, including detailed guidance on web and email security and hardening both wireless and wired networks. You’ll also discover better ways to troubleshoot devices, networks, and startup; add Macs to Windows networks; and automate Windows administration with state-of-the-art scripting techniques. This book is packed with expert tips, tricks, and troubleshooting techniques drawn from McFedries’ unsurpassed Windows experience. If you want maximum value and performance from your Windows 7 PCs, you won’t find a more valuable resource. Customize everything about Windows 7: IE8, startup/shutdown, file systems, the Start menu, Taskbar, and more Systematically monitor, tune, and optimize Windows performance–including practical techniques for accelerating startup Set up an easy, automated 9-Step maintenance schedule for any Windows 7 PC Unleash Windows 7s power user tools, including Group Policies, the Registry, MMC, and the command line Secure Windows 7 with security settings: auto-lock, Windows Firewall, Windows Defender, parental controls, BitLocker encryption, and more Protect your web privacy with Windows 7s new InPrivate Browsing Solve problems with Windows 7, startup, networking, and hardware Set up reliable Windows 7 networks, and manage them efficiently Safely provide remote access and VPN connectivity Use Windows 7 as a Web server Program the Windows Scripting Host and Windows PowerShell ON THE WEB: Free Online Edition! When Microsoft releases the final product, you can get an updated edition of this book absolutely free! All examples and source code presented in this book
Without doubt HTML5 is the future of the web and HTML5 in easy steps demonstrates all you can achieve NOW in the latest browsers - all described in easy to follow steps. HTML5 in easy steps instructs you how to employ the latest development for web page design with HyperText Markup Language (HTML5). Modern web browsers have united to support exciting new features of the HTML5 standard that allows easy creation of stunning web pages and engaging interactive applications. HTML5 in easy steps contains examples and screenshots that illustrate each feature of HTML5, describing how to incorporate meta information about a document within its 'head' section and how to add structured 'body' content. You'll learn how to create web pages to display text, images, lists, tables, hyperlinks, forms, audio, and video - and also how to write script instructions that draw and animate graphics on embedded 'canvas' areas. Each chapter builds your knowledge so by the end of the book you'll have gained a sound understanding of HTML5. HTML5 in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone looking to create compelling web pages for the latest browsers. Ideal for programmers who need to quickly learn the latest HTML5 techniques, students learning website design at school or college, those seeking a career in web development who need a thorough understanding of HTML5, and the enthusiast eager to build the latest HTML5 features into their websites.
Office 2013 in easy steps guides you through Microsoft’s latest version of Office, so you’ll soon master its new features. This new release works with touch, stylus, mouse or keyboard across Windows devices, including tablets. Sign in with your Microsoft ID and use the software across different platforms. Office 2013 in easy steps majors on Office Professional which includes seven products: Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word. It also introduces four other Office applications: InfoPath, Lync, Project and Visio. There is also some coverage of stand-alone products SharePoint and MapPoint, SkyDrive Pro 2013, Office 365 and the Web Apps. Aimed at both new and experienced users, Office 2013 in easy steps covers the essential functions of Office in easy steps.
Covering the Mac operating system, OS Yosemite, Mac Basics in easy steps shows you how to get up and running on your Mac with minimum time and effort. Useful for anyone new to the world of Mac computing. Mac Basics in easy steps covers all the essentials a novice needs to know, from getting started to security issues. Areas covered include: • Getting to grips with the Mac • Dealing with Documents • Mastering email • Browsing the web • Calendars & Contacts • Photos & Videos on the Mac • The world of iTunes • Networking using the Mac • Video chat using the Mac • Personalising your Mac • Troubleshooting This handy guide even shows how to move over from a PC - in easy steps - with minimum hassle. Covers OS X Yosemite.
The iPad is a tablet computer that is stylish, versatile and easy to use, and there is no reason why it should be the preserve of the younger generation. iPad for Seniors in easy steps is updated to cover the new iOS 8. Learn all the essentials you need to know: Choose the right model for youNavigate around with Multi-Touch gesturesMaster Settings and apps to stay organizedFind, download and explore exciting appsUse your iPad to make traveling stress-freeEmail, share photos and video chat for freeAccess and share your music, books and videosLocate family members and stay in touchAccess your documents from anywhere A handy guide for any Senior new to the iPad, covering iOS 8, presented in larger type for easier reading.
Excel 2013 in easy steps shows you how to quickly get to grips with the new features of Microsoft’s latest version of this popular spreadsheet application. Excel 2013 brings more intuitive ways to explore, analyse and display your data, and simplifies sharing and collaborating using cloud storage. Excel 2013 in easy steps explores the Ribbon interface provided by Office 2013 and the subscription version, Office 365. It shows you how to create and manipulate worksheets, starting with the basic concepts, then introducing functions and features that allow you to organize and manage vast amounts of information. It covers the Excel Table data list structures, advanced functions and Excel add-ins, and shows you how to present your worksheet data in chart formats. The book will help you to create macros, recorded or via Visual Basic. You'll learn how to use templates, tools and other resources to help you apply Excel to various tasks. You'll link your worksheets to other workbooks and get automatic updates. It also covers Excel on the Internet, using the Office Web Apps. Written concisely, yet comprehensively, Excel 2013 in easy steps uses detailed images and easy-to-follow instructions to get you up to speed with Excel, whether you’re just upgrading from a previous version or you are new to the spreadsheet concept.
Sage 50 Accounts is the UK's market-leading accounts software. It lets you manage your day-to-day finances, customers, suppliers and VAT and keeps your finger on the pulse of your business. It puts you in total control of your finances so you can spend more time running & growing your business. Sage 50 Accounts 2013 in easy steps clarifies everything from basic record keeping to utilising Sage as an information-bank for making crucial business decisions. Areas covered include: • setting up records and producing invoices • reconciling your bank statements • stock management • keeping track of debtors, creditors and bills • all important month and year end procedures • generating invaluable management reports
