Windows 8 For Dummies, Pocket Edition

Windows 8 For Dummies, Pocket Edition

Author: Andy Rathbone

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-09-17

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 111851355X

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The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8 Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier version, this book shows you how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, manage media, and more. Combined editions of this book, all by Microsoft MVP Andy Rathbone, have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making Windows For Dummies the #1 bestselling technology book of all time Covers all the basics of using Windows 8—core desktop components, managing files and folders, saving files, using Windows search, printing, and working in the cloud Shows how to get online, set up and use e-mail, use the latest version of Internet Explorer, set up security and virus protection, add music to the media player, organize photos, and edit media Includes coverage on using Windows 8's new start screen on both a desktop computer and a touchscreen device Windows 8 For Dummies has what all Windows newbies need to know as well as complete coverage of the new version's bells and whistles.


Windows 8.1 for Dummies, Pocket Edition

Windows 8.1 for Dummies, Pocket Edition

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Published: 2012

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Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier version, this book shows you how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, manage media, and more. Combined editions of this book, all by Microsoft MVP Andy Rathbone, have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making Windows For Dummies the #1 bestselling technology book of all time.


Windows 8.1 For Dummies

Windows 8.1 For Dummies

Author: Andy Rathbone

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-09-25

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 1118821025

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The bestselling book on Windows, now updated for the new 8.1 features Microsoft has fine-tuned Windows 8 with some important new features, and veteran author Andy Rathbone explains every one in this all-new edition of a long-time bestseller. Whether you're using Windows for the first time, upgrading from an older version, or just moving from Windows 8 to 8.1, here's what you need to know. Learn about the dual interfaces, the new Start button, how to customize the interface and boot operations, and how to work with programs and files, use the web and social media, manage music and photos, and much more. You'll even find troubleshooting tips! This edition covers the upgrades in Windows 8.1, including the dual interfaces, basic mechanics, file storage, and how to get the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 Shows how to manipulate app tiles, give Windows the look you choose, set up boot-to-desktop capabilities, connect to a network, and create user accounts Covers working with programs, apps, and files; using the Internet and social media; new apps and capabilities for working with onboard and online media; and how to move files to a new PC Written by Andy Rathbone, author of every edition of the bestselling Windows For Dummies Windows 8.1 For Dummies is exactly what you need to get going and be productive with the newest Windows update.


What's New in Windows 8.1 For Dummies

What's New in Windows 8.1 For Dummies

Author: Brian Underdahl

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-10-18

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1118837924

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What's New in Windows 8.1 For Dummies Pocket Edition provides a brief, inexpensive, and focused guide for Windows 8 users upgrading to 8.1. Chapters include: It's all about you: An exploration of the customization features, from flexible sizing on icons to shared wallpaper to boot options. We can build it better: Review of the updates to applications with special emphasis on communications and media apps Shiny new toys: Walkthroughs of the new features added to Windows 8.1, including the start button and search function Ten reasons you were smart to upgrade: In the spirit of the For Dummies Part of Tens feature, a list of the reasons why Windows 8.1 is a superior experience to Windows 8.


Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Portable Edition

Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Portable Edition

Author: Andy Rathbone

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-09-11

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1118513614

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A lot is new in Windows 8! This quick guide gets you up and running right away New and experienced Windows users alike will need help navigating the features that set Windows 8 apart from previous versions. Let this quick-and-easy guide show you around the Start screen, introduce you to the Charms bar, and help you set up your Microsoft account. Then you can install apps, add social accounts, browse the web, and more. It's different — learn to use the Start screen, launch programs, customize Windows 8, and find the old desktop Work with the apps — install and update apps, locate missing ones, and identify which apps are presently running Get social — add your social networking and e-mail accounts for quick access Stay safe — create user accounts and keep your personal files private Make it your own — customize Windows 8 with your own photos Open the book and find: Why Windows 8 looks and acts differently than previous versions Where to find the classic desktop interface Why you should password-protect your user account How to add or remove Start screen items Tips on locating an app that's AWOL Advice on updating apps Ten tips for troubleshooting common problems Learn to: Navigate and customize the Start screen Create user accounts and set passwords Use Windows 8 applications for e-mail and photos


Windows 8 and Office 2013 For Dummies

Windows 8 and Office 2013 For Dummies

Author: Andy Rathbone

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-05-03

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1118739256

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Learn to: Navigate the Windows 8 Start screen Create user accounts and set passwords Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Master the basics of Windows 8 and Office 2013! Windows and Office work together to turn your PC into a productivity tool. The unique Windows 8 interface combines with updates to Office 2013 to create a new computing experience. This book offers quick answers for when you get stuck. Learn your way around the Windows 8 Start screen and Charms bar as well as Office 2013 applications. The new Windows — see how to launch programs, customize Windows 8, and create user accounts Apps and more — install and update apps, locate missing ones, and identify which ones are running Get social — add your social networking and e-mail accounts to Windows 8 for quicker updating Welcome to Office 2013 — navigate the Ribbon and create and format Word documents and Excel spreadsheets Get organized — manage your e-mail and contacts and track your appointments Open the book and find: A tour of the Windows 8 Start screen How to password-protect your user account Tips for adding or removing Start screen items Advice on customizing Office 2013 Ways to punch up your PowerPoint presentations Hints for analyzing data with Excel


Windows 8 All-in-One For Dummies

Windows 8 All-in-One For Dummies

Author: Woody Leonhard

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-09-24

Total Pages: 1219

ISBN-13: 1118237994

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Ten minibooks in one great resource will get you fully up to speed on Windows 8 Promising an updated user interface, new application to today's mobile world, and increased connection to data and services that live in the cloud, Windows 8 will have new features and perks you'll want to start using right away. And that's where this bestselling guide comes in. With ten minibooks in one, it's packed with information on all aspects of the OS. Take the guesswork out of Windows 8 from day one with this all-in-one resource. Windows 8 boasts numerous exciting new features, and this ten-books-in-one reference is your one-stop guide for discovering them all! Provides top-notch guidance from trusted and well-known Windows expert and author, Woody Leonhard Covers Windows 8 inside and out, including how to customize Windows 8, Windows 8 and the Internet, security, networking, multimedia, and more Make your move to Windows 8 easy with Windows 8 All-in-One For Dummies.


Windows 8 for Dummies

Windows 8 for Dummies

Author: Andy Rathbone

Publisher: For Dummies

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781118371640

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Introduces Windows 8 and covers the basics of managing files and folders, troubleshooting, and using the new "Metro" interface on a desktop computer and a touchscreen device.