You're beyond the basics - so dive right in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for Windows 8.1. Plus, you get access to two and half hours of video training and a companion ebook. Topics include: Installing, upgrading, or migrating to Windows 8.1 Using and managing apps Personalizing your system Accessibility features Organizing, backing up, and restoring files Managing storage and using SkyDrive Digital media and home entertainment Security and privacy features Setting up and troubleshooting networking Maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting Using Hyper-V virtualization
Conquer Windows 10--from the inside out! Dive into Windows 10--and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the most powerful and innovative features of Windows 10, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds. From the new Microsoft Edge browser to the personal assistant Cortana, from security to the enhanced Start menu, discover how the experts tackle essential Windows 10 tasks--and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Install, configure, and personalize Windows 10 Transition smoothly from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 Discover the fast, efficient Microsoft Edge browser Use the Cortana personal assistant to handle reminders and information retrieval Explore cloud services Find, manage, back up, and restore files Use the Windows 10 Mail, Calendar, and People apps Retrieve, organize, and enjoy digital media Harden security and strengthen privacy Add Windows Store apps Fine-tune performance and troubleshoot crashes Share resources and control computers remotely Automate tasks and use advanced system management Run Hyper-V virtual machines For Intermediate and Advanced Users Your role: Experienced intermediate-level to advanced-level Windows user Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows procedures, techniques, and navigation
Conquer Windows Server 2012 R2 virtualization--from the inside out! Dive into Windows Server 2012 R2 virtualization--and really put your systems expertise to work. Focusing on both virtual desktop infrastructure and virtualized applications, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds. Discover how the experts tackle Windows virtualization--and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Use virtualization to prevent business disruption, help improve security, simplify upgrades, and support mobile users Plan and deploy User State Virtualization for a consistent experience across locations and devices Define users, applications, and scenarios for any virtualization project Compare and deploy both session-based and virtual machine-based (VM-based) desktops Configure Client Hyper-V and work with VMs in a Client Hyper-V environment Install, design, configure, and administer Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) infrastructure and clients Sequence applications for efficient and reliable deployment Help secure remote access to virtual desktops with Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) Plan and implement pooled and personal desktops Monitor virtualized apps and desktops for health and performance
This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for Windows Server 2012 R2 - with a focus on configuration, storage, and essential administrative tasks. Coverage includes: Deployment Boot configuration Administration Configuring roles, role services, and features Managing and troubleshooting hardware TPM and Bitlocker drive encryption Managing the registry Software and user account control administration Managing storage and file systems File sharing and security features Performance monitoring, analyzing, and tuning Backup and recovery
Moving to America turns H&à's life inside out. For all the 10 years of her life, H&à has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, the warmth of her friends close by, and the beauty of her very own papaya tree. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. H&à and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, H&à discovers the foreign world of Alabama: the coldness of its strangers, the dullness of its food, the strange shape of its landscape, and the strength of her very own family. This is the moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing as she journeys from one country to another, one life to the next.
Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’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’s latest operating system. You’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. Easily navigate the intuitive Windows 8.1 interface Use email and the Internet—and keep your family safe Share files online or with other devices in your home Download and use all kinds of of apps and programs Watch movies and listen to music Import, view, and edit your own photos and videos Learn how to use extra hardware and older software Get expert tips to keep your computer running smoothly Discover cool stuff that makes computer use really easy
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Conquer today’s Windows 10—from the inside out! Dive into Windows 10—and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the most powerful and innovative features of Windows 10, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all fully reflecting the major Windows 10 Anniversary Update. From new Cortana and Microsoft Edge enhancements to the latest security and virtualization features, you’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Install, configure, and personalize the newest versions of Windows 10 Understand Microsoft’s revamped activation and upgrade processes Discover major Microsoft Edge enhancements, including new support for extensions Use today’s improved Cortana services to perform tasks, set reminders, and retrieve information Make the most of the improved ink, voice, touch, and gesture support in Windows 10 Help secure Windows 10 in business with Windows Hello and Azure AD Deploy, use, and manage new Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps Take advantage of new entertainment options, including Groove Music Pass subscriptions and connections to your Xbox One console Manage files in the cloud with Microsoft OneDrive and OneDrive for Business Use the improved Windows 10 Mail and Calendar apps and the new Skype app Fine-tune performance and troubleshoot crashes Master high-efficiency tools for managing Windows 10 in the enterprise Leverage advanced Hyper-V features, including Secure Boot, TPMs, nested virtualization, and containers In addition, this book is part of the Current Book Service from Microsoft Press. Books in this program will receive periodic updates to address significant software changes for 12 to 18 months following the original publication date via a free Web Edition. Learn more at https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/cbs.
Learn how to conquer Windows Server 2008—from the inside out! Designed for system administrators, this definitive resource features hundreds of timesaving solutions, expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for administering Windows Server 2008—all in concise, fast-answer format. You will learn how to perform upgrades and migrations, automate deployments, implement security features, manage software updates and patches, administer users and accounts, manage Active Directory directory services, and more. With INSIDE OUT, you’ll discover the best and fastest ways to perform core administrative tasks, with an award-winning format that makes it easy to find exactly the tips, troubleshooting solutions, and workarounds you need. Plus, the companion CD comes packed with a fully searchable eBook and more than 100 timesaving tools and scripts. With INSIDE OUT, you get all muscle and no fluff! For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical redesign in Microsoft’s history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles and full-screen apps. Luckily, David Pogue is back to help you make sense of it—with humor, authority, and 500 illustrations. The important stuff you need to know: What’s new in 8.1. The update to 8.1 offers new apps, a universal Search, the return of the Start menu, and several zillion other nips and tucks. New features. Storage Spaces, Windows To Go, File Histories—if Microsoft wrote it, this book covers it. Security. Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, spam, sick hard drives, and out-of-control kids. The network. HomeGroups, connecting from the road, mail, Web, music streaming among PCs—this book has your network covered. The software. Media Center, Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer, speech recognition—this one authoritative, witty guide makes it all crystal clear. It’s the book that should have been in the box.
Conquer Windows Server 2016—from the inside out! Dive into Windows Server 2016—and really put your Windows Server expertise to work. Focusing on Windows Server 2016’s most powerful and innovative features, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all you need to plan, implement, or manage Windows Server in enterprise, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. Fully reflecting Windows Server new capabilities for the cloud-first era, Orin covers everything from Nano Server to Windows Server and Hyper-V Containers. You’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. • Optimize the full Windows Server 2016 lifecycle, from planning and configuration through rollout and administration • Ensure fast, reliable upgrades and migrations • Seamlessly deliver core DNS, DHCP, file, print, storage, and Internet services • Use IPAM to centrally manage all enterprise DNS and DHCP infrastructure • Gain dramatic storage utilization improvements with built-in deduplication and storage replica • Build flexible cloud and hybrid environments with Windows Containers and Shielded VMs • Seamlessly integrate Azure IaaS services with Windows Server 2016 • Slash resource usage and improve availability with tiny Nano Server installations • Improve configuration management with Desired State Configuration and Chef • Deliver Active Directory identity, certificate, federation, and rights management services • Protect servers, clients, assets, and users with advanced Windows Server 2016 security features including Just Enough Administration For Experienced Windows Server Users and IT Professionals • Your role: Experienced intermediate-to-advanced level Windows Server user or IT professional • Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows Server procedures, techniques, and navigation
