Beginning Windows 8

by Mike Halsey

Overview

Windows 8 has been described by Microsoft as its ‘boldest’ Windows release ever. Beginning Windows 8 takes you through the new features and helps you get more out of the familiar to reveal the possibilities for this amazing new operating system.

You will learn, with non-technical language used throughout, how to get up and running in the new Windows interface, minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and harness the features you never knew existed to take control of your computer and enjoy the peace of mind and excitement that comes with it.

From tips and tweaks to easy-to-follow guides and detailed descriptions, this book takes you inside Windows 8 to discover the true power and flexibility that lies within, and guides you at your own pace through getting the very best from it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781430244325
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	496
File size:	20 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Mike Halsey is an established Windows author and prolific tech blogger. His articles regularly feature in Microsoft s IT Pro newsletters and his tutorial and how-to videos feature on the official Microsoft support website. An expert with many years experience in helping home, small business and enterprise users get the very best out of their computers, Mike Halsey is also a teacher of adult literacy and numeracy basic skills. He uses this experience to make the language in his books and videos accessible to everybody. Mike lives in an eco-home Yorkshire (UK) with his rescue border collie Jed.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing Windows 8
2. Finding Your Way Around Windows 8
3. Getting Online and Connecting to Networks
4. Sharing with Family and Friends
5. Organizing and Searching Your Computer
6. Printing and Managing Printers
7. Having Fun with Games, Photos, Music, and Video
8. Maximizing Your Productivity
9. Personalizing Your Windows Experience
10. Making Windows 8 More Accessible and Easier to Use
11. Keeping Yourself, Your Files, and Your Computer Safe
12. Maintaining and Backing Up Your Computer and Files
13. Advanced Configuration and Customization
14. Getting Started with Virtualization
15. Installing Windows 8 on Your Computer
16. Appendix A. Windows 8 Touch Gestures
17. Appendix B. Windows 8 Shortcut Keys
18. Appendix C. Advanced Query Syntax for Search
19. Appendix D. Upgrading Your Computer