Windows 10 Plain & Simple

by Nancy Muir Boysen, Michael Miller

Overview

Learn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 10

Here’s WHAT you’ll learn

• Navigate Windows 10 Fall Creators Update quickly, easily, and efficiently

• Get online with the sleek Microsoft Edge web browser

• Make the most of the Cortana personal assistant

• Efficiently manage your email, calendar, photos, and more

• Access your files from anywhere with Microsoft OneDrive

• Help secure your computer and protect your data

Here’s HOW you’ll learn

• Jump in wherever you need answers

• Follow easy steps and screenshots to see exactly what to do

• Get handy tips for new techniques and shortcuts

• Use Try This! exercises to apply what you learn right away

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781509306763
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	03/16/2018
Series:	Plain & Simple
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	50 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Nancy Muir Boysen is the author of more than 100 books on technology and other nonfiction topics. Prior to her authoring career, Nancy was a senior manager at several technology publishers as well as a training manager at Symantec. She has a Certificate in Distance Learning Design from the University of Washington, and has taught Internet safety and technical writing at the university level.

 

Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer. He has written more than 200 books over the past three decades, on a variety of topics from computers to music to business, for audiences ranging from high school seniors to seniors over 50. He is known for his casual, easy-to-read writing style and his ability to explain a wide variety of complex topics to an everyday audience. Collectively, his books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. His best-selling technology-related books include Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner’s Guide, Easy Computer Basics, How Microsoft Windows Vista Works, Microsoft Windows XP for Home Users, My Smart Home for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, Using Microsoft Windows 95, and Windows 7 Your Way. Learn more about Michael Miller and his books at www.millerwriter.com. His Twitter handle is @molehillgroup.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 About this book
• Chapter 2 First look at Windows 10
• Chapter 3 Navigating Windows 10
• Chapter 4 Customizing the appearance of Windows 10
• Chapter 5 Working with productivity applications
• Chapter 6 Finding content with File Explorer and Cortana
• Chapter 7 Making Windows accessible
• Chapter 8 Accessing and managing networks
• Chapter 9  Going online with Microsoft Edge
• Chapter 10 Connecting with others
• Chapter 11 Using Mail
• Chapter 12 Shopping for apps in the Microsoft Store
• Chapter 13 Enjoying music
• Chapter 14 Recording and watching videos
• Chapter 15 Working with the Camera and Photos apps
• Chapter 16 Keeping on schedule with Calendar
• Chapter 17 Tracking your news, sports, and stocks
• Chapter 18 Checking the weather
• Chapter 19 Using Maps
• Chapter 20 Playing with Xbox games
• Chapter 21 Adding and working with other devices
• Chapter 22 Working with OneDrive
• Chapter 23 Maintaining and protecting your computer
• Chapter 24 Troubleshooting
• Appendix: Taking advantage of Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts