Using Windows 8

Using Windows 8

Released December 2012
Publisher(s): Pearson
ISBN: 9780133353280

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Video description

The media elements from Using Windows 8 cover everything you need to see to get the most out of Windows 8. Topics range from the Windows Desktop, the new Windows Store, and personalization to using Apps like Bing, SkyDrive, Xbox Video, Xbox Music, Xbox Games, and Internet Explorer 10. You'll also learn about networking, family safety, system performance, and troubleshooting!

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1: What is New in Windows 8
    1. Show Me Media 1.1 An Initial Tour of Windows 8 00:03:27
    2. Show Me Media 1.2 The Windows Desktop 00:04:32
    3. Show Me Media 1.3 Windows 8 Store 00:04:10
    4. Tell Me More Media 1.4 New Features in Windows 8 00:02:31
  2. Chapter 2: Navigating the Windows 8 User Interface
    1. Show Me Media 2.1 Using the Charms Bar 00:09:35
    2. Show Me Media 2.2 Working with Live Tiles 00:04:49
    3. Show Me Media 2.3 Touch Navigation 00:03:37
    4. Tell Me More Media 2.4 Windows 8 Navigation 00:02:22
  3. Chapter 3: System Setup and Personalization
    1. Show Me Media 3.1 Personalizing Your Start Screen 00:01:37
    2. Show Me Media 3.2 Exploring Personalization Settings 00:02:59
    3. Show Me Media 3.3 Adjusting Your Background and Screen Saver 00:03:52
    4. Tell Me More Media 3.4 System Set-Up and Personalization in Windows 8 00:02:47
  4. Chapter 4: Mail, Photos, Video and Music
    1. Show Me Media 4.1 Using the Mail and People Apps 00:03:17
    2. Show Me Media 4.2 Working with the Photos App 00:03:08
    3. Show Me Media 4.3 Exploring Xbox Video and Music 00:06:00
    4. Tell Me More Media 4.4 Windows 8 Mail, Photos, Video, and Music Apps 00:03:05
  5. Chapter 5: Additional Windows 8 Features
    1. Show Me Media 5.1 Using the SkyDrive App 00:03:31
    2. Show Me Media 5.2 An Overview of Windows Essentials 2012 00:06:39
    3. Tell Me More Media 5.3 Windows 8 SkyDrive and Essentials 2012 00:02:21
  6. Chapter 6: Internet Explorer 10
    1. Show Me Media 6.1 Using the IE 10 App 00:02:54
    2. Show Me Media 6.2 Advanced IE 10 App 00:04:28
    3. Show Me Media 6.3 The IE 10 Desktop 00:04:32
    4. Tell Me More Media 6.4 Internet Explorer 10 00:02:44
  7. Chapter 7: Home Networking
    1. Show Me Media 7.1 Wireless Connection Settings 00:03:38
    2. Show Me Media 7.2 Working with HomeGroups 00:03:15
    3. Show Me Media 7.3 Sharing Media 00:02:57
    4. Tell Me More Media 7.4 Home Networking in Windows 8 00:02:26
  8. Chapter 8: Using Windows 8 on the Network
    1. Show Me Media 8.1 Configure Your TCP/IP Settings 00:03:26
    2. Show Me Media 8.2 Advanced Sharing Settings 00:02:33
    3. Tell Me More Media 8.3 Domain Networking in Windows 8 00:03:21
  9. Chapter 9: Using Security Features in Windows 8
    1. Show Me Media 9.1 Understanding Windows SmartScreen 00:02:06
    2. Show Me Media 9.2 Working with Family Safety 00:07:52
    3. Tell Me More Media 9.3 Security in Windows 8: Thumbs Up or Down? 00:02:53
  10. Chapter 10 System Configuration Settings
    1. Show Me Media 10.1 Using File History 00:03:40
    2. Show Me Media 10.2 Exploring the Ease of Access Center 00:02:51
    3. Show Me Media 10.3 Working with Family Safety 00:02:48
    4. Show Me Media 10.4 Managing Users 00:03:08
    5. Tell Me More Media 10.5 System Configuration Settings 00:01:52
  11. Chapter 11: Performance and Monitoring Tools
    1. Show Me Media 11.1 The Windows Experience Index 00:02:34
    2. Show Me Media 11.2 The Reliability Monitor 00:03:10
    3. Show Me Media 11.3 The Resource Monitor 00:02:31
    4. Tell Me More Media 11.4 Performance and Monitoring Tools 00:02:37
  12. Chapter 12: Managing and Troubleshooting
    1. Show Me Media 12.1 Using the Computer Management Tool 00:01:59
    2. Show Me Media 12.2 The New task Manager 00:02:37
    3. Show Me Media 12.3 Understanding Recovery Options 00:03:49
    4. Tell Me More Media 12.4 Windows 8 troubleshooting 00:01:41

Product information

  • Title: Using Windows 8
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: December 2012
  • Publisher(s): Pearson
  • ISBN: 9780133353280