Book description
Beginning Windows 10 takes you through the new features of this amazing new operating system, revealing some of its surprising capabilities, and helping you customize it to suit you. Whether you are new to Windows, or you want to get up to speed with the latest features and changes, this book has everything you need to get started.
Author Mike Halsey shows you how to create an environment for school, work, and play that puts the important things at your fingertips, while combining them in ways you never thought possible. Learn how to carry your personalized Windows experience with you as part of your Microsoft account instead of having it tied to one device, while also keeping everything safe, secure and backed up, so you can enjoy peace of mind with your new PC.
With the right start, your PC can become a tool that works for you, not against you, and leaves more of your time and energy free for the things that matter to you. Beginning Windows 10 shows you how.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents at a glance
- Contents
- About the Author
- About the Technical reviewer
- Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introducing Windows 10
- There’s an SKU for You
- Will My PC Run Windows 10?
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New Features in Windows 10
- Reset
- Settings
- The Windows Store
- Windows To Go
- Hyper-V
- Storage Spaces
- OneDrive and OneDrive for Business Integration
- Miracast
- Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing
- Mobile Tethering
- Workplace Join and Work Folders
- Secure Boot
- Cortana and Improved Search
- Action Center
- Continuum
- Microsoft Edge
- Multiple Desktop Support
- Four-Way Snap
- Single Sign-on
- Xbox Streaming
- End-to-End Encryption and Other Security Features
- Peer-to-Peer Updates and Better Update Management
- Signing in to Windows 10
- Mastering Touch in Windows 10
- Using the Onscreen Keyboard in Windows 10
- Summary
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Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Around Windows 10
- Small Tablets with Screens Less Than 8 Inches
- Windows 10 Mobile Smartphones
- The Start Menu
- Using and Managing Apps
- Using the Desktop in Windows 10
- Using the Microsoft Edge Web Browser
- Preinstalled Windows 10 Apps
- Finding and Installing Apps from the Windows Store
- Uninstalling Store and win32 Apps
- Summary
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Chapter 3: Connecting to Networks and the Internet
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Getting Online with Windows 10
- Understanding Public and Home and Work Networks
- Connecting to Networks in Windows 10
- Managing Cellular Broadband
- Connecting to Hidden Wi-Fi Networks
- Connecting to a Company or School Workplace
- Connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Connecting to a Company Domain or Azure Active Directory (AD)
- Managing and Deleting Wireless Network Profiles
- Managing Network Connections
- Using Internet Explorer
- Recovering Lost Web Site Usernames and Passwords
- What Is InPrivate Mode?
- Staying Safe Online
- Summary
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Getting Online with Windows 10
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Chapter 4: Sharing with Family and Friends
- Working with User Accounts
- Sharing Files and Folders with HomeGroup
- Sharing Files and Folders on a Network
- Sharing Files with Windows 10 Tablets, Ultrabooks, and Laptops
- Windows 10 and OneDrive File Sync / Backup
- Sharing Content Within Apps
- Sharing Optical Drives
- Streaming Music and Videos to Devices and Computers
- Changing the Advanced Sharing Settings in Windows 10
- Connecting to Network Shared Storage
- Summary
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Chapter 5: Organizing and Searching Your PC and the Internet
- Cortana
- File Explorer
- Using Libraries in Windows 10
- Searching in File Explorer
- Expanding Libraries with Saved Searches
- Tagging Files in Microsoft Office
- Managing the Search and File Index in Windows 10
- Searching Network Locations in Windows 10
- Using Search Syntax in Edge and Internet Explorer
- Summary
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Chapter 6: Printing and Managing Printers
- Installing Printers
- Setting Default Printers
- Managing Printer Properties
- Managing Color Profiles for Printers and Displays
- Managing Shared Printers in Windows 10
- Printing from Store and win32 Apps
- Managing Printers and Setting Default Options
- Working with Wireless Printers in Windows 10
- Obtaining the IP Address of a Network Printer
- Top Printing Tips
- Summary
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Chapter 7: Having Fun with Games, Photos, Music, and Video
- Windows 10 and Xbox Integration
- Managing Game Ratings for Children
- Configuring Windows 10 for the Latest Games
- Viewing and Editing Photos in Windows 10
- Manually Adding a Scanner to Windows 10
- Playing and Enjoying Music and Video in Windows 10
- Alternatives to Windows Media Center
- Recording Audio Directly to Your PC
- Changing the Default Audio Devices on Your PC
- Burn CDs and DVDs Directly from the Desktop
- Burn Audio CDs in Windows Media Player
- Summary
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Chapter 8: Maximizing Your Productivity
- Managing and Arranging Running Apps on a Tablet
- Using Windows Task View to Switch Between Running Apps
- Creating and Managing Virtual Desktops
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Working with Multiple Apps on the Desktop
- Hiding and Restoring All Windows on the Desktop
- Minimizing and Restoring Windows Using Shake
- Snapping Two, Three, or Four Windows Side by Side
- Peeking at and Closing Windows from Thumbnails
- Pinning and Arranging Apps on the Taskbar
- Maximizing Productivity with Jump Lists
- Managing and Hiding Taskbar Features
- Maintain Your Concentration with Quiet Hours
- Managing Quick Actions Buttons and Notifications
- Using Microsoft OneDrive and OneDrive for Business
- Using the Windows 10 Spell-Checker
- Using Smart File Search in Cortana
- Taking Screenshots in Windows 10
- Using Microsoft Office Mobile
- Managing Battery Life in Windows 10
- Windows Mobility Center and Other Mobility Tools
- Working with Secondary Displays and Projectors
- Synchronizing Files with Other Computers and Devices
- Working with Multiple Screens and Desktops in Windows 10
- Creating a Windows To Go Drive Without Windows To Go
- Summary
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Chapter 9: Personalizing Your Windows Experience
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Personalizing Windows 10
- Personalizing the Desktop Wallpaper (Background)
- Choosing a Custom Color Scheme
- Personalizing the Lock Screen and Using a Tablet As a Digital Photo Frame
- Using Custom Desktop Themes
- Personalizing the Start Menu
- Managing Notification “Toasts”
- That Syncing Feeling
- Personalizing Sounds on the Desktop
- Choosing a Screen Saver
- Changing the Desktop Icons
- Changing the Mouse Settings
- Personalizing the Quick Task Buttons
- Personalizing the Taskbar
- Enabling Recycle Bin Warnings
- Changing the Default File Explorer View
- Changing Your Region and Language Settings
- Personalizing the Power Management Options
- Summary
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Personalizing Windows 10
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Chapter 10: Making Windows 10 More Accessible and Easier to Use
- Accessibility Begins at Sign-In
- Making Windows 10 Easier to Use
- The Ease of Access Control Panel
- Making Text and Windows Easier to Read
- Using the Narrator to Read Text Aloud
- Making Your Keyboard and Mouse Easier to Use
- Making It Easier to Focus on Tasks
- Using Speech Recognition with Windows 10
- Where to Find Accessibility Help and Support
- Summary
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Chapter 11: Keeping You, Your Files, and Your Computer Safe
- How Secure Is Windows 10 Really?
- Maintaining Security When Using Windows 10 with Other Windows Versions
- Maintaining Security When Using Windows 10 with Non-Windows Operating Systems
- Managing Your Privacy
- Windows Defender
- Finding and Installing Third-Party Anti-Malware Software
- Using the Windows Firewall
- User Account Control
- Encrypting Files, Folders, and Drives
- Permitting and Blocking File and Folder Access with NTFS Permissions
- Using Biometric Devices with Windows 10
- Summary
- Chapter 12: Maintaining and Backing Up Your Computer and Files
- Chapter 13: Configuring Your PC’s Settings
- Chapter 14: Advanced Configuration and Customization
- Chapter 15: Getting Started with Virtualization
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Chapter 16: Installing Windows 10 on Your Computer
- Back Up Your Files and Documents First!
- Windows 10 Edition Differences
- Deciding How to Install Windows 10 on an Existing Computer
- Acquiring a Windows 10 Installer
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Preparing to Install Windows 10
- Migrating to Windows 10 Using Zinstall WinWin
- Upgrading from Windows XP and Windows Vista
- Upgrading from Windows 7
- Upgrading from Windows 8.1
- Rolling Back Windows and Deleting the Windows.old Folder
- Moving from 32-bit (x86) to 64-bit (x64) Windows
- Windows 10 Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Installing Windows 10 on Small Tablets and Low Storage Laptops
- Performing a Clean Install of Windows 10
- Summary
- Appendix A: Windows 10 Touch and Trackpad Gestures
- Appendix B: Windows 10 Shortcut Keys
- Appendix C: Advanced Query Syntax for Search
- Appendix D: Windows 10 Features by Edition
- Appendix E: Upgrading Your Computer
- Index
Product information
- Title: Beginning Windows 10: Do More with Your PC
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2015
- Publisher(s): Apress
- ISBN: 9781484210857
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