Book description
SEE IT DONE. DO IT YOURSELF. It’s that Easy! Easy Windows 10 teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from Windows 10. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common tasks with Windows. No need to feel intimidated; we’ll hold your hand every step of the way.
Learn how to…
· Use the new Windows 10 Start menu in standard and Tablet Mode versions
· Create annotated notes from web pages with the new Microsoft Edge browser
· Keep your information safe with improved File History and Backup
· Use OneDrive® cloud storage to save space on your tablets and computers
· Use Cortana® voice search to help organize your life
· Enjoy and shop for your favorite apps, movies, music, and TV shows
· Manage and protect your home network
· Touchscreen, keyboard, or mouse–use Windows 10 your way!
Category: Windows Operating System
Covers: Windows 10
User Level: Beginner
Table of contents
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Contents
- Copyright Page
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Introduction
- Part I: Introducing Windows 10 and Installing It
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Part II: Using Windows 10
- Chapter 3. Logging In, Starting Up, and Shutting Down Windows 10 with a Touchscreen
- Chapter 4. Logging In to Windows 10 and Customizing the Start Menu
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Chapter 5. Using Cortana Search
- Enabling Cortana
- Configuring Cortana Voice Search
- Searching with Cortana
- Discovering Cortana Features
- Searching for Files, Apps, and Settings
- Improving Web Searches with Cortana
- Teaching Cortana to Recognize Your Voice
- Using Cortana’s Reminders
- Viewing a Reminder
- Turning Off Cortana
- Search Without Cortana
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Chapter 6. Running Apps
- Opening and Closing the All Apps Menu
- Starting an App from the Start Menu
- Opening an App from All Apps
- Opening a File from Within an App
- Maximizing an App Window
- Starting an App from Search
- Switching Between Apps with the Taskbar
- Switching Between Apps with a Touchscreen
- Switching Between Apps with the Keyboard
- Resizing an App
- Saving Your File
- Making the Desktop Visible
- Using Desktop Shortcuts
- Adding an App to the Taskbar
- Working with Taskbar Jump Lists
- Snapping and Closing an App Window
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Chapter 7. Web Browsing with Microsoft Edge
- Starting Microsoft Edge
- Entering a Website Address (URL)
- Working with Tabs
- Setting Your Home Page
- Opening a Link
- Using Cortana in Microsoft Edge
- Copying and Pasting a Link
- Using Zoom
- Using Reading View
- Printing or Creating a PDF of a Web Page
- Switching to Internet Explorer View
- Adding a Web Page as a Favorite
- Adding a Web Page to the Reading List
- Viewing and Opening Favorites
- Using Reading List
- Using Downloads
- Using the Web Notes Pen Tool
- Using the Web Notes Text Tool
- Using the Web Notes Highlighter Tool
- Using the Web Notes Clip Tool
- Saving a Web Note
- Sharing a Web Note
- Reading View Settings
- Setting Privacy, Services, and Platform Controls
- Chapter 8. Playing and Creating Music and Audio
- Chapter 9. Enjoying Videos
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Chapter 10. Viewing and Taking Photos with Camera
- Starting the Camera App
- Switching Between Cameras and Taking Pictures
- Selecting Camera Settings
- Using Video Mode
- Changing Camera App Settings
- Opening the Photos App from Camera
- Viewing Your Photo and Video Collection
- Basic Options for Your Photos
- Viewing Your Videos with Photos
- Cropping a Picture with Photos
- Improving Brightness and Adding Effects with Photos
- Comparing Edited and Original Versions
- Saving Changes
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Chapter 11. Connecting with Friends
- Using the People App
- Connecting to Facebook with the Facebook App
- Starting Mail
- Adding an Email Account
- Composing and Sending a Message
- Reading and Replying to Messages
- Forwarding Messages
- Flagging Messages
- Deleting Messages
- Creating an Email Signature
- Using the Calendar App
- Scheduling an Appointment with Calendar
- Scheduling an All-Day Event
- Scheduling a Recurring Appointment
- Setting an Appointment Reminder
- Hiding and Displaying Calendar’s Folders Pane
- Starting Skype
- Adding Contacts with Skype
- Placing a Video Call with Skype
- Receiving a Call with Skype
- Text Messaging with Skype
- Controlling Notifications
- Chapter 12. News and Information
- Chapter 13. Tracking Money and Sports News
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Chapter 14. Storing and Finding Your Files
- Opening File Explorer
- Using the View Tab
- Using Copy To
- Renaming Files
- Selecting Files
- Deleting Files
- Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin
- Moving Files or Folders
- Dealing with File name Conflicts
- Burning Data Discs
- Sorting and Grouping Files
- Creating Zip Files with the Share Tab
- Syncing a Folder with OneDrive
- Configuring OneDrive
- Chapter 15. Discovering and Using Windows 10’s Tools and Accessories
- Chapter 16. Using the Windows Store
- Chapter 17. Gaming
- Chapter 18. Printing and Scanning
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Part III: Managing, Networking, Customizing, and Protecting Windows 10
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Chapter 19. Managing Windows 10
- Adjusting System Volume
- Accessing the Settings Menu
- Settings Overview
- Adjusting Display Brightness and Rotation
- Adding a Second Display
- Extending Your Desktop
- Adjusting Screen Resolution
- Adjusting Screen Position
- Changing Quick Actions
- Configuring the Taskbar
- Configuring System Icons
- Configuring App-Specific Notifications
- Apps & Features
- Configuring Snap
- Configuring Tablet Mode
- Using Battery Saver
- Power & Sleep
- Checking Drive Capacity with Storage
- Changing File Locations with Storage
- Making Maps Available Offline
- Changing Default Apps
- Adding a Device, Printer, or Scanner
- Removing a Device
- Working with Bluetooth Devices
- Configuring Mouse & Touchpad
- Changing Typing Settings
- Changing Pen Settings
- Changing AutoPlay Settings
- General Privacy Settings
- Configuring Location Settings
- Changing Privacy Settings for Camera, Microphone, Contacts, Messaging, Radios, and Account Info
- Changing Speech, Ink, and Typing Privacy Settings
- Managing Personal Information with Bing
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Chapter 20. Networking Your Home with HomeGroup
- Starting the Wireless Network Connection Process
- Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network
- Connecting to a Secured Private Network
- Disconnecting a Wireless Connection
- Using Airplane Mode
- Managing Networks
- Disabling and Enabling Wi-Fi
- Managing Wi-Fi Sense
- Managing Wireless Connections
- Creating a Homegroup
- Joining a Homegroup
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Chapter 21. Customizing Windows
- The Personalization Menu
- Changing the Screen Background
- Choosing Your Own Picture
- Choosing a Picture Fit
- Changing Accent Colors
- Changing Taskbar and Start Menu Colors
- Changing Start Menu Transparency and Color Settings
- Changing Start Menu Settings
- Selecting a Screen Saver
- Configuring a Time Zone
- Customizing the Taskbar
- Chapter 22. Adding and Managing Users
- Chapter 23. Protecting Your System
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Chapter 24. System Maintenance and Performance
- Checking Charge Level
- Selecting a Power Scheme
- Viewing Disk Information
- Checking Drives for Errors When Connected
- Checking Drives for Errors with This PC
- Using Windows Troubleshooters
- Using Reset
- Starting Task Manager with a Mouse or a Touchscreen
- Starting Task Manager from the Keyboard
- Viewing and Closing Running Apps with Task Manager
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Chapter 19. Managing Windows 10
- Glossary
- Index
- Closing an App from the Taskbar
- Adjusting Exposure
- Managing Drives
- Viewing Drive Properties
- Viewing Folder Properties
- Viewing Picture File Properties
- Viewing Music Track Properties
- Connecting to a Hidden Network
- Installing a Homegroup Printer
- Opening Homegroup Files
- Putting a Slide Show on the Lock Screen
- Advanced Slide Show Settings
- Changing Status Items on the Lock Screen
- Overview of the Themes Menu
- Configuring Ease of Access’s Narrator
- Configuring Ease of Access’s Magnifier
- Configuring Ease of Access’s High Contrast
- Configuring Ease of Access’s Closed Captioning
- Configuring Ease of Access’s Keyboard Settings
- Configuring Ease of Access’s Mouse Settings
- Configuring Other Ease of Access Settings
- Setting Up and Using a Picture Password
- Managing Child Users with Microsoft Family
- Viewing Child Activity with Microsoft Family
- Logging in After Curfew with Microsoft Family
- Blocked Websites with Microsoft Family
- Blocked Searches with Microsoft Family
- Scheduling Tasks
Product information
- Title: Easy Windows 10
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2015
- Publisher(s): Que
- ISBN: 9780134077666
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