Book description
The fast and easy way to get up and running with Windows 10
Windows 10 For Dummies covers the latest version of Windows and gets you up and running with the changes and new features you'll find in this updated operating system. Packed with time-saving tips to help you get the most out of the software, this helpful Windows 10 guide shows you how to manage Windows tasks like navigating the interface with a mouse or touchscreen, connecting to the web, and troubleshooting problems and making quick fixes.
Assuming no prior knowledge of the software, Windows 10 For Dummies addresses the updates to Windows and shows you how to get things accomplished. Focusing on the features you'll go to again and again, this new edition of this bestselling tech book will have you quickly finding files, connecting to the Web, gathering your email and social accounts in one spot, managing apps, creating and managing accounts, using online tools, customizing your settings, and so much more—making you a Windows whiz in no time.
Helps you navigate the twists and turns of the updated Windows interface
Provides easy-to-follow answers to all of your Windows questions
Illustrates the new features of Windows 10
Quickly gets you up to speed on figuring out the changes to the latest version of Windows
Whether you're new to Windows or just looking to get up to speed on what's changed in its latest release, this is the only resource you'll need.
Table of contents
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- Cover
- Introduction
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Part I: Windows 10 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know
- Chapter 1: What Is Windows 10?
- Chapter 2: Starting with the Start Menu
- Chapter 3: The Traditional Desktop
- Chapter 4: Basic Desktop Window Mechanics
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Chapter 5: Storage: Internal, External, and in the Cloud
- Browsing the File Explorer File Cabinets
- Getting the Lowdown on Folders
- Peering into Your Drives, Folders, and Other Media
- Creating a New Folder
- Renaming a File or Folder
- Selecting Bunches of Files or Folders
- Getting Rid of a File or Folder
- Copying or Moving Files and Folders
- Seeing More Information about Files and Folders
- Writing to CDs and DVDs
- Working with Flash Drives and Memory Cards
- OneDrive: Your Cubbyhole in the Clouds
- Part II: Working with Programs, Apps, and Files
- Part III: Getting Things Done on the Internet
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Part IV: Customizing and Upgrading Windows 10
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Chapter 12: Customizing Windows with the Control Panels
- Finding the Right Switch
- Setting the Stage with the Settings App
- Bringing out the Big Guns: The Desktop’s Control Panel
- System and Security
- User Accounts
- Network and Internet
- Changing the Appearance of Windows (Appearance and Personalization)
- Hardware and Sound
- Time and Language
- Adding or Removing Apps or Programs
- Modifying Windows for the Physically Challenged
- Chapter 13: Keeping Windows from Breaking
- Chapter 14: Sharing One Computer with Several People
- Chapter 15: Connecting Computers with a Network
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Chapter 12: Customizing Windows with the Control Panels
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Part V: Music, Photos, and Movies
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Chapter 16: Playing and Copying Music
- Playing Music with the Music App
- Handing Music-Playing Chores Back to Windows Media Player
- Stocking the Windows Media Player Library
- Browsing Windows Media Player’s Libraries
- Playing Music Files in a Playlist
- Controlling Your Now Playing Items
- Playing CDs
- Playing DVDs
- Playing Videos and TV Shows
- Creating, Saving, and Editing Playlists
- Ripping (Copying) CDs to Your PC
- Burning (Creating) Music CDs
- Chapter 17: Fiddling with Photos (and Videos)
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Chapter 16: Playing and Copying Music
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Part VI: Help!
- Chapter 18: The Case of the Broken Window
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Chapter 19: Strange Messages: What You Did Does Not Compute
- Could Not Enable File History. The System Cannot Find the Path Specified.
- Do You Want to Allow This App to Make Changes to This Computer?
- Do You Want to Save Changes?
- How Do You Want to Open This Type of File?
- Let This App Use Your Location?
- Malware Detected: Windows Defender Is Taking Action
- Removable Disk: Choose What to Do with Removable Drives
- Sign In with a Microsoft Account
- There Is No Email Program Associated to Perform the Requested Action
- You Don’t Currently Have Permission to Access This Folder
- We’re Sorry, But You Can’t Go Back
- Chapter 20: Moving from an Old PC to a New Windows 10 PC
- Chapter 21: Help on the Windows Help System
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Part VII: The Part of Tens
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Chapter 22: Ten Things You’ll Hate about Windows 10 (And How to Fix Them)
- I Want to Avoid the Apps!
- I Want to Avoid the Desktop!
- I Don’t Want a Microsoft Account
- Windows Makes Me Sign In All the Time
- The Taskbar Keeps Disappearing
- I Can’t Line Up Two Windows on the Screen
- It Won’t Let Me Do Something Unless I’m an Administrator!
- I Don’t Know What Version of Windows I Have
- My Print Screen Key Doesn’t Work
- Chapter 23: Ten or So Tips for Tablet and Laptop Owners
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Chapter 22: Ten Things You’ll Hate about Windows 10 (And How to Fix Them)
- About the Author
- Cheat Sheet
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Windows 10 For Dummies
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2015
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119049364
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