Book description
Learn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows
10.
See it. Learn it. In color.
Here’s WHAT You’ll Learn
Navigate Windows 10 quickly, easily, and efficiently
Get online with the sleek new Microsoft Edge web browser
Make the most of the new Cortana personal assistant
Efficiently manage your email, calendar, contacts, and more
Access your files from anywhere with Microsoft OneDrive
Help secure your computer and protect your data
Here’s HOW You’ll Learn It
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
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- 1. About this book
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2. First look at Windows 10
- Starting Windows 10 for the first time
- Signing in to your user account
- Signing in with a different user account
- Understanding the desktop
- Getting an overview of Tablet Mode and Continuum
- Using the Start menu
- Viewing All Apps
- Working with Task View
- Using multiple desktops
- Opening the Action Center
- Working with settings in the Action Center
- Shutting down Windows 10
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3. Navigating Windows 10
- Opening and closing windows
- Accessing Settings
- Setting up accounts
- Managing passwords
- Adding a picture password
- Using a PIN
- Using a touchscreen with Windows 10
- Exploring the Start menu
- Expanding the Start menu
- Exploring the taskbar
- Working with Cortana
- Adjusting system volume
- Setting the date and time
- Managing power options
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4. Customizing the appearance of Windows 10
- Changing the desktop background
- Customize the Lock Screen
- Adjusting colors and transparency
- Using themes
- Changing the screen saver
- Making timeout settings
- Enlarging text
- Changing screen resolution
- Customizing the taskbar
- Adding tiles to the Start menu
- Moving tiles
- Using Snap to arrange apps on the desktop
- Resizing tiles
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5. Working with productivity applications
- Finding and opening applications by using the Start menu
- Opening applications using Cortana
- Working with toolbars and menus
- Cutting, copying, and pasting content
- Formatting text
- Formatting paragraphs
- Saving files
- Printing documents
- Sharing files via email
- Closing applications
- Uninstalling applications
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6. Finding content with File Explorer and Cortana
- Finding content by using File Explorer
- Changing File Explorer views
- Sorting files
- Creating a new folder
- Moving files among folders
- Renaming files and folders
- Deleting files and folders
- Compressing files
- Sharing files via email
- Searching by using Cortana
- Searching for favorite places
- Managing the Recycle Bin
- 7. Making Windows accessible
- 8. Accessing and managing networks
- 9. Going online with Microsoft Edge
- 10. Connecting with others
- 11. Using Mail
- 12. Shopping for apps in the Windows Store
- 13. Enjoying music
- 14. Recording and watching videos
- 15. Working with the Camera and Photos apps
- 16. Keeping on schedule with Calendar
- 17. Tracking your sports, news, stocks, and fitness
- 18. Checking the weather
- 19. Using Maps
- 20. Playing with Xbox games
- 21. Adding and working with other devices
- 22. Working with OneDrive
- 23. Maintaining and protecting your computer
- 24. Troubleshooting
- Appendix: Taking advantage of Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts
- Glossary
- Index
- About the author
- Survey
Product information
- Title: Windows 10 Plain & Simple
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2015
- Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
- ISBN: 9780735698031
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