Book description
The first and last word on the feature-packed new Windows 8
Windows 8 is an exciting new version of Microsoft's flagship operating system and it's packed with exciting new features. From the new Windows 82032s lock screen and the new Internet Explorer to a built-in PDF reader and new user interface, Windows 8 is not only a replacement for Windows 7 but a serious OS for today's tablet and touchscreen device users. And what better way to get the very most out of it than with this equally impressive new book from Microsoft experts? Over 900 pages packed with tips, instruction, and techniques help you hit the ground running with Windows 8.
Provides complete how-to coverage of Windows 8 in a thoroughly redesigned and revised new Bible from an expert author team
Covers all the exciting new Windows 8 features, including the Windows 82032s lock screen, Internet Explorer Immersive, Modern Reader, a new interface, and more
Helps new and inexperienced users, as well as those upgrading from Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP
Also explores new connections to cloud applications and data, distributed file system replication, and improvements to branch cache
Get the very most out of Windows 8, no matter what device you run it on, with Windows 8 Bible.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
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Part I: Getting Started, Getting Secure
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Chapter 1: What’s New in Windows 8
- New Platforms
- The Windows 8 Interface
- The Windows Store
- Cloud Synchronization
- Integrated Messaging
- Social Networking Integration
- File Explorer
- Search
- Spell Check and AutoCorrect
- Enterprise Features
- Internet Explorer 10
- Client Hyper-V
- BitLocker
- Smart Cards
- Task Management
- Proximity and Wi-Fi Direct
- Refresh/Reset
- Wrap-Up
- Chapter 2: Navigating the Windows 8 Interface
- Chapter 3: Windows 8 on Mobile Devices
- Chapter 4: Getting Around the Windows Desktop
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Chapter 5: Sharing and Securing with User Accounts
- Logging In and Out of User Accounts
- Creating Strong Passwords
- Picture Passwords
- Types of User Accounts
- Creating and Managing User Accounts
- Deleting User Accounts
- Using User Accounts
- Creating and Using Password Reset Disks
- Running Programs as Administrator
- Add the Built-in Administrator Account to the Login Screen
- Stop Entering Password on Lockout
- Advanced Security Tools
- Using Credential Manager
- Managing Profile Properties and Environment Variables
- Wrap-Up
- Chapter 6: Using Windows 8 Family Safety
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Chapter 1: What’s New in Windows 8
- Part II: Security and Updates
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Part III: Personalizing Windows 8
- Chapter 9: Protecting Yourself with Windows Firewall
- Chapter 10: Conquering Malicious Software
- Chapter 11: Automatic Updates as Security
- Chapter 12: Personalizing the Windows 8 Interface
- Chapter 13: Personalizing the Desktop
- Chapter 14: Transferring Files from Another Computer
- Chapter 15: Customizing Startup Options
- Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Customization Problems
- Part IV: Beyond the Desktop
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Part V: Pictures, Music, and Movies
- Chapter 23: Working with Pictures
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Chapter 24: Making Music with Media Player
- Controlling Sound Volume
- Starting Windows Media Player
- Listening to a CD
- Now Playing, Visualizations, and Enhancements
- Ripping (Copying) Music CDs
- Getting Music Online
- Using the Media Player Library
- Making Custom Playlists
- Creating Your Own Music CDs
- Copying Music to Portable Devices
- Fun with skins
- Extending Media Player with Plug-ins
- Converting File Types
- Music, Metadata, and Searches
- Wrap-Up
- Chapter 25: Working with Video and Photos
- Chapter 26: Using Media Center
- Part VI: Managing Your Content
- Part VII: Printing, Faxing, and Scanning
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Part VIII: Installing and Removing Programs
- Chapter 37: Adding and Managing Windows 8 Applications
- Chapter 38: Installing and Upgrading Legacy Programs
- Chapter 39: Getting Older Programs to Run
- Chapter 40: Repairing and Removing Programs
- Chapter 41: Setting Default Programs
- Chapter 42: Managing Programs and Processes
- Chapter 43: Troubleshooting Software Problems
- Part IX: Hardware and Performance Tuning
- Part X: Networking and Sharing
- Part XI: Appendixes
- Introduction
Product information
- Title: Windows 8 Bible
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2012
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781118203880
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