Windows 8: Out of the Box

Windows 8: Out of the Box

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Released October 2012
Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
ISBN: 9781449326647

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Get a real feel for Windows 8 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system..

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Table of contents

  1. Windows 8: Out of the Box
  2. Preface
    1. Audience
    2. Assumptions This Book Makes
    3. Contents of This Book
    4. Conventions Used in This Book
    5. Using Code Examples
    6. Safari® Books Online
    7. How to Contact Us
    8. How to Contact the Author
    9. Acknowledgments
  3. Dedication
  4. SPECIAL OFFER: Upgrade this ebook with O’Reilly
  5. 1. Using Windows 8
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. The Start Screen Versus the Desktop: What You Need to Know
    3. Starting Windows 8
    4. Finding Your Way Around the New Start Screen
    5. Using the Charms Menu
    6. Using the App Bar
    7. Finding All the Apps in Windows 8
    8. Switching Between Running Apps in Windows 8
      1. Docking Apps to the Left or Right of the Screen
    9. Logging Out Of and Locking Windows 8
    10. Using Touch Gestures in Windows 8
    11. Using Windows 8 with a Keyboard and Mouse
    12. Using the On-Screen Keyboard
    13. Shutting Down and Restarting Windows 8
    14. Summary
  6. 2. Using Email and the Internet
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. Getting Online with Windows 8
      1. Step by Step: Connecting to a Wireless Network
    3. Getting Quick Access to Your Email
    4. Using the Internet Explorer 10 App
      1. Saving Your Favorite Websites to the Start Screen
      2. Internet Explorer on the Desktop
    5. Using Windows Live Mail
      1. Step by Step: Setting Up Email in Windows Live Mail
    6. Summary
  7. 3. Sharing Your Files, Photos, Music, and Video
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. The Windows 8 Sharing Tool
    3. Sharing with Other People in Your Home
      1. Sharing with Other Media Devices
      2. Creating and Joining HomeGroups
    4. Connecting Windows 8 and Your Xbox 360
      1. Connecting to Your Xbox 360 Using the Xbox Companion App
    5. Connecting to Other Devices in Your Home
      1. Connecting to Devices from the Charms Menu
      2. Connecting to Devices from File Explorer
    6. Summary
  8. 4. Downloading and Using Apps and Programs
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. Using the Windows Store
    3. Updating Apps in Windows 8
      1. Making Tiles Smaller and Larger
    4. Organizing App Icons on the Start Screen
      1. Arranging the Start Screen Step by Step
      2. Arranging Groups of Tiles
    5. Viewing All Your Installed Apps and Programs
    6. Switching Between Running Apps and Programs
    7. Viewing Two Apps Side by Side
    8. Viewing Two Desktop Windows Side by Side
    9. Uninstalling Apps and Programs in Windows 8
    10. Summary
  9. 5. Watching and Listening to Your Videos and Music
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. Watching Your Videos in Windows 8
    3. Playing Your Music in Windows 8
    4. Using Windows Media Player
    5. Summary
  10. 6. Importing, Viewing, and Editing Your Photographs and Videos
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. Importing Photos and Video from Your Digital Camera
    3. Advanced Photo and Video Import Using Windows Photo Gallery
      1. Review, Organize, and Group Items to Import
      2. Import All New Items Now
    4. Viewing Your Photos in Windows 8
    5. Editing Your Photos in Windows Photo Gallery
    6. Summary
  11. 7. Connecting To and Using Extra Hardware with Your Computer
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. Attaching and Using a Printer
    3. Setting the Default Printer
    4. Connecting to Network Storage and Devices
    5. Using a Second Screen with Your Computer
      1. Customizing Your Multiscreen Display
    6. Summary
  12. 8. Using Windows 8 for Work
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. Using Microsoft Office in Windows 8
      1. Microsoft Office Web Apps
      2. Using Microsoft Office on Windows 8 Tablets
      3. The Ribbon Explained
      4. Being Productive with Office
    3. Using the Desktop in Windows 8
      1. Connecting and Using Projectors and Second Screens
    4. Maximizing Battery Life on Your Laptop or Tablet
      1. The Windows Mobility Center
    5. Summary
  13. 9. Using Older Software and Programs
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. Windows Tablets and Desktop Programs
    3. Installing Desktop Programs in Windows 8
      1. Installing a Program in Compatibility Mode
      2. Troubleshooting Program Compatibility
    4. Running Programs on the Windows Desktop
    5. Uninstalling Desktop Programs in Windows 8
    6. Summary
  14. 10. Keeping You and Your Family Safe
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. Setting Up Additional Users on Your Computer
    3. Viruses, Malware, and Phishing Explained
    4. Using Windows Defender to Keep Your Computer Safe
    5. Browsing Safely with Internet Explorer 10
    6. Setting Up and Using Family Safety
      1. Windows Web Filter
      2. Time Limits
      3. Games
    7. Summary
  15. 11. Keeping Your Computer Running Smoothly
    1. Top Tips from This Chapter
    2. How to Keep Your Files Backed Up
    3. Restoring Your Files from a Backup
    4. Restoring Windows 8 from a Backup
    5. Refreshing Windows 8
    6. Creating a Recovery Drive
    7. Using System Restore to Rescue Windows
    8. Maintaining Windows 8
    9. Summary
  16. 12. More Top Tips for Using Windows 8
    1. Use a Picture Password
    2. Use a Secure Password
    3. Get Extra Information from the Start Screen
    4. Make Sure You Keep Regular Backups
    5. Create a Custom Refresh Image
    6. Using the Calendar and Clocks on the Desktop Taskbar
    7. Choosing the Programs that Open Files
    8. Managing Your Default Sound Devices
    9. Turn It Off and On Again
    10. Summary
  17. About the Author
  18. SPECIAL OFFER: Upgrade this ebook with O’Reilly
  19. Copyright

Product information

  • Title: Windows 8: Out of the Box
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: October 2012
  • Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
  • ISBN: 9781449326647