Book description
Need answers quickly? Windows 8.1 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.
Numbered Steps guide you through each task
See Also points you to related information in the book
Did You Know? alerts you to tips and techniques
Illustrations with matching steps
Tasks are presented on one or two pages
Inside the Book
Master the Windows 8.1 user experience
Manage files and information with the Desktop and Windows apps
Share files and media on a SkyDrive, HomeGroup, or network
Browse the Web, search for information, and get instant updates
Use Windows apps to get news, finance, sports, travel, weather, food, and health from Bing
Use Windows apps to work with mail, instant messages, calls, contacts, photos, music, videos, and games
Get more apps using the Windows Store
Protect your device from Internet or network intruders
Set multiple users and parent controls
Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows 8.1
Bonus Online Content
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Workshops and related files
Keyboard shortcuts
Visit the author site: perspection.com
Table of contents
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- Introduction
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1. Getting Started with Windows 8.1
- Introduction
- Introducing Windows 8.1
- Starting Windows 8.1
- Using the Mouse or Gestures
- Exploring the Start Screen
- Using the Start Bar
- Using the Charms Bar
- Exploring the Windows Desktop
- Using the Desktop Taskbar
- Managing Desktop Windows
- Using Tabs, Menus, and Toolbars
- Choosing Dialog Box Options
- Using Windows Help and Support
- Switching Users
- Powering Down
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2. Working with Windows Metro Apps
- Introduction
- Displaying All Your Apps
- Searching for Apps
- Using Different Apps
- Starting and Closing Apps
- Using the App Bar
- Changing App Settings
- Working with Multiple Apps
- Working with Apps Side by Side
- Sharing Between Apps
- Installing Apps from the Store
- Updating Apps
- Uninstalling Apps
- Customizing Apps on the Start Screen
- Grouping Apps on the Start Screen
- Setting Notification Options for Apps
- Setting Search Options for Apps
- Setting Privacy Options for Apps
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3. Managing Files and Folders
- Introduction
- Using the Explorer Window
- Changing the Explorer Window View
- Using the Ribbon
- Choosing Commands
- Opening and Viewing This PC
- Viewing and Opening Documents
- Working with Libraries
- Working with Personal Folders
- Navigating Between Folders
- Viewing the Folders List
- Changing the Explorer Layout
- Customizing the Navigation Pane
- Organizing Files by Headings
- Sorting and Grouping Files
- Searching for Files and Folders
- Saving a Search
- Changing Search Options
- Modifying the Index to Improve Searches
- Adding Properties and Tags to Files
- Creating and Renaming Files and Folders
- Copying and Moving Files and Folders
- Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders
- Changing File and Folder List Views
- Hiding Files and Folders
- Changing Folder Options
- Customizing Library Folders
- Customizing Personal Folders
- Sharing Folders or Files with Others
- Compressing Files and Folders
- Managing Files Using a CD or DVD
- Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder
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4. Exploring the Internet
- Introduction
- Starting the Internet Explorer App
- Viewing the Internet Explorer App Window
- Navigating the Web with the IE App
- Navigating Using Tabs with the IE App
- Searching the Web with the IE App & Bing
- Changing IE App Settings
- Starting Internet Explorer from the Desktop
- Viewing the Internet Explorer Window
- Changing Your Home Page
- Browsing the Web
- Browsing with Tabs
- Navigating Basics
- Browsing Privately
- Using Compatibility View
- Zooming the View In and Out
- Using and Managing Accelerators
- Getting Suggestions for Web Sites
- Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List
- Viewing and Maintaining a History List
- Reading and Subscribing to Feeds
- Searching the Web
- Previewing and Printing a Web Page
- Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page
- Saving a Web Page
- Sending a Page or Link by E-mail
- Downloading Files from the Web
- Connecting to the Internet
- Creating an Internet Connection
- Setting Up Windows Firewall
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5. Working with Contacts and Calendars
- Introduction
- Starting the People App
- Viewing the People App Window
- Adding Contacts from Online Accounts
- Viewing Contacts
- Sorting or Filtering Contacts
- Creating Favorite Contacts
- Adding or Editing Contacts
- Deleting Contacts
- Linking Contacts
- Starting the Calendar App
- Changing the Calendar View
- Scheduling Events
- Scheduling Recurring Events
- Scheduling Events with a Reminder
- Editing or Deleting Events
- Changing Calendar Options
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6. Exchanging Mail
- Introduction
- Starting the Mail App
- Getting Around the Mail Window
- Adding Mail Accounts
- Modifying Account Settings
- Composing and Sending Email
- Formatting Email Messages
- Creating Email Signatures
- Reading and Replying to Email
- Sending and Retrieving a File
- Managing Email
- Removing Unwanted Email
- Searching for Email
- Using Windows Live Essentials
- 7. Exchanging Calls and Instant Messages
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8. Working with Photos and Pictures
- Introduction
- Starting and Viewing the Photos App
- Navigating in the Photos App
- Importing Photos
- Deleting Photos
- Editing Photos
- Displaying a Slide Show
- Setting a Photo as the Lock or Start Screen Tile
- Drawing a Picture
- Editing a Picture
- Viewing Pictures
- Formatting and Printing Photos
- Ordering Photo Prints from the Web
- Emailing a Picture
- Installing a Digital Camera or Scanner
- Downloading Digital Camera Pictures
- Using Pictures as a Screen Saver
- Using a Picture as a Desktop Background
- Understanding Picture File Formats
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9. Working with Windows Media
- Introduction
- Starting and Updating Windows Media Player
- Viewing the Media Player Window
- Playing Music from CDs
- Playing a DVD or VCD Movie
- Controlling the Volume
- Playing Media Files
- Playing Media Using a Playlist
- Ripping CD Music
- Copying Media Files to a CD or Portable Device
- Streaming Media
- Enhancing the Media Player Display
- Viewing and Playing Music Files
- Recording a Sound File
- Associating a Sound with an Event
- Starting and Navigating Windows Media Center
- Changing Windows Media Center Settings
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10. Working with Online Media
- Introduction
- Getting News Information
- Getting Financial Updates
- Getting Travel Information
- Getting the Latest Sports News
- Getting the Latest Weather
- Getting Food & Drink Information
- Getting Health & Fitness Information
- Viewing Maps and Directions
- Creating Reading Lists
- Reading Documents
- Managing Files with SkyDrive
- Sharing Files with SkyDrive
- Changing SkyDrive Settings
- Setting Alarms
- Capturing a Photo or Video
- Watching Videos
- Playing Games
- Listening to Music
- Using Devices with Apps
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11. Working with Windows Accessories
- Introduction
- Starting and Exiting Windows Accessories
- Changing the Way Programs Start
- Using Windows Accessories
- Creating a Document
- Editing Text
- Formatting Text
- Setting Paragraph Tabs
- Setting Paragraph Indents
- Previewing and Printing a Document
- Saving and Closing a Document
- Inserting Special Characters
- Inserting and Editing Information
- Linking and Updating Information
- Calculating Numbers
- Running Commands
- Snipping the Screen
- Recording Steps
- Creating Sticky Notes
- Handwriting Journal Entries
- Using the Math Input Panel
- Running Older Programs
- Quitting a Program Not Responding
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12. Customizing Windows
- Introduction
- Viewing Windows Settings
- Personalizing the Lock Screen
- Personalizing the Start Screen
- Syncing Options on Other Devices
- Changing General Settings
- Viewing the Control Panel
- Changing the Desktop Background
- Changing the Desktop Appearance
- Starting with the Desktop
- Customizing the Desktop
- Using a Screen Saver
- Changing Text Size on the Screen
- Changing the Screen Display
- Setting the Date and Time
- Changing Language Options
- Changing Regional Options
- Working with Fonts
- Displaying and Arranging Toolbars
- Customizing the Taskbar
- Setting Default Programs
- Changing the Way a Disc or Device Starts
- Using Ease of Access Tools
- Using the Ease of Access Center
- Listening to Your System
- Recognizing Your Speech
- Setting Ease of Access Options
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13. Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security
- Introduction
- Exploring Windows Security
- Changing User Account Settings
- Adding User Accounts
- Deleting User Accounts
- Creating a Guest Account
- Changing a User Account Type
- Changing the Start Up Screen
- Changing an Account Picture
- Changing a Password
- Resetting a Password
- Locking the Screen
- Managing Security in One Place
- Defending Against Malicious Software
- Setting Family Safety Controls
- Encrypting Files for Safety
- Encrypting Files Using BitLocker
- Avoiding Viruses and Other Harmful Attacks
- Understanding Security on the Internet
- Creating Security Zones
- Cleaning Up Internet Files and Information
- Protecting Internet Privacy
- Protecting an Internet Identity
- Blocking Pop-Up Ads
- Protecting Against Phishing
- Blocking Content with Tracking Protection
- Managing Add-Ons
- Protecting Privacy with IE App
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14. Managing Files Using a Network
- Introduction
- Understanding Network Services
- Viewing a Network
- Viewing the Network and Sharing Center
- Viewing Network Connections
- Viewing Network Properties
- Viewing Network Connection Properties
- Joining a Workgroup Network
- Joining a Domain Network
- Connecting to a Network Using a Modem
- Connecting to a Network over the Internet
- Connecting to a Wireless Network
- Setting Up a Wireless Network
- Disabling or Enabling a Wireless Network
- Managing a Wireless Connection
- Disconnecting a Network
- Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive
- Creating a Shortcut to a Network
- Sharing an Internet Connection
- Setting Network Sharing Options
- Setting Homegroup Sharing Options
- Sharing with a Homegroup
- Keeping Files in Sync
- Working with Offline Files
- Controlling a Remote Desktop
- Syncing Files at a Workplace Network
- Connecting Devices to a Workplace Network
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15. Printing, Faxing, and Scanning
- Introduction
- Understanding Printers
- Viewing Printers
- Installing a Printer
- Specifying a Default Printer
- Renaming or Deleting a Printer
- Printing Documents
- Managing Printers and Print Jobs
- Changing Printer Properties
- Changing Printer Preferences
- Sharing a Printer
- Creating an XPS Document
- Understanding Faxes
- Setting Up a Fax
- Creating a Fax Cover Page
- Sending a Fax
- Managing Outgoing Faxes
- Receiving a Fax
- Reviewing a Fax
- Changing Fax Properties
- Scanning a Document
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16. Maintaining Your Computer
- Introduction
- Understanding Disk File Systems
- Formatting a Disk
- Displaying Disk and Folder Information
- Setting Disk Quotas for Users
- Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors
- Encrypting a Disk
- Optimizing a Disk
- Cleaning Up a Disk
- Boosting Speed with a Removable Disk
- Adding or Removing Windows Components
- Installing or Uninstalling a Program
- Updating Windows
- Updating and Refreshing Windows
- Keeping a File History
- Restoring a File History
- Creating a System Image
- Restoring System Settings
- Creating a System Recovery Drive
- Setting Startup and Recovery Options
- Starting Windows When Problems Occur
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17. Managing Hardware
- Introduction
- Understanding Plug and Play Hardware
- Viewing Hardware Devices
- Installing Hardware Devices
- Viewing System Hardware Settings
- Changing Windows Update Driver Settings
- Changing Keyboard Settings
- Changing Mouse Settings
- Changing Phone and Modem Options
- Managing Storage Spaces
- Managing Color
- Using the Windows Mobility Center
- Adding a Secondary Monitor
- Controlling Power Options
- Removing Hardware Devices
- Removing Plug and Play Hardware
- Troubleshooting Problems
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18. Administering Your Computer
- Introduction
- Exploring Windows Administrative Tools
- Scheduling Tasks
- Monitoring Activity with Event Viewer
- Managing an Event Log
- Managing All Printers
- Checking Memory for Problems
- Viewing and Creating Performance Charts
- Monitoring Local Security Settings
- Viewing Computer Management Tools
- Managing Disks
- Managing Local Users and Groups
- Viewing and Saving System Information
- Setting System Configuration Options
- Appendix: Installing Windows 8.1
- New! Features
- Index
Product information
- Title: Windows® 8.1 on Demand
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2013
- Publisher(s): Que
- ISBN: 9780133541632
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