Beginning Windows 8.1

Beginning Windows 8.1
Author: Mike Halsey
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 599
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1430263598

Windows 8 has been described by Microsoft as its ‘boldest’ Windows release ever and the 8.1 update enhances the paradigm further. Beginning Windows 8.1 takes you through the new features and helps you get more out of the familiar to reveal the fullest possibilities for this amazing new operating system. You will learn, with non-technical language used throughout, how to get up and running in the new Windows interface, minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and harness the features you never knew existed to take control of your computer and enjoy the peace of mind and excitement that comes with it. From tips and tweaks to easy-to-follow guides and detailed descriptions, this book takes you inside Windows 8.1 to discover the true power and flexibility that lies within, and guides you at your own pace through getting the very best from it.

Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1
Author: David Pogue
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 950
Release: 2013
Genre: Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
ISBN: 1449371817

Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical redesign in Microsoft's history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles and full-screen apps. Luckily, David Pogue is back to help you make sense of it?with humor, authority, and 500 illustrations. The important stuff you need to know: What's new in 8.1. The update to 8.1 offers new apps, a universal Search, the return of the Start menu, and several zillion other nips and tucks. New features. Storage Spaces, Windows To Go, File Histories?if Microsoft wrote it, this book covers it. Security. Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, spam, sick hard drives, and out-of-control kids. The network. HomeGroups, connecting from the road, mail, Web, music streaming among PCs?this book has your network covered. The software. Media Center, Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer, speech recognition?this one authoritative, witty guide makes it all crystal clear. It's the book that should have been in the box.

Windows 8.1 Absolute Beginner's Guide

Windows 8.1 Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Paul Sanna
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2013-11-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133541754

Make the most of your new Windows 8.1 device–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 8.1, and use it to create, connect, and discover…simplify and organize your whole life…learn more, play more, do more, live better! This book shows you how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Windows has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Windows 8.1 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using your new Windows 8.1 desktop, notebook, or tablet…simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Run Windows the way that’s easiest for you: mouse, touch, or keyboard • Make the most of the Charms Bar and other new shortcuts • Get online with Internet Explorer® 11 and master its new tools • Retrieve up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, and financial data • Set up your home network, printer, and other devices • Safeguard your personal information and keep it private • Enjoy all your digital photos, videos, movies, and music • Easily connect with anyone through email and the People app • Discover and play new Windows 8.1 games • Control your Xbox from Windows with Xbox® SmartGlass™ • Manage even the most gigantic collections of data and media • Automatically back up your data to the cloud • Fix problems, protect against malware, and keep Windows working reliably

My Windows 8.1

My Windows 8.1
Author: Katherine Murray
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2013
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0789752220

"Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Windows 8.1 photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into Windows 8.1 problems or limitations. Tips and notes to help you get the most from your Windows 8.1 computer."--Back cover.

Introducing Windows 8

Introducing Windows 8
Author: Jerry Honeycutt
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
ISBN: 9780735670501

Introduces Windows 8, including new features and capabilities, and offers scenario-based insights on planning, implementing, and maintaining the operating system.

Brilliant Windows 8.1

Brilliant Windows 8.1
Author: Perspection Inc.
Publisher: Pearson UK
Total Pages: 1464
Release: 2013-11-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133822176

A fully updated version covering Windows 8.1, the latest release of the widely-used Microsoft Operating System. Summary: Windows 8.1 "Blue" will have the biggest changes to Windows since Windows 3.1. This book also includes a NEW features icon that highlights what's new in Windows 8.1 and a great troubleshooting guide to help solve common problems. Users will need help learning the new interface, and the full-colour visual instructional style of the Brilliant series is perfectly suited to teaching it. When you are working on your PC and come up against a problem that you are unsure how to solve or want to accomplish something in application that you aren’t sure how to do, Brilliant Windows 8.1 gives you the answers. Brilliant Windows 8.1 allows you to find the information you need easily and without fuss. It guides you through all tasks and applications using a highly visual, step-by-step approach. It tells you exactly what you need to know, when you need to know it. Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach to beginner and intermediate level office tasks. Brilliant guides provide the quick, easy-to-access information that you need - Numbered steps guide you through each task or problem Numerous screenshots illustrate each step Cross reference boxes point you to related tasks and information in the book “Did you know ?...” sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice

Windows 8.1 on Demand

Windows 8.1 on Demand
Author: Perspection Inc.
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2013-11-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133552004

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 Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to: Workshops and related files Keyboard shortcuts Visit the author site: perspection.com

Introducing Windows 10 for IT Professionals

Introducing Windows 10 for IT Professionals
Author: Ed Bott
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2016-02-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0735696985

Get a head start evaluating Windows 10--with technical insights from award-winning journalist and Windows expert Ed Bott. This guide introduces new features and capabilities, providing a practical, high-level overview for IT professionals ready to begin deployment planning now. This edition was written after the release of Windows 10 version 1511 in November 2015 and includes all of its enterprise-focused features. The goal of this book is to help you sort out what’s new in Windows 10, with a special emphasis on features that are different from the Windows versions you and your organization are using today, starting with an overview of the operating system, describing the many changes to the user experience, and diving deep into deployment and management tools where it’s necessary.

Windows 8.1 on Demand

Windows 8.1 on Demand
Author: Steve Johnson
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2013
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 078975228X

This book covers Microsoft's latest operating system in a way that won't have the reader losing time over their learning curve. Full color, clear, step-by-step instructions with lots of helpful screenshots will have new users up and running in no time.

Windows 8.1 In Depth

Windows 8.1 In Depth
Author: Brian Knittel
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 1072
Release: 2014-03-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133763714

Windows® 8.1 IN DEPTH Do more in less time! Experienced with Windows? Don’t let Windows 8.1 make you feel like a beginner again! This book is packed with intensely useful knowledge you won’t find anywhere else. Full of new tips and shortcuts, it’s the fastest, best way to master Windows 8.1’s full power, get comfortable with its radically different interface, and leverage its new tools for everything from business to video, security to social networking! • Take a quick guided tour of everything that’s new in Windows 8.1 • Survive without the Start menu • Navigate the Windows 8.1 interface (and customize it to make yourself more comfortable) • Learn hidden shortcuts you’d never find on your own • Quickly locate and use files, media, apps, websites and management tools • Set up your Web connection, and discover Internet Explorer 11’s latest improvements • Get comfortable with Windows 8.1’s built-in apps, from Calendar and Finance to Weather and Windows Store • Save time by monitoring Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn through one unified app • Make the most of Windows’ supercharged media and imaging tools • Profit from Windows’ built-in support for business presentations • Maximize the performance and efficiency of hardware, storage, and software • Protect yourself from viruses, spyware, data theft, fraud, spam, hackers, and snoops • Use SkyDrive to access your data from anywhere—and use Remote Desktop to access your computer, too • Get even more power with Windows 8.1’s command-line interface • Use Hyper-V to run other operating systems alongside Windows • Troubleshoot the most common Windows 8.1’s problems—and the toughest ones In Depth offers: • Comprehensive coverage, with detailed solutions • Breakthrough techniques and shortcuts that are unavailable elsewhere • Practical, real-world examples with nothing glossed over or left out • Troubleshooting help for tough problems you can’t fix on your own • Outstanding authors recognized worldwide for their expertise and teaching styles • Quick information via sidebars, tips, reminders, notes, and warnings In Depth is the only tool you need to get more done in less time! CATEGORY: Windows Operating System COVERS: Microsoft® Windows 8.1