Windows 8 For Dummies, Pocket Edition

Windows 8 For Dummies, Pocket Edition
Author: Andy Rathbone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2012-09-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 111851355X

The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8 Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier version, this book shows you how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, manage media, and more. Combined editions of this book, all by Microsoft MVP Andy Rathbone, have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making Windows For Dummies the #1 bestselling technology book of all time Covers all the basics of using Windows 8—core desktop components, managing files and folders, saving files, using Windows search, printing, and working in the cloud Shows how to get online, set up and use e-mail, use the latest version of Internet Explorer, set up security and virus protection, add music to the media player, organize photos, and edit media Includes coverage on using Windows 8's new start screen on both a desktop computer and a touchscreen device Windows 8 For Dummies has what all Windows newbies need to know as well as complete coverage of the new version's bells and whistles.

Windows 8 and Office 2013 For Dummies

Windows 8 and Office 2013 For Dummies
Author: Andy Rathbone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-05-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118739256

Learn to: Navigate the Windows 8 Start screen Create user accounts and set passwords Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Master the basics of Windows 8 and Office 2013! Windows and Office work together to turn your PC into a productivity tool. The unique Windows 8 interface combines with updates to Office 2013 to create a new computing experience. This book offers quick answers for when you get stuck. Learn your way around the Windows 8 Start screen and Charms bar as well as Office 2013 applications. The new Windows — see how to launch programs, customize Windows 8, and create user accounts Apps and more — install and update apps, locate missing ones, and identify which ones are running Get social — add your social networking and e-mail accounts to Windows 8 for quicker updating Welcome to Office 2013 — navigate the Ribbon and create and format Word documents and Excel spreadsheets Get organized — manage your e-mail and contacts and track your appointments Open the book and find: A tour of the Windows 8 Start screen How to password-protect your user account Tips for adding or removing Start screen items Advice on customizing Office 2013 Ways to punch up your PowerPoint presentations Hints for analyzing data with Excel

Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Portable Edition

Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Portable Edition
Author: Andy Rathbone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118513614

A lot is new in Windows 8! This quick guide gets you up and running right away New and experienced Windows users alike will need help navigating the features that set Windows 8 apart from previous versions. Let this quick-and-easy guide show you around the Start screen, introduce you to the Charms bar, and help you set up your Microsoft account. Then you can install apps, add social accounts, browse the web, and more. It's different — learn to use the Start screen, launch programs, customize Windows 8, and find the old desktop Work with the apps — install and update apps, locate missing ones, and identify which apps are presently running Get social — add your social networking and e-mail accounts for quick access Stay safe — create user accounts and keep your personal files private Make it your own — customize Windows 8 with your own photos Open the book and find: Why Windows 8 looks and acts differently than previous versions Where to find the classic desktop interface Why you should password-protect your user account How to add or remove Start screen items Tips on locating an app that's AWOL Advice on updating apps Ten tips for troubleshooting common problems Learn to: Navigate and customize the Start screen Create user accounts and set passwords Use Windows 8 applications for e-mail and photos

Windows 8 For Dummies Quick Reference

Windows 8 For Dummies Quick Reference
Author: John Paul Mueller
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2012-10-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118238559

The handy and fast reference for mastering Windows 8 This quick and easy reference is designed for all users (newbies and seasoned) who are comfortable with the Windows OS and need a fast reference to solve a problem or navigate a new feature without context or explanation. It will be the must-have reference for anyone using Windows 8. Offers quick answers and solutions so readers can read less and do more Includes new elements such as Control Panel guide, icon glossary, shortcuts and other tools users can leverage to move quickly and efficiently though Windows 8 Get the completely updated and overhauled edition of this bestselling book with a newly refreshed easy-to-use format.

Windows 8 & Office 2010 For Dummies eBook Set

Windows 8 & Office 2010 For Dummies eBook Set
Author: Andy Rathbone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 949
Release: 2012-12-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118605225

Two complete e-books covering Windows and Office for one low price! This unique value-priced e-book set brings together two bestselling For Dummies books in a single e-book file. Including a comprehensive table of contents and the full text of each book, complete with cover, this e-book set gives you in-depth information on the leading PC productivity tools: Windows 8 and Office 2010. Best of all, you'll pay less than the cost of each book purchased separately. You'll get the complete text of: Windows 8 For Dummies, which covers The core components of Windows 8, the new Start screen, and how to work with programs and files Getting online with Internet Explorer, using e-mail and accessing social networks Playing CDs, music, and movies; working with photos, and customizing Windows Using Windows 8 on a touchscreen tablet Office 2010 For Dummies, which shows you how to Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access Find recently used files and save, open, and close them with Backstage View Format Word documents and analyze data with Excel Create PowerPoint presentations with charts, graphics, movies, and sound About the authors Andy Rathbone, author of Windows 8 For Dummies, is an expert on PC operation and repair as well as tablet computing, and is the bestselling author of all editions of Windows For Dummies. Wallace Wang, author of Office 2010 For Dummies, is the bestselling author of several dozen computer books, including Beginning Programming For Dummies.

Excel 2013 For Dummies

Excel 2013 For Dummies
Author: Greg Harvey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118559703

Learn to create, edit, and print Excel worksheets Need to get going with Excel 2013 in a hurry? Here are the basic techniques you need to know to work with Excel spreadsheets on your desktop or Windows tablet. Nothing fancy — just what's necessary to open and navigate Excel 2013, enter and edit data, format cells, add a header and footer, and print your worksheet. It's easy! Open the book and find: Where to find things in the program window Tips for using Excel on a touchscreen device How to use AutoFill and Flash Fill Advice on entering formulas Steps for printing cool-looking reports

iPad mini For Dummies

iPad mini For Dummies
Author: Edward C. Baig
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118583892

The perfect companion for discovering how to get the most out of your iPad mini! Apple's latest iPad may be small, but it's one mighty mini. This fun-and-friendly full-color guide gets you started with your iPad mini, walking you through using the multitouch interface, getting connected, browsing the web, adding tons of cool content, and much, much more. From sending and receiving e-mail totexting with iMessage, downloading apps from the App Store, managing your calendar, making video calls with FaceTime, and working with Siri, expert authors and Mac gurus Ed Baig and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus will have you making your way through your iPad mini in no time at all. Shows you how to unveil the iPod in your iPad mini, take control of your tunes, import photos, create a slideshow, and capture photos and videos Highlights ways to buy and read your favorite e-books; find a location or get directions with Maps; play games; and rent, buy, and watch movies and TV shows Walks you through syncing contacts, calendars, and to-do lists Addresses staying connected with Notification Center, protecting your information, and troubleshooting It may be "mini" but it's capable of enormous endeavors! Find out everything your iPad mini is capable of with the full-color iPad mini For Dummies!

Windows 8.1 For Dummies

Windows 8.1 For Dummies
Author: Andy Rathbone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2013-09-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118821025

The bestselling book on Windows, now updated for the new 8.1 features Microsoft has fine-tuned Windows 8 with some important new features, and veteran author Andy Rathbone explains every one in this all-new edition of a long-time bestseller. Whether you're using Windows for the first time, upgrading from an older version, or just moving from Windows 8 to 8.1, here's what you need to know. Learn about the dual interfaces, the new Start button, how to customize the interface and boot operations, and how to work with programs and files, use the web and social media, manage music and photos, and much more. You'll even find troubleshooting tips! This edition covers the upgrades in Windows 8.1, including the dual interfaces, basic mechanics, file storage, and how to get the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 Shows how to manipulate app tiles, give Windows the look you choose, set up boot-to-desktop capabilities, connect to a network, and create user accounts Covers working with programs, apps, and files; using the Internet and social media; new apps and capabilities for working with onboard and online media; and how to move files to a new PC Written by Andy Rathbone, author of every edition of the bestselling Windows For Dummies Windows 8.1 For Dummies is exactly what you need to get going and be productive with the newest Windows update.

Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8 Edition

Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8 Edition
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2012-09-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133114023

SEE IT DONE. DO IT YOURSELF. It’s that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8 Edition teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks. No need to feel intimidated; we’ll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to… Set up and configure your new computer system Upgrade your computer with new hardware and software Use Microsoft Windows 8—and personalize it just for you Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, Facebook, and YouTube View and manage digital photos Download music from the iTunes Store and other sites, plus stream music live over the Internet Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware Set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple computers

Windows 8 eLearning Kit For Dummies

Windows 8 eLearning Kit For Dummies
Author: Faithe Wempen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2012-12-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118233476

Publisher's Note- The online training portion of this product is no longer available. Use Windows 8 without worry with this complete learning kit If you want to master Windows 8, this value-packed eLearning kit is essential to your learning process. A complete Microsoft Windows 8 course, it includes a full-color printed book and an interactive eLearning course on CD. Each lesson opens with an introduction to the content and explains the importance and potential uses for every task described. Featuring both written and animated step-by-step how-tos, practice labs, helpful videos, numerous examples, and a host of For Dummies hints and tips, this package makes your learning process easier. Follow the material in sequence, or jump in and out as you wish; you learn at your own pace, in your own way. Throughout, you will benefit from illustrations, animations, voiceover explanations, and the option of closed captioning if you find you learn better when you can read the instructions. Helps self-motivated learners master Windows 8 inside and out Includes an easy-to-follow, full-color book and an interactive Dummies eLearning Course that corresponds with the book on CD Hightlights material with integrated audio and video instruction on CD that helps you learn via animations, screencasts, and more Offers chapter summaries, practice exercises, discussions of concepts and essential terms, and other learning aids Allows you to follow the material sequentially or choose separate sections at your own time and pace Windows 8 eLearning Kit For Dummies is the ultimate guide to a productive and flexible learning experience. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.