Windows 10 in easy steps: Covers the Creators Update
Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition provides full-color and comprehensive coverage of the latest Windows operating system and shows how to get the most out of it, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device. It details the new features and shows how these integrate with the more traditional elements of the operating system. It covers the new features, and includes: Upgrading to Windows 10 and personalizing it for your needs Getting to grips with the Windows 10 interface, navigating with the Start menu, the Start button, and the Taskbar Customizing the live tiles feature, so that you can create your own look and feel Accessing and downloading apps, and how to work with them and organize them Working with files and folders, using OneDrive for free storage and sharing files Using Cortana, the Personal Digital Assistant, to search your computer or the web, or to perform actions like opening apps or documents Getting online with the new browser, Microsoft Edge, and keeping in touch by email and Skype Perfecting photos, viewing movies, playing music and games Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition also covers the new features in the operating system, which include: The Settings app has been updated to include more options. There is a new Settings category for Gaming, and there is also a new Game Bar which can be activated when playing games. The Start menu has been enhanced, with the option of creating folders on the Start menu so that several items can be stored and accessed within one menu tile. Cortana, the Windows 10 personal digital assistant has new voice commands for turning off, sleeping or restarting a PC, and also a greater range of apps now support Cortana. The Microsoft Edge web browser has enhanced tabs functions, whereby they can be grouped together and also previewed by moving the cursor over a tab. The Share menu has been redesigned to display apps with which certain items can be shared, and this is available from the Share button in a range of apps. 3D features prominently in the Windows 10 Creators Update, with a new app, Paint 3D, for creating your own 3D pictures. Other 3D enhancements include being able to upload and view 3D images in the Edge web browser, and 3D models can be used in PowerPoint for transitions between slides. Developing the 3D theme further, the Windows 10 Creators Update also includes a number of Mixed Reality (MR) features. Mixed Reality is the combining of the real and virtual worlds to create a unique user experience. Windows 10 is one of the most significant upgrades in Microsoft's history and Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition is ideal for newbies and for those wanting to quickly grasp the essentials in the new Creators Update version.
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Windows 10 in easy steps: Covers the Creators Update
Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition provides full-color and comprehensive coverage of the latest Windows operating system and shows how to get the most out of it, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device. It details the new features and shows how these integrate with the more traditional elements of the operating system. It covers the new features, and includes: Upgrading to Windows 10 and personalizing it for your needs Getting to grips with the Windows 10 interface, navigating with the Start menu, the Start button, and the Taskbar Customizing the live tiles feature, so that you can create your own look and feel Accessing and downloading apps, and how to work with them and organize them Working with files and folders, using OneDrive for free storage and sharing files Using Cortana, the Personal Digital Assistant, to search your computer or the web, or to perform actions like opening apps or documents Getting online with the new browser, Microsoft Edge, and keeping in touch by email and Skype Perfecting photos, viewing movies, playing music and games Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition also covers the new features in the operating system, which include: The Settings app has been updated to include more options. There is a new Settings category for Gaming, and there is also a new Game Bar which can be activated when playing games. The Start menu has been enhanced, with the option of creating folders on the Start menu so that several items can be stored and accessed within one menu tile. Cortana, the Windows 10 personal digital assistant has new voice commands for turning off, sleeping or restarting a PC, and also a greater range of apps now support Cortana. The Microsoft Edge web browser has enhanced tabs functions, whereby they can be grouped together and also previewed by moving the cursor over a tab. The Share menu has been redesigned to display apps with which certain items can be shared, and this is available from the Share button in a range of apps. 3D features prominently in the Windows 10 Creators Update, with a new app, Paint 3D, for creating your own 3D pictures. Other 3D enhancements include being able to upload and view 3D images in the Edge web browser, and 3D models can be used in PowerPoint for transitions between slides. Developing the 3D theme further, the Windows 10 Creators Update also includes a number of Mixed Reality (MR) features. Mixed Reality is the combining of the real and virtual worlds to create a unique user experience. Windows 10 is one of the most significant upgrades in Microsoft's history and Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition is ideal for newbies and for those wanting to quickly grasp the essentials in the new Creators Update version.
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Windows 10 in easy steps: Covers the Creators Update

Windows 10 in easy steps: Covers the Creators Update

by Nick Vandome
Windows 10 in easy steps: Covers the Creators Update

Windows 10 in easy steps: Covers the Creators Update

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Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition provides full-color and comprehensive coverage of the latest Windows operating system and shows how to get the most out of it, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device. It details the new features and shows how these integrate with the more traditional elements of the operating system. It covers the new features, and includes: Upgrading to Windows 10 and personalizing it for your needs Getting to grips with the Windows 10 interface, navigating with the Start menu, the Start button, and the Taskbar Customizing the live tiles feature, so that you can create your own look and feel Accessing and downloading apps, and how to work with them and organize them Working with files and folders, using OneDrive for free storage and sharing files Using Cortana, the Personal Digital Assistant, to search your computer or the web, or to perform actions like opening apps or documents Getting online with the new browser, Microsoft Edge, and keeping in touch by email and Skype Perfecting photos, viewing movies, playing music and games Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition also covers the new features in the operating system, which include: The Settings app has been updated to include more options. There is a new Settings category for Gaming, and there is also a new Game Bar which can be activated when playing games. The Start menu has been enhanced, with the option of creating folders on the Start menu so that several items can be stored and accessed within one menu tile. Cortana, the Windows 10 personal digital assistant has new voice commands for turning off, sleeping or restarting a PC, and also a greater range of apps now support Cortana. The Microsoft Edge web browser has enhanced tabs functions, whereby they can be grouped together and also previewed by moving the cursor over a tab. The Share menu has been redesigned to display apps with which certain items can be shared, and this is available from the Share button in a range of apps. 3D features prominently in the Windows 10 Creators Update, with a new app, Paint 3D, for creating your own 3D pictures. Other 3D enhancements include being able to upload and view 3D images in the Edge web browser, and 3D models can be used in PowerPoint for transitions between slides. Developing the 3D theme further, the Windows 10 Creators Update also includes a number of Mixed Reality (MR) features. Mixed Reality is the combining of the real and virtual worlds to create a unique user experience. Windows 10 is one of the most significant upgrades in Microsoft's history and Windows 10 in easy steps, 3rd Edition is ideal for newbies and for those wanting to quickly grasp the essentials in the new Creators Update version.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781840787894
Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date: 09/25/2017
Series: In Easy Steps
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Table of Contents

1 Introducing Windows 10 7

What is Windows? 8

About Windows 10 9

About Creators Update 10

Windows 10 Interface 12

Obtaining Windows 10 14

Keyboard Shortcuts 15

Windows 10 for Touch 16

Control Panel and Settings 17

Using a Microsoft Account 18

Sign-in Options 20

32-Bit versus 64-Bit 22

2 Getting Started 23

The Start Button 24

The Start Menu 26

Customizing the Start Menu 28

Working with Groups 30

Resizing Tiles 32

Creating Folders 33

The Desktop and Taskbar 34

Shutting Down 35

Task View 36

Adding Desktops 37

Notifications 38

Settings 40

Searching 54

Setting Up Cortana 56

Using Cortana 57

Cortana Settings 61

Setting Reminders 62

Adding and Switching Users 64

3 Working with Apps 67

Starting with Apps 68

Windows 10 Apps 70

Using Windows 10 Apps 72

Classic Apps on the Desktop 74

Closing Apps 75

Viewing All Apps 76

Searching for Apps 77

Pin to Start Menu 78

Pin to Taskbar 79

Using the Windows Store 80

Buying Apps 83

Viewing Your Apps 84

Using Live Tiles 85

Install and Uninstall 86

Task Manager 88

Resource Monitor 90

4 Standard Controls 91

Menus 92

Dialog Boxes 93

Structure of a Window 94

Moving a Window 95

Restoring a Window 96

Resizing a Window 97

Arranging Windows 98

Snap Assist 100

Using Multiple Windows 102

Switching Windows 104

Arranging Icons 105

Closing a Window 106

5 Customizing Windows 107

Personalization 108

Lock Screen Settings 110

Using Themes 112

Changing Sound 114

Desktop Icons 115

Screen Resolution 116

Managing Storage 117

Ease of Access 118

Date and Time Functions 120

6 File Explorer 121

Opening File Explorer 122

The Taskbar 123

Libraries 124

Scenic Ribbon 125

This PC Folder 127

Quick Access 128

Exploring Drives 130

Address Bar 132

Navigation Panes 134

Changing Views 136

Sorting 137

Filtering 138

Grouping 139

Folder Options 140

7 Managing Files and Folders 141

Select Files and Folders 142

Copy or Move Files or Folders 144

File Conflicts 148

Open Files 149

Delete Files and Folders 150

The Recycle Bin 151

Create a Folder 154

Rename a File or Folder 155

Backtrack File Operations 156

File Properties 157

Search for Files and Folders 158

Compressed Folders 159

8 Digital Lifestyle 161

Using OneDrive 162

OneDrive Settings 163

Adding Files to OneDrive 164

Viewing Photos 166

Editing Photos 170

Groove Music App 172

Playing Music 173

Viewing Movies and TV 174

Books in Windows 10 175

Using Paint 3D 176

Gaming with Windows 10 181

9 Microsoft Edge Browser 183

Introducing the Edge Browser 184

Smart Address Bar 185

Setting a Homepage 186

Using Tabs 187

Bookmarking Web Pages 190

Adding Notes to Web Pages 191

Organizing with the Hub 193

Reading List 194

Reading View 195

More Options 196

10 Keeping in Touch 197

Setting Up Mail 198

Working with Mail 200

Chatting with Skype 202

Finding People 204

Using the Calendar 206

11 Networking 209

Network Components 210

Connecting to a Network 211

Viewing Network Status 212

Join the HomeGroup 214

Sharing Files and Folders 215

Sharing Settings 216

View Network Components 217

Network Troubleshooting 218

12 System and Security 219

Privacy 220

Troubleshooting 221

System Properties 222

Clean Up Your Disk 224

Windows Update 226

Backing Up 227

System Restore 228

Security and Maintenance 230

Windows Firewall 231

Malware Protection 232

Index 233

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