Windows 11 Inside Out

by Ed Bott

Overview

Conquer Windows 11 -- from the inside out!

 Dive into Windows 11 and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the most powerful and innovative features of Windows 11, this supremely well-organized reference packs hundreds of time-saving solutions, up-to-date tips, and workarounds. From personalizing your Windows user experience to maximizing security and privacy, you'll discover how experts tackle today's essential tasks. Make the most of Microsoft's latest Windows enhancements as you challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.

• Install, configure, and secure the latest versions of Windows 11 in any environment
• Use new Windows features to minimize distractions and maximize productivity
• Create an aesthetically pleasing workspace that syncs to all your Windows 11 devices
• Make the most of built-in apps and safely get more apps through the Microsoft Store
• Stay up-to-date with news, weather, and your personal commitments via the Widgets pane
• Leverage the Microsoft Edge browser's advanced security, privacy, and tracking prevention
• Protect your devices and data, and block malware and intruders
• Manage local and cloud storage, sync and share content, and make the most of File Explorer
• Fine-tune access controls with user accounts, passwords, and biometrics
• Reliably connect to and configure Windows networks
• Explore PowerShell and advanced administration tools, and manage Windows in the enterprise
• Run Windows 11 in a virtual machine or in the cloud
• Use Android apps from the Amazon Appstore
• Perform expert-level troubleshooting, optimization, and recovery

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780137682829
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	03/10/2023
Series:	Inside Out
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	210,144
File size:	73 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Ed Bott is an award-winning author and technology journalist who has been researching and writing about Microsoft Windows and PC technology, in print and on the Internet, for more than two decades. Much of that work has appeared in The Ed Bott Report on ZDNet (zdnet.com/blog/bott), where his signature hands-on advice columns and buying recommendations have been a fixture through at least a half-dozen Windows versions. Ed has written more than 30 books, all on Windows and Microsoft Office, which have been translated into dozens of languages and read worldwide.

You can catch up with Ed's latest opinions and get hands-on advice in his newsletter, Ed Bott's READ ME; for details, visit edbott.com/newsletter. You can also connect with him on Twitter (@edbott) and on the open source Mastodon network (mastodon.social/@edbott). Ed and his wife, Judy, live in Atlanta, Georgia. They are currently between dogs.

Table of Contents

Part I   Windows essentials

Chapter 1        Everything you need to know about Windows 11

Chapter 2        Setting up a new Windows 11 PC  

Chapter 3        Using Windows 11

Chapter 4        Personalizing Windows 11

Chapter 5        Installing and configuring apps

Chapter 6        Using and managing built-in Windows apps

Chapter 7        Using Microsoft Edge

Chapter 8        Managing local and cloud storage  

Part II  Managing Windows 11

Chapter 9        Using File Explorer  

Chapter 10      Managing user accounts, passwords, and credentials

Chapter 11      Configuring Windows networks

Chapter 12      Windows security and privacy  

Chapter 13      Managing hardware and devices

Chapter 14      Performance and power management  

Chapter 15      Troubleshooting, backup, and recovery

Part III  For IT professionals and Windows experts

Chapter 16      Windows Terminal, PowerShell, and other advanced management tools

Chapter 17      Running Windows 11 in a virtual machine or in the cloud  

Chapter 18      Using Android and Linux on Windows 11

Chapter 19      Managing Windows PCs in the enterprise   

Part IV  Appendixes

Appendix A     Windows 11 editions and licensing options

Appendix B      The Windows Insider Program

Appendix C      Help and support resources