Windows 10 for Seniors in easy steps: Covers the Windows 10 Anniversary Update

by Michael Price

Overview

Windows 10 for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd Edition is written with the older generation in mind. It uses larger type for easy reading and takes you through the essentials a step at a time. It will help you to:

Install or upgrade to Windows 10, and customize it to suit your needs
Master the key features of Windows 10 on your Windows device (including PCs, laptops and touch devices)
Find your way around with the Start button, the Start menu, and the new Taskbar
Use the Quick Access section - an area you can personalize with your favorite apps, programs, contacts and websites so you can quickly get to the functions and files you use most often
Search the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser
Learn about apps, find and download them, then resize and move them and maximize, minimize or close from their titlebars
Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files
Talk to Cortana, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant which can perform searches on your computer or the web, perform actions like opening apps or documents, or set reminders and more

This guide is filled with tips and shortcuts to help you get the most out of Windows 10, whatever your level of experience and whichever type of PC system you are using.

Covers the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, released August 2016

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781840787528
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	12/20/2016
Series:	In Easy Steps
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Michael Price is an accomplished In Easy Steps author, IT journalist and systems consultant with a wide experience of computing systems ranging from mainframes to personal computers.

Table of Contents

1 Get Windows 10 9

Windows 10 10

Which Release is Installed? 11

Features of Windows 10 12

What's Needed 14

Get Windows 10 App 15

Windows 10 Editions 16

Selecting Your Edition 17

Upgrade to Windows 10 18

Prepare to Install 19

Installing Windows 10 20

Create a Fresh System 22

Your Windows Apps 24

Closing Windows 10 26

2 Windows 10 Interface 27

Start Windows 10 28

PIN Code Sign-in 30

Multiple User Accounts 31

Desktop Layout 32

Tablet Mode Layout 34

Power User Menu 36

Moving Around 37

Start an App 38

Snap Apps 40

Close Apps 42

3 Windows 10 Desktop 43

Desktop Mode 44

Taskbar 46

Taskbar Properties 48

Notification Area 50

Peek At or Show Desktop 51

Desktop Icons 52

Window Structure 55

Application Windows 56

Menus and Dialogs 57

Move and Resize Windows 58

Snap Assist 59

Universal Windows Apps 60

4 Personalize Your System 61

Settings 62

Personalize Lock Screen 63

Desktop 65

Account Picture 66

Manage Tiles 67

Manage Apps 69

Create a Group 70

Name the Group 72

Change User Account 73

Picture Password 74

PIN Code 76

Ease of Access 77

Open Control Panel 78

Personalize via Control Panel 79

Display Settings 80

Ease of Access Center 82

5 Search and Organize 83

Files and Folders 84

New User Account 86

Finalize New Account 88

Change Account Type 89

Set Up Assigned Access 90

User Folders 92

This PC 93

OneDrive 94

Libraries 96

Folder Navigation 97

Create Folders and Files 98

Copy or Move Files 99

Delete Files 101

Folder Views 102

File Explorer Ribbon 104

File Explorer Layout 106

Search Box 108

6 Classic Applications 109

Classic Applications 110

Notepad 111

Word Pad 112

Insert Pictures 113

Paint 114

Unknown File Types 116

Search the Web for Software 117

Change Default Program 119

Tablet Mode 120

7 Universal Apps 121

Sources for Apps 122

Supplied with Windows 10 123

Calculator 124

Alarms & Clock 126

Weather 127

Windows Store 128

App Categories 129

Books & Reference 130

Search Windows Store 131

Installing Apps 132

Your App Account 133

Your Library 134

Updates 135

Verify Identity 136

Authenticator App 137

8 Email and Calendar 139

Electronic Mail 140

Windows 10 Mail App 141

Mail App Settings 143

The Mail Window 144

View Messages 145

People 146

Managing Contacts 147

Create a Message 148

Calendar 150

Skype to Stay in Touch 152

Windows 10 and Office 154

Outlook 2016 155

9 Internet 157

Internet Connection 158

Browse the Web 160

Reading View 162

Settings 163

Light and Dark Themes 164

Web Notes 165

The Hub 166

Right-click Menus 168

Desktop internet Explorer 170

Tabbed Browsing 172

Zoom Web Page 173

RSS Feeds 174

10 Windows Games 175

Games in Windows 10 176

Games at the Windows Store 177

Word Games 179

Microsoft Solitaire Collection 180

Microsoft Minesweeper 182

Microsoft Mahjong 184

Xbox App 186

11 Music and Pictures 187

Sound Card and Speakers 188

Recording 190

Play Audio CD 192

Copy Tracks 194

Media Library 195

Groove Music App 196

Playing Music 198

Film & TV 200

Digital Pictures 202

Photos App 204

Edit Pictures 206

12 Networking 207

Create a Network 208

Network Classification 209

Create a HomeGroup 210

Connect to a Wireless Network 212

Join the HomeGroup 213

View Network Devices 214

View HomeGroup 215

Network and Sharing Center 216

Network Settings 218

13 Security & Maintenance 219

Get Started App 220

Microsoft Support 222

Contact Support App 224

Windows Action Center 226

Program Compatibility 228

Windows Defender 229

Windows Firewall 230

Windows Update 231

Index 233