Windows 8.1: Out of the Box

by Mike Halsey

Overview

Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system. You’ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse.

• Easily navigate the intuitive Windows 8.1 interface
• Use email and the Internet—and keep your family safe
• Share files online or with other devices in your home
• Download and use all kinds of of apps and programs
• Watch movies and listen to music
• Import, view, and edit your own photos and videos
• Learn how to use extra hardware and older software
• Get expert tips to keep your computer running smoothly
• Discover cool stuff that makes computer use really easy

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491946213
Publisher:	O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/18/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	174
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Mike Halsey is a Microsoft MVP (Windows Expert). He has worked for many years in IT support, and is a technical beta tester for Microsoft. He is the author of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Dedication
• Chapter 1: Using Windows 8.1
• Chapter 2: Using Email and the Internet
• Chapter 3: Sharing Your Files, Photos, Music, and Video
• Chapter 4: Downloading and Using Apps and Programs
• Chapter 5: Watching and Listening to Your Videos and Music
• Chapter 6: Importing, Viewing, and Editing Your Photographs and Videos
• Chapter 7: Personalizing your Windows 8.1 Experience
• Chapter 8: Connecting To and Using Extra Hardware with Your Computer
• Chapter 9: Using Windows 8.1 for Work
• Chapter 10: Using Older Software and Programs
• Chapter 11: Keeping You and Your Family Safe
• Chapter 12: Keeping Your Computer Running Smoothly
• Chapter 13: More Top Tips for Using Windows 8
• Colophon