Windows 8 For Dummies Paperback - 2012 - 1st Edition
by Rathbone, Andy
- Used
- Paperback
This update of the bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. This book shows how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, and more.
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Details
- Title Windows 8 For Dummies
- Author Rathbone, Andy
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition Used; Very Good
- Pages 432
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher John Wiley & Sons, U.S.A.
- Date 2012-10-02
- Features Index
- Bookseller's Inventory # 2303145
- ISBN 9781118134610 / 1118134613
- Weight 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
- Dimensions 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 in (23.37 x 18.80 x 2.03 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Operating systems (Computers)
- Dewey Decimal Code 005.446
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From the rear cover
Just want to get going with Windows 8? This book was made for you!
Windows 8 looks and acts differently than previous Windows versions. The touch-friendly Start screen and new apps can confuse even the most experienced Windows user. This book helps you master Windows 8 by getting you started using the new interface, finding that missing file, creating a network, using Windows 8 on your tablet, and more.
- The big changes -- tour the Start screen, where you load apps and programs, see where the desktop went, and use the Control Panel to customize Windows 8
- Touch and go -- get acquainted with the many features designed for touchscreen devices
- Tour the web -- use Internet Explorer, set up and use e-mail, access your social networks, and do it all with more security
- When you have to share -- discover how to protect everyone's privacy and how to set up a network
- The magic of media -- play CDs, digital music, and movies, or work with photos transferred from your camera
Open the book and find:
- Straightforward explanations of unique features
- Which version of Windows 8 is right for you
- Tips for touchscreen users
- Whether you should upgrade to Windows 8
- Easy, do-it-yourself maintenance tips
- How to download apps from the Windows Store
- The easy way to back up your PC
- Ten things that will drive you crazy and how to fix them
Learn to:
- Use the Start screen to launch apps
- Send e-mail and link to social media accounts
- Create music playlists, watch videos, and organize photos
- Troubleshoot common problems
