Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies, 2nd Edition
- 14h 23m
- Woody Leonhard
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2016
The most comprehensive guide to Windows 10, updated with the latest enhancements
If you're new to Windows 10 and want an authoritative and accessible guide to the basics of the widely used operating system, Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies is the book for you. Written by trusted Windows expert Woody Leonhard, this freshly updated guide cuts through the jargon and covers everything you need to know, including navigating the start menu, personalizing your Windows experience, maximizing Windows apps, and managing security.
Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies includes all the guidance you need to make the most of this latest update of Windows. It shows you how to set up multiple user accounts, create a Homegroup for easy sharing between devices, backup your files, and troubleshoot common problems.
- Covers all the new features and latest enhancements to Windows 10
- Makes upgrading to the latest version easier than ever
- Lets you work with apps like a pro
- Includes tons of tips on protecting your computer, data, privacy, and identity
Whether you use Windows 10 for business, fun and games, or staying in touch with family and friends, Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies makes it easy.
About the Author
Woody Leonhard's online presence runs from the Woody on Windows column for InfoWorld to his own (opinionated!) blog at AskWoody.com. He's won an unprecedented eight Computer Press Awards and two Jesse Neal awards. Woody's posts reach 5 million people a month, and more than 1 million have used his books to tame the beasts in Windows. Woody is a fiercely independent fighter for everyday Windows users.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Windows 10 4 N00bs
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Windows 10 for the Experienced
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Which Version?
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Upgrades and Clean Installs
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Getting around in Windows
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Changing the Lock and Login Screens
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Working with the Action/Notification Center
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Controlling Users
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Microsoft Account—To Sync or Not to Sync?
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Privacy Control
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Running Your Desktop from Start to Finish
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Personalizing the Start Menu
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Personalizing the Desktop and Taskbar
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Working with Multiple Desktops
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Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox
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Hey, Cortana!
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Maintaining Your System
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Using the Mail and Calendar Apps
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Keeping Track of People
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Zooming the Photos App and beyond
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Noting OneNote
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Maps, Music, Movies — And TV
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Introducing Edge
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Using Skype in Windows 10
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News, Money, and Sports
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Navigating the Windows Store
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Games, Games, and Games
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Using OneDrive
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Getting Started with Facebook
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Getting Started with Twitter
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Getting Started with LinkedIn
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Settings, Settings, and More Settings
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Troubleshooting and Getting Help
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Working with Libraries
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Storing in Storage Spaces
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Getting the Most from Homegroups
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Running the Built-in Applications
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Working with Printers
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File History, Backup, Data Restore, and Sync
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A Fresh Start—Restore and Reset
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Monitoring Windows
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Using System Tools
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Spies, Spams, and Scams are Out to Get You
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Fighting Viri and Scum
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Running Built-in Security Programs
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Top Security Helpers
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Using Your iPad and iPhone with Windows
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Android, Chromecast, Roku, Kindle, and Windows 10
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Getting Started with Gmail, Google Apps, and Drive
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Using Web-Based Outlook.com (Nee Hotmail)
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Best Free Windows Add-Ons
