Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies
- 13h 22m
- Woody Leonhard
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2015
The most comprehensive guide to Windows 10!
If you're a first-time Windows 10 user looking for an authoritative, accessible guide to the basics of this new operating system, look no further than Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies. Written by trusted Windows expert Woody Leonhard, this all-encompassing guide cuts through confusing jargon and covers just what you need to know: navigating the start menu, personalizing Windows, working with the desktop, maximizing Windows apps, and enhancing Windows 10. Plus, you'll find helpful instructions on connecting online with Apps, controlling your system, securing Windows, and so much more.
Whether you're upgrading to the new Windows 10 operating system with the hopes of keeping in touch with loved ones via webcam or instant messenger, viewing videos, or looking to make your work or personal life more organized and streamlined, all the guidance you need to make the most of Windows 10 is at your fingertips.
- Covers all of the new features and updates in Windows 10
- Takes the guesswork out of upgrading to this new Windows operating system
- Shows you how to work with apps like a pro
- Includes tips on protecting your data, your computer, and your identity
Whether you're a businessperson looking to use Windows 10 to streamline your work or a home user just upgrading to the new operating system, Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies makes it easy.
About the Author
Woody Leonhard has covered Windows Dummies foibles and fantasies since the days of Windows XP. With more than a million regular readers, he's Senior Contributing Editor at InfoWorld, and Senior Editor at Windows Secrets, where he weighs in daily on all things Windows. A self-described "Windows victim," Woody specializes in telling the truth about Windows in a way that won't put you to sleep.
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 Screen and Logon Screen
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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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Making Maps
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Running Music and Movies & 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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Organizing Office for Windows 10
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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, Scams — They're 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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Windows' Best Free Add-Ons
