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by Ciprian Adrian Rusen and Joli Ballew
Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1
A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
Introduction
Let’s get started
Who this book is for
What this book is about
Acknowledgments
Conventions and features in this book
Downloading and using the practice files
Downloading and using the practice files
Getting support and giving feedback
Errata
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1. Introducing Windows 8.1
Getting started with Windows 8.1
Setting up Windows 8.1
Identifying your edition of Windows 8.1
Minimum system requirements
Windows RT
Using the lock screen
Exploring the Start screen
Moving around on the Start screen
Moving tiles on the Start screen
Customizing the Start screen with Live tiles
Using charms
Searching for data, apps, files, and settings
Access the traditional desktop
Using the taskbar and Start button
Working with multiple windows and apps
Customizing File Explorer
Dynamic ribbon elements
Changing the width of the ribbon
Exploring PC Settings and Control Panel
Ending a computing session
Key points
2. Personalize your Windows 8.1 device
Personalizing the Start screen
Personalizing the lock screen
Changing your user account type
Customizing your user account settings
Personalizing the desktop
Changing how the taskbar looks
Booting directly to the desktop or Apps view
Accessing and exploring advanced settings
Switching to a different power plan
Key points
3. Using apps on the Start screen
Using the Photos app
Viewing and managing picture files and folders
Importing photos by using the Photos app
Editing photos by using the Photos app
Using the Music app
Using the Video app
Using the Maps app
Exploring the other apps
Managing apps for the long term
Exploring accessories and tools
Key points
4. Organizing files and folders
Understanding the Windows 8.1 file system
Explaining the most common file types
Acquiring and saving files effectively
Copy photos from an external drive
Navigating the File Explorer ribbon interface
Organizing files and folders
Renaming files
Sharing files by using the Share tab
Customizing File Explorer by using the View tab
Searching in File Explorer
Working with deleted files and the Recycle Bin
Key points
5. Using Internet Explorer 11
What is new about Internet Explorer 11
Starting Internet Explorer 11
Using the Internet Explorer app
Using the Internet Explorer desktop app
Adding favorites in Internet Explorer
Pinning websites to the Start screen
Browsing the web by using the InPrivate mode
Downloading files from the Internet and managing them
Understanding the SmartScreen filter in Internet Explorer
Setting the default Internet Explorer version
Key points
6. Using SkyDrive
Using SkyDrive
Browsing SkyDrive from the SkyDrive app
Uploading a file by using the SkyDrive app
Downloading a file by using the SkyDrive app
Accessing SkyDrive from a web browser
Accessing SkyDrive from File Explorer
Sharing a SkyDrive folder
Accessing SkyDrive’s settings
Synchronizing your Windows settings
Key points
7. Using the social apps
Using the Mail app
Adding a Microsoft email account to the Mail app
Sending an email with a SkyDrive attachment
Using the People app
Connecting to your Facebook account by using the People app
Adding a new contact to the People app
Using the Calendar app
Adding an event to your Calendar
Using the Camera app to take pictures or record videos
Using the Skype app
Key points
8. Shopping in the Windows Store
Exploring the landing page and categories
Searching the Windows Store
Exploring an App’s listing page
Obtaining and installing an app
Using apps
Updating apps
Reacquiring apps
Write a review
Understanding subscriptions and in-app purchases
Key points
9. Having fun with multimedia
Exploring the Windows Media Player interface
Ripping your CD collection
Creating and burning playlists
Sharing media across a network
Obtaining Windows Media Center
Exploring Windows Media Center features
Key points
10. Playing games
How to find games in the Windows Store
What’s required for playing games
Using the Games app
Connecting Windows 8.1 to your Xbox
Key points
11. Connecting to a network and the Internet
Understanding the jargon: router, ISP, network adapter, and other terminology
Using the Networking And Sharing Center
Connecting to a wireless network
Connecting to a hidden wireless network
Compatibility with older routers and networking equipment
Connecting to the Internet through a mobile modem
Managing network connections using PC Settings
Changing the network profile of a network
Key points
12. Allowing others to use the computer
What is a user account and how many do I need?
Introducing the Microsoft account
Accessing the user accounts settings
Adding a new user account
Adding a local user account
Switching between user accounts
Changing the password for your user account
Creating a picture password for your user account
Creating a PIN for your user account
Changing a user account picture
Changing a user account name
Changing a user account type
Deleting a user account
Key points
13. Sharing files and folders with my network
Turning on the Sharing Wizard
Understanding the default network sharing settings
Setting up a homegroup
Joining a homegroup
Finding your homegroup password
Changing the password of a homegroup
Accessing homegroup computers and devices
Leaving a homegroup
Using the Sharing Wizard to share with the homegroup
Using the Sharing Wizard to share with specific people
Sharing a printer with computers on your network
Sharing a printer with your homegroup
Key points
14. Keeping Windows 8.1 safe and secure
Understanding the UAC
Changing the UAC level
Using the Windows Firewall
Turning Windows Firewall off or on
Customizing the list of allowed apps
Adding new apps to the allowed list
Removing apps from the allowed list
Restoring the Windows Firewall default settings
Using Windows Defender
Removing quarantined files
Improving your password habits
Reasons to consider commercial security solutions
Key points
15. Preventing problems
Keeping your system up to date by using Windows Update
Checking for and installing available updates
Using File History in Windows 8.1
Turning File History on or off
Restoring files by using File History
Using System Restore
Starting System Restore
Restoring to a previous state by using System Restore
Using the Action Center
Configuring the messages Action Center shows
Key points
16. Supervising a child’s computer use
Turning on Family Safety for your child
Setting time limits and app restrictions
Setting restrictions for games and Windows Store apps
Setting restrictions for websites and downloads
Understanding the messages shown by Family Safety
Managing Family Safety settings and viewing activity reports
Key points
17. Making my computer accessible
Locating the Ease of Access options
Letting Windows suggest Ease of Access settings
Using the Magnifier
Using Narrator
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Set up and use Windows Speech Recognition
Log on to Windows 8.1 without a password
Key points
18. Using Windows 8.1 at work
Using the Windows Mobility Center
Turning on Presentation mode
Using BitLocker to encrypt drives
Encrypting the operating system drive by using BitLocker
Encrypting removable storage devices by using BitLocker
Accessing an encrypted removable storage device
Decrypting a BitLocker-protected drive
Setting up a VPN connection
Other enterprise-friendly features
Key points
19. Using touch-compatible devices
Setting up touch hardware
Learning general touch gestures
Using multitouch gestures
Changing touch-input settings
Access touch settings from PC Settings
Key points
20. Tips for improving your computing experience
Adding Shut Down, Restart, Sign Out, and other shortcuts to the Start screen
Adding a Control Panel shortcut to the Start screen
Naming groups of shortcuts on the Start screen
Booting to the desktop in Windows 8.1
Transforming the Start screen into a full screen Start menu
Using the WinX system menu
Running a desktop app as Administrator
Printing documents from Windows Store apps
Turning off notifications for Windows Store apps
Adding or removing Windows features
Six ways to start the Task Manager
Optimizing startup items by using the Task Manager
Adding clocks and time zones to the Windows taskbar
Changing the location of the Downloads folder and other user folders
Burning a disc with File Explorer
Freeing up disk space by using Disk Cleanup
Changing the defaults for apps, file extensions, and AutoPlay dialog boxes
Logging on to Windows automatically, without entering your password each time
Using shortened URLs when you want to share files from SkyDrive
Changing the default SkyDrive folder
Key points
21. Troubleshooting problems
Apply common solutions
Resolve display problems
Letting Windows fix problems for you
Using the Microsoft Fix It Solution Center
Getting help and support
Asking for Remote Assistance
Exploring advanced troubleshooting tools
Refreshing your PC
Resetting your PC
Key points
A. Using keyboard shortcuts and touch gestures
Learning keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8.1
Exploring touch keyboard shortcuts
Using touch gestures in Windows 8.1
Key points
B. Enhancements for using multiple displays
Using Windows 8.1 with a dual-monitor setup
Key points
C. Installing and upgrading to Windows 8.1
Installing Windows 8.1
Dual-booting Windows 8.1 and other Windows versions
Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from earlier versions of Windows
Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 by using the Windows Store
Key points
D. Moving your data and settings to Windows 8.1
Transferring your data to Windows 8.1 by using Windows Easy Transfer
Key points
E. Glossary
F. About the authors
Index
About the Authors
Copyright
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