Brilliant Windows 8 for the Over 50s
Pearson Education Limited (Verlag)
978-0-273-78429-6 (ISBN)
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Whether you've used Windows as an operating system on a computer before in one of its earlier versions, or have bought your first PC or laptop which uses Windows 8, gaining a good, solid grounding on how to use Windows 8 to your best advantage and discovering how to navigate around its various features to set up and use your computer exactly to your specification will make your life easier and more productive! Brilliant Windows 8 for the Over 50s will give you a good grounding in the essentials, enabling you to tackle new activities with confidence. And it will do this through clear step-by-step guides, with expert tips and trouble-shooters to help you through the trickier parts.
Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach to beginner and intermediate level computing tasks.
Brilliant guides provide with the quick, easy-to-access information that you need, using:
· Detailed index and troubleshooting guide to help you find exactly what you need to know
· Each task is presented on one or two pages
· Numbered steps guide you through each task or problem
· Numerous screenshots illustrate each step
· “See Also …” boxes point you to related tasks and information in the book
· “Did you know ?...” sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice
Contents
1. Get to know Windows 8 1
Set up Windows 8 and log in 3
Explore the Start screen and its apps 5
Access charms 10
Use the traditional Desktop and Explorer windows 12
Know the differences between Start screen apps and
Desktop apps 16
Lock, sign out and shut down Windows 8 18
2. Use apps
Use and configure the basic apps 21
Use and configure the social apps 29
Personalise the tiles on the Start screen 35
Use SkyDrive 39
Shop in the Store 41
3. Use Desktop applications 43
Find Desktop applications 44
Use WordPad 46
Use the Snipping Tool 47
More Desktop apps to explore 49
Use Control Panel 50
Use Help and Support 52
4. Manage open apps, Desktop applications and windows 55
Work with multiple open apps 56
Work with multiple open Desktop applications 59
Explore touch techniques 63
5. Personalising your computer 65
Personalise the Lock and Start screens 67
Personalise your computer 71
Add and manage hardware and software 76
Personalise the Desktop 83
6. Manage files, folders and libraries 91
Explore your libraries 92
Enhance the library structure 97
Manage files 103
Learn more about public folders 107
Restore folders (and files) from the Recycle Bin 109
Explore more features of the File Explorer ribbon 110
7. Configure and use Mail 111
Configure an email address 112
Get to know the Mail interface 114
Receive and view an email 115
Print an email or an attachment 118
Compose and send an email 120
Manage contacts 126
Be safe with Mail 129
8. Surf the web with Internet Explorer 131
Understand the versions of IE 132
Use the Internet Explorer app 134
Use the Internet Explorer Desktop app 139
Personalise the IE Desktop app 143
Print a web page 148
Be secure 151
Be safe online 156
Create strong passwords 157
Choose a default application 160
9. Play and manage media 161
Import, view and manage photos 162
Play and purchase media with the Music app 169
Play, purchase and manage video with the Video app 173
Work with pictures on the Desktop 174
Use Windows Media Player on the Desktop 179
Acquire and explore Media Center 185
10. Configure and manage a network 187
Understand the types of networks 188
Join networks 194
Use a homegroup 198
Add users and share data 201
11. Secure and troubleshoot Windows 8 211
Protect your computer 212
Use anti-virus software 214
Lock down Internet Explorer 216
Configure Windows update 219
Enable Windows Firewall and Windows Defender 220
Use the Action Center 223
Explore File History 224
Use a screen saver 225
Use System Restore 226
Consider Family Safety 227
Back up your data 229
Jargon buster 231
Troubleshooting guide 243
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 21.3.2013 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Harlow |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 188 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 476 g |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Betriebssysteme / Server ► Windows |
| Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Hardware | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-273-78429-3 / 0273784293 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-273-78429-6 / 9780273784296 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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