Beginning Windows 8 by Halsey, Mike -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Dedication Contents at a Glance Contents About the Author About the Technical Reviewers Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Introducing Windows 8

What Is Windows 8?

How Windows 8 Differs from Windows 7 and Windows Vista How Window 8 Differs from Windows XP 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) Explained

What’s New in Windows 8

The Start Screen Refresh and Reset Windows To Go Hyper-V Storage Spaces Secure Boot What Else Is New?

Configuring the Windows 8 Lock Screen

Using a Pin or Picture Password on the Lock Screen Changing Your Login Method

Mastering Touch in Windows 8 Using the Onscreen Keyboard in Windows 8 Privacy and Security for Personal and Business Data Summary

Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Around Windows 8

Using the Start Screen

Locking the Computer and Signing Out Controlling the Windows 8 Start Screen

Controlling Apps and Live Tiles

Performing Functions on Apps and Live Tiles Arranging Live Tiles into Groups Hiding and Adding Apps and Tiles

Using the Charms Configuration Options in PC Settings Using the Desktop in Windows 8

The Windows Administration Menu Using the Desktop Taskbar Using the Date and Time Dialog Box Using Taskbar Jump Lists Managing Windows on the Desktop

The Preinstalled Windows 8 Apps The Preinstalled Desktop Programs Installing and Uninstalling Apps and Programs Summary

Chapter 3: Connecting

Getting Online with Windows 8

Understanding Public and Private Networks Connecting to Networks in Windows 8 Managing Mobile Broadband Connecting to Hidden Networks and VPNs in Windows 8

Managing Network Connections

Network Management Best Practice Securing Wi-Fi Networks Managing Mobile Broadband Data Usage

Using Internet Explorer 10

Using the Internet Explorer 10 App Using Favorites in Internet Explorer Using Internet Explorer 10 on the Desktop Managing Browser Tabs in IE10 on the Desktop Internet Explorer 10 Safety Features Using the SmartScreen Filter to Block Malicious Web Sites Managing Add-ons and Toolbars in IE10 Internet Explorer 10 Options and Configuration Managing Safety and Privacy in Internet Explorer 10

Staying Safe Online

Internet Threats Explained Identifying Safe and Unsafe Web Sites in IE10 Identifying Unsafe Downloads in IE10

Summary

Chapter 4: Sharing with Family and Friends

Working with User Accounts

Setting Up Users Managing User Accounts Using Family Safety

Sharing Files and Folders with HomeGroup Sharing Files and Folders on a Network

Sharing with Individuals Sharing with Groups of People Sharing with Non-Windows Computers

Sharing Files with Windows 8 Tablets, Ultrabooks, and Laptops Using Microsoft SkyDrive to Share Sharing Files and Documents Sharing Optical Drives Streaming Music and Video to Devices and Computers Changing Advanced Sharing Settings in Windows 8 Connecting to Network Shared Storage

Why You Might Not See Network Storage on Your Computer Viewing the Status of Network Drives

Summary

Chapter 5: Organizing and Searching Your Computer

Using File Explorer

The Quick Access Toolbar The Address Bar The Navigation Pane The Status Bar The Main Explorer View Hiding Picture File Names The File Explorer Ribbon Copying and Moving Files in File Explorer

Managing Files and Folders from Apps Using Libraries in Windows 8

Using Tags and Ratings to Organize Files Simplify Adding Tags and Ratings with Windows Live Photo Gallery Creating a Library Changing the Way a Library Displays Files Adding and Removing Folders to Libraries Changing the Default Save Location Adding Network Locations to Libraries Managing Folder Options

Using Search in Windows 8

Searching from the Start Screen Filtering File Searches in Apps Searching for Content Inside Apps Searching in File Explorer

Expanding Libraries with Saved Searches in Windows 8

Harnessing the Full Power of Saved Searches Saving and Sharing Your Saved Searches

Tagging Files in Microsoft Office Managing the Search and File Index in Windows 8

Adding Folders to the Index Changing the Advanced Indexing Options

Searching Network Locations in Windows 8 Searching the Internet from the Start Screen Using Advanced Search Syntax in Internet Explorer Summary

Chapter 6: Printing and Managing Printers

Installing Printers in Windows 8 Setting Default Printers for Different Places Managing Printers in Windows 8 Managing Color Profiles for Printers and Displays Managing Shared Printers in Windows 8 Managing Printing in Windows 8 Working with Wireless Printers in Windows 8 Obtaining the IP Address of a Network Printer Top Printing Tips Summary

Chapter 7: Having Fun with Games, Photos, Music, and Video

Managing Games in Windows 8

Xbox Games Xbox SmartGlass Managing Game Ratings for Children Where Are the Traditional Desktop Games? Configuring Windows 8 for the Latest Games Choosing and Upgrading Your Gaming Hardware Working with Gaming Peripherals The Why of WEI 3D Gaming on Windows 8

Viewing and Editing Photos in Windows 8

The Photo App Windows Photo Gallery Other Third-Party Photo Editing Packages Importing Digital Photographs and Videos from a Camera

Playing and Enjoying Music and Video in Windows 8

Creating and Managing Playlists in the Music and Video Apps Audio and Video Codecs in Windows 8

Windows Media Center

Organizing Your Media Libraries in Media Center Setting Up, Watching, and Recording Live TV Managing Windows Media Center Using Xbox 360 to Access TV, Music, Video, and Pictures from Windows 8 Converting Recorded TV to DVR-MS Format

Summary

Chapter 8: Maximizing Your Productivity

Managing and Arranging Running Apps

Switching Between Running Apps Snapping Two Apps Side by Side

Working with Multiple Programs on the Desktop

Minimizing and Restoring All Windows on the Desktop (a.k.a. Boss Mode) Minimizing and Restoring Windows Using Shake Snapping Two Windows Side by Side Peeking at and Closing Windows from Thumbnails Pinning Programs to the Desktop Taskbar Maximizing Productivity with Jump Lists

Using Microsoft SkyDrive with Windows 8 The Windows Mobility Center

Managing Battery Life on Laptops, Ultrabooks, and Tablets Maintaining Productivity Without Electricity/Internet Access Sharing a Mobile Broadband Connection Working with Secondary Displays Using ActiveSync to Synchronize Files with Other Computers and Devices

Working with Multiple Screens and Desktops in Windows 8

Managing Multiple Displays in Windows 8 Using Multi-Monitor Wallpapers in Windows 8

Summary

Chapter 9: Personalizing Your Windows Experience

Personalizing Windows 8

Personalizing the Lock Screen Personalizing the Start Screen Displaying Administrative Tools on the Start Screen

Personalizing the Windows 8 Desktop

Personalizing the Desktop Wallpaper Personalizing the Window Color Personalizing Sounds in Windows 8 Choosing a Screen Saver Changing the Desktop Icons Changing the Mouse Pointer Personalizing the Taskbar

Changing the Default File Explorer View Changing and Customizing Your Region Settings Working with Multiple Languages in Windows 8 Personalizing the Power Management Options

Changing the Power Plan Controlling the Power Button, Power Options, and Password Wakeup Controlling Sleep and Hibernation Changing the Advanced Power Settings Maximizing Battery Life on Mobile Devices Adding Power Buttons to the Start Screen and Taskbar Creating a Power Buttons Toolbar

Summary

Chapter 10: Making Windows 8 More Accessible and Easier to Use

Making Windows 8 Easier to Use The Ease of Access Center Making Text and Windows Easier to Read Using the Narrator to Read Text Aloud Making Your Keyboard and Mouse Easier to Use Using Text or Visual Alternatives for Sounds Making It Easier to Focus on Tasks Finding Accessible Apps in Windows 8 Where to Find Accessibility Help and Support Summary

Chapter 11: Keeping Yourself, Your Files, and Your Computer Safe

How Secure Is Windows 8 Really? Maintaining Security When Using Windows 8 with Other Windows Versions Maintaining Security When Using Windows 8 with Non-Windows Operating Systems Windows Defender

Configuring and Updating Windows Defender Finding and Installing Third-Party Antivirus Software Disabling Windows Defender Offline Antivirus Scanners

Using the Windows Firewall

Configuring and Maintaining the Windows Firewall Using the Advanced Firewall

User Account Control Encrypting Files, Folders, and Drives

Encrypting Files and Folders Using the Encrypting File System Encrypting Drives with BitLocker Using BitLocker To Go Encryption Best Practice

Using Biometric Devices with Windows 8 Summary

Chapter 12: Maintaining and Backing Up Your Computer and Files

Maintaining a Healthy Computer

What Causes Computers to Become Unstable How is Windows RT Different? Using the Windows 8 Action Center The Windows 8 Task Manager Managing Startup Programs Using Windows Update

Protecting and Repairing Windows

Creating a Recovery Drive Creating a System Repair Disc Windows 8 Recovery Safe Mode and Diagnostic Startup Mode Using Startup Repair Restoring Windows 8 to Factory Settings

Backing Up Files and Folders

Where to Store Backups Remember to Encrypt Business Backups Using Windows 8 Backup Restoring Files in Windows 8 Saving and Restoring Previous Versions of Files Safeguarding Your Personal Files and Folders Taking Ownership of Files and Folders

Summary

Chapter 13: Advanced Configuration and Customization

The Control Panel

Customizing the Control Panel Choosing AutoPlay Options Setting Default Programs Managing Fonts in Windows 8 Using Location Settings and Other Sensors Managing Pen, Touch, and Tablet Settings

Configuring the Windows 8 Advanced System Settings

Managing Virtual Memory Settings Managing Data Execution Prevention Configuring and Managing System Protection

Using and Configuring Storage Spaces Working with Hardware Devices

Device Manager Manually Connecting to Networks Windows 8 Administrative Tools Computer Management Console Defragment and Optimize Drives Disk Cleanup Event Viewer Local Security Policy Performance Monitor Resource Monitor Services System Configuration System Information Task Scheduler Windows Memory Diagnostic

Further Customizing Windows 8

Disabling the Windows 8 Lock Screen Automatically Logging into Windows 8 Booting Directly to the Windows 8 Desktop Useful Windows Registry Hacks

Summary

Chapter 14: Getting Started with Virtualization

What Is Virtualization? When Would You Use a Virtual Machine? Why You Should “Sandbox” Windows XP Installing an Operating System in Hyper-V Setting Up Networking with Hyper-V

Integrating Additional Services into a VM

Using Virtual Hard Disks

Creating a VHD in Windows 8 Booting Windows from a VHD

Summary

Chapter 15: Installing Windows 8 on Your Computer

Back Up Your Files and Documents First! Windows 8 Edition Differences Deciding How to Install Windows 8 on an Existing Computer

When Is an Upgrade Also a Clean Install? When You Should Perform a Clean Install

Acquiring Windows 8

Downloading Windows 8 Creating Bootable Media from a Windows 8 ISO File

Preparing to Install Windows 8

Upgrading from Windows XP Upgrading from Windows Vista Upgrading from Windows 7 Moving from 32-bit (x86) to 64-bit (x64) Windows 8 Minimum Hardware Requirements Installing Windows 8 on Netbooks

Upgrading to Windows 8 Performing a Clean Install

Best Practices for Installing Windows 8

Transferring Files and Documents from an Old Computer Summary

Appendix A: Windows 8 Touch Gestures

Narrator Touch Gestures

Appendix B: Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Appendix C: Advanced Query Syntax for Search

Data Store Location Common File Kinds Properties by File Kind Filter by Size Boolean Operators Boolean Properties Dates Attachments Contacts Communications Calendar Documents Presentations Music Pictures Video

Appendix D: Upgrading Your Computer

Choosing a New Windows 8 Computer

Do You Need a New Computer? Choosing the Right Desktop PC Choosing the Right Laptop or Ultrabook Choosing the Right Tablet

Windows 8 and OEM Installation Discs Adding More Memory to a PC or Laptop Changing or Adding a Hard Disk Changing or Adding a Graphics Card Changing the Power Supply in Your PC Safely Working with Your PC, Laptop, or Tablet Upgrading Windows 8 Summary

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