Beginning Windows 8.1 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 8.1

What Is Windows 8.1?

What’s the Difference Between Windows 8.1 and Windows RT? How Windows 8.1 Differs from Windows 7 and Windows Vista How Windows 8.1 Differs from Windows XP 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) Explained

What’s New in Windows 8.1?

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

Configuring the Windows 8.1 Lock Screen

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

Mastering Touch in Windows 8.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard in Windows 8.1 Privacy and Security for Personal and Business Data Summary

Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Around Windows 8.1

Using the Start Screen and Apps

Switching Between and Shutting Down Running Apps Locking the Computer and Signing Out Controlling the Windows 8.1 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 Using the Desktop in Windows 8.1

Start Button Windows Administration Menu Using the Desktop Taskbar Using the Date and Time Dialog Box Viewing Taskbar Thumbnails Using Taskbar Jump Lists Managing Windows on the Desktop

Common Ways to Work with Windows Apps Preinstalled Windows 8.1 Apps

Alarm Calculator Calendar Camera Maps Music Outlook People Photos Reading List Video

Preinstalled Desktop Programs

Calculator Character Map Math Input Notepad Paint Snipping Tool Sound Recorder Sticky Notes Windows Fax and Scan Windows Journal Windows Media Center/Windows Media Player WordPad XPS Viewer

Installing and Uninstalling Apps and Programs Summary

Chapter 3: Getting Connected

Getting Online with Windows 8.1

Understanding Public and Home and Work Networks Connecting to Networks in Windows 8.1 Managing Mobile Broadband Connecting to Hidden Wi-Fi Networks Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Connecting to a Company Workplace Connecting to a Company Domain Connecting to Virtual Private Networks

Managing and Deleting Wireless Network Profiles Managing Network Connections

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

Using Internet Explorer 11

Using the Internet Explorer 11 App Using Favorites in Internet Explorer Using Internet Explorer 11 on the Desktop Managing Browser Tabs in IE11 on the Desktop Internet Explorer 11 Safety Features Using the SmartScreen Filter to Block Malicious Web Sites Managing Add-ons, Toolbars and Search Providers in IE11 Internet Explorer 11 Options and Configuration Managing Safety and Privacy in Internet Explorer 11

Recovering Lost Web Site Usernames and Passwords What is InPrivate Mode? Staying Safe Online

Internet Threats Explained Identifying Safe and Unsafe Web Sites in IE11 Making the Desktop Version of IE11 Your Default Browser

Summary

Chapter 4: Sharing with Family and Friends

Working with User Accounts

Setting Up Users Creating a Password Reset Drive Resetting Your Microsoft Account Password Managing User Accounts Managing a Microsoft Account Online 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 8.1 and RT Tablets, Ultrabooks, and Laptops Windows 8.1 and SkyDrive File Backup

Downloading SkyDrive Files to Your PC Using Microsoft SkyDrive to Share Files

Sharing Content Within Apps Sharing Optical Drives Streaming Music and Video to Devices and Computers Changing the Advanced Sharing Settings in Windows 8.1 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

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

Managing Files and Folders from Apps Using Libraries in Windows 8.1

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

Using Search in Windows 8.1

Searching from the Start Screen Searching in File Explorer

Expanding Libraries with Saved Searches in Windows 8.1

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 8.1

Adding Folders to the Index Changing the Advanced Indexing Options

Searching Network Locations in Windows 8.1 Using Search Syntax in Internet Explorer Summary

Chapter 6: Printing and Managing Printers

Installing Printers in Windows 8.1 Setting Default Printers for Different Places Managing Printers in Windows 8.1 Managing Color Profiles for Printers and Displays Managing Shared Printers in Windows 8.1 Managing Printing in Windows 8.1 Working with Wireless Printers in Windows 8.1 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 8.1

The Games App Xbox SmartGlass Managing Game Ratings for Children Configuring Windows 8.1 for the Latest Games Choosing and Upgrading Your Gaming Hardware Working with Gaming Peripherals 3D Gaming on Windows 8.1

Viewing and Editing Photos in Windows 8.1

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

Manually Adding a Scanner to Windows 8.1 Playing and Enjoying Music and Video in Windows 8.1

Creating and Managing Playlists in the Music and Video Apps Audio and Video Codecs in Windows 8.1

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 8.1 Converting Recorded TV to DVR-MS Format

Recording Audio Directly to Your PC Changing the Default Audio Devices on Your PC Burn CDs and DVDs Directly from the Desktop Burn Audio CDs in Windows Media Player Summary

Chapter 8: Maximizing Your Productivity

Managing and Arranging Running Apps

Switching Between Running Apps Arranging Two Apps Side by Side

Working with Multiple Programs on the Desktop

Hiding 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 8.1 Using the Windows 8.1 Spell Checker Taking Screen Shots in Windows 8.1

Using the Snipping Tool

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 Synchronizing Files with Other Computers and Devices

Working with Multiple Screens and Desktops in Windows 8.1

Managing Multiple Displays in Windows 8.1 Using Multimonitor Wallpapers in Windows 8.1

Creating a Windows To Go Drive Without Windows To Go Summary

Chapter 9: Personalizing Your Windows Experience

Personalizing Windows 8.1

Personalizing the Lock Screen Personalizing the Start Screen Displaying Administrative Tools on the Start Screen Managing Notification “Toasts” That Syncing Feeling

Personalizing the Windows 8.1 Desktop

Personalizing the Desktop Wallpaper Personalizing the Window Color Personalizing Sounds in Windows 8.1 Choosing a Screen Saver Changing the Desktop Icons Changing the Mouse Pointer Personalizing the Taskbar

Enabling Recycle Bin Warnings Start Windows 8.1 Directly to the Desktop Changing the Default File Explorer View Changing and Customizing Your Region Settings Working with Multiple Languages in Windows 8.1 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 8.1 More Accessible and Easier to Use

Making Windows 8.1 Easier to Use The Ease of Access Center Making Text and Windows Easier to Read Using the Narrator to Read Text Aloud

Controlling the Narrator with Touch Controlling the Narrator with the Keyboard

Making Your Keyboard and Mouse Easier to Use Using Text or Visual Alternatives for Sounds Making It Easier to Focus on Tasks

Training Windows 8.1’s Handwriting Recognition

Using Speech Recognition with Windows 8.1

Common Speech Recognition Controls

Finding Accessible Apps in Windows 8.1 Where to Find Accessibility Help and Support Summary

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

How Secure Is Windows 8.1 Really? Maintaining Security When Using Windows 8.1 with Other Windows Versions Maintaining Security When Using Windows 8.1 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

Permitting and Blocking File and Folder Access with NTFS Permissions Using Biometric Devices with Windows 8.1 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 8.1 Action Center The Windows 8.1 Task Manager Using Windows Update

Protecting and Repairing Windows

Creating a Recovery Drive Backing Up and Recovering Your Windows 8.1 Installation Safe Mode and Diagnostic Startup Mode Using Startup Repair Restoring Windows 8.1 to Factory Settings

Backing Up Files and Folders

Where to Store Backups Remember to Encrypt Business Backups Backing Up Your Files in Windows 8.1 Restoring Backed up and Deleted Files with File History Safeguarding Your Personal Files and Folders Taking Ownership of Files and Folders

Summary

Chapter 13: Advanced Configuration and Customization

PC Settings

Front Screen PC & Devices Accounts SkyDrive Search & Apps Privacy Network Time & Language Ease of Access Update & Recovery

Control Panel

Customizing the Control Panel Choosing AutoPlay Options Setting Default Programs Managing Fonts in Windows 8.1 Using Location Settings and Other Sensors Managing Pen, Touch, and Tablet Settings

Configuring the Windows 8.1 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 8.1 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 8.1

Disabling the Windows 8.1 Lock Screen Automatically Logging on to Windows 8.1 Bring Back the Start Menu with a Toolbar Useful Windows Registry Hacks

Summary

Chapter 14: Getting Started with Virtualization

What Is Virtualization? When Should You Use a Virtual Machine? Why You Should “Sandbox” Windows XP Can’t Find Hyper-V on Your PC? Installing an Operating System in Hyper-V

Setting Up Networking with Hyper-V Saving VM Checkpoints Importing and Exporting Virtual Machines in Hyper-V Integrating Additional Services into a VM

Using Virtual Hard Disks

Creating a VHD in Windows 8.1 Booting Windows from a VHD

Summary

Chapter 15: Installing Windows 8.1 on Your Computer

Back Up Your Files and Documents First! Windows 8.1 Edition Differences Deciding How to Install Windows 8.1 on an Existing Computer

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

Acquiring Windows 8.1

Downloading Windows 8.1 Creating Bootable Media from a Windows 8.1 ISO File

Preparing to Install Windows 8.1

Upgrading from Windows XP Upgrading from Windows Vista Upgrading from Windows 7 Moving from 32-bit (x86) to 64-bit (x64) Windows 8.1 Minimum Hardware Requirements Installing Windows 8.1 on Netbooks

Upgrading to Windows 8.1 Performing a Clean Install

Best Practices for Installing Windows 8.1

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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