Windows 8.1 by Rusen, Ciprian Adrian -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

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 Getting support and giving feedback Errata We want to hear from you Stay in touch

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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