- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions: 7" x 9-1/8"
- Pages: 432
- Edition: 8th
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EPUB (Watermarked)
- ISBN-10: 0-13-407748-2
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-407748-2
Make the most of your new Windows® 10 notebook or desktop computer–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you’ve never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple!
Who knew how simple using computers could be?
This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 10 operating system…simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do!
Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn:
- Set up your new computer and use the Windows 10 Start menu and desktop
- Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge
- Get started with social networking on Facebook®, Twitter™, Pinterest™, and LinkedIn®
- Use Windows 10’s built-in apps–and find great new apps in the Windows Store
- Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup
- Create a home network in just minutes
- Go online to shop and sell–and smart search with Microsoft Cortana®
- Get your office work done fast
- Organize, view, and share photos
- Play music using Spotify®, Pandora®, iTunes®, and more
- Watch TV shows and movies online with Netflix® and Hulu™
- Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam
- Keep your system running reliably at top speed
This book is part of Que’s Content Update Program. As Microsoft® updates features of Windows, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. See inside for details
Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Chapter 1 How Personal Computers Work
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Chapter 2 Setting Up and Using a Notebook Computer
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Chapter 3 Setting Up and Using a Desktop Computer
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Chapter 4 Getting to Know Windows 10—for New Computer Users
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Chapter 5 Getting to Know Windows 10—If You’ve Used Windows Before
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Chapter 6 Using Windows 10 on a Touchscreen Device
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Chapter 7 Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage
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Chapter 8 Personalizing Windows
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Chapter 9 Connecting Other Devices to Your PC—and Your PC to Other Devices
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Chapter 10 Adding Storage and Backup
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Chapter 11 Setting Up a Home Network
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Chapter 12 Connecting to the Internet—at Home and Away
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Chapter 13 Browsing and Searching the Web
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Chapter 14 Shopping and Selling Online
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Chapter 15 Sending and Receiving Email
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Chapter 16 Social Networking with Facebook and Other Social Media
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Chapter 17 Video Chatting with Friends and Family
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Chapter 18 Using Applications on the Desktop
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Chapter 19 Finding and Installing New Apps
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Chapter 20 Doing Office Work
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Chapter 21 Staying Organized
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Chapter 22 Viewing and Sharing Digital Photos
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Chapter 23 Watching Movies, TV Shows, and Other Videos
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Chapter 24 Playing Music
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Chapter 25 Protecting Your PC from Computer Attacks, Malware, and Spam
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Chapter 26 Performing Preventive Maintenance and Dealing with Common Problems
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Index