Preface;
Audience;
Assumptions This Book Makes;
Contents of This Book;
Conventions Used in This Book;
Safari® Books Online;
How to Contact Us;
How to Contact the Author;
Acknowledgments;
Dedication;
Chapter 1: Using Windows 8.1;
1.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
1.2 The Start Screen Versus the Desktop: What You Need to Know;
1.3 Starting Windows 8.1;
1.4 Finding Your Way Around the Start Screen;
1.5 Using the Charms;
1.6 Using the App Bar;
1.7 Finding All the Apps in Windows 8.1;
1.8 Switching Between Running Apps in Windows 8.1;
1.9 Logging Out Of and Locking Windows 8.1;
1.10 Using Touch Gestures in Windows 8.1;
1.11 Using Windows 8.1 with a Keyboard and Mouse;
1.12 Using the On-Screen Keyboard;
1.13 Shutting Down and Restarting Windows 8.1;
1.14 Summary;
Chapter 2: Using Email and the Internet;
2.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
2.2 Getting Online with Windows 8.1;
2.3 Getting Quick Access to Your Email;
2.4 Using the Internet Explorer 11 App;
2.5 Using Outlook on the Desktop in Windows RT;
2.6 Summary;
Chapter 3: Sharing Your Files, Photos, Music, and Video;
3.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
3.2 The Windows 8.1 Sharing Tool;
3.3 Sharing with Other People in Your Home;
3.4 Connecting Windows 8.1 and Your Xbox;
3.5 Connecting to Other Devices in Your Home;
3.6 Summary;
Chapter 4: Downloading and Using Apps and Programs;
4.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
4.2 Using the Windows Store;
4.3 Organizing App Icons on the Start Screen;
4.4 Viewing All Your Installed Apps and Programs;
4.5 Switching Between Running Apps and Programs;
4.6 Viewing Apps Side by Side;
4.7 Viewing Two Desktop Windows Side by Side;
4.8 Uninstalling Apps and Programs in Windows 8.1;
4.9 Summary;
Chapter 5: Watching and Listening to Your Videos and Music;
5.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
5.2 Watching Your Videos in Windows 8.1;
5.3 Playing Your Music in Windows 8.1;
5.4 Using Windows Media Player;
5.5 Summary;
Chapter 6: Importing, Viewing, and Editing Your Photographs and Videos;
6.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
6.2 Importing Photos and Video from Your Digital Camera;
6.3 Advanced Photo and Video Import Using Windows Photo Gallery;
6.4 Viewing Your Photos in Windows 8.1;
6.5 Editing Your Photos in Windows Photo Gallery;
6.6 Using Your Lock Screen as a Digital Photo Frame;
6.7 Summary;
Chapter 7: Personalizing your Windows 8.1 Experience;
7.1 Top Tips from this Chapter;
7.2 Personalizing the Start screen;
7.3 Personalizing the Desktop;
7.4 Making Things on Your Screen Larger or Smaller;
7.5 Making Windows 8.1 Easier to Use;
7.6 Personalizing the Lock Screen;
7.7 Start Your PC Direct to the Desktop;
7.8 Summary;
Chapter 8: Connecting To and Using Extra Hardware with Your Computer;
8.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
8.2 Attaching and Using a Printer;
8.3 Setting the Default Printer;
8.4 Printing in Windows 8.1;
8.5 Connecting to Network Storage and Devices;
8.6 Using a Second Screen with Your Computer;
8.7 Summary;
Chapter 9: Using Windows 8.1 for Work;
9.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
9.2 Using Microsoft Office in Windows 8.1;
9.3 Using the Desktop in Windows 8.1;
9.4 Maximizing Battery Life on Your Laptop or Tablet;
9.5 Summary;
Chapter 10: Using Older Software and Programs;
10.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
10.2 Windows Tablets and Desktop Programs;
10.3 Installing Desktop Programs in Windows 8.1;
10.4 Running Programs on the Windows Desktop;
10.5 Uninstalling Desktop Programs in Windows 8.1;
10.6 Summary;
Chapter 11: Keeping You and Your Family Safe;
11.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
11.2 Setting Up Additional Users on Your Computer;
11.3 Viruses, Malware, and Phishing Explained;
11.4 Using Windows Defender to Keep Your Computer Safe;
11.5 Browsing Safely with Internet Explorer 11;
11.6 Setting Up and Using Family Safety;
11.7 Summary;
Chapter 12: Keeping Your Computer Running Smoothly;
12.1 Top Tips from This Chapter;
12.2 How to Keep Your Files Backed Up;
12.3 Refreshing Windows 8.1;
12.4 Creating a Recovery Drive;
12.5 Refreshing Windows 8.1 from a Recovery Drive;
12.6 Using System Restore to Rescue Windows;
12.7 Maintaining Windows 8.1;
12.8 Summary;
Chapter 13: More Top Tips for Using Windows 8;
13.1 Use a Picture Password;
13.2 Use a Secure Password;
13.3 Use Libraries in Windows 8.1;
13.4 Reinstall all Your Apps in One Go;
13.5 Get Extra Information from the Start Screen;
13.6 Bookmark Web Pages and App Information to Read Later;
13.7 Make Sure You Keep Regular Backups;
13.8 Start Your PC Directly to the Desktop;
13.9 Create a Custom Refresh Image;
13.10 Using the Calendar and Clocks on the Desktop Taskbar;
13.11 Choosing the Programs that Open Files;
13.12 Managing Your Default Sound Devices;
13.13 Turn It Off and On Again;
13.14 Summary;
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