TY  - GEN
AU  - HALSEY, MIKE
TI  - WINDOWS 8: OUT OF THE BOX
SN  - 978-93-5023-922-3
U1  - 005.432 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - MUMBAI
PB  - SHROFF PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.
KW  - WINDOWS XP
N1  -     Chapter 1 Using Windows 8
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        The Start Screen Versus the Desktop: What You Need to Know
        Starting Windows 8
        Finding Your Way Around the New Start Screen
        Using the Charms Menu
        Using the App Bar
        Finding All the Apps in Windows 8
        Switching Between Running Apps in Windows 8
        Logging Out Of and Locking Windows 8
        Using Touch Gestures in Windows 8
        Using Windows 8 with a Keyboard and Mouse
        Using the On-Screen Keyboard
        Shutting Down and Restarting Windows 8
        Summary
    Chapter 2 Using Email and the Internet
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        Getting Online with Windows 8
        Getting Quick Access to Your Email
        Using the Internet Explorer 10 App
        Using Windows Live Mail
        Summary
    Chapter 3 Sharing Your Files, Photos, Music, and Video
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        The Windows 8 Sharing Tool
        Sharing with Other People in Your Home
        Connecting Windows 8 and Your Xbox 360
        Connecting to Other Devices in Your Home
        Summary
    Chapter 4 Downloading and Using Apps and Programs
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        Using the Windows Store
        Updating Apps in Windows 8
        Organizing App Icons on the Start Screen
        Viewing All Your Installed Apps and Programs
        Switching Between Running Apps and Programs
        Viewing Two Apps Side by Side
        Viewing Two Desktop Windows Side by Side
        Uninstalling Apps and Programs in Windows 8
        Summary
    Chapter 5 Watching and Listening to Your Videos and Music
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        Watching Your Videos in Windows 8
        Playing Your Music in Windows 8
        Using Windows Media Player
        Summary
    Chapter 6 Importing, Viewing, and Editing Your Photographs and Videos
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        Importing Photos and Video from Your Digital Camera
        Advanced Photo and Video Import Using Windows Photo Gallery
        Viewing Your Photos in Windows 8
        Editing Your Photos in Windows Photo Gallery
        Summary
    Chapter 7 Connecting To and Using Extra Hardware with Your Computer
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        Attaching and Using a Printer
        Setting the Default Printer
        Connecting to Network Storage and Devices
        Using a Second Screen with Your Computer
        Summary
    Chapter 8 Using Windows 8 for Work
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        Using Microsoft Office in Windows 8
        Using the Desktop in Windows 8
        Maximizing Battery Life on Your Laptop or Tablet
        Summary
    Chapter 9 Using Older Software and Programs
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        Windows Tablets and Desktop Programs
        Installing Desktop Programs in Windows 8
        Running Programs on the Windows Desktop
        Uninstalling Desktop Programs in Windows 8
        Summary
    Chapter 10 Keeping You and Your Family Safe
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        Setting Up Additional Users on Your Computer
        Viruses, Malware, and Phishing Explained
        Using Windows Defender to Keep Your Computer Safe
        Browsing Safely with Internet Explorer 10
        Setting Up and Using Family Safety
        Summary
    Chapter 11 Keeping Your Computer Running Smoothly
        Top Tips from This Chapter
        How to Keep Your Files Backed Up
        Restoring Your Files from a Backup
        Restoring Windows 8 from a Backup
        Refreshing Windows 8
        Creating a Recovery Drive
        Using System Restore to Rescue Windows
        Maintaining Windows 8
        Summary
    Chapter 12 More Top Tips for Using Windows 8
        Use a Picture Password
        Use a Secure Password
        Get Extra Information from the Start Screen
        Make Sure You Keep Regular Backups
        Create a Custom Refresh Image
        Using the Calendar and Clocks on the Desktop Taskbar
        Choosing the Programs that Open Files
        Managing Your Default Sound Devices
        Turn It Off and On Again
        Summary


N2  - Get a real feel for Windows 8 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system. You’ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse.

    Easily navigate the intuitive Windows 8 interface
    Use email and the Internet—and keep your family safe
    Share files online or with other devices in your home
    Download and use all kinds of of apps and programs
    Watch movies and listen to music
    Import, view, and edit your own photos and videos
    Learn how to use extra hardware and older software
    Use expert tips to keep your computer running smoothly
    Discover cool stuff that makes computer use really easy


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