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    Windows 8.1 All-in-One For Dummies

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    by Woody Leonhard

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    • ISBN-13: 9781118820872
    • Publisher: Wiley
    • Publication date: 11/25/2013
    • Series: For Dummies Books
    • Pages: 1056
    • Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 2.00(d)

    Woody Leonhard is an award-winning technology author and columnist with over two decades of experience covering Microsoft Windows. He's currently a Senior Editor for the Windows Secrets newsletter and a frequent contributor to InfoWorld.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction 1

    Book I: Starting Windows 8.1 9

    Chapter 1: Windows 8.1 4 N00bs 11

    Chapter 2: Windows 8.1 for the Experienced 41

    Chapter 3: Which Version? 57

    Chapter 4: Upgrades and Clean Installs 65

    Book II: Personalizing Windows 8.1 83

    Chapter 1: Getting Around Windows 8.1 85

    Chapter 2: Changing the Lock and Logon Screens 103

    Chapter 3: Working with Charms and Notifi cations 115

    Chapter 4: Controlling Users 129

    Chapter 5: Microsoft Account: To Sync or Not to Sync? 147

    Chapter 6: Privacy Control 159

    Book III: Navigating the Start Screen 171

    Chapter 1: Controlling the Start Screen 173

    Chapter 2: Searching in and with the Start Screen 197

    Chapter 3: Sharing Among Tiled Apps 209

    Chapter 4: Settings, Settings, More Settings, and Devices 219

    Chapter 5: Taking Control of the Windows Store 229

    Book IV: Maximizing Tiled Windows 8.1 Apps 241

    Chapter 1: Running Metro Internet Explorer 243

    Chapter 2: Using Metro Mail, People, and Calendar Apps 259

    Chapter 3: The Windows 8.1 Photos App 287

    Chapter 4: Xbox Music and Video 301

    Book V: Connecting Online with Tiled Apps 315

    Chapter 1: Using SkyDrive in Windows 8.1 317

    Chapter 2: Using Skype in Windows 8.1 335

    Chapter 3: Getting Started with Facebook 349

    Chapter 4: Getting Started with Twitter 365

    Chapter 5: Bing News, Finance, Travel, Sports, Fitness, and Food 377

    Chapter 6: Games, Games, and Games 401

    Book VI: Working on the Desktop 413

    Chapter 1: Running the Desktop from Start to Finish 415

    Chapter 2: Personalizing the Desktop 447

    Chapter 3: Metro Mods for Desktop Users 471

    Chapter 4: Maintaining Your System 489

    Chapter 5: Using Windows (Live) Essentials 505

    Chapter 6: Choosing and Using a Desktop Web Browser 533

    Chapter 7: Music on the Desktop 573

    Book VII: Controlling Your System 611

    Chapter 1: Controlling Control Panel 613

    Chapter 2: Troubleshooting and Getting Help 635

    Chapter 3: Working with Libraries 661

    Chapter 4: Storing in Storage Spaces 673

    Chapter 5: Getting the Most from HomeGroups 681

    Chapter 6: Running the Built-In Desktop Applications 701

    Chapter 7: Working with Printers 713

    Book VIII: Maintaining Windows 8.1 727

    Chapter 1: File History, Backup, Data Restore, and Sync 729

    Chapter 2: A Fresh Start: Restore and Reset 745

    Chapter 3: Using and Avoiding Windows Update 761

    Chapter 4: Monitoring Windows 783

    Chapter 5: Using System Tools 801

    Book IX: Securing Windows 8.1 819

    Chapter 1: Spies, Spams, Scams — They’re Out to Get You 821

    Chapter 2: Fighting Viri and Scum 853

    Chapter 3: Running Built-In Security Programs 867

    Chapter 4: Top Security Helpers 889

    Book X: Enhancing Windows 8.1 903

    Chapter 1: Using Your iPad and iPhone with Windows 8.1 905

    Chapter 2: Kindle, Android, and Windows 8.1 925

    Chapter 3: Getting Started with Gmail, Google Apps, and Drive 939

    Chapter 4: Using Hotmail and Outlook.com 955

    Chapter 5: Best Free Windows Add-Ons 967

    Index 979

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    Ten minibooks in one get you thoroughly caught up on Windows 8.1!

    With new improvements and changes, Windows 8.1 offers a refreshed user interface, better integration between the new and traditional Windows interfaces, and more. This updated top-selling guide is what you need to get up to speed on everything Windows 8.1. Nine minibooks in one cover such essential topics as navigating the new Start Screen, understanding Windows 8.1 apps, securing Windows 8.1, and much more. Take the guesswork out of Windows 8.1 from day one with this complete, all-in-one resource.

    • Helps you get up to speed on the Windows 8.1 operating system, including its Start Screen, which is a feature sure to please traditional Windows users
    • Provides top-notch guidance from trusted and well-known Windows expert and author Woody Leonhard
    • Covers Windows 8.1 inside and out, including how to customize the Start screen, manage apps, and control privacy
    • Delves into core Windows 8.1 apps such as e-mail, people, and SkyDrive
    • Shows you how to connect online, add hardware, back up and update, and secure Windows 8.1

    Discover new improvements, old favorites, and everything in between with Windows 8.1 All-in-One For Dummies.

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