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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?
In addition, this book is part of Que’s Content Update Program. As Microsoft updates features of Windows 10, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. The updates will be delivered to you via a FREE Web Edition of this book, which can be accessed with any Internet connection.
This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer 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 Windows 10 and get online fast
- Explore the new features of Windows 10, including the new Start menu and desktop
- 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
- Use the new Edge web browser to go online to shop, sell your stuff, and do research
- Use the Cortana virtual personal assistant to search for files on your computer and content on the Web
- Get your office work done fast
- Organize, view, and share photos
- Play music using Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, and the Groove Music app
- Watch TV shows and movies online with Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube
- Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam
- Keep your system running reliably at top speed
Synopsis
Make the most of your new Windows(r) 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(r), Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn(r)
- 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(r)
- Get your office work done fast
- Organize, view, and share photos
- Play music using Spotify(r), Pandora(r), iTunes(r), and more
- Watch TV shows and movies online with Netflix(r) 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(r) 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
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Table of Contents
I. Understanding Computers
1. How Personal Computers Work
2. Setting Up and Using a Notebook Computer
3. Setting Up and Using a Desktop Computer
II. Using Windows
4. Getting to Know Windows 10 — for New Computer Users
5. Getting to Know Windows 10 — If You've Used Windows Before
6. Using Windows 10 on a Touchscreen Device
7. Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage
8. Personalizing Windows
III. Setting Up the Rest of Your System
9. Connecting Other Devices to Your PC — and Your PC to Other Devices
10. Adding Storage and Backup
11. Setting Up a Home Network
IV. Using the Internet
12. Connecting to the Internet — at Home or Away
13. Browsing and Searching the Web
14. Shopping and Selling Online
V. Communicating Online
15. Sending and Receiving Email
16. Social Networking with Facebook and Other Social Media
17. Video Chatting with Friends and Family
VI. Working with Software Programs
18. Using Applications on the Desktop
19. Finding and Installing New Applications
VII. Doing Fun and Useful Stuff with your PC
20. Doing Office Work
21. Staying Organized
22. Viewing and Sharing Digital Photos
23. Watching Movies, TV Shows, and Other Videos
24. Playing Music
VIII. Keeping Your System Up and Running
25. Protecting Your PC from Computer Attacks, Malware, Spam, and More
26. Performing Preventive Maintenance and Dealing with Common Problems