Windows 8 On Demand: Windows 8 On Demand _p2

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Que Publishing, 2012 M10 7 - 576 pages

Need answers quickly? Windows 8 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

Inside the Book

• Master the Windows 8 user experience

• Perform instant searches to find what you need

• Manage files and information with the Desktop and Windows apps

• Browse the Web, search for information, and get instant updates

• Use Windows apps to get news, finance, sports, travel, and weather

• Use Windows apps to work with mail, instant messages, contacts, photos, music, and videos

• Protect your device from Internet or network intruders

• Share files and media on a HomeGroup or network

• Set multiple users and parent controls

• Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows 8

Bonus Online Content

Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to:

• Workshops and related files

• Keyboard shortcuts

Visit the author site: perspection.com

 

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Contents

Getting Started with Windows 8
Working with Windows Metro Apps
Working with Multiple Apps New
Working with Apps Side by Side New
Installing Apps from the Store New
Productivity Tools
Updating Apps New
Grouping Apps on the Start Screen New
Managing Files and Folders in the Desktop
Starting and Viewing the Internet Explorer App New
Navigating Using Tabs with the IE App New
Finding Information with the IE Apps New
Browsing the
Working with Contacts and Calendars
Managing Files Using a Network
New Features New

Setting Search Options for Apps New
Copyright

Other editions - View all

Windows 8.1 on Demand
Perspection Inc.,Steve Johnson
Limited preview - 2013

Common terms and phrases

Address bar app window Apps bar blank area browsing Charm bar check box click or tap Close button connection corner and move create default Delete dialog box display document double­click or double­tap email message Facebook Favorites file or folder files and folders Home tab icon in Small icons or Large Instant Messages Internet Explorer Large icons view list arrow Mail app menu mobile device Navigation pane password PC computer PC settings phishing Photos app picture pop­up printer right edge right­click or tap­hold Screen Saver Settings button Settings panel share shortcut SkyDrive slider Small icons specify Start screen swipe left tap All apps tap Change tap OK tap the Close tap the File tap the Settings taskbar tile toolbar upper­right corner User Accounts Windows Firewall Windows Media Center Windows Media Player wireless

About the author (2012)

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Steve Johnson has written more than 60 books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, Adobe InDesign CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe Flash CS5, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010 and 2007, Microsoft Office 2008 for the Macintosh, and Apple OS X Mountain Lion. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. Steve and his family live in Pleasanton, California, but can also be found visiting family all over the western United States.

Bibliographic information

TitleWindows 8 On Demand: Windows 8 On Demand _p2
On Demand
AuthorsPerspection Inc., Steve Johnson
Editionillustrated
PublisherQue Publishing, 2012
ISBN0133105040, 9780133105049
Length576 pages
  
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