Windows 10 Plain & Simple

by Muir Boysen, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9780735697942
• ISBN10: 0735697949
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-10-19
• Publisher: Microsoft Press

Summary

Learn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 10.
See it. Learn it. In color.
 
Here’s WHAT You’ll Learn

• Navigate Windows 10 quickly, easily, and efficiently
• Get online with the sleek new Microsoft Edge web browser
• Make the most of the new Cortana personal assistant
• Efficiently manage your email, calendar, contacts, and more
• Access your files from anywhere with Microsoft OneDrive
• Help secure your computer and protect your data

 
Here’s HOW You’ll Learn It

• Jump in wherever you need answers
• Follow easy steps and screenshots to see exactly what to do
• Get handy tips for new techniques and shortcuts
• Use Try This! exercises to apply what you learn right away

Author Biography

Nancy Muir Boysen is the author of more than 100 books on technology and other nonfiction topics. Prior to her author¿ing career, Nancy was a senior manager at several technology publishers as well as a training manager at Symantec. She has a Certificate in Distance Learning Design from the University of Washington and has taught Internet safety and technical writ¿ing at the university level.

Table of Contents

Ch 1 – Meet the Windows 10 Interface

Ch 2 – Providing Input

Ch 3 – Managing a computing session

Ch 4 – Customizing the Appearance of Windows

Ch 5 – Searching for anything

Ch 6 – Using the Maps App

Ch 7 – Going online

Ch 8 – Using calendar and people

Ch 9 – Using Mail and Skype

Ch 10 – Buying Apps on the Windows Store

Ch 11 – Playing Music

Ch 12 – Viewing Pictures and Video

Ch 13 – Working with Desktop Apps

Ch 14 – Working with Devices and Networks

Ch 15 – Working with Users and Privacy

Ch 16 – Sharing Settings and files in the Cloud

Ch 17  -- Managing Data

Ch 18 – Working with Accessibility Settings

Ch 19 – Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Computer

Ch 20 – Getting Help

App A – Keyboard Shortcuts