How to Do Everything: Windows 8
Mary Branscombe & Simon Bisson & Eric Butow [Branscombe, Mary & Bisson, Simon & Butow, Eric]Tap into the power of Windows 8
Maximize the versatile features of Windows 8 on all your devices with help from this hands-on guide. Discover how to customize settings, use the new Start screen and Charms bar, work with gestures on a touchscreen PC, organize and sync data in the cloud, and set up a network. How to Do Everything Windows 8 covers email, video conferencing, web access, peripheral devices, security, and troubleshooting. You’ll also get tips for using the entertainment apps to enjoy music, video, photos, games, and much more.
* Customize Windows 8, group tiles on the Start screen, pin icons to the taskbar, and change settings
* Manage and back up your files and sync them to the cloud
* Share files with a Windows 8 Homegroup
* Surf the web with both versions of Internet Explorer 10, use tabs, organize favorites, and protect your privacy online
* Print, scan, and fax with Windows 8
* Communicate via built-in apps―Mail and Messaging―and add Skype
* Connect to social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, using the People app
* Enjoy the Music and Video apps and the Xbox Music free streaming service and video store
* View, manage, and share photos with the new Photos app―including your Facebook, Flickr, and SkyDrive photos
* Use all the built-in Windows 8 apps and get more from the Windows Store
* Keep Windows 8 running smoothly and securely
* Troubleshoot problems and reset or recover your PC
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