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Conquer Windows 10--from the inside out!
Dive into Windows 10--and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the most powerful and innovative features of Windows 10, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds. From the new Microsoft Edge browser to the personal assistant Cortana, from security to the enhanced Start menu, discover how the experts tackle essential Windows 10 tasks--and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.
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Acknowledgments xxi
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PART 1: Getting started with Windows 10 1
Chapter 1: What’s new in Windows 10 3
Next-generation hardware 4
The Windows 10 user experience 5
Fundamental changes in core features 11
Windows 10, the web, and cloud services 13
Working and playing with Windows 10 15
More updates, more often 17
Windows 10 for IT pros and experts 19
Chapter 2: Installing, configuring, and deploying Windows 10 21
Before you start 22
Check for potential compatibility problems 23
Back up your data and settings 24
Choose the right package 25
Choose your upgrade method 27
How Windows 10 Setup works 28
Upgrading to Windows 10 29
Using Windows Update 29
Using Windows installation media 33
Checking compatibility 33
Transferring files, apps, and settings 34
Performing a clean install 39
Making bootable media 39
Setup and your hard disk 44
Configuring a multiboot system 48
Activating Windows 52
Entering a product key 54
Activating a retail copy of Windows 57
Activation requirements for OEM installations 57
Product activation and corporate licensing 58
Managing Windows activation from the command prompt 59
Tweaking and tuning your Windows 10 installation 59
Chapter 3: Using Windows 10 61
An overview of the Windows 10 user experience 62
Navigating Windows 10 64
Using and customizing the Start menu 64
Using and customizing the taskbar 71
Controlling how notifications appear 76
Switching tasks 79
Switching between virtual desktops 81
Using Windows 10 on a touchscreen device 82
Managing and arranging windows 89
Cortana and search 93
Chapter 4: Personalizing Windows 10 99
Settings vs. Control Panel 99
Customizing the visual appearance 100
Selecting the desktop background 101
Selecting colors 103
Customizing mouse pointers 104
Configuring desktop icons 105
Controlling the appearance of other icons 107
Configuring the taskbar with multiple displays 108
Customizing the lock screen 109
Working with fonts 110
Making text easier to read 111
Using font sm