- Technology Books for Seniors
- Dec 16, 2013
- Que has published a variety of technology books of interest to older users. In this article, Michael Miller previews these books for seniors — and recommends specific books for specific users.
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- Get Organized with the Windows 8.1 File Explorer
- Nov 27, 2013
- In this video, derived from her book My Windows 8.1, Katherine Murray shows how to move, resize, and rename the tiles on the Start Screen, taking advantage of the new features introduced in Windows 8.1.
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- Grouping and Changing Tile Sizes in Windows 8.1
- Nov 27, 2013
- In this video, derived from her book My Windows 8.1, Katherine Murray looks at File Explorer. She shows you how to create folders as well as how to copy, move, and share files using File Explorer.
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- Using Windows 8.1's New Interface
- Nov 13, 2013
- This chapter explains the basics of navigating through Windows 8.1 new Modern interface. Especially useful for users of previous Windows versions.
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- What’s New About Windows 8.1
- Nov 8, 2013
- So what’s new in Windows 8.1? In this article, Michael Miller gives you the rundown of Windows 8.1 and tells you whether the changes are worthwhile.
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- Five Things You Can Tweak Right Away in Windows 8.1
- Oct 10, 2013
- This article spotlights five personalizations you can try as soon as you begin using Windows 8.1.
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- Discovering Windows 8’s Hidden Quick Access Menu
- Sep 3, 2013
- Michael Miller shows you how to find the hidden Windows 8 Quick Access Menu, and explains all the neat things you can do with it.
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- Fixing Your Computer Absolute Beginner's Guide: Troubleshooting Device Problems
- Aug 23, 2013
- Paul McFedries covers some of the built-in Windows tools that can help you troubleshoot problematic hardware.
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- Using Windows 8’s Xbox Music
- Jul 23, 2013
- Xbox Music is the new music app in Windows 8; it’s also accessible from Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game console and Windows 7/8 phones. In this article, author Michael Miller shows you how to use Xbox Music to manage your own music collection and to listen to and purchase new music online.
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- Using Windows 8 - Learning What's New If You've Used Windows Before
- Jul 5, 2013
- If you’ve used a computer - and Windows - before, it’s likely that you'll find Windows 8 a tad confusing. This chapter will help you learn what's changed and where to find where Microsoft put everything.
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- How to Add the Start Menu Back to Windows 8
- Jun 26, 2013
- One of the biggest complaints about Windows 8 is Microsoft’s removal of the Start button and Start menu. In this article, author Michael Miller examines third-party applications that promise to put the Start menu back in Windows 8 – and tells you which are worth your while.
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- Finding, Downloading, and Using Windows 8 Apps
- Jun 20, 2013
- Windows 8 is built around a new class of full-screen apps, available from the Windows Store. In this article, author Michael Miller takes you on a tour of the Windows Store and shows you how to find and download Windows 8 apps—for purchase and for free.
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- Dealing with Digital Photos
- May 22, 2013
- Windows 8 comes with some tools that help you view and perform some basic and helpful photo-related tasks. This chapter provides you with the details.
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- Windows 8 Touch On the Cheap
- May 22, 2013
- Ed Tittel explains why you may not need a touch display to take advantage of touch in Windows 8.
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- Bringing the Start Menu Back to Windows 8
- May 15, 2013
- Ed Tittel examines two of the most popular Windows 8 Start menu replacements.
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- Windows 8 Driver Gotchas
- May 15, 2013
- Ed Tittel explains some of his favorite tips, tricks, and resources for updating Windows drivers.
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- Essential Windows 8 Shortcuts, Clicks, and Gestures
- Apr 9, 2013
- Michael Miller provides an invaluable reference to everything you need to know to use Windows 8 to the fullest.
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- Windows 8 Apps and the Windows Store
- Jan 25, 2013
- This chapter describes the basic apps that come with Windows 8. It also explains how to get new apps from the Windows Store as well as how to uninstall and share apps.
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- Managing Files and Folders in Windows 8
- Jan 24, 2013
- This chapter takes a beginner's look at working with individual files in Windows 8 and explains how to find, move, copy, delete, and organize them.
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- Advanced Windows 8 Configuration Options
- Jan 15, 2013
- This chapter shows how you can modify Windows 8 settings to customize your specific setup.
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