Easy Computer Basics, Windows 10 Edition

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See it done. Do it yourself. It’s that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 10 Edition, teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks. No need to feel intimidated; we’ll hold your hand every step of the way.

Learn how to...

• Set up and configure your new Windows 10 computer
• Upgrade your system with new hardware and software
• Use Microsoft Windows 10--and personalize it just for you
• Connect to the Internet for web browsing, email, Facebook, and listening to digital music
• View and edit digital photos 
• Watch your favorite movies and TV shows online with Netflix and Hulu
• Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware
• Set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple computers

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Understanding Personal Computers     2

Types of Computers     3

Getting to Know Desktop PCs     4

Getting to Know All-in-One PCs     5

Getting to Know Notebook PCs     6

Getting to Know Tablet PCs     7

Connectors     8

Hard Disk Drives: Long-Term Storage     9

Keyboards     10

Touchpads     11

Memory Card Readers     12

CD and DVD Drives     13

Computer Screens     14

Printers     15

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your PC     16

Desktop Computer System     17

Setting Up a Notebook PC     18

Setting Up an All-in-One Desktop PC     19

Setting Up a Traditional Desktop PC     20

Powering On     23

Logging On to Windows     24

Shutting Down     25

Chapter 3: Connecting Peripherals and Other Devices     26

USB Connector     27

Connecting Devices via USB     28

Connecting a Printer     29

Connecting Your PC to Your TV     32

Chapter 4: Setting Up a Wireless Home Network     34

Understanding How Wireless Networks Work     35

Setting Up Your Network’s Main PC     36

Connecting Additional PCs to Your Wireless Network     38

Adding Your Computer to a Homegroup     41

Accessing Other Computers in Your Homegroup     44

Accessing Other Computers on Your Network     45

Chapter 5: Using Microsoft Windows 10     46

Exploring the Windows 10 Desktop     47

Using the Mouse     48

Using the Windows Start Menu     50

Opening a Program     52

Using the Taskbar     53

Scrolling a Window     54

Maximizing, Minimizing, and Closing a Window     55

Switching Between Open Windows     56

Using Windows in Tablet Mode     58

Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display     60

Chapter 6: Personalizing Windows     62

Settings Window     63

Customizing the Start Menu     64

Changing the Desktop Background     66

Changing the Accent Color     68

Customizing the Lock Screen Picture     70

Adding Apps to the Lock Screen     72

Changing Your Profile Picture     74

Setting Up Additional Users     76

Switching Between Users     79

Configuring Windows Setti

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