Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8.1 Edition

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• Copyright 2014
• Edition: 1st

• Book
• ISBN-10: 0-7897-5232-8
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5232-1

Easy Computer Basics

See it done. do it yourself. It’s that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8.1 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 computer system

-- Upgrade your computer with new hardware and software

-- Use Microsoft Windows 8.1–and personalize it just for you

-- Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, Facebook, and listening to digital music

-- View and edit digital photos

-- Watch your favorite movies and TV shows online with Netflix and Hulu Plus

-- 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

Different Types of Computers

Getting to Know Desktop PCs

Getting to Know All-in-One PCs

Getting to Know Notebook PCs

Getting to Know Tablet PCs

Connectors

Hard Disk Drives: Long-Term Storage

Keyboards

Touchpads

Memory Card Readers

CD and DVD Drives

Computer Screens

Printers

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your PC

The Windows Lock Screen

Setting Up a Traditional Desktop PC

Setting Up a Notebook PC

Setting Up an All-in-One Desktop PC

Powering On

Logging On to Windows

Shutting Down

Adding New Devices to Your System

Chapter 3 Setting Up a Wireless Home Network

Understanding How Wireless Networks Work

Setting Up Your Network’s Main PC

Connecting Additional PCs to Your Wireless Network

Adding Your Computer to a HomeGroup

Accessing Other Computers in Your HomeGroup

Accessing Other Computers on Your Network

Chapter 4 Using Windows 8.1’s New Interface

Exploring the Start Screen

Using Windows with a Mouse

Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display

Displaying the Start Screen

Navigating the Start Screen

Using the Charms Bar

Getting Help in Windows

Chapter 5 Personalizing Windows

Different Windows Lock Screens

Customizing the Lock Screen Picture

Displaying a Slide Show on the Lock Screen

Adding Apps to the Lock Screen

Rearranging Tiles on the Start Screen

Making Tiles Larger or Smaller

Organizing Tiles into Groups

Naming Groups of Tiles

Removing Tiles

Adding New Tiles to the Start Screen

Changing Windows Colors

Show Your Desktop Background on the Start Screen

Changing Your Profile Picture

Configuring Windows Settings

Setting Up Additional Users

Switching Between Users

Chapter 6 Working with New Windows Apps

Apps on the Start Screen

Launching an App

Closing an App

Viewing All Apps

Using the Apps Screen (Instead of the Start Screen)

Searching for Apps on Your Computer

Pinning an App to the Start Screen

Switching Between Open Apps

Snapping Two Apps Side by Side

Examining Windows’ Built-In Apps

Finding New Apps in the Windows Store

Chapter 7 Using the Windows Desktop and Traditional A

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