Windows 8.1 For Dummies (Paperback)  | Released: 2014

Windows 8.1 For Dummies maintains the commitment to helping readers navigate Windows while directing them through the key procedures one faces when using a Windows computer. Parts cover:Windows 8.1 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know - an introduction to the dual interfaces, basic mechanics, file storage, and instruction on how to get the free upgrade to Windows 8.1.Working with Programs, Apps and Files - the basics of finding and launching apps, getting help, and printingGetting Things Done on the Internet - instructions for connecting a Windows 8.1 device, using web and social apps, and maintaining privacyCustomizing and Upgrading Windows 8.1 - Windows 8.1 offers big changes to what a user can customize on the OS. This section shows how to manipulate app tiles, give Windows the look you in, set up boot-to-desktop capabilities, connect to a network, and create user accounts.Music, Photos and Movies - Windows 8.1 offers new apps and capabilities for working with onboard and online media, all covered in this chapterHelp! - includes guidance on how to fix common problems, interpret strange messages, move files to a new PC, and use the built-in help systemThe Part of Tens - quick tips for avoiding common annoyances and working with Windows 8.1 on a touch device About the AuthorAndy Rathbone is among the top-selling tech authors of all time. His editions of Windows For Dummies have accounted for millions of sales since it first published on Windows 3.0. Along with Windows, Andy also has published books covering Microsoft Surface, PC hardware, and Tivo. He corresponds with his readers at andyrathbone.com.Table of Contents: Introduction Part I: Windows 8.1 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know Chapter 1: What Is Windows 8.1? Chapter 2: The Mysterious New Start Screen Chapter 3: The Traditional Desktop Chapter 4: Basic Desktop Window Mechanics Chapter 5: Storage: Internal, External, and in the Sky Part II: Working with Programs, Apps, and Files Chapter 6: Playing with Programs, Apps, and Documents Chapter 7: Finding the Lost Chapter 8: Printing and Scanning Your Work Part III: Getting Things Done on the Internet Chapter 9: Cruising the Web Chapter 10: Being Social: Mail, People, and Calendar Chapter 11: Safe Computing Part IV: Customizing and Upgrading Windows 8.1 Chapter 12: Customizing Windows with the Control Panels Chapter 13: Keeping Windows from Breaking Chapter 14: Sharing One Computer with Several People Chapter 15: Connecting Computers with a Network Part V: Music, Photos, and Movies Chapter 16: Playing and Copying Music Chapter 17: Fiddling with Photos (and Movies) Part VI: Help! Chapter 18: The Case of the Broken Window Chapter 19: Strange Messages: What You Did Does Not Compute Chapter 20: Moving from an Old PC to a New Windows 8.1 PC Chapter 21: Help on the Windows Help System Part VII: The Part of Tens Chapter 22: Ten Things You'll Hate about Windows 8.1 (And How to Fix Them) Chapter 23: Ten or So Tips for Tablet and Laptop Owners Index