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Windows 10 Absolute Beginner's Guide (includes Content Update Program) by Alan Wright

Book + Content Update Program Make the most of your new Windows 10 device-without needing to be a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 10, and use it to create, connect, and discover... simplify and organize your whole life... learn more, play more, do more, live better! This book will show you how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Windows 10 has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Windows 10 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner's guide to using your new Windows 10 desktop, notebook, or tablet... simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: Make the new Windows 10 Start menu work just the way you want Tweak Windows to reflect your personality and maximize your security Reliably connect to your home network or public Wi-Fi Master the speedy new Microsoft Edge web browser Install and use the best new Windows Store apps Enjoy all of your digital photos, videos, movies, and music Find whatever you're looking for-or let Cortana find it for you Use free OneDrive cloud storage to store, sync, and back up your files Play games and media through Xbox Live Manage all email from one easy app: Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo!, and more Share files and printers the easy way with Homegroups Retrieve up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, and financial data Set up the notifications you want-and turn off those you don't want Create efficient virtual desktops to get more done faster Connect multiple monitors to one computer Keep your computer safe and healthy-painlessly Alan Wright has spent a decade providing IT support to enterprises, small businesses, and residential users. He holds several certifications from CompTIA and Microsoft, was technical editor on Using Windows 8 and Microsoft Project 2013 In Depth, and co-authored both Windows 8.1: Absolute Beginner's Guide and Visio 2013: Absolute Beginner's Guide.

About Alan Wright

Alan Wright has worked professionally in and around IT for more than 10 years. He has provided enterprise-level support in the Detroit, Michigan, area and now focuses on developing training materials for computer users while continuing to provide software and hardware support for small business and residential users. He holds several certifications from CompTIA and Microsoft and enjoys working with technology and teaching others how they can make technology work for them as computers and tablets continue to evolve. Alan has been the technical editor on other books from Que Publishing, including Using Windows 8, and co-authored Windows 8.1 Absolute Beginner's Guide.

Introduction ......................................................................................................................1 What Is an Absolute Beginner? ............................................................................... 3 How This Book Is Organized .................................................................................... 3 Special Bonus Content Online ................................................................................. 4 Conventions Used in This Book ............................................................................... 4 Selects and Selecting ........................................................................................... 4 Special Elements .................................................................................................. 5 Let Me Know What You Think ................................................................................. 5 I Getting Started 1 Meet Windows 10 ....................................................................................................7 What's New in Windows 10 ..................................................................................... 8 Starting Up Windows .............................................................................................10 Signing In with an Existing Microsoft or Local Account .................................11 Signing In to a New Windows 10 Device ........................................................15 Introducing the Start Menu ....................................................................................19 Displaying All Apps ............................................................................................21 Pinning an Application to the Start Menu .......................................................23 Seeing Tiles That Are Offscreen .......................................................................23 Using the Getting Started App ..............................................................................24 Exiting Windows ......................................................................................................24 Signing Out of Windows 10 ..............................................................................25 Locking Windows 10 ..........................................................................................26 Putting Windows 10 to Sleep ...........................................................................26 Shutting Down Your Windows 10 Computer ..................................................27 2 Interacting with Windows ....................................................................................29 Getting to Know the Windows 10 Interfaces .......................................................30 Working with Continuum and Tablet Mode ....................................................30 Using the Mouse in Windows 10 ......................................................................32 Using the Keyboard in Windows 10 .................................................................33 Using Touch in Windows 10..............................................................................35 Using the Touch Keyboard................................................................................37 Using Controls .........................................................................................................40 Window ...............................................................................................................40 Button ..................................................................................................................41 Text Box ..............................................................................................................42 Check Box ...........................................................................................................42 Switch ..................................................................................................................43 Drop-Down List ...................................................................................................43 Combo Drop-Down List ....................................................................................44 Hamburger Menus .............................................................................................44 3 Optimizing the Start Menu ..................................................................................47 Organizing All Those Tiles......................................................................................48 Accessing the Context Menu of a Tile .............................................................48 Making a Tile Bigger or Smaller .......................................................................49 Controlling Live Tiles .........................................................................................50 Moving a Tile ......................................................................................................51 Show More Tiles .................................................................................................52 Personalizing Tile Groups .......................................................................................53 Creating a Tile Group ........................................................................................53 Moving Tile Groups ...........................................................................................55 Naming a Tile Group .........................................................................................55 Organizing the Navigation Menu of the Start Menu ...........................................56 4 Introducing Windows Apps ..................................................................................61 Learning About Windows Apps .............................................................................62 Shopping at the Windows Store ............................................................................66 Purchasing an App .............................................................................................69 Managing Your Windows Store Purchases ......................................................71 Uninstalling Apps .....................................................................................................74 5 Working with Windows Apps ..............................................................................77 Running Windows Store Apps ...............................................................................78 Starting a Windows Store App .........................................................................78 Stopping a Windows 10 App ............................................................................80 Using Common Windows App Menu Tools ...................................................80 Managing Windows Apps ......................................................................................82 Choosing Default Apps .....................................................................................83 Managing Storage Options for Windows Apps ..............................................84 6 Finding Your Way Around the Windows Desktop ..........................................89 Introducing the Desktop .........................................................................................90 Using the Desktop in Desktop Mode ..............................................................91 Using the Desktop in Tablet Mode .................................................................93 Using Task View .......................................................................................................94 Working with the Taskbar .......................................................................................97 Using the Action Center ....................................................................................98 Customizing the Taskbar .................................................................................100 Working with Applications from the Taskbar ................................................103 Keeping the Desktop Organized .........................................................................105 Arranging the Desktop ...................................................................................105 7 Working with Windows Desktop Applications .............................................. 109 Introducing Desktop Applications .......................................................................110 Working with Desktop Applications ....................................................................111 Starting Desktop Applications ........................................................................113 Using Run as Administrator .............................................................................115 Pinning Desktop Applications to the Taskbar ...............................................116 Saving Shortcuts for Desktop Applications to the Desktop ........................116 Exiting Desktop Programs ...............................................................................118 Working with Windows .........................................................................................118 Installing and Removing Programs ......................................................................120 Installing Programs ...........................................................................................120 Removing Windows Programs ........................................................................121 II Customizing Your Windows 10 Computer 8 Tweaking Windows to Reflect Your Personality ........................................... 125 Personalize Windows.............................................................................................126 Personalizing the Desktop Background .........................................................127 Changing the Color Scheme ...........................................................................130 Customizing the Lock Screen ..........................................................................131 Modifying the Theme ......................................................................................139 Personalizing Your Account Picture ................................................................143 Syncing Your Account Settings .......................................................................145 9 Using Search and Cortana ................................................................................. 149 Using Windows Search .........................................................................................150 Configuring Search...........................................................................................154 Getting to Know Cortana .....................................................................................156 Setting Up Cortana ..........................................................................................157 Using Cortana ...................................................................................................159 Managing Cortana ...........................................................................................163 10 Configuring Input Device Settings .................................................................. 169 The Control Panel or PC Settings? ......................................................................170 Setting Up Your Mouse or Touchpad .................................................................171 Mouse Settings .................................................................................................171 Touchpad Settings ...........................................................................................175 Setting Up Your Keyboard ...................................................................................176 Changing Keyboard Settings ..........................................................................176 Personalize Language, Keyboard, and Date Formats ..................................178 11 Configuring Display and Sound Settings ....................................................... 183 Setting Up Your Display........................................................................................184 Understanding Resolution ..............................................................................184 Setting Up Multiple Monitors .........................................................................187 Make Things Bigger on Your Display .............................................................190 Adjusting Brightness ........................................................................................192 Setting Up Sound ..................................................................................................195 Setting Up Your Speakers ...............................................................................195 Managing Sound for Windows Events ...........................................................197 12 Configuring Notifications and Advanced Settings ....................................... 201 Managing Notifications You Receive ..................................................................202 Ease of Access .......................................................................................................207 Managing Power Options .....................................................................................210 A Simple Approach to Using Power Plans ....................................................210 Common Options Related to Power ..............................................................212 The Manual Method to Manage Power Options ..........................................213 13 Connecting to Networks and the Internet ..................................................... 215 Reviewing Important Internet Connection Basics ..............................................216 Learning About Internet Service Providers ....................................................216 Checking the Hardware Required to Connect ..............................................217 Learning the Internet Connection Services Typically Available .......................217 Understanding Routers for Internet Connection Sharing ............................220 Understanding the Network Adapter.............................................................220 Connecting to the Internet ...................................................................................221 Connecting to a Wireless Network ................................................................222 Connecting Where Free Wi-Fi Is Advertised .................................................225 Connecting to Pay-as-You-Go Wi-Fi ..............................................................227 Connecting to a LAN/Wired Network ...........................................................228 Connecting After Upgrading to Windows 10 ...............................................229 Connecting After You Restart Your Device ...................................................229 III Being Productive 14 Browsing the Web .............................................................................................. 231 Introducing Microsoft Edge .................................................................................232 Surfing the Web with Cortana ........................................................................233 Using Reading View .........................................................................................236 Making Web Notes ..........................................................................................237 Using the New Tab ..........................................................................................239 Browsing the Web with Microsoft Edge .............................................................241 Entering the URL of a Site You Want to Visit ................................................241 Searching the Web ...........................................................................................242 Following a Hyperlink ......................................................................................243 Working with Favorites ...................................................................................244 Using the Hub Pane .........................................................................................246 Working with Tabs ...........................................................................................247 Enhancing Your Browsing Experience ................................................................248 Getting to Know Microsoft Edge Settings ....................................................250 Using Internet Explorer .........................................................................................251 Creating Shortcuts to Websites ......................................................................252 Opening All Links in the Desktop Browser....................................................253 15 Keeping Up with Your Contacts in the People App .................................... 255 Introducing the People App.................................................................................256 Adding Contacts to the People App ..................................................................258 Managing Your Contacts ......................................................................................261 Locating Your Contacts ...................................................................................262 Modifying or Sharing a Contact .....................................................................262 Filtering Contacts .............................................................................................263 16 Setting Up the Mail App .................................................................................. 267 Exploring the Mail App .........................................................................................268 Setting Up Your Email Accounts ..........................................................................269 Setting Up Your Outlook.com, Google, Yahoo!, iCloud, POP, or IMAP Account ..............271 Setting Up Your Exchange or Office 365 Account .......................................273 Manually Setting Up an Email Account Using Exchange, EAS, POP, or IMAP .................275 Managing Your Email Accounts ...........................................................................278 Managing Account Settings ............................................................................278 Managing Account Options ............................................................................281 17 Using the Mail App ............................................................................................. 285 Reading Your Email ...............................................................................................286 Replying to a Message ....................................................................................287 Filing a Message in a Folder ...........................................................................289 Deleting a Message .........................................................................................290 Forwarding a Message ....................................................................................291 Marking a Message as Unread .......................................................................291 Writing an Email Message ....................................................................................293 Addressing Your Message ...............................................................................294 Formatting Your Email Message.....................................................................295 Attaching a Photo, File, Table, or Hyperlink to Your Message ...................297 Checking Spelling in Your Message ...............................................................298 Managing Your Inbox............................................................................................299 Pinning Accounts to the Start Menu ..............................................................299 Flagging Messages ..........................................................................................300 Printing Emails ..................................................................................................301 Future Improvements .......................................................................................302 18 Managing Your Calendar ................................................................................... 305 Starting the Calendar App ...................................................................................306 Controlling the Calendar View ........................................................................307 Setting Calendar Colors ..................................................................................310 Synchronizing with Other Calendars ...................................................................311 Adding Events to Your Calendar .........................................................................313 Customizing the Calendar View......................................................................316 19 Sharing Your Windows Computer with Others ............................................. 319 Windows 10 Users and Account Basics ..............................................................320 Adding a New User ...............................................................................................323 Adding a New User with a Local Account .....................................................323 Adding a New User with a Microsoft Account ..............................................325 Creating a PIN or Picture Password ....................................................................328 Adding a PIN to Your Account .......................................................................329 Adding a Picture Password to Your Account ................................................329 Making Changes to User Accounts .....................................................................332 Changing a User's Type ..................................................................................332 Removing a User Account ...............................................................................334 Maintaining Security ..............................................................................................337 Windows Hello ..................................................................................................337 Using the Screensaver to Add Security .........................................................338 Two-Step Verification .......................................................................................339 20 Sharing Files and Printers .................................................................................. 343 Networking with Homegroup ..............................................................................344 Using the Windows Homegroup .........................................................................345 Creating a Homegroup ....................................................................................346 Joining a Homegroup ......................................................................................349 Leaving a Homegroup .....................................................................................350 Troubleshooting Homegroup Connections...................................................350 Setting Up Sharing ................................................................................................351 Disabling Sharing for Specific Files or Folders .............................................353 Sharing Files and Folders Only with Specific Users......................................354 Sharing Your Printer ..............................................................................................356 Seeing Stuff Shared by Others ............................................................................360 21 File and Folder Basics ........................................................................................ 363 Files and Folder Basics .........................................................................................364 Understanding Files .........................................................................................364 Understanding Folders ....................................................................................365 Exploring with File Explorer .................................................................................367 Working with Quick Access .............................................................................368 Working with Libraries .....................................................................................369 Navigating the Folder Tree .............................................................................372 Customizing the Content Pane .......................................................................375 Exploring the Preview and Details Pane ........................................................377 Folder Options .................................................................................................379 22 Working with OneDrive ..................................................................................... 383 Introducing OneDrive ...........................................................................................384 Setting Up OneDrive .......................................................................................387 Adding Files to Your OneDrive ......................................................................390 Managing Your OneDrive Files .......................................................................390 Sharing a File on Your OneDrive ...................................................................392 Viewing OneDrive Status ......................................................................................394 Configuring OneDrive Preferences .....................................................................396 Sync Settings with OneDrive ...........................................................................396 Using OneDrive in the Photo App .................................................................397 Using OneDrive with the Music App..............................................................398 Managing Metered Connections Considerations ..............................................400 Troubleshooting OneDrive Issues .......................................................................402 IV Having Fun 23 Working with Photos in Windows ................................................................... 405 Using the Photos App ...........................................................................................406 Viewing Your Collection ..................................................................................407 Using Albums ....................................................................................................412 Tweaking the Photos App with Settings ........................................................415 Editing Your Photos ..............................................................................................417 Using the Camera App .........................................................................................422 Controlling Camera Security ...........................................................................424 Organizing the Pictures Library ............................................................................426 Renaming Your Pictures ...................................................................................426 24 Using Your Microsoft Account for Purchases ................................................ 431 What Are Xbox Services? .....................................................................................432 Purchasing with Your Microsoft Account ............................................................433 Managing Your Microsoft Account .................................................................436 25 Having Fun with Movies and TV Shows ......................................................... 441 Getting Started with the Movies & TV App .......................................................442 Navigating the Movies & TV App ..................................................................442 Adding Your Videos to the Videos Library ....................................................445 Playing Videos in the Movies & TV App .............................................................448 Shopping for Videos .............................................................................................450 Making a Purchase ...........................................................................................451 Renting a Selection ..........................................................................................454 26 Enjoying Music ..................................................................................................... 457 Getting Started with the Groove Music App .....................................................458 Learning What's Where in the Groove Music App .......................................459 Adding Music to the Groove Music App ............................................................461 How to Link Your Music ...................................................................................462 How to Move Your Music ................................................................................465 Using Album View ............................................................................................466 Creating Playlists ...................................................................................................469 Purchasing Music ...................................................................................................470 Using Groove Music Pass ................................................................................470 Purchasing Music in the Windows Store ........................................................472 Importing Music and Creating Music CDs..........................................................474 Importing Music from a CD ............................................................................474 Creating a Music CD ........................................................................................476 27 Having Fun and Playing Games ....................................................................... 479 Gaming with Windows 10 ....................................................................................480 Understanding Xbox Live Services ......................................................................481 Using the Xbox App ..............................................................................................485 Index ...................................................................................................................... 491 V Online Bonus Content BC1 These Are a Few of My Favorite Apps .................................................... online BC2 Working with Other Windows Apps ......................................................... online BC3 Advanced File and Folder Management .................................................. online BC4 Keeping Your Computer Healthy .............................................................. online BC5 Resolving Common Problems .................................................................... online

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Windows 10 Absolute Beginner's Guide (includes Content Update Program) by Alan Wright

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Alan Wright

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Absolute Beginner's Guide

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