Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
How to Read This Book
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Beyond the Book
Part 1 Getting Started with Windows 10
Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted with Windows 10
Tell Your Computer What to Do
Move the Mouse
Touch the Screen
Use a Keyboard
View the Touch Keyboard
Turn On Your Computer
Check Out the Start Screen
Shut Down Your Computer
Start Again on the Lock Screen
Chapter 2 Using the Start Screen and Apps
Open Windows 10 Apps
Switch among Open Apps
Close Windows 10 Apps
Use the App Bar
Add a Location in Weather
Change App Settings
Search for a Desktop App
Arrange and Group Apps on the Start Screen
Chapter 3 Adjusting Windows 10 Settings
Access the Settings Screen
Personalize the Lock Screen
Choose an Account Picture
Check for Important Updates
Make Windows 10 Easier to Use
Customize the Start Menu
Handle Notifications
Chapter 4 Working with User Accounts
Connect to the Internet
Disconnect (or Switch to Airplane Mode)
Create a New Microsoft Account
Create a Local Account
Switch from a Local to an Existing Microsoft Account
Create a Local Account for Someone in Your Household
Create a Password for a Local Account
Change or Remove a Local Account Password
Delete a Local Account
Chapter 5 Getting Comfortable withΒ the Desktop
Check Out the Desktop
Change the Date or Time
Explore the Parts of a Window
Resize a Window
Arrange Some Windows
Snap a Window
Open a Second Desktop
Choose a Desktop Background
Pin Icons to the Taskbar
Stop Apps with the Task Manager
Part 2 Windows 10 andΒ the Web
Chapter 6 Finding What You Need onΒ the Web
Browse the Web with Edge
Open Multiple Pages in Separate Tabs
Search for Anything
Bookmark and Revisit Your Favorite Websites
Explore Edge Features
Block Ads on Web Pages
Chapter 7 Emailing Family and Friends
Use the Mail App
Write an Email Message
Format Email
Send Files and Pictures
Read and Respond to Incoming Email
Change Mail Settings
Add an Email Account to Mail
Chapter 8 Exploring Apps for Your Daily Life
Add Contacts to the People App
Delete a Contact
Add a Birthday or Anniversary to the Calendar
Search and Explore with the Maps App
Remind Yourself to Do Tasks with Alarms & Clock
Write Documents with WordPad
Write a Sticky Note to Yourself
Tweak Quick Status Settings
Chat Face-to-Face with Skype
Ask Questions of Cortana
Part 3 Having Fun with Windows 10
Chapter 9 Exploring the MicrosoftΒ Store
Explore Apps and Games by Category
Search for an App or Game by Name
Install a New App or Game
Examine Your Apps and Games
Rate and Review an App or Game
Add Billing Information to the Microsoft Store
Chapter 10 Taking Photos and More
Take Photos (and Videos) with Your Computer
Choose Camera Settings
Copy Photos from Your Camera
View Photos with the Photos App
Organizing Photos Using the Photos App
Edit Photos Using the Photos App
Print Photos Using the Photos App
Scan Photos and Documents
Chapter 11 Enjoying Music and Videos
Play and Copy Music from a CD
Listen to the Groove Music App
Create and Manage Playlists
Watch Videos
Burn a CD
Make a Voice Recording
Part 4 Beyond the Basics
Chapter 12 Maintaining Windows 10
Install a New Program on the Desktop
Remove Desktop Programs
Control Startup Apps
Explore System Information
Check Your Security and Maintenance Status
Speed Up Your Computer
Protect Your Computer from Viruses and Other Threats
Chapter 13 Connecting a Printer andΒ Other Devices
Trust USB Plug and Play for Hardware
See All Devices
Connect a Printer or Other Device
Access Device Options on the Desktop
Calibrate Your Touchscreen
Chapter 14 Working with Files
Save and Open a File
Find a Misplaced File
Add a Location to Quick Access
Use File Explorer for Easy Access to Files
Create a Folder to Organize Your Files
Use Check Boxes to Select Files
Add the Undo Button to File Explorer
Move a File from One Folder to Another
Rename a File or a Folder
Delete a File or Folder
Get Back a File or Folder You Deleted
Chapter 15 Backing Up and RestoringΒ Files
Add an External Hard Drive or Flash Drive
Copy Files to or from a Flash Drive
Use OneDrive to Store File Copies
Turn On File History
Restore Files with File History
Reset a Misbehaving Computer
Index
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