Beginning Windows 8.1

1. Front Matter

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2. Introducing Windows 8.1

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   Pages 1-16

3. Finding Your Way Around Windows 8.1

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   Pages 17-58

4. Getting Connected

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   Pages 59-92

5. Sharing with Family and Friends

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   Pages 93-134

6. Organizing and Searching Your Computer

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   Pages 135-178

7. Printing and Managing Printers

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   Pages 179-202

8. Having Fun with Games, Photos, Music, and Video

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   Pages 203-240

9. Maximizing Your Productivity

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   Pages 241-270

10. Personalizing Your Windows Experience

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    Pages 271-322

11. Making Windows 8.1 More Accessible and Easier to Use

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    Pages 323-342

12. Keeping You, Your Files, and Your Computer Safe

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    Pages 343-376

13. Maintaining and Backing Up Your Computer and Files

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    Pages 377-426

14. Advanced Configuration and Customization

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    Pages 427-486

15. Getting Started with Virtualization

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    Pages 487-518

16. Installing Windows 8.1 on Your Computer

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    Pages 519-546

17. Windows 8 Touch Gestures

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    Pages 547-548

18. Windows 8 Shortcut Keys

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19. Advanced Query Syntax for Search

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20. Upgrading Your Computer

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    Pages 561-570

Windows 8 has been described by Microsoft as its ‘boldest’ Windows release ever and the 8.1 update enhances the paradigm further. Beginning Windows 8.1 takes you through the new features and helps you get more out of the familiar to reveal the fullest possibilities for this amazing new operating system.

You will learn, with non-technical language used throughout, how to get up and running in the new Windows interface, minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and harness the features you never knew existed to take control of your computer and enjoy the peace of mind and excitement that comes with it.

From tips and tweaks to easy-to-follow guides and detailed descriptions, this book takes you inside Windows 8.1 to discover the true power and flexibility that lies within, and guides you at your own pace through getting the very best from it.

Mike Halsey is an established Windows author and prolific tech blogger. His articles regularly feature in Microsoft s IT Pro newsletters and his tutorial and how-to videos feature on the official Microsoft support website. An expert with many years experience in helping home, small business and enterprise users get the very best out of their computers, Mike Halsey is also a teacher of adult literacy and numeracy basic skills. He uses this experience to make the language in his books and videos accessible to everybody. Mike lives in an eco-home Yorkshire (UK) with his rescue border collie Jed.

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