Everyday Computing with Windows 8.1

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. About Windows

   • Kevin Wilson

   Pages 1-4

3. Setting Up Your Device

   • Kevin Wilson

   Pages 5-10

4. Transferring your Old Files

   • Kevin Wilson

   Pages 11-19

5. Windows 8

   • Kevin Wilson

   Pages 21-26

6. Finding Apps using the Start Window

   • Kevin Wilson

   Pages 27-28

7. File Management in Windows

   • Kevin Wilson

   Pages 29-37

8. Using the Internet: Browsers

   • Kevin Wilson

   Pages 39-45

9. Using Internet Explorer

   • Kevin Wilson

   Pages 47-49

10. Using Email

    • Kevin Wilson

    Pages 51-54

11. Sending an Email

    • Kevin Wilson

    Pages 55-56

12. Scanning Documents

    • Kevin Wilson

    Pages 57-58

13. Printing Documents

    • Kevin Wilson

    Pages 59-60

14. Creating a Microsoft Account

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    Pages 61-65

15. Using Microsoft App Store

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    Pages 67-69

16. OneDrive

    • Kevin Wilson

    Pages 71-74

17. Organizing your Music

    • Kevin Wilson

    Pages 75-78

18. Videos & DVDs

    • Kevin Wilson

    Pages 79-83

19. Uploading from Digital Cameras

    • Kevin Wilson

    Pages 85-87

20. Connecting to Other Screens or Projectors

    • Kevin Wilson

    Pages 89-90

Get the most out of Windows 8.1 for your every day computing tasks, with no jargon. Clear, concise and to the point. This brief book, Everyday Computing With Windows 8.1 provides the essentials of using a desktop or laptop running Windows 8 or 8.1, providing a fast read for the beginner and the enthusiast. Windows 8 can give new users fits with options that are well hidden; this book uncovers those so that the user can be relieved of frustration.

Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow explanations from an established expert in the field.

Whether you have just bought your first computer or laptop or are a computer user who needs a better understanding of the basics, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinning foundations and equip you with the skills needed to take command of your computer.

Kevin Wilson, a practicing computer engineer and tutor, has had a passion for gadgets, cameras, computers and technology for many years.After graduating with masters in computer science, software engineering & multimedia systems, He has worked in the computer industry supporting and working with many different types of computer systems, worked in education running specialist lessons on film making and visual effects for young people. He has also worked as an IT Tutor, has taught in colleges in South Africa and as a tutor for adult education in England.The popular computer training series was created in the hope it will help people to use their computer with greater understanding, productivity and efficiency.

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