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Beginning Windows 8

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  • Beginning Windows 8 is the complete guide to understanding the power and flexibility of Microsoft’s latest operating system to help you get the very best out of your computer.

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages iii-xxviii
  2. Introducing Windows 8

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 1-13
  3. Finding Your Way Around Windows 8

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 15-43
  4. Connecting

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 45-67
  5. Sharing with Family and Friends

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 69-101
  6. Organizing and Searching Your Computer

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 103-145
  7. Printing and Managing Printers

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 147-166
  8. Maximizing Your Productivity

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 197-215
  9. Personalizing Your Windows Experience

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 217-256
  10. Advanced Configuration and Customization

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 339-387
  11. Getting Started with Virtualization

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 389-408
  12. Installing Windows 8 on Your Computer

    • Mike Halsey
    Pages 409-434
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 435-465

About this book

Windows 8 has been described by Microsoft as its ‘boldest’ Windows release ever. Beginning Windows 8 takes you through the new features and helps you get more out of the familiar to reveal the 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 to discover the true power and flexibility that lies within, and guides you at your own pace through getting the very best from it.

About the author

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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eBook USD 29.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 39.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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