With Windows 8, Microsoft reimagines its popular OS for a connected and mobile world. In the Windows 8: Visual QuickStart Guide, author Barrie Sosinsky shows you how to work with live tiles, navigate the Windows 8 touch interface, and take advantage of the cloud-connected Calendar, People, Mail, and Messages apps. You'll learn about: The Charms bar Using the Desktop The new Windows Search functionality. How to add a printer and print from the Start screen. Internet Explorer 10 Windows Explorer Working with Settings in the new touch interface How to synchronize settings and back up to the Cloud The New Task Manager The Windows Store And more.
This edition covers the upgrades in Windows 8.1, including the dual interfaces, basic mechanics, file storage, and how to get the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 Shows how to manipulate app tiles, give Windows the look you choose, set up boot ...
Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system.
And more... Who this book is for This book is for those users new to Windows 8.1, coming from Windows 8, Windows 7 or even new to Windows altogether. Table of Contents1. Setting up Windows 8.1 2. Transferring Old Files 3.
Presents step-by-step instructions on the features of Windows 8, covering such topics as working with the desktop, exploring applications, managing files, and connecting with other devices and the Cloud.
This book introduces novice developers to a range of data access strategies for storing and retreiving data both locally and remotely.
In their introduction, the authors of this book say that "with Windows 8, suddenly, everything is different.
Learn from crisp, standalone discussion of topics in each chapter Who this book is for Real World Windows 8 Development is by a developer, for developers.
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"Learn to build fast and fluid Windows 8 Apps in a variety of contexts and projects"--Cover.
Whether you got Windows 10 with a new gadget or updated an old PC with the new version, this book answers your Windows 10 questions in a snap. Open the book to find help with navigating, customizing, and getting results from Windows 10.