This book covers Microsoft's latest operating system in a way that won't have the reader losing time over their learning curve. Full color, clear, step-by-step instructions with lots of helpful screenshots will have new users up and running in no time.

Need answers quickly? Windows 8.1 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. Numbered Steps guide you through each task See Also points you to related information in the book Did You Know? alerts you to tips and techniques Illustrations with matching steps Tasks are presented on one or two pages Inside the Book Master the Windows 8.1 user experience Manage files and information with the Desktop and Windows apps Share files and media on a SkyDrive, HomeGroup, or network Browse the Web, search for information, and get instant updates Use Windows apps to get news, finance, sports, travel, weather, food, and health from Bing Use Windows apps to work with mail, instant messages, calls, contacts, photos, music, videos, and games Get more apps using the Windows Store Protect your device from Internet or network intruders Set multiple users and parent controls Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows 8.1 Bonus Online Content Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to: Workshops and related files Keyboard shortcuts Visit the author site: perspection.com

Windows 8.1 Professional Volumes 1 and 2 aims to help every Windows’ user to - Get familiar with windows 8.1 professional operating system. - Know everything about new modern window 8 and 8.1 operating system. - Operate all new start screen metro style tile apps and its controls. - Customize configure system and administrator privileges settings,, system services, system tools, PC settings, control panel. - Get familiar with all kind of apps, Windows 8.1 tips and tricks., - About windows registry Vview edit modifymodifies Windows 8.1 registry., - Explore group policy behavior, view and modify system and user group policy configuration. - Describes all each and every group policy one by one with detail explanation.

Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical redesign in Microsoft's history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles and full-screen apps. Luckily, David Pogue is back to help you make sense of it?with humor, authority, and 500 illustrations. The important stuff you need to know: What's new in 8.1. The update to 8.1 offers new apps, a universal Search, the return of the Start menu, and several zillion other nips and tucks. New features. Storage Spaces, Windows To Go, File Histories?if Microsoft wrote it, this book covers it. Security. Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, spam, sick hard drives, and out-of-control kids. The network. HomeGroups, connecting from the road, mail, Web, music streaming among PCs?this book has your network covered. The software. Media Center, Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer, speech recognition?this one authoritative, witty guide makes it all crystal clear. It's the book that should have been in the box.

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The easiest way for visual learners to get started with Windows 8 The popular Simplified series makes visual learning easier than ever, and with more than 400,000 copies sold, previous Windows editions are among the bestselling Visual books. Using a Visual approach, this book covers the new features of Windows 8.1 and provides step-by-step instructions for readers who are entirely new to the subject. Inside, you'll discover tasks on topics such as: Windows basics, creating movies, sharing their computer, working with and managing files, browsing the web, and new ways to customize Windows to work for you. This book covers the new features of Windows 8.1, including: the interface and the new and improved Internet Explorer. Perfect for the absolute beginner, with easy-to-follow instructions and colorful illustrations that show what's happening on the screen Covers Windows basics, navigating the interface, creating accounts to share a computer, customizing Windows, and working with files Demonstrates how to browse the web with the new version of Internet Explorer, how to use media features, and much more The bestselling Simplified series is designed to make it easy for visual learners to start using new technologies right away Windows 8.1 Simplified will get you up and running in a friendly and comfortable environment in no time.