introduction 1
about this book 2
You are reading: Windows 10 books for dummies
how to use this book 3
touch screen owners are not left out 4
and you? 5
icons used in this book 5
beyond book 6
where to go from here 6
Part 1: Windows 10 Things Everyone Thinks You Already Know 7
chapter 1: what is windows 10? 9
what is windows and why do you use it? 9
what’s new in windows 10? 12
what is different about windows 10? 15
why does windows 10 keep changing? 16
can my current pc still run windows 10? 17
the different flavors of windows 10 18
chapter 2: starting with the start menu 19
welcome to the world of windows 20
understand user accounts 22
keep your account private and secure 23
sign up for a microsoft 26 account
discover windows 10 start menu 27
switch between tablet and desktop mode 30
start a program or application from the start menu 31
find something in the start menu 33
view, close or return to applications 34
know your free apps 35
add or remove start menu items 38
customization of the start menu 39
exit windows 44
temporarily leave your computer 44
leaving your computer for day 46
chapter 3: the traditional desktop 49
how to find the desktop and start menu 50
working with the desktop 51
start applications with start menu 53
bringing desktop background to life 54
toggle between tablet and desktop mode 56
garbage dumpster in recycle bin 58
blowing up the taskbar 59
shrink windows to taskbar and bring them back 61
switch to different tasks from taskbar jump lists 62
clicking sensitive areas of the taskbar 62
opening action center 66
taskbar customization 67
virtual desktop configuration 69
make programs easier to find 72
Chapter 4: Basic Mechanics of Desktop Windows 75
dissection of a typical desktop window 76
pull the title bar of a window 77
navigate folders with a window address bar 79
find commands on tape 80
quick shortcuts with the navigation panel 82
move inside a window with its scrollbar 84
boring edges 85
maneuvering windows around the desktop 86
move a window to the top of the stack 86
move a window from here to there 87
make a window fill the entire desktop 87
close a window 88
make a window bigger or smaller 88
placing two windows side by side 89
making windows open at the same damn size 90
Chapter 5: Storage: Internal, External, and Cloud 91
browse file explorer 92 cabinets
get information about folders 96
browse your drives, folders, and other media 97
view the files on a 97 drive
see what’s inside a 100 folder
creating a new folder 101
rename a file or folder 103
select groups of files or folders 104
get rid of a file or folder 105
copy or move files and folders 106
see more information about files and folders 108
burning on cd and dvd 111
buy the right kind of blank cds and dvds to burn 111
copy files to or from a cd or dvd 112
work with flash drives and memory cards 115
onedrive: your cubicle in the clouds 116
configuring onedrive 117
change onedrive 120 settings
open and save files from onedrive 122
onedrive customization for different devices with onedrive files on demand 123
access onedrive from the internet 126
part 2: working with programs, applications, and files 129
Chapter 6: Playing with Programs, Applications, and Documents 131
start a program or an application 132
open a document 134
save a document 136
choose which program should open which file 138
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browse the microsoft store 141
add new apps from app store 142
uninstall applications 145
taking the lazy way with a desktop shortcut 146
absolutely essential guide to cut, copy and paste 147
the quick and dirty guide to cutting and pasting 148
select things to cut or copy 148
cut or copy your selected products 149
paste information elsewhere 151
chapter 7: find the missing 153
find currently running applications and programs 153
find missing windows on the desktop 155
locate a missing application, program, setting, or file 156
searching with Cortana 159
asking Cortana 160 questions
find a missing file within a folder 161
find lost photos 164
find other computers on a network 164
chapter 8: printing and scanning your work 167
printing from a start menu application 168
print your masterpiece from desktop 170
adjust how your work fits on page 171
adjust your printer settings 173
cancel a print job 175
print a web page 176
troubleshooting your printer 178
scan from start menu 180
part 3: doing things on the internet 183
Chapter 9: Surfing the web 185
what is an isp and why do i need one? 186
connect wirelessly to the internet 187
browse the web with microsoft edge 190
go from one web page to another 192
make microsoft edge open to your favorite site 193
revisiting favorite places 195
finding things on the internet 196
finding more information on a website 197
save internet information 198
saving a web page 198
saving text 199
save an image 199
download a show, song, or other type of file 200
Chapter 10: Socializing: Mail, People, and Calendar 201
add your accounts to windows 202
understand the mail application 204
switch between views, menus, and accounts in the 204 mail app
compose and send an email 207
read a received email 209
sending and receiving files via email 211
manage your contacts in the 213 people app
add contacts 215
delete or edit contacts 216
217 calendar appointment management
chapter 11: secure computing 221
Understanding those pesky 221 permission messages
stay safe with the new windows security center 222
avoid and remove 224 viruses
avoid 226 phishing scams
control settings for children 228
part 4: customize and update windows 10 233
Chapter 12: Customizing settings in windows 235
find the correct switch 236
change switches with windows settings app 237
system 238
devices (fitting mice, keyboards, scanners and other devices) 244
phone 248
network & internet 250
customization (change the appearance of your pc) 250
applications 255
accounts 256
time and time language 257
258 games
ease of access 258
search 260
privacy 260
update & security 261
chapter 13: preventing windows from breaking 263
backing up your computer with file history 264
finding technical information about your computer 268
freeing up space on your hard drive 270
configure devices that don’t work (play with drivers) 272
Chapter 14: Sharing a computer with multiple people 275
understanding user accounts 276
change or add user accounts 277
add an account for a family member or friend 278
change existing accounts 282
quickly switch between users 283
change the picture of a user account 285
password and security settings 287
login with windows hello 289
Chapter 15: Connecting Computers to a Network 293
understand the parts of a 294 network
establish a small 296 network
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purchase of parts for a 296 network
set up a 297 wireless router
configuring windows computers to connect to a 298 network
share files with your networked computers 300
set your home network to private 300
sharing files and folders on your private network 303
access what others have shared 305
sharing a printer on the network 307
share with share near 307
turn on share near 308
share files with close share 309
part 5: music, photos and videos 311
Chapter 16: Playing and Copying Music 313
play music with groove music 314 app
return music playback tasks to windows media player 317
windows media player 320 library storage
explore windows media player 323 libraries
play music files in a playlist 326
control which items are now playing 327
disc playback 329
330 dvd playback
playback of videos and television programs 330
create, save and edit playlists 332
rip (copy) cds to your pc 333
burn (create) 335 music cd
chapter 17: playing with photos (and videos) 337
download photos from a phone or camera to your computer 338
take photos with the 341 camera app
link your phone with your pc via your phone app 343
view photos with the 345 photo app
view your photo collection 346
see 349 photo albums
view a slide show 351
copy digital photos to a cd or dvd 352
part 6: help! 355
Chapter 18: The Case of the Broken Window 357
toggle between tablet and desktop mode 358
the magic fixes in windows 359
reset your computer 359
restoring backups with 363 file history
windows keeps asking me for permission 367
I need to recover deleted files 369
I need to fix broken apps 369
my configuration is messed up 370
I forgot my password 372
my computer is frozen 373
Chapter 19: Strange Messages: What You Did Doesn’t Count 375
add your microsoft 376 account
choose what happens to this device 376
did you want to switch applications? 377
Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? 378
do you want to save the changes? 379
how do you want to open this? 379
threats found 380
how do you want to open this file? 381
we can’t find you 382
reconnect your 382 unit
You currently do not have permission to access this folder 383
Chapter 20: Migrating from an old PC to a new Windows 10 PC 385
hire a third party to do the 386 move
buy laplink 386 pcmover program
visiting a repair shop 388
transfer files yourself 389
Chapter 21: Help in the windows help system 393
getting started with windows 10 394
contacting 395 support
microsoft 396 payment support options
microsoft 396 free technical support options
part 7: the tens part 401
Chapter 22: Ten Things You’ll Hate About Windows 10 (And How To Fix Them) 403
windows 10 keeps changing! 403
I want to avoid apps! 404
removing applications from the start menu and your pc 404
tell desktop programs, not applications, to open your 406 files
I want to avoid the desktop! 407
I don’t want a microsoft 408 account
windows forces me to login all the time 408
taskbar keeps disappearing 409
can’t align two windows on screen 410
it won’t let me do anything unless I’m an admin! 411
I don’t know what version of windows I have 412
my print screen key doesn’t work 412
Chapter 23: About Ten Tips for Tablet and Laptop Owners 415
activating tablet mode 416
switch to airplane mode 417
connect to a new wireless internet network 418
toggle your tablet’s screen rotation 419
adjust to 420 different locations
backing up your laptop before traveling 421
access to the 422 mobility center
turning the calculator into a tool for highway 422 warriors
index 425
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