Windows 10 For Dummies
4. Edition August 2020
464 Pages, Softcover
General Reading
Time-tested advice on Windows 10
Windows 10 For Dummies remains the #1 source for readers looking for advice on Windows 10. Expert author Andy Rathbone provides an easy-to-follow guidebook to understanding Windows 10 and getting things done based on his decades of experience as a Windows guru.
Look inside to get a feel for the basics of the Windows interface, the Windows apps that help you get things done, ways to connect to the Internet at home or on the go, and steps for customizing your Windows 10 experience from the desktop wallpaper to how tightly you secure your computer.
* Manage user accounts
* Customize the start menu
* Find and manage your files
* Connect to a printer wirelessly
Revised to cover the latest round of Windows 10 updates, this trusted source for unleashing everything the operating system has to offer is your first and last stop for learning the basics of Windows!
Part 1: Windows 10 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know 7
Chapter 1: What is Windows 10? 9
Chapter 2: Starting with the Start Menu 19
Chapter 3: The Traditional Desktop 49
Chapter 4: Basic Desktop Window Mechanics 75
Chapter 5: Storage: Internal, External, and in the Cloud 91
Part 2: Working with Programs, Apps, and Files 129
Chapter 6: Playing with Programs, Apps, and Documents 131
Chapter 7: Finding the Lost 153
Chapter 8: Printing and Scanning Your Work 167
Part 3: Getting Things Done on the Internet 183
Chapter 9: Cruising the Web 185
Chapter 10: Being Social: Mail, People, and Calendar 201
Chapter 11: Safe Computing 221
Part 4: Customizing and Upgrading Windows 10 233
Chapter 12: Customizing Settings in Windows 235
Chapter 13: Keeping Windows from Breaking 263
Chapter 14: Sharing One Computer with Several People 275
Chapter 15: Connecting Computers with a Network 293
Part 5: Music, Photos, and Videos 311
Chapter 16: Playing and Copying Music 313
Chapter 17: Fiddling with Photos (and Videos) 337
Part 6: Help! 355
Chapter 18: The Case of the Broken Window 357
Chapter 19: Strange Messages: What You Did Does Not Compute 375
Chapter 20: Moving from an Old PC to a New Windows 10 PC 385
Chapter 21: Help on the Windows Help System 393
Part 7: The Part of Tens 401
Chapter 22: Ten Things You'll Hate about Windows 10 (and How to Fix Them) 403
Chapter 23: Ten or So Tips for Tablet and Laptop Owners 415
Index 425
