Windows 8 (CCL) (With Youtube AV)

Jain Purvi

Description

The book provides detailed information on Windows 8.Some of the salient features of the Windows 8 is as follows: Live Tiles, Built-in Apps and much more. So, whether it's a friend's status or breaking news, the live tiles get you the latest information. The book is quite exhaustive and covers a detailed description of all the above features with illustrations. Today, we are living in an age of computers. There is hardly an industry, which does not use computers, such as it is widely used in banks, factories, Government offices, education institutions, for research and development and even in supermarkets. However, even in computers, the technology is getting updated every day with the latest versions of various Programming Languages, Apps, other special features, etc. The Windows 8 is one of them. It is a version of Microsoft Windows (an operating system developed by Microsoft) for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theatre PCs. In fact, if you are looking for a better way to work and play -then your search ends here as it is the Windows 8 of today! Some of the salient features of the Windows 8 is as follows: Live Tiles, Built-in Apps and much more. So, whether it's a friend's status or breaking news, the live tiles get you the latest information. The book is quite exhaustive and covers a detailed description of all the above features with illustrations. There are Notes given in between the text throughout the book which contain certain special points that need to be noted by the readers, particularly the students to understand, learn and use the Windows 8 more easily and effectively. #v&spublishers

Sujets

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Informations

• Publié par: V & S Publishers
• Date de parution: 01 août 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9789350574577
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 6 Mo

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
A fter successfully publishing a number of youth-oriented, self-help, personality development, fiction, children storybooks, general knowledge, quiz books, etc., and getting commendable appreciation from students, teachers and parents alike, V&S Publishers is venturing into the arena of student and job-oriented books with a series of computer books on various important subjects for readers of all ages. Each of these books is accompanied by an interactive CD/DVD for better understanding of the readers. Five books have already been published namely: Comprehensive Computer Learning (CCL), Comprehensive Computer Learning - A Youngsters’ Guide, Comprehensive Computer Learning - Microsoft Office 2010,. Comprehensive Computer Learning - Desktop Publishing (DTP) and Comprehensive Computer Learning - Adobe Photoshop. The present book, Windows 8 is an addition to all the above.
Today we live in an age of computers. The present scenario is that computers are used in every field--be it education, business, trade and commerce, home and hobby, or even our ordinary day-to-day life. The importance of computers is an undeniable fact in today’s world. In fact, we can’t think of a world without computers. Realising this indisputable fact, we are coming up with more and more books on Computer Learning to make it all the more easier for users as well as readers, including the student fraternity to understand the basic principles, working methods, applications, languages, programming, etc. on this unique device created by Man, i.e., Computers.
This book is exclusively on Windows 8, the successor to Windows 7, which was released for the market on October 26, 2012. It has been designed to run on both conventional PC and tablets. Microsoft also released the Surface tablet alongside the Windows 8 to target the market of the Apple iPad and Android tablets . It is definitely more user-friendly with more advanced technology changing up your entire Windows experience. Though, the traditional Windows Desktop is still there, the new Start Screen is the thing to check out first. The Start Screen is much larger with colourful tiles which gives a quick access to activities like checking e-mails, watching your favourite videos, and accessing your Internet browser.
Basically, the book teaches you all about how to use the Windows 8, its advantages, applications, rules or methods, etc., in a simple and comprehensive manner-making it readily understandable by the readers and of course, very interesting! Read on to find more...

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A ny successful piece of work has never been possible without the support, guidance and blessings of near and dear ones.
We are thankful to all our guide and mentors for their immense support, suggestions and for having faith in us. They are the ones who gave us enough knowledge and the confidence to share the same.
We would like to specially thank Mr. Bunny Mehra, Mrs. Sheetal Mehra and Ms. Tanima Chakraborty for being supportive to us and believing in our writing capabilities since a long time.
Without valuable inputs from Sahil Gupta (V&S Publishers) and the editorial team this manuscript would not have taken the shape of book.
On the top of all, we would like to show our heart-felt gratitude to our Parents and Grandparents, for their blessings and support during all thick and thins of our life.
Our Thanks to Microsoft team for providing us the best software to write on.
Navneet Mehra & Purvi Jain

PREFACE
W indows 8 is the latest version of Microsoft Windows for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. This is perhaps Microsoft’s most daring release till date. Its some of the new features includes an unusual tile-based Start screen which has replaced traditional Start Screen and Start Menu. The start screen is optimized for touchscreen devices. Windows 8 now comes preinstalled on new computers, laptops and Microsoft surface tablets.
Whichever device you end up running Windows 8 on, you will need to know a few things. Because, simply it is not the same interface that you have been familiar with for years. For example, on switching the new PC with Windows 8 you will probably be wondering where the famous Microsoft desktop has gone. You might be amazed to see different apps specified for task like email, social networking etc. All has become so easy to access in Windows 8 provided you learn using them well. This book talks about working on Windows 8. It guides you about new features, their application and also playing with settings as applicable. Mostly the features discussed in the book are those which are either totally different from earlier versions or are completely new in Windows 8. Instead of becoming a Windows 8 expert, you will just know enough to get by cleanly, quickly and with minimum of pain so that you can move on to more pleasant things in life. This books covers details for all devices working with Windows 8, be it a touchscreen device, laptop or desktop computer.
Contents
Dedication
Publisher’s Note
Acknowledgement
Preface
1. What’s New in Windows 8?
2. Working with Desktop
3. Windows 8 (Internal, External Storage and SkyDrive)
4. Working with Apps
Windows 8 Useful Shortcuts
Bonus Video Tutorials
What’s New in Windows 8?
W indows 8, the successor to Windows 7, was released for the market on October 26, 2012. It has been designed to run on conventional PCs and tablets. Microsoft also released the Surface tablet alongside Windows 8 to target the market of the Apple iPad and Android tablets.
Windows 8 definitely changes up your Windows experience. Though, the traditional Windows Desktop is still there, the new Start Screen is the thing to check out first. The Start Screen is large with colourful tiles which give quick access to activities like checking e-mail, watching your favourite videos, and accessing your Internet browser.
You will be quite frequently using both the modes of the Windows 8: Start Screen and Desktop Tile.
START SCREEN

Windows 8 Start Screen fills the entire screen with tiles that regularly update to show the latest weather, share prices, e-mail updates, and so on. The Start Screen though is specially designed for touchscreen devices(phone or tablet computer) but it also appears on your desktop PCs.
You might face some awkwardness initially using your mouse while you get familiar with the new Start Screen.
Note(for touchscreen users):
If you are using a touchscreen computer or mobile phone, substitute the word tap with the word click throughout the book. Tapping twice works similar to double-clicking. The term, right-click will mean touch and hold your finger on the glass and lift your finger when the right-click menu appears.
Desktop tile: Other mode you will be accessing frequently is your traditional Windows Desktop. Head towards the desktop tile on the Start Screen and your desktop will appear as shown in the Figure below:


Both the modes are useful in their own way. You can stay on the Start Screen for quick access to mail, videos, music, Internet, etc. And when normal work comes, you can go for the desktop, where your traditional Windows programs await.
As you can see, the Windows desktop no longer contains the traditional Start button and Start menu, you need to get familiar with the new Start Screen. To open a program, click the program’s tile from the Start Screen, and the Windows will take you to the desktop, where the program will be opened there.
Starting Windows 8
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