Windows 8 User Guide Reloaded : The Complete Beginners' Guide + 50 Bonus Tips to be a Power User Now!

Jason Scotts

Description

Are you the owner of a new Windows 8 computer and want to learn how to use it? Are you coming from a previous version of Windows and you aren't quite sure where to find things now? Or maybe, you are looking to do a specific task like check email, or view your photos, and you just want simple step by step directions to show you how? Well, you've come to the right place for all of that and more. In this book, Windows 8 User Guide Reloaded : The Complete Beginners' Guide + 50 Bonus Tips to be a Power User Now you will learn the basics of getting around the new Windows 8 environment. In this beginners book you will find instructions on how to do things like:o Getting to know your way around the new Start Screen and Tiles o Learn how to work with Apps o Learn how to setup an internet connection on our computero How to setup and check Emailo How to get on the online Windows Store to download games, Apps, and bookso How to listen to your music and download new music from the online Windows Storeo How to watch your videos and download TV shows and Movies from the Online Windows Storeo Learn how to access your photos from your computer, Facebook, Flickr, and SkyDrive . Plus 50 Bonus tips on how to be a power Windows 8 users today

Sujets

• Windows 8

Informations

• Publié par: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Date de parution: 02 novembre 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781630222529
• Langue: English

Extrait

Table of Content
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Start with the Basics
Chapter 2 - Work with Windows
Chapter 3 - The Internet Dilemma
Chapter 4 - Enjoying Tunes Easily
Chapter 5 - Watching Movies Now
Chapter 6 - Looking at the Photos
Chapter 7 - To Begin with 10 Tips
Chapter 8 - 10 Security Pointers
Chapter 9 - 10 Artistic Suggestions
Chapter 10 - 10 Tips for Familiarity
Chapter 11 - 10 Play and Work Tricks
Conclusion
Introduction
Here s the truth - Windows 8 isn t the most popular operating system. Many who ve been using PCs that run on Seven or XP don t even think about upgrading to the latest OS. Why s that They ve tried Microsoft s newest offering and they found out that it s so different from its predecessors. It s safe to say that most of those changes made the latest Windows difficult to use.

Freshness isn t Always Good
Since you re reading this, you re probably among those who recently bought a computer. You re actually stuck with the tech giant s most recent creation, and you ve been having problems staying productive. It s also appropriate to assume that your new PC (or laptop) isn t as fun to use as your old one, especially since you can t seem to find the right multimedia programs.
You don t have to worry about your (computing) sanity anymore. The book that you re reading right now features all the must knows on using Windows 8. When you re done reading every chapter, you d finally be able to do the most important things. You d become adept when it comes to viewing photos, listening to music, and surfing the web. Yes, you d also learn how to use that darned start screen.
Once you re done mastering the basics, you d also have the opportunity to turn into a power user. That s right-this book contains 50 bonus tips (more than enough to make sure that even those who consider themselves experts would learn new things). So, if you want to tame the beast that is Windows 8, you should only do one simple thing-continue reading.
Chapter 1 - Start with the Basics
Even though you ve been tinkering with your new desktop or laptop, you re still asking what s the best way to move past the lock screen That s actually the most common question asked by those new to Windows 8. You also have all sorts of questions about the login screen, the start menu, and the shutdown button. Some of those things seem to be missing, right
It s best to tackle things step by step, so you ll first learn about the lock screen. When it comes to moving past that (or in other words, unlocking the computer), you have three choices. Here s the first one: you could simply click on the mouse (It doesn t matter whether you press the left or the right button.). If you re among those who prefer to rely on their keyboards, then pressing any key should do the trick.
After discovering those two options, you re most likely wondering whether there s really a third way of opening the lock screen. Of course, there is. You have to keep in mind that more and more laptops (even the ones that are made for the budget conscious crowd) come equipped with touch enabled displays. As you would have guessed by now, the third method only involves a single upwards swipe.

Waiting to be Unlocked with the Right Approach
Now that you know how to handle the lock screen, it s time to move on to login matters. You d be glad to find out that Microsoft s latest OS has a login screen that s pretty much the same as those seen on other Windows editions. So, all you have to do is key in the right password and press Enter (after clicking on your own user account, that is).
You re probably wondering whether Windows 8 also comes with guest access features. Well, you d be happy to know that it does. Using the guest account is as effortless as clicking on the guest icon. If you re not sure which one it is, then just look at the text under each profile s picture (By the way, the guest account usually stays without a custom photo.).
Once you ve chosen the right account, you d soon realize how much Windows has changed. To be a bit more specific, you d finally see the all new start screen (And yes, it s not your desktop.). So, the first question that pops into your mind is this: what the heck are those colorful tiles for Truth be told, they re the same as desktop icons. When you click on them, programs would run.
If you re wondering why Microsoft s newest operating system has an interface that s very similar to what you see on smartphones, then you need to ponder upon this fact - Windows 8 was made so that the software corporation could at last compete in the tablet market. That s why many feel like they re using something that wasn t really made for conventional PCs.
It should be pointed out, though, that using the start screen doesn t have to involve a touch enabled display (although scrolling across the tiles is easiest for those who have the option to swipe). Browsing what s on the start screen (moving from one side to another) with a mouse is easy - you only have to roll the scroll wheel.

Mainly for Tablet Users
Once you re done exploring the start screen (and finding out that the desktop has its own tile), you d most likely think about shutting down your PC. Then, you suddenly realize something - you can t see the start button. Don t worry, there s still a way to shut down your computer in a matter of seconds (although it s a lot more complicated now).
Here s what you need to do - while you re on the desktop, you need to move the cursor (or in other words, the mouse arrow) to the display s lower rightmost area, and afterwards (when the bar like Charms menu appears) click on Settings. If you ve done that correctly, you d see the Power button (clicking on it reveals the Shut Down option).