Windows 10 Bible E-Book

Rob Tidrow

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

A complete, detailed Windows 10 reference for beginners and power users alike

Windows 10 Bible is one of the most thorough references on the market with complete coverage of Windows 10. Whether you're a beginner seeking guidance or a power-user looking for fresh tips and tricks, this book contains everything you could ever hope to know about the Windows operating system. You will get the insider guidance of a Microsoft support manager as you discover everything there is to know about Windows customization, content management, networking, hardware, performance, security, and more. Step-by-step instructions walk you through new and important procedures, and screen shots help you stay on track every step of the way.

Whether you're starting from scratch or just looking to become more proficient, this guide is your ideal solution. You'll learn just what Windows can do, and how to take full advantage so you can get more done faster.

• Go beyond the desktop to personalize the system
• Manage your content, media, software, and security
• Eliminate issues related to printing, faxing, and scanning
• Fine-tune performance, connect to a network, work with the cloud, and more

Whether you want a complete basic introduction or the nitty-gritty detail, Windows 10 Bible has you covered.

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Introduction

Who This Book Is For

How to Use This Book

Part I: Getting Started

Chapter 1: What's New in Windows 10

New Platforms and Devices

The Windows 10 Interface

Web Browsing

Cortana

Office Universal Apps

The Windows Store

Wrapping Up

Chapter 2: Navigating the Windows 10 Interface

Introducing the Windows 10 Interface

Working with Gestures and Mouse Actions

Using the Start Menu

Using the Action Center

Working with Windows 10 Apps

Getting to the Desktop

Using the Taskbar

Wrapping Up

Chapter 3: Getting around the Windows Desktop

Logging In

Windows Start Menu

Using the Windows Desktop

Using Jump Lists

Running Programs and Apps

Closing a Program

Using the Notification Area

Using Multiple Virtual Desktops

Logging Off, Shutting Down

Wrapping Up

Chapter 4: Sharing and Securing with User Accounts

Logging In and Out of User Accounts

Sign-in Options

Creating Strong Passwords

Picture Passwords

Types of User Accounts

Creating and Managing User Accounts

Deleting User Accounts

Using User Accounts

Creating and Using Password Reset Disks

Running Programs as Administrator

Add the Built-in Administrator Account to the Login Screen

Stop Entering Password on Lockout

Advanced Security Tools

Using Credential Manager

Managing Profile Properties and Environment Variables

Wrapping Up

Chapter 5: Using Windows 10 Family Safety

Before You Get Started

Setting Up Windows 10 Family Safety

Other Online Safety Resources

Wrapping Up

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Startup Problems

The Computer Doesn't Start

Computer Takes Too Long to Start

Programs Won't Start

Wrapping Up

Part II: Personalizing Windows 10

Chapter 7: Protecting Yourself with Windows Firewall

How Firewalls Work

Introducing Security and Maintenance

Making Exceptions to Firewall Protection

Advanced Firewall Configuration

Wrapping Up

Chapter 8: Automatic Updates

Understanding Automatic Updates

Enabling Automatic Updates

Managing Updates

Thwarting Exploits with Data Execution Prevention

Wrapping Up

Chapter 9: Personalizing the Windows 10 Interface

Customizing the Start Screen

Customizing the Lock Screen

Changing Your Account Picture

Wrapping Up

Chapter 10: Personalizing the Desktop

Using the Personalization Page

Personalizing the Keyboard

Customizing the Taskbar

Customizing the Notification Area

Wrapping Up

Chapter 11: Customizing Startup Options

First Things First

Starting Programs Automatically

Using the System Configuration Tool to Control Startup

Services Snap-In

Bypassing the Login Page

Troubleshooting Startup

Wrapping Up

Part III: Beyond the Desktop

Chapter 12: Windows 10 and Office Online

Office Online

Creating an Office Online Account

Using Office Online

Saving Files in OneDrive

Using Office Web Apps

Wrapping Up

Chapter 13: Social Networking with Windows 10

Using the People App

Wrapping Up

Chapter 14: Using Computers Remotely

Using Remote Assistance

Using the Remote Desktop App

Using Classic Remote Desktop

Wrapping Up

Chapter 15: Managing Names and Addresses

Opening Contacts

Creating Contact Groups

Printing Contacts

Importing and Exporting Contacts

Searching for Contacts

Sharing Contacts on a Network

Wrapping Up

Chapter 16: Working in the Cloud

Understanding the Cloud

Setting Up a OneDrive Account

Accessing OneDrive Files

Using OneDrive

Using OneDrive

Wrapping Up

Part IV: Pictures, Music, and Movies

Chapter 17: Working with Pictures

Getting Pictures into Your Computer

Using Your Pictures Folder

Using Photo Gallery

Printing Pictures

Pixels and Megapixels

Pictures, Tags, and Virtual Folders

Wrapping Up

Chapter 18: Making Music with Media Player

Controlling Sound Volume

Starting Windows Media Player

Listening to a CD

Now Playing, Visualizations, and Enhancements

Ripping (Copying) Music CDs

Using the Media Player Library

Making Custom Playlists

Creating Your Own Music CDs

Copying Music to Portable Devices

Fun with Skins

Extending Media Player with Plug-ins

Converting File Types

Music, Metadata, and Searches

Wrapping Up

Chapter 19: Working with Videos and Photos

Watching Video Files

Managing Photos with Media Player

More on Playlists

Wrapping Up

Part V: Managing Your Content

Chapter 20: Understanding Drives, Folders, and Files

Understanding Disks and Drives

About Folders

About Files

Using File Explorer

To Click or Double-Click?

Saving Things in Folders

Creating Your Own Folders

Wrapping Up

Chapter 21: Managing Files and Folders

Selecting Icons

Moving and Copying Files

Renaming Files

Deleting Files

Using the Recycle Bin

Creating and Deleting Shortcuts

Managing Files with DOS Commands

Wrapping Up

Chapter 22: Searching for Files and Messages on Your Computer

Basics of Searching

How Searching Works

Quick Searches

Searching Folders and Views

Wrapping Up

Chapter 23: Metadata and Power Searches

Working with File Properties

Setting Properties When You Save

Personalizing Searches

Managing the Search Index

Power Searches

Wrapping Up

Chapter 24: Protecting Your Files

Simple File Backups

Using File History

Starting File History

Backing Up to a Network Location

Excluding Folders during Backups

Setting the File History Advanced Option

Restoring Files from a Backup

Using System Protection

Using BitLocker Drive Encryption

Performing a System Image Backup

Wrapping Up

Part VI: Printing and Managing Printers

Chapter 25: Installing and Managing Printers

Printer Properties versus Printing Properties

Add a Printer with the Devices Tool

Opening the Devices and Printers Folder

Installing a New Printer

Managing Printer Drivers

Setting Default Printing Preferences

Setting Printer Properties

Wrapping Up

Chapter 26: Managing Print Jobs

How Printing Works

Managing Print Jobs

Solving Common Printer Problems

Printing Offline

Creating XPS Documents

Wrapping Up

Part VII: Installing and Removing Programs

Chapter 27: Adding and Managing Windows 10 Applications

Using the Windows Store

Updating Apps

Removing Apps

Wrapping Up

Chapter 28: Installing and Upgrading Legacy Programs

Playing It Safe with Program Installations

Updates Versus Upgrades

Installing and Upgrading from a Disk

Common Installation Prompts

The End User License Agreement

Wrapping Up

Chapter 29: Getting Older Programs to Run

Understanding Program Types

Installing Incompatible Programs

Using the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

Quick-and-Dirty Program Compatibility

Using DOS Commands in Windows 10

Wrapping Up

Chapter 30: Repairing and Removing Programs

Changing and Repairing Programs

Uninstalling Programs

Unpinning from Start

Dealing with stuck programs

Turning Windows Features On and Off

Wrapping Up

Chapter 31: Setting Default Programs

Setting Default Programs for Files

Using the Default Programs Page

Wrapping Up

Chapter 32: Managing Programs and Processes

Getting to Know Task Manager

Not Responding? Task Manager to the Rescue

Monitoring Performance with Task Manager

Managing Processes with Task Manager

Wrapping Up

Chapter 33: Troubleshooting Software Problems

Troubleshooting Installations

Troubleshooting Programs

Researching Application Errors

Editing the Registry

Troubleshooting Tips

Wrapping Up

Part VIII: Hardware and Performance Tuning

Chapter 34: Installing and Removing Hardware

Hardware, Firmware, and Software Demystified

A Few Words about Device Drivers

Using Hot-Pluggable Devices

Not-So-Hot-Pluggable Devices

Removing Hardware

Updating Drivers

Dealing with Devices That Prevent Windows 10 from Starting

Wrapping Up

Chapter 35: Using Wireless Bluetooth Devices

The World of Bluetooth

Configuring Your Bluetooth Adapter

Adding Bluetooth-Enabled Devices

Wrapping Up

Chapter 36: Performance-Tuning Your System

Getting to Know Your System

Maximizing CPU and Memory Resources

Monitoring and Adjusting Performance

Maintaining Your Hard Drive

The Power Settings

Wrapping Up

Chapter 37: Troubleshooting Hardware and Performance

First Aid for Troubleshooting Hardware

Dealing with Error Messages

Performing a Clean Boot

Using the System Recovery Options

Troubleshooting Performance Problems

Wrapping Up

Part IX: Networking and Sharing

Chapter 38: Creating a Home Network

What Is a LAN?

Planning a LAN

Creating a Wired LAN

Creating a Wireless Network

Acquiring and Installing Network Hardware

After the Hardware Setup

Setting Up a Wired Network

Setting Up a Wireless Network

Wrapping Up

Chapter 39: Sharing Resources on a Network

Some Networking Buzzwords

Methods for Sharing in Windows 10

Turn on Sharing and Discovery

Windows 10 Homegroups

Using Public Folders

Advanced Sharing