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Windows 8 for Dummies by Andy Rathbone

Windows 8 for Dummies

1st Edition

Andy Rathbone

Wiley · Print & ebook · October 2, 2012

The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8 Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers.

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Who it’s for
A practical guide to Windows 8 basics, from file management to its new start screen.
Themes
Windows 8 basics, File and folder management, Internet, email, and media
Genres
Windows Desktop, Computer Basics, Computer Resources

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The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8 Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8.

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Whether you're meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier version, this book shows you how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, manage media, and more. - Combined editions of this book, all by Microsoft MVP Andy Rathbone, have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making Windows For Dummies the #1 bestselling technology book of all time - Covers all the basics of using Windows 8--core desktop components, managing files and folders, saving files, using Windows search, printing, and working in the cloud - Shows how to get online, set up and use e-mail, use the latest version of Internet Explorer, set up security and virus protection, add music to the media player, organize photos, and edit media - Includes coverage on using Windows 8's new start screen on both a desktop computer and a touchscreen device Windows 8 For Dummies has what all Windows newbies need to know as well as complete coverage of the new version's bells and whistles.

Windows 8 Start Screen

A practical guide to Windows 8 basics, from file management to its new start screen.

Come here for

  • Navigating Windows 8’s start screen on desktop and touchscreen devices
  • Guidance on files, email, Internet Explorer, security, and media

Expect

  • Help with saving, searching, and printing files
  • Coverage of cloud services, email, security, photos, and media

Where it sits

Windows Desktop96%
Computer Basics52%
Computer Resources38%

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Publisher categories

  • Windows Desktop
Authors
Andy Rathbone
Publisher
Wiley
Published
October 2, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Windows 8 basics · File and folder management · Internet, email, and media
Reading lane
Windows Desktop