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The fast and easy way to get up and running with Windows 10
Windows 10 For Dummies covers the latest version of Windows and gets you up and running with the changes and new features you´ll find in this updated operating system. Packed with time-saving tips to help you get the most out of the software, this helpful Windows 10 guide shows you how to manage Windows tasks like navigating the interface with a mouse or touchscreen, connecting to the web, and troubleshooting problems and making quick fixes.

Assuming no prior knowledge of the software, Windows 10 For Dummies addresses the updates to Windows and shows you how to get things accomplished. Focusing on the features you´ll go to again and again, this new edition of this bestselling tech book will have you quickly finding files, connecting to the Web, gathering your email and social accounts in one spot, managing apps, creating and managing accounts, using online tools, customizing your settings, and so much more-making you a Windows whiz in no time.

Helps you navigate the twists and turns of the updated Windows interface
Provides easy-to-follow answers to all of your Windows questions
Illustrates the new features of Windows 10
Quickly gets you up to speed on figuring out the changes to the latest version of Windows
Whether you´re new to Windows or just looking to get up to speed on what´s changed in its latest release, this is the only resource you´ll need.



Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Windows 10 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know 7

Chapter 1: What Is Windows 10? 9

Chapter 2: Starting with the Start Menu 21

Chapter 3: The Traditional Desktop 49

Chapter 4: Basic Desktop Window Mechanics 73

Chapter 5: Storage: Internal, External, and in the Cloud 89

Part II: Working with Programs, Apps, and Files 123

Chapter 6: Playing with Programs, Apps, and Documents 125

Chapter 7: Finding the Lost 147

Chapter 8: Printing and Scanning Your Work 159

Part III: Getting Things Done on the Internet 175

Chapter 9: Cruising the Web 177

Chapter 10: Being Social: Mail, People, and Calendar 195

Chapter 11: Safe Computing 213

Part IV: Customizing and Upgrading Windows 10 221

Chapter 12: Customizing Windows with the Control Panels 223

Chapter 13: Keeping Windows from Breaking 251

Chapter 14: Sharing One Computer with Several People 265

Chapter 15: Connecting Computers with a Network 281

Part V: Music, Photos, and Movies 295

Chapter 16: Playing and Copying Music 297

Chapter 17: Fiddling with Photos (and Videos) 321

Part VI: Help! 339

Chapter 18: The Case of the Broken Window 341

Chapter 19: Strange Messages: What You Did Does Not Compute 357

Chapter 20: Moving from an Old PC to a New Windows 10 PC 367

Chapter 21: Help on the Windows Help System 377

Part VII: The Part of Tens 385

Chapter 22: Ten Things You'll Hate about Windows 10 (And How to Fix Them) 387

Chapter 23: Ten or So Tips for Tablet and Laptop Owners 397

Index 405