Windows 10 in easy steps - Special Edition, 3rd edition
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About This Book

Windows 10 in easy steps – Special Edition, 3rd edition builds on Windows 10 in easy steps and Windows 10 for Seniors in easy steps, taking the user to the next level.

Written to help non-technical PC-users to make the most of their Windows 10 computer, all in the familiar In Easy Steps style.

Windows 10 in easy steps – Special Edition, 3rd edition is a comprehensive, yet concise guide that will walk you through Windows 10 basics so that you can get up and running in no time. Then, in easy steps, it'll gently guide you through advanced features to help you venture further and get more from Windows 10.

  • Install/upgrade the right Windows 10 release
  • Master the new interface, desktop and the Start menu
  • Learn to use the great new features in the Redstone 4 update
  • Find, download and use key apps for work and for fun
  • Utilize internet and cloud facilities such as OneDrive
  • Enjoy Microsoft Edge, the new innovative web browser
  • Take control of devices and printers
  • Save time – use the Search feature and Cortana
  • Create and monitor a home network
  • Organize and share files safely
  • Keep Windows 10 working smoothly & efficiently
  • Explore Windows Registry, file encryption, Windows PowerShell, and more

This guide also includes a chapter on troubleshooting so it'll serve as a key reference point for the future.

Table of Contents:

  • Introducing Windows 10
  • Choosing your computer
  • Installing Windows 10
  • The Windows 10 interface
  • Windows 10 apps
  • Desktop and Taskbar
  • Built-in programs
  • Windows downloads
  • Microsoft Store
  • Search techniques
  • Manage files and folders
  • Email and messaging
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Digital images
  • Windows games
  • Music and sound
  • Devices and printers
  • Networking Windows
  • Protection and Ease of Access
  • Troubleshooting
  • Backup and recovery
  • Security and encryption
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Update and maintain
  • Windows performance
  • Windows Registry
  • Extending Windows

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Publisher
In Easy Steps Limited
Year
2019
ISBN
9781840788938
Topic
Informatique
Subtopic
Systèmes d'exploitation
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Introducing Windows 10
This chapter introduces Microsoft’s latest operating system by describing its new features, explaining what editions are available, and exploring some free Microsoft downloads.
Windows releases
Windows 10 compatibility
New features in Windows 10
Editions of Windows 10
Microsoft OneDrive
Windows 10 connectivity
Microsoft Office Online
Windows freebies
Windows releases
There have been many versions of Microsoft Windows. The operating system was initially designed for IBM-compatible PCs, but was later extended to support larger computers such as servers and workstations. A derivative version, Windows CE, was also developed for smaller devices such as PDAs and cell phones.
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Windows 10 receives regular updates from Microsoft. This book describes a "snapshot" of the operating system at the time of writing. Some features may change as Microsoft continues to develop and improve the operating system.
The main versions of Windows that have been released include:
Date
PC Versions
Server Versions
1985
Windows 1.0
1987
Windows 2.0
1990
Windows 3.0
1993
Windows NT 3.1 Server
1995
Windows 95
1996
Windows NT 4.0 Server
1998
Windows 98
2000
Windows ME
Windows 2000 Server
2001
Windows XP
2003
Windows Server 2003
2006
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2003 R2
2008
Windows Server 2008
2009
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
2012
Windows 8
Windows Server 2012
2013
Windows Server 2012 R2
2015
Windows 10
2016
Windows Server 2016
The first three versions of Windows listed above were designed for the 16-bit processor featured in the PCs of the day. Windows 95, 98 and ME added support for 32-bit processors. Windows NT was for 32-bit only, while XP and 2000 added 64-bit support. Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and the newer server...

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. 1 Introducing Windows 10
  6. 2 Choosing your computer
  7. 3 Installing Windows 10
  8. 4 The Windows 10 interface
  9. 5 Windows 10 apps
  10. 6 Desktop and Taskbar
  11. 7 Built-in programs
  12. 8 Windows downloads
  13. 9 Microsoft Store
  14. 10 Search techniques
  15. 11 Manage files and folders
  16. 12 Email messaging
  17. 13 Microsoft Edge 221
  18. 14 Digital images
  19. 15 Windows games
  20. 16 Music and sound
  21. 17 Devices and printers
  22. 18 Networking Windows
  23. 19 Protection and Ease of Access
  24. 20 Troubleshooting
  25. 21 Backup and recovery
  26. 22 Security and encryption
  27. 23 Windows PowerShell
  28. 24 Update and maintain
  29. 25 Windows performance
  30. 26 Windows Registry
  31. 27 Extending Windows
  32. Back Cover