Windows 10 Bible

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.

Auteur

Rob Tidrow is a 15-year veteran of the technology industry and the author or coauthor of more than 30 books on Windows 8, Windows Server, wireless networking, and Microsoft Outlook. Jim Boyce is the author or coauthor of more than 50 books and hundreds of articles on Windows, Windows Server, Office applications, programming, and other computer topics. Jeffrey Shapiro has published more than 20 books on IT, network administration, and software development during his 21-year career.

Contenu
Introduction xxxi Part I: Getting Started 1

Chapter 1: What's New in Windows 10 3

New Platforms and Devices 4

Windows 10 Mobile and IoT Core 4

Xbox and Windows 10 5

HoloLens 6

Surface Hub 7

The Windows 10 Interface 8

The Start menu 8

Tablet Mode (aka Continuum) 11

The Taskbar 12

Task View 13

Multiple desktops 14

Action Center replaces Charms bar 14

Web Browsing 15

Cortana 17

Office Universal Apps 17

The Windows Store 17

Wrapping Up 18

Chapter 2: Navigating the Windows 10 Interface 19

Introducing the Windows 10 Interface 20

Working with Gestures and Mouse Actions 22

Using the Start Menu 23

Using the Action Center 24

Working with Windows 10 Apps 26

Opening and using a modern Windows app 27

Snapping apps on the screen 28

Switching between apps 30

Closing a modern Windows app 30

Getting to the Desktop 31

Using the Taskbar 31

Wrapping Up 32

Chapter 3: Getting around the Windows Desktop 33

Logging In 34

Windows Start Menu 35

Using the Windows Desktop 36

What's on the desktop 37

About desktop icons 39

Arranging desktop icons 40

Using Jump Lists 41

Running Programs and Apps 42

The active window 44

Switching among open programs 45

Switching with taskbar buttons 45

Switching with the keyboard 45

Arranging program windows 46

Sizing program windows 48

Maximize a program window 48

Minimize a program window 48

Size at will 49

Moving a program window 51

Moving and sizing from the keyboard 51

Closing a Program 52

Using the Notifi cation Area 53

Showing/hiding system and notification icons 55

Responding to notifi cation messages 56

Using scroll bars 56

Using Back and Forward buttons 57

Using Multiple Virtual Desktops 58

Logging Off, Shutting Down 59

Wrapping Up 61

Chapter 4: Sharing and Securing with User Accounts 63

Logging In and Out of User Accounts 64

Where am I now? 64

Switching accounts 64

Sign-in Options 67

Creating Strong Passwords 69

Remembering passwords 70

Devising a password hint 70

Picture Passwords 71

Creating a picture password 71

Testing your picture password 74

Types of User Accounts 74

Microsoft accounts 74

Creating a new e-mail address for a Microsoft user account 75

Local accounts 77

The built-in administrator account 77

Administrative user accounts 78

Standard accounts 78

Guest account 79

Creating and Managing User Accounts 79

Changing user accounts 79

Changing a user account type 80

Password-protecting an account 80

Changing the account picture 81

Enabling or disabling the local Guest account 83

Navigating through user account pages 83

Cracking into standard user accounts 83

Deleting User Accounts84

Using User Accounts 85

Understanding User Account Control 86

Privilege escalation in administrative accounts 86

Turning UAC on and off87

Creating and Using Password Reset Disks 89

Choosing a memory device for the password reset 89

Running Programs as Administrator 89

Add the Built-in Administrator Account to the Login Screen 90

Stop Entering Password on Lockout 91

Advanced Security Tools 91

Using Credential Manager 92 Managing Profi le Pro...