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My Windows 10 (includes video and Content Update Program)
- By Katherine Murray
- Published Aug 13, 2015 by Que. Part of the My... series.
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- Sorry, this book is no longer in print.
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- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions: 6" x 9"
- Pages: 352
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-7897-5433-9
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5433-2
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My Microsoft® Windows® 10 is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. It includes 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video tutorials to help you learn how to navigate and customize the new Windows 10 desktop.
In addition, this book is part of Que’s exciting new Content Update Program. As Microsoft updates features of Windows 10, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. The updates will be delivered to you via a FREE Web Edition of this book, which can be accessed with any Internet connection. To learn more, visit www.quepublishing.com/CUP.
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Author Katherine Murray has been writing about technology for more than 25 years and has worked with every consumer version of Windows since Windows 3.1. Murray will help you learn how to:
- Master Windows 10 innovations you like and keep the older techniques you’re comfortable with
- Let Cortana, your new personal digital assistant, help you find what you need
- Adjust the Start menu so it works the way you want (not the other way around!)
- Learn to use Windows 10 on PC or tablet
- Streamline your browsing experience with Microsoft® Edge, the new state-of-the-art web browser
- Find, download, install, and work with the best new Windows Store apps
- Copy, move, and share files using File Explorer
- Use the Skype app to make super-easy, free video calls
- Access all your favorite media with the new Groove Music and Movies & TV apps
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Getting Started with Windows 10
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Help Me, Windows 10! Cortana to the Rescue
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Versions of Windows 10 ...........................................................................................2
Highlights of Windows 10 ......................................................................................4
What You’ll Find in This Book ...............................................................................5
Let’s Begin .....................................................................................................8
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows 10 11
Exploring Windows 10 ............................................................................................12
Logging In to Windows 10 ..........................................................................12
Touring the Windows 10 Desktop .......................................................13
First Tasks with Windows 10 .....................................................................14
Getting Around with the Mouse and Keyboard .............................17
Using the Mouse ..................................................................................................17
Selecting Multiple Items ...............................................................................18
Getting to the Menu ........................................................................................19
Using the (Real) Keyboard ..........................................................................20
Using a Touch Keyboard ...............................................................................21
Choosing a Keyboard ......................................................................................23
Repositioning the Keyboard .....................................................................24
Using Touch in Windows 10 ..............................................................................25
Using Single Tap ...................................................................................................26
Tap and Hold ...........................................................................................................27
Swiping Right .........................................................................................................28
Swiping Left .............................................................................................................29
Swiping Up and Down ...................................................................................30
Using Pinch Zoom ..............................................................................................31
Shutting Down or Putting Windows 10 to Sleep...........................32
Goodnight, Windows 10 ...............................................................................33
Shutting Down Windows 10 .....................................................................33
Chapter 2: Windows 10 on Your Desktop and Devices 35
Adding Devices in Windows 10 .....................................................................36
Viewing Installed Devices............................................................................37
Connecting a Device ........................................................................................38
Removing a Device ............................................................................................38
Connecting to Wireless Networks ................................................................40
Connecting to an Available Network................................................40
Managing Your PC Power....................................................................................42
Turning on the Battery Saver ...................................................................43
Choosing a Power Management Plan..............................................44
Tweaking Power Settings ............................................................................45
Resetting Windows 10 ............................................................................................46
Resetting Your PC ...............................................................................................47
Chapter 3: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 10 Desktop 51
Exploring the Windows 10 Desktop ..........................................................52
Learning About the Windows 10 Desktop ...................................52
Using the Windows 10 Start Button ..................................................55
Using the Start Menu ...............................................................................................56
Working with the Start Menu ..................................................................57
Using All Apps View ..........................................................................................57
Changing User and Profile Information in the Start Menu .......................................................................................................................58
Adding App Tiles to the Start Menu ..................................................59
Removing App Tiles from the Start Menu ....................................60
Resizing App Tiles ...............................................................................................61
Turning Off Live Tile Updates ..................................................................62
Searching in Windows 10 and Using Cortana...................................63
Searching for Content ....................................................................................64
Setting Up Cortana ............................................................................................66
Searching with Cortana .................................................................................67
Setting Tasks with Cortana ........................................................................68
Tailoring the Taskbar ................................................................................................69
Adding Apps to the Taskbar .....................................................................69
Using Jump Lists ..................................................................................................70
Working with Windows .........................................................................................71
Window Basics .......................................................................................................71
Moving a Window ..............................................................................................72
Resizing a Window.............................................................................................73
Arranging Windows ..........................................................................................74
Using Task View ............................................................................................................76
Displaying and Using Task View ...........................................................76
Working with Notifications and the Action Center ......................77
Checking Notifications ...................................................................................78
Turning Notifications Off and On .........................................................79
Creating and Using Multiple Desktops ...................................................79
Creating a New Desktop...............................................................................80
Adding Apps to the New Desktop ......................................................81
Closing a Desktop ...............................................................................................82
Chapter 4: Working with Windows 10 Continuum 85
Windows 10 for All Your Devices ...................................................................86
Standout Features for Tablets ..................................................................87
Edge Gestures for Tablets ............................................................................88
Switching to Tablet Mode ....................................................................................90
Making the Change Manually .................................................................90
Setting Tablet Mode Options ...................................................................91
Using the Start Menu on Touch Devices ................................................92
Displaying the Start Menu ..........................................................................93
Tweaking the Start Menu ............................................................................94
Setting App Tile Options ..............................................................................96
Cortana to the Rescue ............................................................................................98
Waking Cortana ....................................................................................................98
Searching with Cortana .................................................................................99
Learning the Cortana Tools .................................................................... 100
Working with Apps—the Touch Way .................................................... 101
Performing App Basics ............................................................................... 101
Using Task View to Switch Between Apps ................................ 102
Chapter 5: Customizing Windows 10 105
Selecting a New Desktop Background ................................................ 106
Displaying Personalization Settings ............................................... 106
Choosing a New Background Picture ........................................... 107
Selecting a Color Background ............................................................. 109
Adjusting Colors in Windows 10 ................................................................ 109
Choosing Colors ............................................................................................... 110
Enabling High Contrast ............................................................................. 111
Personalizing the Lock Screen ..................................................................... 112
Choosing a New Lock Screen Picture ........................................... 112
Adding a New Lock Screen Picture On-the-Fly .................... 114
Creating a Slideshow ................................................................................... 115
Choosing a Windows 10 Theme................................................................. 117
Displaying Classic Themes ...................................................................... 117
Customizing the Start Menu ......................................................................... 118
Modifying the Most Used List .............................................................. 119
Changing Start Menu Settings ........................................................... 120
Resizing the Start Menu ............................................................................ 122
Tweaking Additional System Settings .................................................. 122
Changing the Time ........................................................................................ 123
Changing Your Account Picture ......................................................... 124
Chapter 6: Securing Your Computer—for Yourself and Your Family 127
Customizing Your Login .................................................................................... 128
Changing a Password .................................................................................. 129
Creating a PIN Logon ................................................................................... 131
Creating a Picture Password.................................................................. 133
Working with Security and Maintenance in Windows 10... 136
Reviewing Your System Status ............................................................ 136
Changing Security and Maintenance Alerts ........................... 138
Deciding What to Do with Unrecognized Apps .................. 140
Using Windows Defender ................................................................................ 140
Checking Windows Defender Settings ........................................ 141
Scanning for Risks with Windows Defender ........................... 143
Turning on Your Windows Firewall .......................................................... 144
Activating the Firewall ................................................................................ 145
Changing Firewall Settings .................................................................... 146
Working with User Accounts ........................................................................ 147
Add a User ............................................................................................................. 148
Changing User Account Settings...................................................... 150
Switching Users ................................................................................................ 152
Maintaining Your Privacy .................................................................................. 153
Choosing Privacy Settings ...................................................................... 154
Setting Location Privacy ........................................................................... 155
Chapter 7: Working with Apps and Using the Windows Store 159
Getting Started with Apps .............................................................................. 160
Checking Out Your Apps on the Start Menu .......................... 161
Pinning Apps to the Start Menu ........................................................ 162
Finding and Starting Apps .............................................................................. 163
Finding an App .................................................................................................. 164
Launching an App from the Start Menu .................................... 165
Moving, Grouping, and Removing Apps ........................................... 165
Moving Apps on the Start Screen .................................................... 166
Creating an App Group ............................................................................. 166
Naming App Groups .................................................................................... 167
Removing an App from the Start Menu ..................................... 168
Working with Apps ................................................................................................ 169
Exploring a Program Window .............................................................. 170
Exploring a Windows 10 Universal App ...................................... 171
Working with an App .................................................................................. 172
Snapping Apps .................................................................................................. 173
Closing Apps ................................................................................................................ 175
Closing Selected Apps ................................................................................ 175
Using the Task Manager ............................................................................ 176
Getting Apps from the New and Improved Windows Store............ 177
Searching for an App ................................................................................... 178
Reviewing and Installing an App ...................................................... 179
Managing Your Apps.................................................................................... 180
Overseeing Your Finances in the Windows Store............... 181
Uninstalling Apps............................................................................................ 182
Chapter 8: Organizing Files with File Explorer and OneDrive 185
Getting Started with File Explorer............................................................ 185
Starting File Explorer.................................................................................... 186
Touring the File Explorer Screen ....................................................... 186
Working with Quick Access.................................................................... 188
Checking Out This PC .................................................................................. 189
Using the Ribbon ..................................................................................................... 190
Learning the Ribbon Layout ................................................................. 190
Showing and Hiding the File Explorer Ribbon ..................... 192
Managing Your Files and Folders .............................................................. 194
Finding Files and Folders ......................................................................... 195
Selecting Files and Folders ..................................................................... 197
Viewing File Information .......................................................................... 199
Tagging Files ........................................................................................................ 200
Arranging Folder Display ......................................................................... 201
Copying, Moving, and Sharing Files and Folders ....................... 202
Copying Files ....................................................................................................... 203
Sharing Files ......................................................................................................... 205
Compressing and Extracting Your Files....................................... 206
Keeping Files Safe with OneDrive ............................................................ 208
Chapter 9: Browsing with Microsoft Edge 211
What’s New about Microsoft Edge?........................................................ 211
Getting to Know Today’s Microsoft Edge .......................................... 212
Starting Microsoft Edge ............................................................................ 213
Exploring Microsoft Edge ........................................................................ 213
Browsing and Searching the Web ............................................................ 215
Starting at the Top ......................................................................................... 215
Navigating the Web ...................................................................................... 216
Opening a New Tab ....................................................................................... 217
Searching in Microsoft Edge ................................................................. 219
Using Cortana in Searches ...................................................................... 219
Adding Search Providers .......................................................................... 220
Personalizing Your Browsing ......................................................................... 222
Choosing a Theme ......................................................................................... 222
Magnifying and Reducing the View ............................................... 223
Pinning Open the Panes ........................................................................... 224
Selecting Your Start Page......................................................................... 224
Using the Hub .................................................................................................... 225
Saving Your Favorites ........................................................................................... 226
Adding a Favorite ............................................................................................ 226
Importing Favorites from Other Browsers................................ 227
Saving and Working with Web Content.............................................. 228
Reading Clearly in Reading View ...................................................... 228
Saving Articles to Your Reading List .............................................. 229
Adding Notes to Web Pages ................................................................. 230
Printing Web Content.................................................................................. 232
Sending Feedback .................................................................................................. 233
Securing Your Browsing Experience....................................................... 234
Blocking Cookies ............................................................................................. 235
Clearing Browsing Data ............................................................................. 237
Blocking Pop-Ups ........................................................................................... 239
Saving Passwords and Form Entries .............................................. 240
Chapter 10: Keeping in Touch with Windows 10 243
Calling and Messaging with Skype ......................................................... 244
Getting Skype ..................................................................................................... 244
Launching Skype ............................................................................................. 245
Signing In to Skype ....................................................................................... 246
Exploring the Skype Window ............................................................... 247
Adding Skype Contacts ............................................................................. 248
Making a Call with Skype ......................................................................... 250
Answering a Call with Skype ................................................................ 252
Sending Messages ......................................................................................... 252
Managing Contacts with the People App ......................................... 253
Getting Started with the People App ........................................... 253
Connecting Other Contact Lists ........................................................ 254
Adding a New Contact ............................................................................... 255
Searching for a Contact ............................................................................. 257
Staying in Touch Through Email ................................................................ 257
Launching Mail .................................................................................................. 258
Checking Out the Mail Window ......................................................... 258
Composing an Email Message ............................................................ 259
Adding an Email Account ........................................................................ 261
Organizing Your Email ................................................................................ 263
Keeping Your Dates Straight with the Calendar App ............. 264
Checking Appointments .......................................................................... 265
Adding a New Appointment ................................................................ 266
Chapter 11: Entertain Me, Windows 10! 269
Fun with Photos ........................................................................................................ 270
What’s New in the Photos App? ................................................................. 270
Starting the Photos App ........................................................................... 271
A Look Around the Photos App Window .................................. 272
Viewing Your Photos .................................................................................... 273
Editing Photos .................................................................................................... 274
Quickly Enhancing Your Photos ......................................................... 276
Displaying a Slideshow .............................................................................. 276
Your Music, Your Way ........................................................................................... 277
Getting Started with the Groove Music App ......................... 277
Learning the Groove Music App Window ................................. 278
Shopping for Music You Like ................................................................ 279
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Finding and Watching Your Favorite Shows ................................... 280
Launching the Movies & TV App ....................................................... 281
Exploring the Movies & TV App Window................................... 281
Finding New Movies & TV Shows ..................................................... 283
Playing Games with Windows 10.............................................................. 284
Starting the Xbox App ................................................................................ 284
Learning the Xbox App Window ....................................................... 285
Playing a Game with the Xbox App ............................................... 286
Capturing Video or a Screenshot While You Play ............... 286
Downloading a Game ................................................................................. 287
Chapter 12: Caring for Your Computer and Updating Windows 289
Checking for Windows Updates ................................................................. 289
Checking for Updates ................................................................................. 290
Setting Advanced Update Options ................................................. 292
Backing Up and Restoring Your Files ..................................................... 293
Backing Up Your Files with File History ....................................... 294
Restoring Files .................................................................................................... 295
Optimizing Your Computer ............................................................................ 297
Optimizing Your Hard Disk ..................................................................... 298
Appendix A: Windows 10 App Gallery 301
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Updates
Updates & Corrections
This book is part of Que's Content Update Program. As Microsoft updates features of Windows 10, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. The updates will be delivered to you via a free Web Edition of this book, which can be accessed with any Internet connection from your account on quepublishing.com. For more information, visit quepublishing.com/CUP.