Windows 8 for Tablets For Dummies
Author(s): Andy Rathbone
Just for you--Windows 8 from the tablet user's perspective If you're an experienced Windows user, you don't need a guide to everything that Windows 8 can do, just to those tools and functions that work on your tablet. And so here it is. This new book zeros in on what you need to know to work best on your tablet with Windows 8. Topics include navigating the new Windows 8's "Metro" interface and how it works on a touchscreen, how to safely connect to the Internet, how to work with apps or share your tablet in a group, and much more. If you're a new tablet user, you'll particularly appreciate the fresh guidance on storing files in the cloud, finding tools on the new Windows app store, and tablet troubleshooting.
Focuses just on using Windows 8 on tablet devices, giving tablet users their own exclusive guide Covers unique Windows 8 tablet features, such as the touchscreen interface, the new Windows app store, cloud computing options, and tablet troubleshooting Explores using a tablet PC as a media machine for music, photos, and video, as well as how to stay safe online, improve performance, and other topics Reveals savvy, practical tips from bestselling Windows For Dummies author Andy Rathbone Keep Windows 8 For Tablets For Dummies close at hand and get the very most out of your Windows 8 tablet.
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Andy Rathbone is a Windows guru and author of all previous editions of Windows For Dummies, the bestselling computer book ever. He's also written about PC operation and repair, home theater, and entertainment technologies. There are more than 15 million copies of his books in print.
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Windows 8 Tablets 7 Chapter 1: Understanding Windows 8 Tablets 9 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Tablet 17 Chapter 3: Touching, Typing, and Drawing on Your Tablet 29 Chapter 4: Navigating the Windows Start Screen 51 Chapter 5: Visiting the Windows Desktop 71 Part II: Connecting, Playing, and Working 91 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet, Printers, Monitors, Storage, and More 93 Chapter 7: Visiting Websites 135 Chapter 8: Keeping in Touch Through the Mail, People, Calendar, and Messaging Apps 153 Chapter 9: Working with Apps and Programs 179 Chapter 10: Working in Microsoft Office 197 Part III: Media 209 Chapter 11: Photos and Video 211 Chapter 12: Listening to Music 219 Part IV: Tweaks 227 Chapter 13: Changing Settings 229 Chapter 14: Maintenance, Safety, and Troubleshooting 241 Part V: The Part of Tens 259 Chapter 15: Ten Things to Do Now to Your Windows Tablet 261 Chapter 16: Ten Essential Apps 267 Chapter 17: Ten Essential Tips 'n' Tricks 271 Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Essential Accessories 277 Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Essential Keyboard Shortcuts 283 Index 285
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- : John Wiley & Sons Inc
- : John Wiley & Sons Inc
- : 0.666
- : 31 January 2013
- : 229mm X 184mm X 18mm
- : United States
- : 01 March 2013
- : books
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- : figures
- : figures
- : 360
- : 004.167
- : Paperback
- : Andy Rathbone