Top 100 Tips For Windows 8

Go beyond the basics and discover the Secrets of Windows 8. This straight forward guide is full of practical step-by-step visual instructions. Screen shots help you learn visually and quickly become productive. From the best selling author of the Kindle Fire Tips & Tricks. Hello, I'm Tim Sievers. I've used every Microsoft Operating System (OS) since the days of MS-DOS in the 1980's and over the years I've seen huge improvements in usability and design. However, looking back only one previous version of the OS stands out in my mind as a truly radical re-think of its predecessors, until now. In its day, Windows 95 was a game changer, users no longer had to deal with the dreaded DOS command-line because the user-friendly graphical Desktop was at the forefront of the user experience. After 17 years, Microsoft has dared to re-imagine Windows again. The promotion of the new "Modern User Interface" (Modern UI) ahead of the Desktop and Microsoft's push for developers to focus on building web-based touch-enabled apps for a new generation of tablets, laptops and PC's is a major change. I can still see the Desktop remaining a big part of the user experience for a long time to come, but like Windows 95 all those years ago, Windows 8 stands out as a radical redesign. Recently updated for Windows 8.1, this guide is a collection of the best 100 tips that I have found for Windows 8.Designed to help you get up to speed quickly, this guide covers both the new Modern UI and the improved features of the Desktop. Because Windows 8 is built for both touchscreen and traditional computing devices I have included both touchscreen gesture and keyboard/mouse instructions. Also, as a bonus extra, I have included a list of the most common Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts. This handy reference is divided into several categories to help you quickly find the shortcut you need, when you need it. So, whether you've just started using Windows 8 or you've been using it for a while, I'm sure you'll find some useful tips here that will improve your Windows 8 experience.

Go beyond the basics and discover the Secrets of Windows 10. This straight forward guide is full of practical step-by-step visual instructions. Screen shots help you learn visually and quickly become productive. From the best selling author of the Top 100 Tips for Windows 8. Hello, I'm Tim Sievers. I've used every Microsoft Operating System (OS) since the days of MS-DOS in the 1980's and over the years I've seen huge improvements in usability and design. I would never have imagined how far PC's have come since then. However, looking back there were a few bumps along the road, with Windows Vista and more recently Windows 8 being some of the least popular versions of the OS. Vista was a visually stunning OS let down by poor performance on a wide range of hardware, while Windows 8 was a radical redesign that never really took off. Microsoft's mission with Windows 10 is to combine the best features of Windows 7 and 8 to give the 1.5 billion Windows Users around the world a reason to upgrade. The return of the Start menu and a free upgrade offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users is a good beginning, but Windows 10 offers so much more. Designed to help you get up to speed quickly, this guide is a collection of the best 100 tips that I have found for Windows 10. Because Windows 10 is built for both touchscreen and traditional computing devices I have included both touchscreen gesture and keyboard/mouse instructions. Also, as a bonus extra, I have included a list of the most common Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts. This handy reference is divided into several categories to help you quickly find the shortcut you need, when you need it. So, whether you've just started using Windows 10 or you've been using it for a while, I'm sure you'll find some useful tips here that will improve your Windows 10 experience.

Ten minibooks in one get you thoroughly caught up on Windows 8.1! With new improvements and changes, Windows 8.1 offers a refreshed user interface, better integration between the new and traditional Windows interfaces, and more. This updated top-selling guide is what you need to get up to speed on everything Windows 8.1. Nine minibooks in one cover such essential topics as navigating the new Start Screen, understanding Windows 8.1 apps, securing Windows 8.1, and much more. Take the guesswork out of Windows 8.1 from day one with this complete, all-in-one resource. Helps you get up to speed on the Windows 8.1 operating system, including its Start Screen, which is a feature sure to please traditional Windows users Provides top-notch guidance from trusted and well-known Windows expert and author Woody Leonhard Covers Windows 8.1 inside and out, including how to customize the Start screen, manage apps, and control privacy Delves into core Windows 8.1 apps such as e-mail, people, and SkyDrive Shows you how to connect online, add hardware, back up and update, and secure Windows 8.1 Discover new improvements, old favorites, and everything in between with Windows 8.1 All-in-One For Dummies.

Windows 8 and 8.1 are all about the new Modern interface and new full-screen Modern apps. There are more than 60,000 Modern apps in the Windows Store--so how do you find the ones that are best for you? Here’s where to start: Top 100 Windows 8.1 Apps, by Michael Miller. As the title implies, this book points out the top 100 Modern Windows apps in ten different categories, from games to social media to sports to travel. Use this book to go right to the best apps in every category--and discover another couple of hundred “honorable mentions” worth considering, too!

Windows 8 is quite different than previous Microsoft operating systems, but it’s still eminently hackable. With this book, you’ll learn how to make a variety of modifications, from speeding up boot time and disabling the Lock screen to hacking native apps and running Windows 8 on a Mac. And that’s just the beginning. You’ll find more than 100 standalone hacks on performance, multimedia, networking, the cloud, security, email, hardware, and more. Not only will you learn how to use each hack, you’ll also discover why it works. Add folders and other objects to the Start screen Run other Windows versions inside Windows 8 Juice up performance and track down bottlenecks Use the SkyDrive cloud service to sync your files everywhere Speed up web browsing and use other PCs on your home network Secure portable storage and set up a virtual private network Hack Windows 8 Mail and services such as Outlook Combine storage from different devices into one big virtual disk Take control of Window 8 setting with the Registry

Take your Photoshop skills to the next level Users who already know Photoshop basics will love this colorful, step-by-step guide to new tricks and techniques. Filled with beyond-the-essentials techniques that show how to take your Photoshop skills to the next level, it is lavishly illustrated with beautiful photos that inspire you to experiment. Numbered, step-by-step instructions make the techniques easy to learn, and this edition delves into all the capabilities of Photoshop CS6. Learn to get your images noticed. Users who are already familiar with Photoshop basics can expand their skills with these creative, original techniques Features numbered, step-by-step instructions illustrated with full-color screen shots and beautiful photos Helps you take your skills to the next level and add "wow" to your images Veteran author is a well-traveled photographer and skilled Photoshop technician who has served as a demo artist for computer graphics software Photoshop CS 6 Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks helps you expand your skills and enhance your photos.

Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system. You’ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse. Easily navigate the intuitive Windows 8.1 interface Use email and the Internet—and keep your family safe Share files online or with other devices in your home Download and use all kinds of of apps and programs Watch movies and listen to music Import, view, and edit your own photos and videos Learn how to use extra hardware and older software Get expert tips to keep your computer running smoothly Discover cool stuff that makes computer use really easy