A Beginners Guide to Windows Surface


Book Description

The Windows Surface is Microsofts first tablet—and they stopped at nothing to make it a great experience. To really get the most out of it, however, it helps to understand how it actually works; let us help you get the most out of your new tablet. This guide is designed to walk you through the most important parts of the tablet, from the basics to learning how to navigate through the tablet, to more advance features.




Microsoft Surface 3: A Beginner's Guide


Book Description

In 2012, Microsoft announced that they were releasing the Microsoft Surface. The following year, the company also released the Surface Pro line, which runs most Window Applications. In March of 2015, they released the more updated, Surface 3 model, currently the largest of the regular surface line and considered to be a smaller version of the Surface Pro 3. Dedicated Microsoft users now have the ability to browse the web, watch videos, and get work done on a device that can easily fit into a tote bag. Read on to learn more about what it has to offer.




Microsoft Surface Pro 4: The Complete Beginner's Guide


Book Description

The new Windows Surface Pro 4 is a new and unique generation of computers. It is a laptop and tablet in one powered by Windows 10. It comes with new and amazing features suitable for everyone. Since it has been released, it has gotten great feedback from its user worldwide. Surface Pro 4 is much faster, lighter and easier to use.




Microsoft Surface Book: A Complete Beginner's Guide


Book Description

Microsoft Surface Book is an improved version of computers. It is a 2 in 1 computer with an adaptable laptop and screen which can be detached. It has great features and gives you super high-performance as well. The Surface Book is operated by Windows 10 Pro and has Intel High Definition graphics. Its appearance is quite captivating and will be an improvement for all PC users. The Surface Book contains two batteries; there is one battery in the keyboard and another battery in the clipboard. With these two batteries, Surface Book can last longer when it is being used. You simply can’t go wrong with using a Surface Book.




Windows 8.1 Absolute Beginner's Guide


Book Description

Make the most of your new Windows 8.1 device–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 8.1, and use it to create, connect, and discover…simplify and organize your whole life…learn more, play more, do more, live better! This book shows you how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Windows has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Windows 8.1 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using your new Windows 8.1 desktop, notebook, or tablet…simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Run Windows the way that’s easiest for you: mouse, touch, or keyboard • Make the most of the Charms Bar and other new shortcuts • Get online with Internet Explorer® 11 and master its new tools • Retrieve up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, and financial data • Set up your home network, printer, and other devices • Safeguard your personal information and keep it private • Enjoy all your digital photos, videos, movies, and music • Easily connect with anyone through email and the People app • Discover and play new Windows 8.1 games • Control your Xbox from Windows with Xbox® SmartGlass™ • Manage even the most gigantic collections of data and media • Automatically back up your data to the cloud • Fix problems, protect against malware, and keep Windows working reliably




Computer Basics - Absolute Beginner's Guide


Book Description

Guides beginning users through basic PC operations in Microsoft Windows, demonstrating such tasks as personalizing Windows 8.1, connecting to the Internet, using social networks, working with apps, playing music, and performing routine maintenance.




Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 10 Edition (includes Content Update Program)


Book Description

Make the most of your new Windows® 10 notebook or desktop computer–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you’ve never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 10 operating system…simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Set up your new computer and use the Windows 10 Start menu and desktop Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge Get started with social networking on Facebook®, Twitter™, Pinterest™, and LinkedIn® Use Windows 10’s built-in apps–and find great new apps in the Windows Store Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup Create a home network in just minutes Go online to shop and sell–and smart search with Microsoft Cortana® Get your office work done fast Organize, view, and share photos Play music using Spotify®, Pandora®, iTunes®, and more Watch TV shows and movies online with Netflix® and Hulu™ Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam Keep your system running reliably at top speed This book is part of Que’s Content Update Program. As Microsoft® updates features of Windows, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. See inside for details




Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tablet PCs


Book Description

Whether you use your Tablet PC for work or play, this easy to follow guide gets you going quickly! Using real world scenarios that apply to teachers, students, business professionals, medical professionals, and more,Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tablet PCsshows you how to put Tablet PCs to use in real life. The book shows you the basics for getting your Tablet PCs up and running, then kicks it into high gear and shows you how to put your newfound palmtop power to use! You will also learn how to use Microsoft's new OneNote application to take, store, sort, and share notes with other users.




Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 11 Edition


Book Description

Make the most of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer--without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 11 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: * Set up your computer and personalize the Windows 11 Start menu and desktop * Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge * Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn * Video chat with Zoom and Microsoft Teams * Use Windows 11's built-in apps--and find great new apps in the Microsoft Store * Connect printers and external storage * Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot * Go online to shop and sell--including ordering food and groceries online * Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office * Organize, view, and share photos * Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify * Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and more * Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam




Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 8 Edition


Book Description

This year, millions of casual computer users will buy new Windows 8 mobile devices, notebooks, and desktop PCs. They'll want to know how to find their way around, get comfortable, and get the job done - without jargon, complexity, or hassle. There's a book for them: Michael Miller's Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Windows 8 Edition. It's the one book that covers everything today's beginners and near-beginners need to know: not just about Windows, but also about software, hardware, and the Internet. Through 100+ books, author Michael Miller has established an unparalleled track record in explaining complicated concepts simply and clearly, and empowering beginners. Now, he's thoroughly updated his best-selling Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics to cover today's user experience - with Windows 8, Internet Explorer 8, and today's hottest online tools, from craigslist and Facebook to Twitter, Wikipedia, and Google Docs. The latest edition of Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics is updated with coverage of Windows 8, which introduces the totally new Metro user interface. Given Metro's genesis as a mobile interface, and Microsoft's push towards a new breed of touchscreen computing devices, this new edition will include more hardware coverage than previous editions. In addition, this book will cover Windows 8's new Metro interface in depth, as well as feature increased coverage of social networking and cloud computing applications.