Exploring Windows 11 - 2024 Edition


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Unlock the full potential of Windows 11. This vibrant, full-color book is your key to mastering Windows 11, offering a look at all the new features, updates, and enhancements, along with illustrations, screenshots and video demos. From initial setup to customization options, Exploring Windows 11 covers everything you need to know to make the most out of your PC. Exploring Windows 11 contains chapters on system requirements, upgrading from Windows 10, personalizing your desktop, and optimizing your settings for peak performance. Learn how to navigate the Start Menu, taskbar personalization, light and dark modes, power options, and more. This guide doesn't just stop at the basics. It also covers networking, managing printers, configuring audio and display settings, creating and managing user accounts, and securing your device with Windows Hello. Plus and introduction to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, Android apps on Windows, and the best ways to use cloud storage with OneDrive. Exploring Windows 11 goes beyond the printed page. Readers will have exclusive access to online videos that bring the book's tutorials to life, helping you to grasp complex concepts through visual learning. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to upgrade your skills, this book ensures you'll be able to leverage all the possibilities Windows 11 has to offer. Perfect for both personal and professional use, Exploring Windows 11 is the ultimate resource for anyone eager to learn about the latest in computing technology. Don't just upgrade your operating system-upgrade your entire computing experience with this indispensable guide.




Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies


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Don't call your tech guru for help—get this book and help yourself! What do you want to do with your Windows computer? Sign up for Facebook to keep up with your friends? Watch a video taken during the latest family trip? Find your latest email messages with a single click of the mouse? Look no further than Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies to discover how to do these tasks and others that you depend on a daily basis. With this guide to the popular operating system, you find the clear and easy instructions to checking tech tasks off your to-do list. This book focuses on giving you the steps—with plenty of helpful illustrations—you need to complete the essential tasks that you perform throughout your day, like connecting with friends on social media, customizing your Windows 11 desktop with personal photos, and emailing the family about weekend plans. You also find out how to navigate Windows 11 and enhance it with the apps and widgets that you use. Other topics include: Adding shortcuts to favorite apps Personalizing your desktop Creating your private Windows account Setting up the email app Having news delivered to your desktop Chasing down lost files Tweaking your digital photos Setting your security and forgetting about it Reach for Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies whether you need a basic introduction to Windows, want a refresher on Windows 11, or have a question you want answered right away. You can then spend less time looking for help on how your computer works and more time enjoying the fun parts of life.




Windows 11 from Beginner to Advanced


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Windows 11 is not that different from Windows 10, but it is different enough that guidance may be needed, even for experienced users. Windows 11 From Beginner to Advanced gives new and veteran users of Windows information they need to master Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system. The book is divided into beginner, intermediate and expert chapters, and covers all major topics of interest, including those that are new or different when compared to Microsoft's previous operating system, Windows 10. You learn how to master Windows 11, by personalizing the operating system to your needs and making sure that everything is set up efficiently and correctly. Topics discussed in the book include modifying the appearance of the Windows operating system, setting up a reliable backup solution that does not cost money, configuring Windows Search, managing privacy settings, and quick tips that improve how you work on Windows 11 devices. Users of all experience level will find actionable information that are easy to follow. Experienced users get advanced information, that include editing policies or the Windows Registry to make modifications to the system. Things that are included (plus others not listed) Customize the appearance of Windows 11 (taskbar, Start, Explorer, themes, colors., and fonts) Make File Explorer more efficient. Improve your productivity through shortcuts and other options. Use local or Microsoft accounts. Troubleshoot Windows 11 and resolve issues on your own. Control Windows Updates. Manage privacy settings. Set up a backup solution that is efficient and free. Make use of advanced concepts such as Windows Sandbox or Windows Subsystem for Linux. A list of software recommendations




Exploring Microsoft Office


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Microsoft 365, formerly known as Office 365 offers many improved productivity features and services. Updated and revised, Exploring Microsoft Office is here to help. Packed with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, illustrations, photographs and video demos, this guide offers specifics in... Downloading and Installing the Microsoft Office Suite Getting started with Office Online: using Sway, OneDrive, Mail & Calendar Using Office Apps on your iPad or Android device Constructing professional looking documents with Microsoft Word Adding and using graphics, photographs, and clipart Changing fonts, creating tables, graphs, clipboard, sorting and formatting text, and mail merge Creating presentations for your lessons, lectures, speeches, or business presentations using PowerPoint. Adding animations and effects to PowerPoint slides Using 3D and cinematic transitions to spice up your presentations Using Excel to create spreadsheets that analyse, present, and manipulate data Creating Excel charts, graphs, pivot tables, functions, and formulas The basics of Microsoft Access databases, tables, forms, queries, and SQL Keeping in touch with friends, family and colleagues using Outlook Maintaining calendars and keeping appointments with Outlook Taking notes with OneNote, and more... Unlike other books and manuals that assume a computing background not possessed by beginners, Exploring Microsoft Office tackles the fundamentals of Microsoft Office, so that everyone from students, to senior citizens, to home users pressed for time, can understand. So, if you're looking for an Office manual, a visual book, simplified tutorial, dummies guide, or reference, Exploring Microsoft Office will help you maximize the potential of Microsoft Office to increase your productivity, and help you take advantage of the digital revolution.




Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies


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Get more out of your Windows 11 computer with easy-to-follow advice Powering 75% of the PCs on the planet, Microsoft Windows is capable of extraordinary things. And you don’t need to be a computer scientist to explore the nooks and crannies of the operating system! With Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies, anyone can discover how to dig into Microsoft’s ubiquitous operating system and get the most out of the latest version. From securing and protecting your most personal information to socializing and sharing on social media platforms and making your Windows PC your own through personalization, this book offers step-by-step instructions to unlocking Windows 11’s most useful secrets. With handy info from 10 books included in the beginner-to-advanced learning path contained within, this guide walks you through how to: Install, set up, and customize your Windows 11 PC in a way that makes sense just for you Use the built-in apps, or download your own, to power some of Windows 11’s most useful features Navigate the Windows 11 system settings to keep your system running smoothly Perfect for anyone who’s looked at their Windows PC and wondered, “I wonder what else it can do?”, Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies delivers all the tweaks, tips, and troubleshooting tricks you’ll need to make your Windows 11 PC do more than you ever thought possible.




Windows 11 in easy steps, 2nd edition


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Windows 11 was first released in 2021 and was a major evolution of the Windows operating system. This has continued with regular updates, with the latest one being the Windows 11 24H2 update. Windows 11 in easy steps, 2nd edition will guide you through this latest version of Windows 11, covering the key features and functions for becoming confident with the operating system. In concise language, this best-selling guide takes you through the essentials a step at a time. Areas covered include: · The Desktop, Start button, and Start menu. · Customizable widgets that display real-time information such as news feeds and weather. · Keeping your files organized with the streamlined File Explorer. · Customizing Windows 11 to give it a unique feel, with the options in the Settings app. · Using and managing the extensive range of Windows apps. · Snap layouts for displaying and managing multiple apps within a single screen. Windows 11 in easy steps, 2nd edition also covers some of the very latest features of the operating system in the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), including: · Copilot, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) digital assistant, for smart searching over your Windows 11 computer and the internet. · Using the Teams app with the Chat function for text and video communication. · Accessing the Quick Settings panel, with its redesigned interface. Windows 11 in easy steps, 2nd edition is ideal for anyone who wants to grasp the essentials quickly and easily. Covering Windows 11 on desktop and laptop computers the book is ideal for new users and also those upgrading from an earlier version of Windows. Covers all PCs and laptops with the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2). Table of Contents: 1. Introducing Windows 11 2. Getting Started 3. Working with Apps 4. Standard Controls 5. Customizing Windows 6. File Explorer 7. Managing Files and Folders 8. Digital Lifestyle 9. Microsoft Edge Browser 10. Keeping in Touch 11. Networking and Sharing 12. System and Security




Windows 11 For Dummies


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Need Windows help? Find the latest tips and tricks in this perennial favorite on Windows Windows 11 promises to be the fastest, most secure, and most flexible version of the Microsoft operating system yet. With a promise like that, of course you want to start using it, as quickly as possible! Windows 11 For Dummies gives you that speed, security, and flexibility by getting you up to date with the latest in Windows. Windows expert and bestselling author Andy Rathbone gives you a helping hand by showing you how to get around the newly updated Windows 11 interface, how to use the new Windows tools like Teams and widgets, and how to use Android apps. Your tour of Windows 11 starts with the Start menu and ends with how to troubleshoot when things go wrong. In between you find out how to find files on your hard drive, connect with friends and colleagues on Microsoft Teams, transfer photos from your phone to your hard drive, or switch between your desktop and laptop. Additional topics include: Navigating the Start menu Finding where your files are hiding Adding separate user accounts to keep your kids out of your business Connecting to a WiFi network Customizing your widgets Switching to a laptop or tablet You know what you want to get done. Keep Windows 11 For Dummies by your desktop, laptop, and tablet, and you can open it at any time to find out how to get your Windows computer to do what you need.




Windows 11 For Dummies, 2nd Edition


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Take control of your Windows 11 experience, the easy way With millions of copies sold over 18 editions, Windows For Dummies is the all-time best selling tech reference—and there’s a reason. Windows 11 For Dummies, 2nd Edition brings you up to speed on the latest version of Windows, so you can make your PC operate the way you need it to with no guesswork. This straightforward and approachable resource helps you keep your PC or laptop humming, helping you do things like create user profiles, get connected to networks, find lost files, make your computer play nice with a printer, and fix the most common Windows hiccups. New Windows users and upgraders alike can swiftly get up and running with Windows 11, thanks to this wildly popular guide. Discover updated tips and tricks for the latest version of Windows operating system Get jargon-free instructions on setting up your computer, keeping your data safe, and tailoring your Windows experience Find the apps you need and avoid all the extras you don’t need Walk through the most common features of Windows 11 Even if you have no prior experience with Windows, Windows 11 For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your go-to guide for learning this popular operating system. Intermediate PC users will also find the insider info they need to keep their computers running smoothly and securely.




Windows 11 Inside Out


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Conquer Windows 11 -- from the inside out! Dive into Windows 11 and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the most powerful and innovative features of Windows 11, this supremely well-organized reference packs hundreds of time-saving solutions, up-to-date tips, and workarounds. From personalizing your Windows user experience to maximizing security and privacy, you'll discover how experts tackle today's essential tasks. Make the most of Microsoft's latest Windows enhancements as you challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Install, configure, and secure the latest versions of Windows 11 in any environment Use new Windows features to minimize distractions and maximize productivity Create an aesthetically pleasing workspace that syncs to all your Windows 11 devices Make the most of built-in apps and safely get more apps through the Microsoft Store Stay up-to-date with news, weather, and your personal commitments via the Widgets pane Leverage the Microsoft Edge browser's advanced security, privacy, and tracking prevention Protect your devices and data, and block malware and intruders Manage local and cloud storage, sync and share content, and make the most of File Explorer Fine-tune access controls with user accounts, passwords, and biometrics Reliably connect to and configure Windows networks Explore PowerShell and advanced administration tools, and manage Windows in the enterprise Run Windows 11 in a virtual machine or in the cloud Use Android apps from the Amazon Appstore Perform expert-level troubleshooting, optimization, and recovery




Windows 10 For Dummies


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Illustrates the new features of Windows 10.