Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Portable Edition

By: Andy Rathbone

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Synopsis: A lot is new in Windows 8! This quick guide gets you up and running right awayNew and experienced Windows users alike will need help navigating the features that set Windows 8 apart from previous versions. Let this quick-and-easy guide show you around the Start screen, introduce you to the Charms bar, and help you set up your Microsoft account. Then you can install apps, add social accounts, browse the web, and more.It's different - learn to use the Start screen, launch programs, customize Windows 8, and find the old desktopWork with the apps - install and update apps, locate missing ones, and identify which apps are presently runningGet social - add your social networking and e-mail accounts for quick accessStay safe - create user accounts and keep your personal files privateMake it your own - customize Windows 8 with your own photosOpen the book and find:Why Windows 8 looks and acts differently than previous versionsWhere to find the classic desktop interfaceWhy you should password-protect your user accountHow to add or remove Start screen itemsTips on locating an app that's AWOLAdvice on updating appsTen tips for troubleshooting common problemsLearn to:Navigate and customize the Start screenCreate user accounts and set passwordsUse Windows 8 applications for e-mail and photos