Download or read book Installing Windows 8 Step by Step written by Stephen P Thomas and published by TekkieBooks. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will quickly show you how to upgrade your Windows computer to the new Windows 8. What you will learn: • What you should know about before you attempt to upgrade your Windows computer • What is new in Windows 8 • How to backup your files • How to create your windows install DVD from ISO file • Tips and Tricks • Step by Step process of upgrading and installing your new Windows 8. Windows 8 is a major step in the right direction for the Windows operating system. It has been the least understood version of Windows but in my opinion the best upgrade since Window XP. In order to relieve one from shell shock there are things that should be initially understood. With this understanding, you will find that Microsoft has made some very good decisions with Windows 8, to adapt with the major changes in computer devices such as tablets and smart phones. These devices will dominate in the very near future and any operating system that is going to be relevant in this new world will have to be compatible with them otherwise it will go the way of the dinosaurs. The concept that made me quickly adapt to Windows 8 is to understand that in previous versions of Windows there was a start button, this start button was replaced in Windows 8 by a much more robust interactive start screen. So rather than clicking this overcrowded nested start button, which on many computers reached its physical limit of the number of icons that can be reasonably displayed, you are now redirected to the start screen than can be personalize in ways which has never before been accomplished in desktop computing. I must say that this is the most useful desktop of any Windows version up to date. I now use the Windows 8 start screen more than ever. With previous versions of Windows I rarely used the desktop. I must say that my productivity has increased 100 percent since I started using Windows 8. My first computer was a Commodore Vic-20 so I can say I have used almost every user interface invented since the 1980s. If I can quickly adapt so can you.

Download or read book Introducing Windows 8 written by Jerry Honeycutt and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces Windows 8, including new features and capabilities, and offers scenario-based insights on planning, implementing, and maintaining the operating system.

Download or read book The Windows 8 1 Handbook written by Demi Fuller and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-27 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows 8.1 (codenamed Blue) is an upgrade for Windows 8, a computer operating system released by Microsoft. First unveiled and released as a public beta in June 2013, it was released to manufacturing on August 27, 2013, and reached general availability on October 17, 2013, almost a year after the retail release of its predecessor. Windows 8.1 is available free of charge for retail copies of Windows 8 and Windows RT users via the Windows Store. Unlike service packs on previous versions of Windows, users who obtained Windows 8 outside of retail copies or pre-loaded installations (i.e., volume licensing) must obtain Windows 8.1 through new installation media from their respective subscription or enterprise channel. Microsoft's support lifecycle policy treats Windows 8.1 similar to previous service packs of Windows: It is part of Windows 8's support lifecycle, and installing Windows 8.1 is required to maintain access to support and Windows updates after January 12, 2016. However, unlike previous service packs, Windows 8.1 cannot be acquired via Windows Update. Released as part of a shift by Microsoft towards regular yearly major updates for its software platforms and services, Windows 8.1 aims to address complaints of Windows 8 users and reviewers on launch. Visible enhancements include an improved Start screen, additional snap views, additional bundled apps, tighter OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) integration, Internet Explorer 11, a Bing-powered unified search system, restoration of a visible Start button on the taskbar, and the ability to restore the previous behavior of opening the user's desktop on login instead of the Start screen. Windows 8.1 also added support for such emerging technologies as high-resolution displays, 3D printing, Wi-Fi Direct, and Miracast streaming. This updated and expanded second edition of Book provides a user-friendly introduction to the subject, Taking a clear structural framework, it guides the reader through the subject's core elements. A flowing writing style combines with the use of illustrations and diagrams throughout the text to ensure the reader understands even the most complex of concepts. This succinct and enlightening overview is a required reading for all those interested in the subject . We hope you find this book useful in shaping your future career & Business.

Download or read book Windows 8 1 in Your Pocket written by Ellie Hancock and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows 8.1 (codenamed Blue) is an upgrade for Windows 8, a computer operating system released by Microsoft. First unveiled and released as a public beta in June 2013, it was released to manufacturing on August 27, 2013, and reached general availability on October 17, 2013, almost a year after the retail release of its predecessor. Windows 8.1 is available free of charge for retail copies of Windows 8 and Windows RT users via the Windows Store. Unlike service packs on previous versions of Windows, users who obtained Windows 8 outside of retail copies or pre-loaded installations (i.e., volume licensing) must obtain Windows 8.1 through new installation media from their respective subscription or enterprise channel. Microsoft's support lifecycle policy treats Windows 8.1 similar to previous service packs of Windows: It is part of Windows 8's support lifecycle, and installing Windows 8.1 is required to maintain access to support and Windows updates after January 12, 2016. However, unlike previous service packs, Windows 8.1 cannot be acquired via Windows Update. Released as part of a shift by Microsoft towards regular yearly major updates for its software platforms and services, Windows 8.1 aims to address complaints of Windows 8 users and reviewers on launch. Visible enhancements include an improved Start screen, additional snap views, additional bundled apps, tighter OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) integration, Internet Explorer 11, a Bing-powered unified search system, restoration of a visible Start button on the taskbar, and the ability to restore the previous behavior of opening the user's desktop on login instead of the Start screen. Windows 8.1 also added support for such emerging technologies as high-resolution displays, 3D printing, Wi-Fi Direct, and Miracast streaming. This updated and expanded second edition of Book provides a user-friendly introduction to the subject, Taking a clear structural framework, it guides the reader through the subject's core elements. A flowing writing style combines with the use of illustrations and diagrams throughout the text to ensure the reader understands even the most complex of concepts. This succinct and enlightening overview is a required reading for all those interested in the subject . We hope you find this book useful in shaping your future career & Business.

Download or read book Beginning Windows 8 1 written by Mike Halsey and published by Apress. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows 8 has been described by Microsoft as its ‘boldest’ Windows release ever and the 8.1 update enhances the paradigm further. Beginning Windows 8.1 takes you through the new features and helps you get more out of the familiar to reveal the fullest possibilities for this amazing new operating system. You will learn, with non-technical language used throughout, how to get up and running in the new Windows interface, minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and harness the features you never knew existed to take control of your computer and enjoy the peace of mind and excitement that comes with it. From tips and tweaks to easy-to-follow guides and detailed descriptions, this book takes you inside Windows 8.1 to discover the true power and flexibility that lies within, and guides you at your own pace through getting the very best from it. What you’ll learn About the ins and outs of the Windows 8 interface and its new features How to personalize your Windows experience to give trouble-free performance How to use your computer to connect to devices and services in the home, at work, and on the move How to maximize your productivity with Windows 8 How to secure and configure Windows 8 to guarantee a safe and secure experience How to use hack and manipulate Windows to enable advanced customization Who this book is for Beginning Windows 8.1 is for people new to Windows or who just want toget up to speed with Windows 8. This book also can help people who already know how to perform routine tasks learn how to get more out of Windows, their computer and their time. Whether you want to get up and running with Windows 8, or want to go to the next level and learn useful ways to minimize problems, maximize performance, and optimize your overall Windows experience, this book is for you. Table of Contents Introducing Windows 8.1 Finding your Way Around Windows 8.1 Connecting Sharing with Family and Friends Organizing and Searching Your Computer Printing and Managing Printers Having Fun with Games, Photos, Music and Video Maximizing Your Productivity Personalizing Your Windows Experience Making Windows 8.1 More Accessible and Easier to Use Keeping Yourself, Your Files and Your Computer Safe Maintaining and Backing up Your Computer and Files Advanced Configuration and Customization Getting Started with Virtualization Installing Windows 8.1 on Your Computer Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D

Download or read book 70 687 Configuring Windows 8 1 written by Microsoft Official Academic Course and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 70-687 Configuring Windows 8.1 textbook prepares students for the first of two required exams for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8 certification. Students master configuration or support for Windows 8 computers, devices, users and associated network and security resources. Those in this IT Professional career field are prepared to work with networks configured as a domain-based or peer-to-peer environment with access to the Internet and cloud services. In addition, these IT Professionals will have mastered the skills required to be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or IT generalist who administers Windows 8-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Additional skills addressed, including the recent 8.1 objectives, in this textbook: Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 Configure Hardware and Applications Configure Network Connectivity Configure Access to Resources Configure Remote Access and Mobility Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients Configure Backup and Recovery Options Additionally, MOAC Labs Online can be purchased separately or with select sets for an additional charge. MOAC Labs Online enable anytime, anywhere real software on hosted servers. MOAC Labs Online provides students with the ability to work on the actual software simply by connecting through their Internet Explorer web browser. The MOAC IT Professional series is the Official from Microsoft, turn-key Workforce training program that leads to professional certification and was authored for college instructors and college students. MOAC gets instructors ready to teach and students ready for work by delivering essential resources in 5 key areas: Instructor readiness, student software, student assessment, instruction resources, and learning validation. With the Microsoft Official Academic course program, you are getting instructional support from Microsoft; materials that are accurate and make course delivery easy.

Download or read book Windows 8 1 in easy steps written by Nick Vandome and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows 8 was a revolutionary update of the popular operating system from Microsoft. With a brand new interface, new ways of getting around and accessing items and new possibilities for mobile devices, Windows 8 took the computing experience to the next level. However, there were still a few areas for improvement and these have been addressed with Window 8.1. Windows 8.1 in easy steps shows you how to get up to speed with this latest version of Windows and begins by detailing how to get to grips with the Windows 8.1 interface. It deals with the basics such as accessing items, personalizing your screen and using additional controls that are available from the sides of the screen. The books includes the new features that have been added since Windows 8: the return of the Start button; options for booting up to the Desktop; viewing up to four apps on screen at the same time; an enhanced SkyDrive feature for online storage and sharing; and a unified search facility that enables you to search over your computer and the Web. A lot of the functionality of Windows 8.1 is aimed at touchscreen devices, whether they are desktop computers, laptops or tablets. This is dealt with in terms of navigating around, as well as showing how everything can still be done with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Apps are at the heart of Windows 8.1 and the newly designed Windows Store has an app for almost everything you could want to do. The book shows how to access and download apps and then how to work with them, and organize them, when you have them. As well as the new features that are covered, all of the old favourites are looked at in detail, such as working with folders and files, accessing the Internet, using email, working with photos and video, networking with Windows and system security. Windows 8.1 will open your eyes to a new way of computing and Windows 8.1 in easy steps will help you see clearly so that you can quickly feel comfortable and confident with this exciting new operating system. Covers the 8.1 update released October 2013 and the Windows 8.1 Update 1 released April 2014.

Download or read book Windows 8 1 on Demand written by Perspection Inc. and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need answers quickly? Windows 8.1 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. Numbered Steps guide you through each task See Also points you to related information in the book Did You Know? alerts you to tips and techniques Illustrations with matching steps Tasks are presented on one or two pages Inside the Book Master the Windows 8.1 user experience Manage files and information with the Desktop and Windows apps Share files and media on a SkyDrive, HomeGroup, or network Browse the Web, search for information, and get instant updates Use Windows apps to get news, finance, sports, travel, weather, food, and health from Bing Use Windows apps to work with mail, instant messages, calls, contacts, photos, music, videos, and games Get more apps using the Windows Store Protect your device from Internet or network intruders Set multiple users and parent controls Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows 8.1 Bonus Online Content Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to: Workshops and related files Keyboard shortcuts Visit the author site: perspection.com

Download or read book Windows 8 1 on Demand written by Steve Johnson and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2013 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers Microsoft's latest operating system in a way that won't have the reader losing time over their learning curve. Full color, clear, step-by-step instructions with lots of helpful screenshots will have new users up and running in no time.

Download or read book Windows 8 1 Update Quick Reference Guide written by Marshall Koontz and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-12-07 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows 8 is the most complex form of Windows software to date. Many people have such a hard time working with Windows 8, that they have rolled back their software to Windows 7, which was a much easier platform. By using the Windows 8.1 Update Quick Reference Guide, it can easily help you to find the answers to questions you have about Windows 8. Getting quick answers, will help you to be able to learn how to use Windows 8, without too much reading.

Download or read book Exam 70 687 Configuring Windows 8 written by Microsoft Official Academic Course and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-08-05 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 70-687 Configuring Windows 8 textbook prepares your student for the first of two required exams for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8 certification. Students master configuration or support for Windows 8 computers, devices, users and associated network and security resources. Those in this IT Professional career field are prepared to work with networks configured as a domain-based or peer-to-peer environment with access to the Internet and cloud services. In addition, these IT Professionals will have mastered the skills requred to be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or IT generalist who administers Windows 8-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Additional skills addressed in this textbook: Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 Configure Hardware and Applications Configure Network Connectivity Configure Access to Resources Configure Remote Access and Mobility Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients Configure Backup and Recovery Options The MOAC IT Professional series is the Official from Microsoft, turn-key Workforce training program that leads to professional certification and was authored for college instructors and college students. MOAC gets instructors ready to teach and students ready for work by delivering essential resources in 5 key areas: Instructor readiness, student software, student assessment, instruction resources, and learning validation. With the Microsoft Official Academic course program, you are getting instructional support from Microsoft; materials that are accurate and make course delivery easy. Request your sample materials today.

Download or read book Windows 8 1 Bible written by Jim Boyce and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 903 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows 8.1 coverage that goes above and beyond all competitors? Serving as an evolutionary update to Windows 8, Windows 8.1 provides critical changes to parts of Windows 8, such as greater customization of the interface and boot operations, return of a 'start button' that reveals apps, greater integration between the two interfaces, and updates to apps. Weighing in at nearly 1000 pages, Windows 8.1 Bible provides deeper Windows insight than any other book on the market. It's valuable for both professionals needing a guide to the nooks and crannies of Windows and regular users wanting a wide breadth of information. Shows you how to get started and discusses security and updates, personalizing Windows 8.1, and going beyond the basic desktop Highlights ways to manage your content and install and remove programs Discusses printing, faxing, and scanning; enjoying and sharing pictures, movies, and music; and performance tuning Windows 8.1 Bible leaves no stone unturned when examining this important Windows update.

Download or read book Brilliant Windows 8 1 written by Perspection Inc. and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2013-11-06 with total page 1464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated version covering Windows 8.1, the latest release of the widely-used Microsoft Operating System. Summary: Windows 8.1 "Blue" will have the biggest changes to Windows since Windows 3.1. This book also includes a NEW features icon that highlights what's new in Windows 8.1 and a great troubleshooting guide to help solve common problems. Users will need help learning the new interface, and the full-colour visual instructional style of the Brilliant series is perfectly suited to teaching it. When you are working on your PC and come up against a problem that you are unsure how to solve or want to accomplish something in application that you aren’t sure how to do, Brilliant Windows 8.1 gives you the answers. Brilliant Windows 8.1 allows you to find the information you need easily and without fuss. It guides you through all tasks and applications using a highly visual, step-by-step approach. It tells you exactly what you need to know, when you need to know it. Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach to beginner and intermediate level office tasks. Brilliant guides provide the quick, easy-to-access information that you need - Numbered steps guide you through each task or problem Numerous screenshots illustrate each step Cross reference boxes point you to related tasks and information in the book “Did you know ?...” sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice

Download or read book Windows 8 1 Administration Pocket Consultant Essentials Configuration written by William Stanek and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for core configuration and administrative tasks in Windows 8.1. Zero in on the essentials through quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job done - whether at your desk or in the field. Coverage includes: Configuring and optimizing Windows 8.1 computers Customizing the desktop and interface Configuring user and computer policies Automating configuration Managing user access and security features Installing and maintaining programs Managing hardware devices and drivers Handling maintenance and support tasks

Download or read book Windows 8 1 written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2013 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical redesign in Microsoft's history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles and full-screen apps. Luckily, David Pogue is back to help you make sense of it?with humor, authority, and 500 illustrations. The important stuff you need to know: What's new in 8.1. The update to 8.1 offers new apps, a universal Search, the return of the Start menu, and several zillion other nips and tucks. New features. Storage Spaces, Windows To Go, File Histories?if Microsoft wrote it, this book covers it. Security. Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, spam, sick hard drives, and out-of-control kids. The network. HomeGroups, connecting from the road, mail, Web, music streaming among PCs?this book has your network covered. The software. Media Center, Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer, speech recognition?this one authoritative, witty guide makes it all crystal clear. It's the book that should have been in the box.

Download or read book Windows 8 The Missing Manual written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2013-02-27 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Windows 8, Microsoft completely reimagined the graphical user interface for its operating system, and designed it to run on tablets as well as PCs. It’s a big change that calls for a trustworthy guide—Windows 8: The Missing Manual. New York Times columnist David Pogue provides technical insight, lots of wit, and hardnosed objectivity to help you hit the ground running with Microsoft’s new OS. This jargon-free book explains Windows 8 features so clearly—revealing which work well and which don’t—that it should have been in the box in the first place.

Download or read book Exam Ref 70 687 Configuring Windows 8 1 MCSA written by Joli Ballew and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2014-03-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated for Windows 8.1! Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-687 - and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of configuring Windows 8.1 in the enterprise. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA or MCSE level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Install and upgrade to Windows 8.1 Configure hardware and applications Configure network connectivity Configure access to resources Configure remote access and mobility Monitor and maintain Windows clients Configure backup and recovery options This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by objectives for Exam 70-688. Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you. Designed for IT professionals who have real-world experience configuring or supporting Windows 8.1 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. Note: Exam 70-688 counts as credit toward MCSA and MCSE certifications