Brilliant Windows 8

Author : Perspection Inc.,Steve Johnson
Publisher : Pearson UK
Page : 1480 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780133822175

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Brilliant Windows 8.1 by Perspection Inc.,Steve Johnson Pdf

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

Author : Steve Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
ISBN : OCLC:1244521047

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Brilliant Windows 8 by Steve Johnson Pdf

Author : Steve Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
ISBN : 0273785966

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Brilliant Windows 8 by Steve Johnson Pdf

Author : Steve Johnson
Publisher : Pearson UK
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781292118666

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Brilliant Windows 10 by Steve Johnson Pdf

Author : Joli Ballew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12
Category : Computers and older people
ISBN : 0273784293

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Brilliant Windows 8 for the Over 50s by Joli Ballew Pdf

Brilliant Windows 8 for the over 50s is a visual, quick reference book that shows you how master all of the features of the new Microsoft Windows 8 operating system. Specifically written for those who didn't necessarily have significant contact with computers in their working lives, but who now have the time to explore the possibilities of technology. It provides an easy-to-use guide to anyone wanting to get the most out of their computer. Whether you've used Windows as an operating system on a computer before in one of its earlier versions, or have bought your first PC or laptop which uses Windows 8, gaining a good, solid grounding on how to use Windows 8 to your best advantage and discovering how to navigate around its various features to set up and use your computer exactly to your specification will make your life easier and more productive! Brilliant Windows 8 for the Over 50s will give you a good grounding in the essentials, enabling you to tackle new activities with confidence. And it will do this through clear step-by-step guides, with expert tips and trouble-shooters to help you through the trickier parts. Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach to beginner and intermediate level computing tasks. Brilliant guides provide with the quick, easy-to-access information that you need, using: · Detailed index and troubleshooting guide to help you find exactly what you need to know · Each task is presented on one or two pages · Numbered steps guide you through each task or problem · Numerous screenshots illustrate each step · "See Also ..." boxes point you to related tasks and information in the book · "Did you know '..." sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice

Author : Paul Thurrott,Rafael Rivera
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118228296

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Windows 8 Secrets by Paul Thurrott,Rafael Rivera Pdf

Tips, tricks, treats, and secrets revealed on Windows 8 Microsoft is introducing a major new release of its Windows operating system, Windows 8, and what better way for you to learn all the ins and outs than from two internationally recognized Windows experts and Microsoft insiders, authors Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera? They cut through the hype to get at useful information you'll not find anywhere else, including what role this new OS plays in a mobile and tablet world. Regardless of your level of knowledge, you'll discover little-known facts about how things work, what's new and different, and how you can modify Windows 8 to meet what you need. Windows 8 Secrets is your insider's guide to: Choosing Windows 8 Versions, PCs and Devices, and Hardware Installing and Upgrading to Windows The New User Experience The Windows Desktop Personalizing Windows Windows Store: Finding, Acquiring, and Managing Your Apps Browsing the Web with Internet Explore Windows 8's Productivity Apps Windows 8's Photo and Entertainment Apps Xbox Games with Windows 8 Windows 8 Storage, Backup, and Recovery Accounts and Security Networking and Connectivity Windows 8 for Your Business Windows Key Keyboard Shortcuts Windows 8 Secrets is the ultimate insider's guide to Microsoft's most exciting Windows version in years.

Author : Matthew Baxter-Reynolds,Iris Classon
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449333249

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Programming Windows Store Apps with C# by Matthew Baxter-Reynolds,Iris Classon Pdf

Annotation If you want to build Windows 8 applications for desktops and the forthcoming Microsoft Surface tablet PC, this book will show you how to work with the Metro design language and the Windows RT operating system. You'll learn this new landscape step-by-step, including the minute system details and design specifications necessary to innovate and build a variety of Windows 8 apps. It's ideal for .NET developers who use C♯. Throughout the book, you'll follow one app from idea to the Windows Store to understand what's involved in every step of the process. You'll learn how to create in-app purchases, link with social networks, and incorporate the charm bar, which opens the Windows 8 start screen. Get a jump on developers looking to cash in on the demand for Windows 8 apps. Order your copy of Programming Metro-Style Applications with C♯ today.

Author : Terry Walsh
Publisher : We Got Served
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780957194854

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Building a Windows 8 Home Server by Terry Walsh Pdf

Building a Windows 8 Home Server - Step by Step is We Got Served's essential guide to Microsoft's "re-imagined" Windows operating system... with a twist! Whether you're new to the world of home servers, thinking about upgrading from Windows Home Server or swapping your Network Attached Storage device for a real computer, this 360 page eBook will help you build, install and configure Windows 8 for home server use. Written by Microsoft Windows Home Server MVP and We Got Served Editor Terry Walsh, Building a Windows 8 Home Server - Step by Step walks you step by step through your Windows 8 home server setup, illustrated with hundreds of detailed, full-colour screenshots. From selecting hardware components, building your own home server PC, through installation, set-up and usage, Building a Windows 8 Home Server - Step by Step brings to life the most relevant new features of Windows 8, helping you build your home network around a Windows 8 PC. Detailed walkthroughs include a deep dive into Microsoft's all-new Storage Spaces feature, (the successor to Windows Home Server Drive Extender), File History and data backup options, configuring user accounts, homegroups and shared folders, navigating the brand new (and more than a little quirky) Windows 8 Start Screen and Apps, configuring Remote Access and in-home/mobile media streaming and much more. Finally for Windows Home Server enthusiasts, there's a bonus chapter on converging Windows Home Server 2011 client backup and remote access with Windows 8 - bringing together the best of both worlds! Building a Windows 8 Home Server - Step by Step chapters include: Introduction Windows 8 Home Server Hardware Building Your Windows 8 Home Server Configuring Your UEFI Motherboard Installing Windows 8 A Lap Around the Windows 8 Desktop. Erm, Desktops Windows 8 Storage and Storage Spaces Managing User Accounts and Family Safety Homegroups and Shared Folders File History, Backup and Data Recovery Windows 8 Media Streaming and Play To Remote Access, Remote Media Streaming and the SkyDrive Cloud Running Windows Home Server as a Virtual Machine in Windows 8

Author : Mike Halsey
Publisher : Apress
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781430244325

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Beginning Windows 8 by Mike Halsey Pdf

Windows 8 has been described by Microsoft as its ‘boldest’ Windows release ever. Beginning Windows 8 takes you through the new features and helps you get more out of the familiar to reveal the 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 to discover the true power and flexibility that lies within, and guides you at your own pace through getting the very best from it.

Author : Centaur Media
Publisher : Centaur Media
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Doors & Windows Buyer's Guide by Centaur Media Pdf

The ultimate guide to buying doors and windows.

Author : Woody Leonhard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1242 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118821008

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Windows 8.1 All-in-One For Dummies by Woody Leonhard Pdf

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.

Author : Samidip Basu
Publisher : Apress
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781430250258

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Real World Windows 8 Development by Samidip Basu Pdf

Real World Windows 8 Development is a developer’s handbook - an essential guide to building complete, end-user ready Windows 8 applications on the XAML and C# programming stack from start to finish. Starting with Windows 8 basics and walking through practical aspects of building your Windows 8 application, you'll find step-by-step instructions and practical advice that will leave you with a modern, elegant app written to the highest of standards. Author Samidip Basu, an early adopter of Windows 8 app development techniques, breaks down the design, development, and polish of a real-world business application, adding handy tips and tricks around controls, user interface design, storage, navigation, contracts, and more. Give your Windows 8 application development efforts a kick-start with Real World Windows 8 Development. What you’ll learn Discover the pertinent points of the technology stack in Windows 8 from a developer’s perspective. Familiarize yourself with best practices around usage of controls, user experience paradigms, navigation, storage, service integration, contracts, and more. Incrementally make your Windows 8 application feature-rich and an integrated well-behaved citizen in the operating system. Learn from crisp, standalone discussion of topics in each chapter Who this book is for Real World Windows 8 Development is by a developer, for developers. The book is for .NET developers wanting to utilize their existing skills in XAML and C# towards building a Windows 8 application. On the fence about how your C# and .NET skills apply in the new WinRT world? Have a dream application idea that you slowly want to build up? This book is for you. Table of Contents Part I - Knowing the Ecosystem: Introduction to Windows 8 Part I - Knowing the Ecosystem: Modern UI Design Part II - Getting Started: The Platform & Developer Tools Part II - Getting Started: The Right Controls Part II - Getting Started: The Look & Feel Part II - Getting Started: Content Structuring & Navigation Part III - Into the Groove: Orientation & Visual States Part III - Into the Groove: Handling Data Part III - Into the Groove: Application Lifecycle Management Part III - Into the Groove: Contracts Part IV - The Bling: Media & Sensors Part IV - The Bling: Tiles, Badges, and Toasts Part V - Above & Beyond: Cloud Augmentation Part V - Above & Beyond: Live Service Integration Part V - Above & Beyond: Real-World Techniques Part V - Above & Beyond: Deployment

Author : David Pogue
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 1013 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781491981870

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Windows 10: The Missing Manual by David Pogue Pdf

Windows 10 hit the scene in 2015 with an all-new web browser (Edge), the Cortana voice assistant, and universal apps that run equally well on tablets, phones, and computers. Now, the Creators Update brings refinement and polish to Windows 10—and this jargon-free guide helps you get the most out of this supercharged operating system. Windows 10: The Missing Manual covers the entire system, including all the new features, like the three-column Start menu, the extensions in the Microsoft Edge browser, Paint 3D, and live game broadcasting. You’ll learn how to: Explore the desktop, including File Explorer, Taskbar, Action Center, and Cortana Work with programs and documents, Windows starter apps, the Control Panel, and 3D apps Connect with Edge and email Beef up security and privacy Set up hardware and peripherals, including tablets, laptops, hybrids, printers, and gadgets Maintain computer health with backups, troubleshooting tools, and disk management Learn about network accounts, file sharing, and setting up your own small network Written by David Pogue—tech critic for Yahoo Finance and former columnist for The New York Times—this updated edition illuminates its subject with technical insight, plenty of wit, and hardnosed objectivity.

Author : PCWorld Editors
Publisher : IDG Consumer and SMB Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781937821326

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Windows 8 Upgrade Guide by PCWorld Editors Pdf

Microsoft’s new operating system may look like a radical departure from Windows 7, but it works, it makes sense, and it’s the future. Numerous small improvements to the desktop user interface make many computing tasks easier to perform. In this book, we help you decide whether to upgrade to Windows 8, the best way to go about doing so, and the biggest changes between this version and previous versions of the operating system.

Author : National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Unidentified flying objects
ISBN : UOM:39015006091691

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The UFO Evidence by National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena Pdf