How to Do Everything: Windows 8

by Mary Branscombe, Simon Bisson, Eric Butow

Full coverage of the brand-new Windows operating systemMaximize all the powerful, versatile features in Windows 8 with help from this hands-on guide. Find out how to navigate the touch interface, customize settings, organize and sync data in the cloud, and set up a network. Communicate via email, phone calls, and video conferencing, view and organize photos, play music, videos, and games, and read e-books. Maintenance and troubleshooting are also covered in this practical resource. Shows how to take full advantage of the all-new touch interfaceExplains how to sync all Windows 8 devices and their apps, content, files, and settings via the cloudCovers networking options, including Ethernet, ad-hoc, Bluetooth, and wireless, and how to connect Windows 8 PCs to a home entertainment center or game consoleIncludes details on all the built-in apps as well as the wide-variety of apps and other content available in the Windows Store

490 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 15, 2012