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Windows 10: The Personal Trainer
Your personalized 350-page guide to Windows 10 from one of the world's foremost Windows experts. Learn the new Microsoft operating system using this hands-on guide to mastering laptops, tablets, desktops and other computing devices running Windows 10. Whether you are a casual user, an IT professional or just someone who wants to learn how to use the operating system, you can learn everything you need to conquer the essentials by reading this book. Inside, you'll find practical advice and step by step procedures, documented examples and much, much more. One of the goals is to keep the content so concise that this personalized handbook remains compact and easy to navigate while at the same time being packed with as much information as possible. Click Look Inside and discover this hands-on computer handbook. Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy Now button. Want something you can hold in your hands? Look also for the print edition! Table of Contents Introduction 8 What’s This Book About? 8 What Do I Need to Know? 9 How Is This Book Organized? 9 What Conventions Are Used in This Book? 10 Other Resources 10 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Windows 10 12 Using Touchscreens 13 Installation Notes 14 Getting Signed In 15 Local Accounts, Domain Accounts, Microsoft Accounts, Oh My! 17 Getting Around the New Desktops 20 Getting Around the New Start Menu 27 Entering and Exiting Tablet Mode 31 Customizing User Accounts 33 Chapter 2. Customizing the Windows 10 Interface 38 Boosting Your Desktop IQ 39 Making the Start Menu Work for You 54 Making the Taskbar Dance 62 Chapter 3. Personalizing the Appearance of Windows 10 72 Customizing Basic Interfaces 73 Optimizing Backgrounds, Themes and More 82 Chapter 4. Customizing Boot, Startup, and Power Options 118 Customizing Your Computer’s Firmware Interface 118 Getting Firmware and Power Management Information 131 Customizing Startup and Boot Configuration 133 Resolving Restart or Shutdown Issues 156 Chapter 5. Organizing, Searching, and Indexing 161 Exploring Your Computer in New Ways 161 Customizing File Explorer 174 Searching and Indexing Your Computer 185 Fine-Tuning Windows Search 189 Indexing Your Computer 208 Chapter 6. Managing Your Apps 216 Working with Desktop Apps 216 Installing Desktop Programs 224 Managing Desktop Programs and Features 236 Managing Currently Running Apps, Programs and Processes 248 Chapter 7. Tracking System Performance and Health 252 Getting to Know Your Computer’s Hardware 252 Checking Current Performance Levels 257 Event Logging and Viewing 268 Chapter 8. Analyzing and Logging Performance 273 Resolving Failures and Reliability Issues 273 Recording and Analyzing Performance Data 290 Chapter 9. Optimizing Performance Tips and Techniques 304 Optimizing Power Management Settings for Performance 304 Maintaining Performance with Updates 316 Optimizing Final Tune-up Suggestions 320 Automating Maintenance 333 About the Author 338 What’s This Book About? Windows 10: The Personal Trainer covers all editions of Windows 10. In this book, I teach you how features work, why they work the way they do, and how to customize them to meet your needs.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 26, 2015
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September 1, 2015
Get this before upgrading to Windows 10
One of several computer books I used to get up to speed with wIndows 10 AND the best of them all.
The book has nine task-oriented chapters
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Windows 10 Chapter 2. Customizing the Windows 10 Interface
Chapter 3. Personalizing the Appearance of Windows 10
Chapter 4. Customizing Boot, Startup, and Power Options
Chapter 5. Organizing, Searching, and Indexing Chapter 6. Managing Your Apps
Chapter 7 . Tracking System Performance and Health
Chapter 8. Analyzing and Logging Performance Chapter 9. Optimizing Performance Tips
Every chapter is informative and helpful, covering many related areas of the operating system. The focus is on the essentials and in this the Personal Trainer excels. Worth way more than you'll pay for it. May also be the only computer book you ever read cover to cover.
One of several computer books I used to get up to speed with wIndows 10 AND the best of them all.
The book has nine task-oriented chapters
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Windows 10 Chapter 2. Customizing the Windows 10 Interface
Chapter 3. Personalizing the Appearance of Windows 10
Chapter 4. Customizing Boot, Startup, and Power Options
Chapter 5. Organizing, Searching, and Indexing Chapter 6. Managing Your Apps
Chapter 7 . Tracking System Performance and Health
Chapter 8. Analyzing and Logging Performance Chapter 9. Optimizing Performance Tips
Every chapter is informative and helpful, covering many related areas of the operating system. The focus is on the essentials and in this the Personal Trainer excels. Worth way more than you'll pay for it. May also be the only computer book you ever read cover to cover.
September 1, 2015
Great for getting to know Windows 10
William Stanek has extensive knowledge of Windows 10 and more importantly he's willing to share everything he knows in his book. Windows 10 Personal Trainer is extremely informative and chock full of help and advice.
The book has clearly been well thought out and planned in its organization meticulously. There's also lots of depth in the areas discussed, which is everything from signing in with pins and pictures to installing apps, getting Windows to work like you want it to, troubleshooting apps, cleaning disks, recovering your devices and a lot more. In fact, I think this is so good it should be the book Microsoft gives you with Windows 10.
William Stanek has extensive knowledge of Windows 10 and more importantly he's willing to share everything he knows in his book. Windows 10 Personal Trainer is extremely informative and chock full of help and advice.
The book has clearly been well thought out and planned in its organization meticulously. There's also lots of depth in the areas discussed, which is everything from signing in with pins and pictures to installing apps, getting Windows to work like you want it to, troubleshooting apps, cleaning disks, recovering your devices and a lot more. In fact, I think this is so good it should be the book Microsoft gives you with Windows 10.
September 18, 2015
William Stanek knows Windows 10 better than anyone else. Such a fantastic book!
Several coworkers have print editions of Windows 10 Personal Trainer and I'm pleased to say that the kindle edition is just as fantastic. The only book I've seen, at least technical one, that has excellent formatting.
The book is organized well, flowing from getting started topics to increasingly advanced topics. The author has an exceptional style and his extensive experience shows. Stanek's been working with and writing about Windows for over 20 years. His expertise oozes from every page. Easy to understand and follow. So happy I got this book!
Several coworkers have print editions of Windows 10 Personal Trainer and I'm pleased to say that the kindle edition is just as fantastic. The only book I've seen, at least technical one, that has excellent formatting.
The book is organized well, flowing from getting started topics to increasingly advanced topics. The author has an exceptional style and his extensive experience shows. Stanek's been working with and writing about Windows for over 20 years. His expertise oozes from every page. Easy to understand and follow. So happy I got this book!
August 12, 2015
Well written and very helpful
I really like this book. High quality throughout, especially with the images and instructions, something others I looked at were severely lacking in.
The Personal Trainer books are solid values. I have several. Will Stanek is an experienced and enthusiastic writer, which makes this a fun read too.
Whether you have Windows 10 or are just considering moving to the new Windows, buy this book. You'll have an excellent resource and a great companion to get you started.
I really like this book. High quality throughout, especially with the images and instructions, something others I looked at were severely lacking in.
The Personal Trainer books are solid values. I have several. Will Stanek is an experienced and enthusiastic writer, which makes this a fun read too.
Whether you have Windows 10 or are just considering moving to the new Windows, buy this book. You'll have an excellent resource and a great companion to get you started.
September 29, 2015
GREAT, EASY-TO-USE
Great layout and logical organization makes this easy to use whether in print or kindle. In print, there's a quick TOC and an expanded TOC for finding what you're looking for. Each chapter covers a specific topic, so if you have a question about apps or programs, you can jump to that chapter or go to the TOC to find a specific subtopic Kindle search feature makes it easy to find what you're looking for too. I'm marking up my print copy with lots of highlights, my kindle is getting even more.
Great layout and logical organization makes this easy to use whether in print or kindle. In print, there's a quick TOC and an expanded TOC for finding what you're looking for. Each chapter covers a specific topic, so if you have a question about apps or programs, you can jump to that chapter or go to the TOC to find a specific subtopic Kindle search feature makes it easy to find what you're looking for too. I'm marking up my print copy with lots of highlights, my kindle is getting even more.
August 18, 2015
Most helpful Windows 10 book I've found!!
William Stanek is the top Windows expert. He's been writing about Windows for Microsoft for many years, so you know it's going to be authoritative and informative and it is.
The book has excellent organization and deep details. Other strengths are the step by step instructions, and the figures .Stanek is exceptionally talented at making difficult topics easy to understand. Don't hesitate to get this.
William Stanek is the top Windows expert. He's been writing about Windows for Microsoft for many years, so you know it's going to be authoritative and informative and it is.
The book has excellent organization and deep details. Other strengths are the step by step instructions, and the figures .Stanek is exceptionally talented at making difficult topics easy to understand. Don't hesitate to get this.
September 6, 2015
I highly recommend Windows 10 Personal Trainer for all who want to learn Windows 10 especially those transitioning from Windows 7
The very excellent book for learning Windows 10. Another easy reading book by William Stanek. Going to refer back to this often and I've already read it start to finish. I learned something from just about every single page. I filled a notebook with notes!
The very excellent book for learning Windows 10. Another easy reading book by William Stanek. Going to refer back to this often and I've already read it start to finish. I learned something from just about every single page. I filled a notebook with notes!
September 15, 2015
Excellent value for your money, focus on what matters, great author
Excellent choice in this or any other William Stanek book. I can't believe this book is only 9.99, I paid twice that for another book that wasn't even useful. This book on the other hand I've read cover to cover and even had our office buy print copies of. We got one at first but it was used so much we ordered two more.
Excellent choice in this or any other William Stanek book. I can't believe this book is only 9.99, I paid twice that for another book that wasn't even useful. This book on the other hand I've read cover to cover and even had our office buy print copies of. We got one at first but it was used so much we ordered two more.
September 18, 2015
Print and kindle editions are excellent
My office has several copies of the print edition. They're always being used, so I bought my own for the kindle. William Stanek has been writing Windows books for Microsoft for longer than I can remember. His books are always high quality and a cut above. This is no exception. Don't hesitate to buy this or any of his others. I'm off to bookmark and highlight more pages!!
My office has several copies of the print edition. They're always being used, so I bought my own for the kindle. William Stanek has been writing Windows books for Microsoft for longer than I can remember. His books are always high quality and a cut above. This is no exception. Don't hesitate to buy this or any of his others. I'm off to bookmark and highlight more pages!!
September 28, 2015
Exceptional, clearly written. Owns its five stars
Finally a plain language Windows book written in clear language. The author does explain about the prompt and also tells readers she's giving advanced advice there. Don't know how much more plain that could be. The tips and advice are excellent, and always called out. I've never found a book this good or this well written - not a computer book at least. I'll be reading a lot more of this author, that's for sure.
Finally a plain language Windows book written in clear language. The author does explain about the prompt and also tells readers she's giving advanced advice there. Don't know how much more plain that could be. The tips and advice are excellent, and always called out. I've never found a book this good or this well written - not a computer book at least. I'll be reading a lot more of this author, that's for sure.
October 1, 2015
Great for learning Windows 10
I decided to take the plunge and get the free upgrade. Everyone says Windows 10 is the last version of Windows and I didn't want to be left behind. The upgrade from Windows 7 was easy, but the learning curve was too steep without a little help. This book was just what I needed to get through. Great job with the book, saved me so much time and headache.
I decided to take the plunge and get the free upgrade. Everyone says Windows 10 is the last version of Windows and I didn't want to be left behind. The upgrade from Windows 7 was easy, but the learning curve was too steep without a little help. This book was just what I needed to get through. Great job with the book, saved me so much time and headache.
August 12, 2015
Exactly what I needed
Needed a book to get m through the transition to Windows 10 quickly and efficiently, this book gave me everything I needed and then some, answering questions I didn't even know to ask. I highly recommend to all wanting to learn Windows 10. It has so much inside tips and guidance. Great!
Needed a book to get m through the transition to Windows 10 quickly and efficiently, this book gave me everything I needed and then some, answering questions I didn't even know to ask. I highly recommend to all wanting to learn Windows 10. It has so much inside tips and guidance. Great!
September 1, 2015
Comprehensive and depth for core essentials
Easy to follow and comprehensive for hundreds of core tasks. Clear focus is a welcome change from others I tried before this. The author makes even difficult tasks easy to understand, plus so many tips and tricks. No doubt the author is a windows god. Don't hesitate to buy this.
Easy to follow and comprehensive for hundreds of core tasks. Clear focus is a welcome change from others I tried before this. The author makes even difficult tasks easy to understand, plus so many tips and tricks. No doubt the author is a windows god. Don't hesitate to buy this.
August 11, 2015
Detailed, authoritative look at Windows10
William Stanek is the #1 Windows authority, and it shows in this detailed, authoritative look at Windows 10. Whenever I need to learn a new technology I look to see if he's written a book on it, and if he has I buy it.
William Stanek is the #1 Windows authority, and it shows in this detailed, authoritative look at Windows 10. Whenever I need to learn a new technology I look to see if he's written a book on it, and if he has I buy it.
September 6, 2015
Transition to the new Windows using this exceptional resource
After upgrading from Windows 7, I was confused about everything and then I found this book. It saved my bacon. Stanley is an excellent writer and I've seen his work for Microsoft, it's what lead me to this book.
After upgrading from Windows 7, I was confused about everything and then I found this book. It saved my bacon. Stanley is an excellent writer and I've seen his work for Microsoft, it's what lead me to this book.
November 9, 2015
Five Stars
Focussed on the essentials and written by a true Windows expert. I found it easy to understand and helping me as I went. Windows 10 is so different from Windows 7. I was lost without this.
Focussed on the essentials and written by a true Windows expert. I found it easy to understand and helping me as I went. Windows 10 is so different from Windows 7. I was lost without this.
August 28, 2015
Buy this!!
Print edition is excellent! Exactly what I needed to learn Windows 10. Get this without hesitation. Stanek is a gifted writer and he knows Windows like no one else. I've never before read a computer book cover to cover.
Print edition is excellent! Exactly what I needed to learn Windows 10. Get this without hesitation. Stanek is a gifted writer and he knows Windows like no one else. I've never before read a computer book cover to cover.
August 28, 2015
Good reference book. Buy this.
Stanek zeroes in on what you need to know. The book is easy to read, good and useful. Every page has some unique insight that helped me understand Windows 10 better.
Stanek zeroes in on what you need to know. The book is easy to read, good and useful. Every page has some unique insight that helped me understand Windows 10 better.
September 19, 2015
IT IS A GREAT VALUE!
Windows 10 was nothing like Windows 7 and I never needed so much help to get me through. It's only thanks to this book and a few others that I finally found my footing. Now I love Windows 19 and don't know how I ever lived without it.
Windows 10 was nothing like Windows 7 and I never needed so much help to get me through. It's only thanks to this book and a few others that I finally found my footing. Now I love Windows 19 and don't know how I ever lived without it.
October 1, 2015
FANTASTIC WAY TO LEARN!
William Stanek is a tech god, especially when it comes to Windows. I learned so much from this book and am now the one in the office who is upgrading computers to Windows 10. Even got a pay raise.
William Stanek is a tech god, especially when it comes to Windows. I learned so much from this book and am now the one in the office who is upgrading computers to Windows 10. Even got a pay raise.
September 19, 2015
Transition to Windows 10 with ease
If Windows 10 came with a warning label, it'd say don't upgrade or use anywhere without Windows 10 Personal Trainer. My copy is going to get lots of highlighting and bookmarks.
If Windows 10 came with a warning label, it'd say don't upgrade or use anywhere without Windows 10 Personal Trainer. My copy is going to get lots of highlighting and bookmarks.
September 18, 2015
Already helping to answer my questions about Windows 10
Some of the best and most helpful information on Windows 10 I've come across. I'll be looking for more books by this author. Thank you so much!
Some of the best and most helpful information on Windows 10 I've come across. I'll be looking for more books by this author. Thank you so much!
September 19, 2015
Learning to love Windows 10 thanks to this book.
Upgrading to Windows 10 was my SO's idea. It all went smoothly until I started using it and then everything was different from Windows 7. I owe my sanity to this book and I now love Windows 10. THANK YOU!!!
Upgrading to Windows 10 was my SO's idea. It all went smoothly until I started using it and then everything was different from Windows 7. I owe my sanity to this book and I now love Windows 10. THANK YOU!!!
September 28, 2015
Fantastic guide to Windows 10. GREAT VALUE!
William Stanek knows Windows like no other. He's amazing in how he presents everything so clearly. For the price, a great value too. Print and kindle are excellent. Thank you so much for all the insights!!
William Stanek knows Windows like no other. He's amazing in how he presents everything so clearly. For the price, a great value too. Print and kindle are excellent. Thank you so much for all the insights!!
October 3, 2015
Great for learning
Windows 10 was more different from Windows 7 than I thought it would be. This book was a great help in getting to know the operating system. Very focused and spot on, with lots of tips.
Windows 10 was more different from Windows 7 than I thought it would be. This book was a great help in getting to know the operating system. Very focused and spot on, with lots of tips.
October 7, 2015
Five Stars
William Stanek does it again. Another great Windows book. Always good to have a good book to help you.. The book is well organized, clearly written and with an easy to understand style.
William Stanek does it again. Another great Windows book. Always good to have a good book to help you.. The book is well organized, clearly written and with an easy to understand style.
September 20, 2015
Helpful
Good and helpful book covering the new Windows . Windows 10 was a big step up and I'm glad I had this book. Five stars.
Good and helpful book covering the new Windows . Windows 10 was a big step up and I'm glad I had this book. Five stars.
September 20, 2015
Best in class for learning the essentials
William Stanek writes concisely and clearly, clearing the way for you to learn more. Packed with information and excellent quality.
William Stanek writes concisely and clearly, clearing the way for you to learn more. Packed with information and excellent quality.
October 6, 2015
Five Stars
Exceeded my expectations, easy to understand and use. It helped me so much with making Windows work like I want it too.
Exceeded my expectations, easy to understand and use. It helped me so much with making Windows work like I want it too.
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