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Windows 10: The Missing Manual: The book that should have been in the box
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
704 pages, Paperback
First published September 17, 2015
About the author
David Pogue
234 books121 followersDavid Pogue, Yale '85, is the weekly personal-technology columnist for the New York Times and an Emmy award-winning tech correspondent for CBS News. His funny tech videos appear weekly on CNBC. And with 3 million books in print, he is also one of the world's bestselling how- to authors. He wrote or co-wrote seven books in the "For Dummies" series (including Macs, Magic, Opera, and Classical Music). In 1999, he launched his own series of amusing, practical, and user-friendly computer books called Missing Manuals, which now includes 100 titles.
David and his wife, Jennifer Pogue, MD, live in Connecticut with their three young children.
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June 22, 2018
Full of great tips. Even if you are a Windows expert on previous versions, and even if you have reviewed the online help, read this book and you'll become more efficient at all your work under this operating system.
May 25, 2017
This is the best book I have read about windows 10, or windows in almost any other flavor. Why? The author makes a point of including keyboard shortcuts and keyboard techniques in every section of every chapter, not assuming that everyone uses a mouse. He covers everything here from setting up windows for the first time to understanding how files work, setting up a network, customizing the look and feel of windows, and maximizing productivity. Though I have used windows for about 20 years, this book still taught me some things. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to master windows 10.
July 15, 2019
I recently started using Windows 10. (Yeah, I know. At long last). I like the “Missing Manual” series for this type of thing so picked up “Windows 10 the missing manual.” It lived up to my expectations.
Note that there is a later edition that covers the May 2019 update. I didn't read that edition, but I recommend it if you are buying the book.
I learned where features went that weren't obvious to me. I learned some new keyboard shortcuts. Or maybe I re-learned them. Either way, I know them now. It was helpful to read about the new features. I like that the book supplies free PDFs for more obscure operations like setting up Bitlocker.
Appendix B is a long list of removed and moved features. It is clearly intended to be a reference since it is really dry. But it works as a reference. Appendix D is a master list of keyboard shortcuts. I smiled when I read “Clip and post to your monitor (unless of course, you got this book from the library).” It was great seeing that while reading a library book.
The book has lots of screenshots, tips and witty text. For example, the “too much control team” and the VBIF (Venezuela Beekeeper Interchange Format) add some nice flavor.
Note that there is a later edition that covers the May 2019 update. I didn't read that edition, but I recommend it if you are buying the book.
I learned where features went that weren't obvious to me. I learned some new keyboard shortcuts. Or maybe I re-learned them. Either way, I know them now. It was helpful to read about the new features. I like that the book supplies free PDFs for more obscure operations like setting up Bitlocker.
Appendix B is a long list of removed and moved features. It is clearly intended to be a reference since it is really dry. But it works as a reference. Appendix D is a master list of keyboard shortcuts. I smiled when I read “Clip and post to your monitor (unless of course, you got this book from the library).” It was great seeing that while reading a library book.
The book has lots of screenshots, tips and witty text. For example, the “too much control team” and the VBIF (Venezuela Beekeeper Interchange Format) add some nice flavor.
June 11, 2020
Sooooo helpful! It was great that I ended up having it checked out of the library right before they closed for Covid. 2.5 months is how long it took me to get through this tome! Humorously written which was nice.
October 16, 2017
Solid introductory to the Microsoft Windows operating system, useful as guidelines for user functionality.
April 8, 2016
A massive information dump, but worth it...I think
It makes sense on paper, (or on my Kindle), but there's still a big unanswered question: is it worth learning? It sounds like it is, that there is much that will, eventually, allow me to do many things not possible with Windows 7. But there's that nagging doubt that (a) it's the same old stuff, just swizzled around more extremely than has been the case since Windows 95 came out, and (b) with some features cavalierly done away with that I have long depended on. So...I'm keeping my final opinion of Windows 10 to myself, for now.
It makes sense on paper, (or on my Kindle), but there's still a big unanswered question: is it worth learning? It sounds like it is, that there is much that will, eventually, allow me to do many things not possible with Windows 7. But there's that nagging doubt that (a) it's the same old stuff, just swizzled around more extremely than has been the case since Windows 95 came out, and (b) with some features cavalierly done away with that I have long depended on. So...I'm keeping my final opinion of Windows 10 to myself, for now.
January 23, 2019
Good high level overview of Windows 10 and how to configure it to personal preferences. Something that's good to periodically go through as different topics will be of interest at different points in time.
October 16, 2016
Still using for backup to learning in depth about Windows 10. Author is easy to follow and understand.
October 16, 2016
This manual will save you hours of frustration searching for answers about Windows 10. Find keeping as reference helps others as getting me out of jams.
July 3, 2020
Easy to read and comprehend.
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January 11, 2021I'm learning SO much that I never knew about all the little fine points of Windows 10. Now to remember them....
October 16, 2016
Advanced book for learning Windows 10. Highly recommend/
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