My Windows 10 (includes video and Content Update Program)

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	Versions of Windows 10
	Highlights of Windows 10 Creators Update
	What You’ll Find in This Book
	Let’s Begin
1 Hello, Windows 10!
	Exploring Windows 10 Creators Update
		Logging In to Windows 10
		Touring the Windows 10 Desktop
		Getting Started with Windows 10
	Getting Around with the Mouse, Keyboard, and Pen
		Using the Mouse
		Selecting Multiple Items
		Getting to the Menu
		Using the (Real) Keyboard
		Using Speech with the Keyboard
		Using a Pen with the Keyboard
		Displaying the Emoji Keyboard
	Using Touch in Windows 10
		Using Single Tap
		Tap and Hold
		Swiping Right
		Swiping Left
		Swiping Up and Down
		Using Pinch Zoom
	Getting Help in Windows 10
		Using the Tips App
	Shutting Down or Putting Windows 10 to Sleep
		Goodnight, Windows 10
		Shutting Down Windows 10
2 Connecting and Managing Your Desktop and Devices
	Adding Devices in Windows 10
		Viewing Installed Devices
		Removing a Device
	Connecting to Wireless Networks
		Connecting to an Available Network
	Linking Your Phone to Windows 10
		Adding Your Phone to Windows 10
	Managing Your PC Power
		Turning On the Battery Saver
		Changing Your Power Settings
	Resetting Windows 10
		Resetting Your PC
3 Accomplishing Windows 10 Essential Tasks
	Exploring the Windows 10 Desktop
		Learning About the Windows 10 Desktop
		Using the Windows 10 Start Button
		Using the Start Menu
		Working with the Start Menu
		Changing User and Profile Information in the Start Menu
		Adding App Tiles to the Start Menu
		Removing App Tiles from the Start Menu
		Resizing App Tiles
		Turning Off Live Tile Updates
	Using Tablet Mode
		Making the Change Manually
		Using the Start Menu with Touch
		Tweaking the Start Menu with Touch
		Setting Tablet Mode Options
	Tailoring the Taskbar
		Adding Apps to the Taskbar
		Using Jump Lists
	Working with Windows
		Window Basics
		Moving a Window
		Resizing a Window
		Arranging Windows
	Using Task View
		Displaying and Using Task View
	Working with Notifications and the Action Center
		Checking Notifications
		Turning Notifications Off and On
	Using Ink with Windows 10
		Displaying the Windows Ink Workspace
		Creating a Sticky Note
		Setting Reminders
	Creating and Using Multiple Desktops
		Creating a New Desktop
		Adding Apps to the New Desktop
		Closing a Desktop
4 Using Cortana: Your Personal Digital Assistant
	Getting Started with Cortana
		Leaving a Wake-up Call
		Learning the Cortana Tools
	Searching with Cortana
		Seek and Find with Cortana
	Using Cortana’s Notebook
		Exploring the Cortana Notebook
		Personalizing Cortana’s Info
	Adding to Cortana’s Skills
		Expanding Cortana’s Skills
	Setting Tasks with Cortana
	Having Cortana Find Your Phone
	Managing Cortana Permissions
		Managing Your Permissions
		Setting Notifications
5 Personalizing Windows 10
	Selecting a New Desktop Background
		Displaying Personalization Settings
		Choosing a New Background Picture
		Selecting a Color Background
		Creating a Custom Color
	Adjusting Colors in Windows 10
		Choosing Accent Colors and Transparency
	Setting a Night Light in Windows 10
	Personalizing the Lock Screen
		Choosing a New Lock Screen Picture
		Adding a New Lock Screen Picture On-the-Fly
		Creating a Slideshow
		Stopping the Show
	Choosing a Windows 10 Theme
		Displaying Themes
	Customizing the Start Menu
		Modifying the Most Used List
		Changing Start Menu Settings
		Resizing the Start Menu
	Tweaking Additional System Settings
		Changing the Time
		Changing Your Account Picture
6 Securing Your Computer—for Yourself and Your Family
	Customizing Your Login
		Changing a Password
		Creating a PIN Logon
		Creating a Picture Password
	Working with Security and Maintenance in Windows 10
		Reviewing Your System Status
		Changing Security and Maintenance Alerts
	Using Windows Defender
		Checking Out the Windows Defender Security Center
		Scanning for Risks with Windows Defender
		Checking Your Windows Firewall
		Checking the Firewall
		Changing Firewall Settings
		Working with Windows SmartScreen
	Working with User Accounts
		Adding a User
		Switching Users
	Maintaining Your Privacy
		Choosing Privacy Settings
		Setting Location Privacy
7 Discovering, Using, and Sharing Favorite Apps
	Getting Started with Apps
		Checking Out Your Apps on the Start Menu
		Pinning Apps to the Start Menu and the Taskbar
	Finding and Starting Apps
		Finding an App
		Launching an App from the Start Menu
	Moving, Grouping, and Removing Apps
		Moving Apps on the Start Screen
		Creating an App Group
		Naming App Groups
		Removing an App from the Start Menu
	Working with Apps
		Exploring an App Window
		Exploring a Windows 10 Universal App
		Working with an App
		Snapping Apps
	Closing Apps
		Closing Selected Apps
		Using the Task Manager
	Getting Apps from the Microsoft Store
		Searching for an App
		Reviewing and Installing an App
		Managing Your Apps
		Overseeing Your Finances in the Microsoft Store
		Uninstalling Apps
8 Working with Your Files in File Explorer and OneDrive
	Getting Started with File Explorer
		Starting File Explorer
		Touring the File Explorer Screen
		Working with Quick Access
		Checking Out This PC
	Using the Ribbon
		Learning the Ribbon Layout
		Showing and Hiding the File Explorer Ribbon
	Managing Your Files and Folders
		Finding Files and Folders
		Selecting Files and Folders
		Viewing File Information
		Tagging Files
		Arranging Folder Display
		Any Folder Works
	Copying, Moving, and Sharing Files and Folders
		Copying Files
		Sharing Files
		Compressing and Extracting Your Files
	Using Files On-Demand with OneDrive
		Working with OneDrive in the Taskbar
9 Streamlined Surfing with Microsoft Edge
	What’s New About Microsoft Edge?
	Getting to Know Today’s Microsoft Edge
		Starting Microsoft Edge
		Exploring Microsoft Edge
	Browsing and Searching the Web
		Starting at the Top
		Navigating the Web
		Opening a New Tab
		Pinning Open a Tab
		Displaying and Hiding Tabs
		Searching in Microsoft Edge
		Using Cortana in Searches
		Adding Search Providers
	Personalizing Your Browsing
		Choosing a Theme
		Magnifying and Reducing the View
		Selecting Your Start Page
		Using the Hub
		Working with Extensions
		Adding an Extension
		Turning On Extensions
		Using Extensions
	Saving Your Favorites
		Adding a Favorite
		Importing Favorites from Other Browsers
	Saving and Working with Web Content
		Reading Clearly in Reading View
		Adding eBooks
		Reading eBooks in Your Browser Window
		Saving Articles to Your Reading List
		Adding Notes to Web Pages
		Printing Web Content
	Securing Your Browsing Experience
		Blocking Cookies
		Clearing Browsing Data
		Saving Passwords and Form Entries
10 Staying in Touch (and in Sync) with Windows 10
	Calling and Messaging with Skype
		Starting Skype
		Signing In to Skype
		Exploring the Skype Window
		Finding and Adding Contacts
		Communicating with Skype
	Using the New People Hub
		Getting Ready to Use the People Hub
		Finding People Hub Contacts
		Checking In
	Managing Contacts with the People App
		Getting Started with the People App
		Using the People App
		Adding a New Contact
	Staying in Touch Through Email
		Launching Mail
		Checking Out the Mail Window
		Composing an Email Message
		Adding an Email Account
		Organizing Your Email
	Keeping Your Dates Straight with the Calendar App
		Checking Appointments
		Adding a New Appointment
11 Bringing Out Your Inner Artist with Photos and Paint 3D
	Viewing and Organizing Your Photos
		Starting the Photos App
		A Look Around the Photos App Window
		Viewing Your Photos
		Editing and Enhancing Photos
		Importing Photos
	Working with Creations
		Adding Your Own Creations
		Viewing and Editing Creations
	Paint 3D: Adding Artistic Dimension
		Getting Started with Paint 3D
		Exploring the Paint 3D Window
		Creating with Paint 3D
		Adding Mixed Reality
		Saving Your Objects in Paint 3D
12 Getting Your Groove on with Favorite Music and Shows
	Your Music, Your Way
		Getting Started with the Groove Music App
		Learning the Groove Music App Window
		Playing an Album in Groove Music
		Creating Playlists
	Finding and Watching Your Favorite Shows
		Launching the Movies & TV App
		Exploring the Movies & TV App Window
		Finding New Movies & TV Shows
	Playing and Pausing Shows
13 Entertainment for the Gamer in You
	Exploring the Xbox App
		Starting the Xbox App and Signing In
		Learning the Xbox App Window
	Playing a Game with the Xbox App
	Using the Game Bar
	Choosing Game Settings
	Broadcasting as You Play
	Finding and Downloading New Games
	Checking Network Status
14 Caring for Your Computer and Updating Windows
	Checking for Windows Updates
		Checking for Updates
		Setting Advanced Update Options
	Backing Up and Restoring Your Files
		Backing Up Your Files with File History
		Restoring Files
	Troubleshooting Your Computer
		Launching a Troubleshooter
	Optimizing Your Computer
		Optimizing Your Hard Disk
	Encrypting Your Device
		Changing Encryption Settings
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