Windows 11 Inside Out

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dedication
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
About the author
Introduction
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   Errata, updates, and book support
Part I: Windows essentials
   Chapter 1. Everything you need to know about Windows
      What’s new in Windows 11?
      Setup, updates, and upgrades
      User experience
      Windows 11 and the web
      Cloud connections
      Windows 11 apps and the new Microsoft Store
      Security
      Windows 11 and hardware
   Chapter 2. Setting up a new Windows 11 PC
      Backing up data and settings
      Downloading and creating installation media
      Windows 11 minimum hardware requirements
      Installing Windows 11
      Activating Windows
      Using multiple operating systems on the same PC
      Tweaking and tuning your Windows installation
   Chapter 3. Using Windows 11
      An overview of the Windows 11 user experience
      Using and customizing the Start menu
      Using the Start menu to search
      Using and customizing the taskbar
      Customizing the Quick Settings pane
      Managing notifications and eliminating distractions
      Managing and arranging windows
      Switching between tasks and desktops
      Using a keyboard and voice input in Windows 11
   Chapter 4. Personalizing Windows 11
      Customizing the look and feel of Windows
      Using themes to save and apply personalizations
      Fine-tuning visual options
      Setting date and time, currency, and other regional options
      Overcoming challenges
      Working with fonts
   Chapter 5. Installing and configuring apps
      Understanding the Windows app landscape
      Installing, managing, and uninstalling apps
      Managing apps and processes with Task Manager
      Managing startup apps
      Setting default apps and file-type associations
      Turning Windows features on or off
      Setting AutoPlay options
   Chapter 6. Using and managing built-in Windows apps
      Apps included with Windows 11
      Mail, Calendar, People, and To Do
      Using Microsoft Teams
      Music, photos, and movies
      Performing screen captures with Snipping Tool
      Using Maps
   Chapter 7. Using Microsoft Edge
      An overview of Microsoft Edge
      Managing Edge profiles and sync
      Customizing browser settings
      Working with tabs
      Making webpages easier to read
      Finding and organizing information
      Managing privacy and tracking prevention
      Opening incompatible pages in Internet Explorer mode
      Using Microsoft Edge to read and edit PDFs
   Chapter 8. Managing local and cloud storage
      Setting up hard disks and other storage devices
      Connecting OneDrive to your Windows PC
      Managing disk space
      Managing existing disks and volumes
      Working with virtual hard disks
Part II: Managing Windows 11
   Chapter 9. Using File Explorer
      Mastering File Explorer
      Organizing personal data with user profile folders and libraries
      Integrating OneDrive with File Explorer
      Recovering lost, damaged, and deleted files and folders
      Sorting, filtering, and grouping in File Explorer
      Searching from File Explorer
      Configuring the Windows search index
      Advanced search tools and techniques
      Saving searches
   Chapter 10. Managing user accounts, passwords, and credentials
      Creating and managing user accounts
      Making the sign-in process more secure
      Signing out, switching accounts, or locking your computer
      Sharing your PC with other users
      Introducing access control in Windows
   Chapter 11. Configuring Windows networks
      Windows 11 networking essentials
      Enabling network discovery
      Setting the network location
      Connecting to a wireless network
      Connecting to another computer with Remote Desktop
      Sharing files, printers, and other resources over a local network
      Finding and using shared resources on a Windows network
      Connecting to and using cloud-based apps and resources
      Troubleshooting network problems
   Chapter 12. Windows security and privacy
      Understanding security threats
      Monitoring your computer’s security
      Keeping Windows up to date
      Configuring privacy options
      Preventing unsafe actions with User Account Control
      Blocking malware
      Stopping unknown or malicious programs with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
      Encrypting information
      Blocking intruders with Windows Defender Firewall
   Chapter 13. Managing hardware and devices
      Adding, configuring, and removing hardware devices
      Setting up Bluetooth devices
      Managing USB devices
      Updating and uninstalling drivers
      Printers and print queues
      Configuring displays and graphics adapters
      Speakers, microphones, and headsets
   Chapter 14. Performance and power management
      What causes performance problems?
      Viewing details about your system
      Monitoring performance with Task Manager
      Using Resource Monitor to pinpoint performance problems
      Managing services
      Managing battery life on portable PCs
      Power management on desktop systems
   Chapter 15. Troubleshooting, backup, and recovery
      Getting to know your troubleshooting toolkit
      Event Viewer
      Dealing with Stop errors
      Troubleshooting in Safe Mode
      Checking disks for errors
      Offering remote support with Quick Assist
      Windows 11 backup and recovery options
      Configuring and using System Restore
Part III: For IT professionals and Windows experts
   Chapter 16. Windows Terminal, PowerShell, and other advanced management tools
      Using and configuring Windows Terminal
      An introduction to PowerShell
      Working in a Command Prompt session
      Editing the Windows registry
      Automating tasks
      Using Microsoft Management Console
   Chapter 17. Running Windows 11 in a virtual machine or in the cloud
      Virtualization in Windows 11
      Creating an instant VM with Windows Sandbox
      Setting up Hyper-V on Windows 11
      Creating and managing virtual machines with Hyper-V Manager
      Running a virtual machine
      Changing settings for a virtual machine
      Importing, exporting, and moving Hyper-V VMs
      Running virtual machines from the cloud
   Chapter 18. Using Android and Linux on Windows 11
      Linking an Android phone to your PC
      Running Android apps on Windows 11
      Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux
   Chapter 19. Managing Windows PCs in the enterprise
      Using a domain-based network
      Managing an Azure AD-based network
      Managing hybrid networks
      Managing computers with Group Policy
      Deploying Windows 11 in the enterprise
      Managing Windows 11 in the cloud
      Microsoft Intune
      Managing special-purpose computers
Part IV: Appendixes
   Appendix A. Windows 11 editions and licensing options
      Windows 11 editions at a glance
      Retail and OEM editions
      Editions for organizations
      Editions for educational institutions
   Appendix B. The Windows Insider Program
      How the Windows Insider Program works
      Enrolling a device in the Windows Insider Program
      Keeping track of what’s in each preview build
      Submitting and tracking feedback
   Appendix C. Help and support resources
      Online help
      Online reference material from Microsoft
      Getting technical support
      What’s next for Windows
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