The Missing Credits |
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Introduction |
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A Short History of Windows 10 |
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If You've Used Windows 10 Before |
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If You're Used to Windows 8 |
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If You're Used to Windows 7 |
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The Editions of Windows 10-and S Mode |
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Part One: The Windows Desktop |
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Chapter 1 Desktop & Start Menu |
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Start Menu: The Places List |
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Start Menu: The Apps List |
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Navigating the Start Menu by Keyboard |
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The Secret Power Users' Menu |
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Chapter 2 File Explorer, Taskbar & Action Center |
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Universal Window Controls |
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The File Explorer Address Bar |
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Tags, Metadata, and Properties |
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Sorting, Grouping, and Filtering |
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The System Tray (Notification Area) |
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Getting the Taskbar Out of Your Hair |
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Chapter 3 Organizing & Finding Your Files |
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File Explorer Window Searches |
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The Folders of Windows 10 |
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Copying and Moving Folders and Files |
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Compressing Files and Folders |
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Burning CDs and DVDs from the Desktop |
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Chapter 4 Redesigning the Desktop |
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Background, Colors, Themes, and Fonts |
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Chapter 5 Cortana, Your Voice Assistant |
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Skills: Fitbit, Domino's, Nest |
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Part Two: The Programs of Windows 10 |
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Chapter 6 Programs & Documents |
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The App Switcher: Alt+Tab |
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Task View and Timeline: +Tab |
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When Programs Die: The Task Manager |
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Moving Data Between Documents |
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Speech Recognition and Dictation |
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Filename Extensions and File Associations |
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Choosing Your Default Apps |
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232 | (3) |
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Program Compatibility Mode |
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Pick Up Where You Left Off |
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Chapter 7 Settings & Control Panel |
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The Control Panel, Applet by Applet |
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Chapter 8 The Windows Starter Apps |
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The New, Unified Design of Apps |
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Microsoft Solitaire Collection |
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Windows Administrative Tools |
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Part Three: Windows Online |
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Chapter 9 The Edge Browser |
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Edge as PDF (and Ebook) Reader |
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The Amazing Expand-O-Window |
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What to Do with a Message |
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Chapter 11 Security & Privacy |
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Windows Security (the App) |
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Five Degrees of Web Protection |
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Protect Your Home Wireless Network |
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Family Features (Parental Controls) |
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Part Four: Hardware and Peripherals |
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Chapter 12 Tablets, Laptops & Hybrids |
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For Hybrid PCs Only: Tablet Mode (Continuum) |
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Controlling Your PC, Long Distance |
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Three Obscure Mobility Features |
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Chapter 13 Printing, Fonts & PDFs |
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Chapter 14 Hardware & Drivers |
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Part Five: PC Health |
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Chapter 15 Maintenance, Speed & Troubleshooting |
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Resetting (Erasing) Your Computer |
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Windows Recovery Environment |
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Chapter 16 Backups & File History |
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Chapter 17 The Disk Chapter |
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Storage Sense: More Gigs, Yours Free |
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What's Eating Up Your Disk |
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Encrypting Files and Folders |
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Six Disk Utilities You'll Rarely Need |
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Part Six: The Windows Network |
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Chapter 18 Accounts (and Signing In) |
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Local Accounts vs. Microsoft Accounts |
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The Forgotten Password Disk |
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Deleting or Suspending Accounts |
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Authenticate Yourself: User Account Control |
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Kiosk Mode (Assigned Access) |
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Advanced Features Worth Mentioning (Maybe) |
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Chapter 19 Sharing Files on the Network |
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File Sharing 1: Nearby Sharing |
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File Sharing 2: "Share a Folder" |
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Sharing Between Macs and PCs |
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Part Seven: Appendixes |
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Appendix A: Installing & Upgrading to Windows 10 |
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The Upgrade to the May 2019 Update |
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The Windows 10 Setup Assistant |
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The Installation Flash Drive |
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Appendix B: Master List of Keyboard Shortcuts & Gestures |
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Index |
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