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Using Windows 8.1 : Return of the Start Button

By: Wilson, Kevin.
Material type: TextTextSeries: eBooks on Demand.Publisher: Dordrecht : Springer, 2014Description: 1 online resource (132 p.).ISBN: 9781430266808.Subject(s): Computer science | Microsoft windows (Computer file) | Operating systems (Computers)Genre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Using Windows 8.1 : Return of the Start ButtonDDC classification: 005.2768 Online resources: Click here to view this ebook.
Contents:
Contents at a Glance; Introduction; Chapter 1:Setting Up Windows 8; Hardware Setup; Upgrading to Windows 8.1; Starting Windows 8 for the First Time; Step 1 - Pick a language; Step 2 - Agree to the license agreement; Step 3 - Personalize your copy of Windows 8; Step 4 - Set up your wireless Internet; Step 5 - Configure your settings; Step 6 - Create a Microsoft account; Transferring Files; On Your Old Computer; On Your New Computer; Chapter 2:Getting to Know Windows; The Start Screen; A Closer Look at the Start Screen; The Desktop; For Diehard Desktop Fans; The Taskbar; Charms
The Snap FeatureChapter 3:Setting Up Users; Adding a New User; Set Up a Microsoft Account Online; Change to Microsoft Account on Your PC; Chapter 4:Setting Up Printers; Laser Printers; Inkjet Printers; Installation; Accessing Installed Printers; Chapter 5:Setting Up Internet; ADSL; Cable Internet; Setting Up Wi-Fi on Your Computer; Chapter 6: Common Tasks; Finding Applications; Finding Files; Searching for Files; Files in Desktop; Quick Search the Internet; Burning CD/DVDs; Burning Audio CDs; Scanning Documents; Printing Documents; Printing in Windows 8 Metro; Printing in Windows 8
Uploading Files from Digital CamerasMaps; Calendar; Using Internet Explorer; Adding a Site to Favorites; Using Email; Sending an Email; Family Safety; Using SkyDrive; Organizing Your Music; Buying Songs and Albums; Playing Music; Copying Songs from a CD to Your PC; Videos and DVDs; Playing DVDs; Using Microsoft App Store; Opening App Store; Browse the App Store; Search the App Store; Downloading an App; Connecting to Projectors; Keyboard Shortcuts; Hot Corners; Chapter 7:Computer Maintenance; Anti-Virus Software; Backing Up; Restore Files; Flash Drives and Memory Sticks; Windows Update
Disk DefragmentationManually Checking Hard Drive for Errors; Disk Clean-Up; Automatic Maintenance; Start-Up Programs; System Recovery; Create a Recovery Drive; Keep Your Computer Physically Clean; Cleaning Keyboards; Cleaning Computer Mice; Cleaning Your Monitor; Dealing with Spills; About the Author; Acknowledgments
Summary: If you're an Android application developer, chances areyou're using fixed, scrolling, swipe-able, and other cutting-edge custom UIDesigns in your Android development projects. These UI Design approaches aswell as other Android ViewGroup UI layout containers are the bread and butterof Pro Android User Interface (UI) design and Android User Experience (UX)design and development.Using a top down approach, Pro Android UI shows you how todesign and develop the best user interface for your app, while taking intoaccount the varying device form factors in the increasingly fragmented Androidenvironment
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Electronic Book UT Tyler Online
Online 		QA76.76.A63 .W384 2014 (Browse shelf) http://uttyler.eblib.com/patron/FullRecord.aspx?p=1694235 Available EBL1694235

Contents at a Glance; Introduction; Chapter 1:Setting Up Windows 8; Hardware Setup; Upgrading to Windows 8.1; Starting Windows 8 for the First Time; Step 1 - Pick a language; Step 2 - Agree to the license agreement; Step 3 - Personalize your copy of Windows 8; Step 4 - Set up your wireless Internet; Step 5 - Configure your settings; Step 6 - Create a Microsoft account; Transferring Files; On Your Old Computer; On Your New Computer; Chapter 2:Getting to Know Windows; The Start Screen; A Closer Look at the Start Screen; The Desktop; For Diehard Desktop Fans; The Taskbar; Charms

The Snap FeatureChapter 3:Setting Up Users; Adding a New User; Set Up a Microsoft Account Online; Change to Microsoft Account on Your PC; Chapter 4:Setting Up Printers; Laser Printers; Inkjet Printers; Installation; Accessing Installed Printers; Chapter 5:Setting Up Internet; ADSL; Cable Internet; Setting Up Wi-Fi on Your Computer; Chapter 6: Common Tasks; Finding Applications; Finding Files; Searching for Files; Files in Desktop; Quick Search the Internet; Burning CD/DVDs; Burning Audio CDs; Scanning Documents; Printing Documents; Printing in Windows 8 Metro; Printing in Windows 8

Uploading Files from Digital CamerasMaps; Calendar; Using Internet Explorer; Adding a Site to Favorites; Using Email; Sending an Email; Family Safety; Using SkyDrive; Organizing Your Music; Buying Songs and Albums; Playing Music; Copying Songs from a CD to Your PC; Videos and DVDs; Playing DVDs; Using Microsoft App Store; Opening App Store; Browse the App Store; Search the App Store; Downloading an App; Connecting to Projectors; Keyboard Shortcuts; Hot Corners; Chapter 7:Computer Maintenance; Anti-Virus Software; Backing Up; Restore Files; Flash Drives and Memory Sticks; Windows Update

Disk DefragmentationManually Checking Hard Drive for Errors; Disk Clean-Up; Automatic Maintenance; Start-Up Programs; System Recovery; Create a Recovery Drive; Keep Your Computer Physically Clean; Cleaning Keyboards; Cleaning Computer Mice; Cleaning Your Monitor; Dealing with Spills; About the Author; Acknowledgments

If you're an Android application developer, chances areyou're using fixed, scrolling, swipe-able, and other cutting-edge custom UIDesigns in your Android development projects. These UI Design approaches aswell as other Android ViewGroup UI layout containers are the bread and butterof Pro Android User Interface (UI) design and Android User Experience (UX)design and development.Using a top down approach, Pro Android UI shows you how todesign and develop the best user interface for your app, while taking intoaccount the varying device form factors in the increasingly fragmented Androidenvironment

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Kevin Wilson, a practicing computer engineer and tutor, has had a passion for gadgets, cameras, computers and technology for many years.After graduating with masters in computer science, software engineering & multimedia systems, He has worked in the computer industry supporting and working with many different types of computer systems, worked in education running specialist lessons on film making and visual effects for young people. He has also worked as an IT Tutor, has taught in colleges in South Africa and as a tutor for adult education in England.The popular computer training series was created in the hope it will help people to use their computer with greater understanding, productivity and efficiency.

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