Andy Rathbone - Windows 10 For Dummies

Windows 10 For Dummies, 4th Edition

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2020938121

ISBN: 978-1-119-67933-2

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1. Chapter 1
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1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 6
7. Chapter 7
8. Chapter 8
9. Chapter 9
10. Chapter 10
11. Chapter 11
12. Chapter 12
13. Chapter 13
14. Chapter 14
15. Chapter 15
16. Chapter 16
17. Chapter 17
18. Chapter 18
19. Chapter 19
20. Chapter 20
21. Chapter 21
22. Chapter 22
23. Chapter 23

Welcome to Windows 10 For Dummies, the worlds best-selling book about the latest and supposedly last Windows version, Windows 10!

This books popularity probably boils down to this simple fact: Some people want to be Windows whizzes. They love interacting with dialog boxes. Some randomly press keys in the hope of discovering hidden, undocumented features. A few memorize long strings of computer commands while washing their hair.

And you? Well, youre no dummy, thats for sure. But when it comes to Windows and computers, the fascination just isnt there. You want to get your work done, stop, and move on to something more important. You have no intention of changing, and theres nothing wrong with that.

HOW I WROTE THIS BOOK

Every year, Microsoft releases two major updates to Windows 10. How did this book arrive in your hands so quickly after Microsoft released its latest big update? No, I didnt crank it out in two weeks. While creating the latest updates for Windows 10, Microsoft shipped early releases to people who signed up for its Windows Insiders program ( https://insider.windows.com ). This gave Microsoft a way to test new features before shipping them to the public. And it gave me a chance to write about features before they were released.

I spent many months poring over early releases, writing up sections of the book in advance. Then, when Microsoft released its final, approved version to the Windows Insider members, I went over every section, screenshot, and step-by-step instruction to make sure the books instructions matched Microsofts final release.

A few weeks later, when Microsoft released the latest Windows 10 update to the public, the publisher was able to release this book, as well.

Thats where this book comes in handy. Instead of making you a whiz at Windows, it merely dishes out chunks of useful computing information when you need them. Instead of becoming a Windows expert, youll know just enough to get by quickly, cleanly, and with a minimum of pain so that you can move on to the more pleasant things in life.

And youll be able to do that whether youre dealing with a touchscreen tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

About This Book

Dont try to read this book in one sitting; theres no need. Instead, treat this book like a dictionary or an encyclopedia. Turn to the page with the information you need and say, Ah, so thats what theyre talking about. Then put down the book and move on.

Dont bother trying to memorize all the Windows jargon, such as Select the Menu Item from the Drop-Down List Box. Leave that stuff for the computer enthusiasts. In fact, if anything technical comes up in a chapter, a road sign warns you well in advance. Depending on your mood, you can either slow down to read it or speed on around it.

Instead of fancy computer jargon, this book covers subjects like these, all discussed in plain English:

• Keeping your computer safe and secure
• Making sense of the Windows 10 Start menu