Windows 8.1: Out of the Box

Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system. You’ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse.
Easily navigate the intuitive Windows 8.1 interfaceUse email and the Internet—and keep your family safeShare files online or with other devices in your homeDownload and use all kinds of of apps and programsWatch movies and listen to musicImport, view, and edit your own photos and videosLearn how to use extra hardware and older softwareGet expert tips to keep your computer running smoothlyDiscover cool stuff that makes computer use really easy