How to Do Everything

Tap into the power of Windows 8

Maximize the versatile features of Windows 8 on all your devices with help from this hands-on guide. Discover how to customize settings, use the new Start screen and Charms bar, work with gestures on a touchscreen PC, organize and sync data in the cloud, and set up a network. How to Do Everything Windows 8 covers email, video conferencing, web access, peripheral devices, security, and troubleshooting. You’ll also get tips for using the entertainment apps to enjoy music, video, photos, games, and much more.

Customize Windows 8, group tiles on the Start screen, pin icons to the taskbar, and change settings

Manage and back up your files and sync them to the cloud

Share files with a Windows 8 Homegroup

Surf the web with both versions of Internet Explorer 10, use tabs, organize favorites, and protect your privacy online

Print, scan, and fax with Windows 8

Communicate via built-in apps—Mail and Messaging—and add Skype

Connect to social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, using the People app

Enjoy the Music and Video apps and the Xbox Music free streaming service and video store

View, manage, and share photos with the new Photos app—including your Facebook, Flickr, and SkyDrive photos

Use all the built-in Windows 8 apps and get more from the Windows Store

Keep Windows 8 running smoothly and securely

Troubleshoot problems and reset or recover your PC