Windows 8 Kickstart

Your full-color go-to guide—covering the final version of Windows 8!

Get started enjoying the innovative features of Microsoft’s latest operating system release on any device quickly and easily with Windows 8 Kickstart. Loaded with crisp, full-color screenshots, this practical, visual guide focuses on the best ways to maximize the operating system’s capabilities. Customize and secure your system, manage files, browse the Web, download apps, enjoy multimedia, manage photos, connect to social media networks, and much more. Tips, Notes, Warnings, and Now You Know sidebars offer solutions to potential pitfalls and veteran insight helps you get the most out of Windows 8.

Configure and customize Windows 8

Manage your desktop

Organize files with Windows Explorer

Keep Windows 8 up to date and secure

Get started with Windows 8-style apps

Surf the web

Connect with social media and instant messaging

View and manage photos

Play music, video, and games

Print files and manage devices