Windows 8.1 Inside Out

You’re beyond the basics – so dive right in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for Windows 8.1. Plus, you get access to two and half hours of video training and a companion ebook.

Topics include:

• Installing, upgrading, or migrating to Windows 8.1
• Using and managing apps
• Personalizing your system
• Accessibility features
• Organizing, backing up, and restoring files
• Managing storage and using SkyDrive
• Digital media and home entertainment
• Security and privacy features
• Setting up and troubleshooting networking
• Maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Using Hyper-V virtualization

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting started
Chapter 1. What’s new in Windows 8.1
Chapter 2. Using Windows 8.1 apps
Chapter 3. Buying and installing Windows 8.1
Chapter 4. Upgrading and migrating to Windows 8.1
Chapter 5. Personalizing Windows 8.1
Chapter 6. Adding, removing, and managing apps
Chapter 7. Using Windows 8.1 accessibility features
Chapter 8. Obtaining help and support

Part II: File management
Chapter 9. Organizing and protecting files
Chapter 10. Backing up and restoring files
Chapter 11. Managing Windows search
Chapter 12. Managing storage
Chapter 13. Using SkyDrive

Part III: Music, videos, TV, and movies
Chapter 14. Music and videos
Chapter 15. Photos
Chapter 16. Sharing and streaming digital media
Chapter 17. Creating a Home Theater PC

Part IV: Security and privacy
Chapter 18. Managing users and Family Safety
Chapter 19. Windows, application, and network security
Chapter 20. Using Hyper-V

Part V: Networking
Chapter 21. Setting up a home or small office network
Chapter 22. Setting up ad hoc, Bluetooth, and mobile networks
Chapter 23. Troubleshooting your network
Chapter 24. Sharing and managing files and printers

Part VI: Maintaining, tuning, and troubleshooting
Chapter 25. Maintaining your PC
Chapter 26. Monitoring, measuring, and tuning performance
Chapter 27. Troubleshooting startup problems, crashes, and corruption