Windows 8.1 Step by Step

The smart way to learn Windows 8.1—one step at a time!

Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to navigate and use Windows 8.1. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!

• Navigate with ease using the new Start screen
• Search your files, music, and the web—all at once
• Store, access, and manage data in the cloud with SkyDrive
• Explore improvements in Internet Explorer 11
• Stay in touch using Mail, Calendar, People, and Skype
• Customize your computing experience with PC settings

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introducing Windows 8.1
Chapter 2. Personalize your Windows 8.1 device
Chapter 3. Using apps on the Start screen
Chapter 4. Organizing files and folders
Chapter 5. Using Internet Explorer 11
Chapter 6. Using SkyDrive
Chapter 7. Using the social apps
Chapter 8. Shopping in the Windows Store
Chapter 9. Having fun with multimedia
Chapter 10. Playing games
Chapter 11. Connecting to a network and the Internet
Chapter 12. Allowing others to use the computer
Chapter 13. Sharing files and folders with my network
Chapter 14. Keeping Windows 8.1 safe and secure
Chapter 15. Preventing problems
Chapter 16. Supervising a child’s computer use
Chapter 17. Making my computer accessible
Chapter 18. Using Windows 8.1 at work
Chapter 19. Using touch-compatible devices
Chapter 20. Tips for improving your computing experience
Chapter 21. Troubleshooting problems

Appendix A. Using keyboard shortcuts and touch gestures
Appendix B. Enhancements for using multiple displays
Appendix C. Installing and upgrading to Windows 8.1
Appendix D. Moving your data and settings to Windows 8.1
Appendix E. Glossary
Appendix F. About the authors