Windows 10 Revealed is your essential step-by-step guide to using a desktop, laptop, Surface or Windows Phone running Microsoft Windows 10, providing a complete resource for both the beginner and the enthusiast. Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography and screen shots throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, providing a comprehensive guide to Windows.
Whether you have just bought your first computer, laptop or are a keen computer user who has just upgraded to Windows 10, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinning foundations and equip you with the skills needed to use a computer like a pro.
About the Author |
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About the Technical Reviewer |
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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Chapter 1 Windows 10 for Phones and Small Devices |
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Apply a Background Image to the Start Screen |
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View Your Recently Downloaded Apps |
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Interact with the New Action Center |
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Interactive Notifications in the New Action Center |
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Chapter 2 Windows 10 for Tablets and Desktops |
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Continuum Feature: Tablet and PC Modes |
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Edit the Tiles Section and Create New Categories |
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Chapter 3 Cortana and Edge |
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46 | (8) |
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54 | (7) |
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Searching Faster in Your Address Bar |
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Hub: The One-Stop Place for All of Your Favorites |
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Enabling the Reading View |
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How to Tell Whether It Is a Universal App or Not |
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Index |
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Kinnary Jangla is an engineer and author with over 7 years of experience in the technology industry and over 10 years of experience in writing. Her first fiction based novel, Invisible Attires of the Mind, was published in 2008. In the past she worked for Toshiba Research, Internet Explorer and Bing Search. Presently she is employed as a software engineer with Bing Maps in Silicon Valley.Kinnary has a Masters in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Outside the world of technology and writing, Kinnary enjoys singing, painting and outdoor activities.