| Introduction |
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| Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows 10 |
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Use the All Apps List to Start Your Apps |
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Work with Multiple Apps Simultaneously |
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Switch Between Apps with the Task View |
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Switch Between Multiple Desktops |
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Send an App to Another Desktop |
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Sign Out or Lock Your Windows 10 Device |
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Shut Down or Restart Windows 10 |
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| Chapter 2 Using the New Start Menu |
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Access the All Apps List in the Start Menu |
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Expand the Start Menu in Windows 10 |
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Restore the Start Menu in Windows 10 |
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Pin Apps to the Start Menu |
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Pin Executable Files to the Start Menu |
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Move Tiles and Shortcuts Across the Start Menu |
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Resize Tiles and Shortcuts |
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Name Groups of Tiles and Shortcuts |
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Store and Display Recently Opened Programs |
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Unpin Items from the Start Menu |
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| Chapter 3 Using Touch and Touchpads |
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Use Touch Gestures for Touchscreens |
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Use Touch Gestures for Precision Touchpads |
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Configure the Tablet mode |
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41 | (1) |
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Configure the Touch Keyboard |
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45 | (1) |
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Configure Typing and Spelling |
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| Chapter 4 Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks and the Internet |
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Turn the Wi-Fi On and Off |
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Connect to a Wireless Network |
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Connect to a Hidden Wireless Network |
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Connect to the Internet Using a Mobile USB Modem or SIM Card |
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Set the Correct Network Profile |
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Change the Network Profile |
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Manage Your Wi-Fi Settings |
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Forget a Wireless Network You Connected To |
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Set Up a Proxy Using an Automatic Configuration Script |
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| Chapter 5 Using Internet Explorer |
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Browse the Web in Internet Explorer |
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Download Files in Internet Explorer |
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View and Manage Your Downloads in Internet Explorer |
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Work with Multiple Tabs in Internet Explorer |
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Access Your Favorite Web Pages in Internet Explorer |
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Add a Web Page to Your Favorites |
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Pin a Website to the List of Apps in the Start Menu |
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Change the Homepage in Internet Explorer |
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Set Internet Explorer to Start with the Tabs from the Last Session |
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Add a Website to Compatibility View |
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Browse the Web Using InPrivate Browsing |
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Delete Your Browsing History in Internet Explorer |
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| Chapter 6 Managing Files and Folders |
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Navigate the File Explorer Ribbon |
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Maximize or Minimize the Ribbon in File Explorer |
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Identify Common File Formats in File Explorer |
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Open a File in File Explorer |
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Move a File or Folder in File Explorer |
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92 | (1) |
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Rename a File or Folder in File Explorer |
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93 | (1) |
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Create a Folder in File Explorer |
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Create a File in File Explorer |
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Create a Shortcut to a File or Folder in File Explorer |
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Select Multiple Files or Folders in File Explorer |
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Delete a File or Folder in File Explorer |
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100 | (1) |
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Restore Deleted Files and Folders |
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View the Properties of a File or Folder |
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102 | (1) |
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Archive Files and Folders in a ZIP File |
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View and Extract the Contents of a ZIP File |
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Find Files in File Explorer |
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View or Hide Filename Extensions |
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107 | (1) |
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View or Hide Hidden Files or Folders |
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108 | (1) |
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Burn Files to a DVD or Blu-Ray Disc |
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109 | (1) |
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View What's Inside ISO Disc Images |
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Change the Location of User Folders |
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| Chapter 7 Customizing File Explorer |
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Change the File Explorer Start Location |
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Pin Folders to Quick Access |
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116 | (1) |
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Unpin Folders from Quick Access |
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117 | (1) |
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Enable and Use the Preview Pane |
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118 | (1) |
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Enable and Use the Details Pane |
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Disable or Enable the Navigation Pane |
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Enable the Libraries Section in the Navigation Pane |
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Change the Position of the Quick Access Toolbar |
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Add Buttons to the Quick Access Toolbar |
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Use Views to Better Examine Your Folders' Contents |
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127 | (1) |
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Customize File Explorer with Folder Options |
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Use Check Boxes to Select Files and Folders |
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Clear File Explorer's History of Recently |
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| Chapter 8 Customizing Windows 10 |
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Change the Desktop Background |
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134 | (1) |
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Set a Slideshow of Pictures as the Desktop Background |
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135 | (1) |
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Set the Colors Used by Windows 10 |
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136 | (2) |
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Change the Icons Displayed on the Desktop |
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Change the Resolution of the Screen |
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Change the Mouse Pointer Size and Color |
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141 | (1) |
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Customize the Behavior of the Start Menu |
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Change the Picture Shown on the Lock Screen |
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143 | (1) |
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Change the Apps That Show Their Status on the Lock Screen |
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Set Which Icons Appear on the Taskbar |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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Set the Date and Time Manually |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (1) |
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Set the Country You're In |
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Add a Keyboard Input Language |
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Set Which Settings Are Synchronized |
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| Chapter 9 Using Mail and Calendar |
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Create and Send an Email Message |
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Attach a File to an Email Message |
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157 | (1) |
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Reply to an Email Message |
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158 | (1) |
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Change the Folder You're Viewing in Mail |
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159 | (1) |
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Search for an Email Message |
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160 | (1) |
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Add a New Event to Your Calendar |
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| Chapter 10 Using Skype |
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Navigate the User Interface |
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166 | (2) |
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168 | (1) |
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Edit Your Recent Messages |
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168 | (1) |
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Remove Your Recent Messages |
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169 | (1) |
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Start an Audio Call on Skype |
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Start a Video Call on Skype |
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172 | (1) |
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Start a Group Call on Skype |
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Configure How Skype Works |
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Add a New Contact to Skype |
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| Chapter 11 Using OneDrive |
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Choose Folders for Syncing |
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View a File or Folder on OneDrive.com |
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Share Files and Folders and Customize Permissions |
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184 | (1) |
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Manually Force Your Files to Sync |
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185 | (1) |
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186 | (1) |
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Fetch Your Files Remotely |
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187 | (1) |
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Increase Your OneDrive Storage |
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188 | (1) |
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Stop OneDrive from Starting Automatically |
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| Chapter 12 Using OneNote |
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Navigate the OneNote User Interface |
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Create a New Section in a Notebook |
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Organize Your Sections and Notes |
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199 | (1) |
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Delete Sections and Notes |
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202 | (1) |
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Configure How OneNote Works |
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| Chapter 13 Using Office Online and Office Apps |
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Upload Your Documents to Office Online |
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207 | (1) |
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Open Your Documents in Office Online |
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208 | (1) |
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Share Your Documents with Office Online |
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| Chapter 14 Using Cortana |
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212 | (1) |
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213 | (1) |
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214 | (1) |
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Check the Weather Forecast |
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216 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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Add Notes to Your Notebook |
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218 | (1) |
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218 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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Configure How Cortana Works |
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Find New Cortana Commands |
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| Chapter 15 Capturing Pictures, Screenshots, and Video |
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225 | (1) |
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228 | (1) |
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Capture Instant Screenshots |
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Capture Custom Screenshots with the Snipping Tool |
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| Chapter 16 Working with Apps |
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Search for Apps in the Windows Store |
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235 | (1) |
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Install Apps from the Windows Store |
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235 | (1) |
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Manually Update Apps from the Windows Store |
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236 | (2) |
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Uninstall Apps from the Windows Store |
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238 | (1) |
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Set Which Apps Show You Notifications |
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| Chapter 17 Working with Devices |
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245 | (1) |
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View a List of Your Devices |
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246 | (1) |
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247 | (1) |
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Add the Windows Store App for a Device |
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248 | (1) |
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Connect a Network Printer |
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249 | (1) |
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Connect a Bluetooth Device |
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250 | (1) |
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Configure the Mouse and Touchpad |
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251 | (2) |
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Allow Apps to Access Your Webcam |
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253 | (1) |
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Allow Apps to Access Your Microphone |
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254 | (1) |
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Set the AutoPlay Defaults for Media and Devices |
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255 | (1) |
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Format a Removable USB Drive |
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256 | (1) |
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Safely Remove a USB Drive |
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257 | (1) |
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Find Your PC's Hardware and Software Configuration |
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258 | (3) |
| Chapter 18 Working on the Road |
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262 | (2) |
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Establish a VPN Connection |
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264 | (1) |
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Disconnect from a VPN Connection |
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265 | (1) |
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266 | (3) |
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270 | (1) |
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Connect Remotely to Another Computer on the Network |
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271 | (1) |
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Allow Remote Access to Your Windows 10 Computer |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (1) |
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Save Battery Power on the Go |
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274 | (1) |
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See What's Using Your Battery Power |
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275 | (1) |
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Improve Your Power & Sleep Settings |
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276 | (3) |
| Chapter 19 Doing Your Job in Windows 10 |
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Project to a Second Display |
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280 | (1) |
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Deliver Presentations with the Windows Mobility Center |
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281 | (1) |
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Print Your Documents and Presentations |
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282 | (2) |
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284 | (1) |
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View Time Around the World |
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285 | (1) |
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Add Multiple Time Zones to the Start Menu |
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286 | (1) |
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Switch Between Keyboard Input Languages |
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287 | (1) |
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Switch Between Display Languages |
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288 | (1) |
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Make Complex Calculations |
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| Chapter 20 Protecting Your Data |
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Encrypt the Operating System Drive with BitLocker |
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292 | (2) |
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Encrypt a Removable Drive with BitLocker |
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294 | (2) |
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Unlock a Removable Drive That's Encrypted with BitLocker |
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296 | (1) |
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Decrypt a BitLocker Encrypted Drive |
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297 | (1) |
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Back Up your Files with File History |
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298 | (1) |
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Restore Files with File History |
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299 | (2) |
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301 | (1) |
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| Chapter 21 Personalizing User Accounts |
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Understanding the User Accounts That You Can Use |
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303 | (2) |
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Understanding User Account Types and Permissions |
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Set Up a PIN for Your User Account |
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306 | (1) |
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Set Up a Picture Password for Your User Account |
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Switch Between Sign-In Options |
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Change Your User Account Picture |
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311 | (2) |
| Chapter 22 Sharing with Others on a Network |
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Enable File and Printer Sharing |
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Enable Public Folder Sharing |
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316 | (1) |
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Enable Password Protected Sharing |
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317 | (2) |
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Access Shared Network Computers |
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319 | (1) |
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320 | (1) |
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Change a HomeGroup Password |
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323 | (1) |
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Share Folders and Libraries with Individual Users |
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324 | (2) |
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Share a Printer on Your Network |
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326 | (1) |
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Share Folders and Libraries with a HomeGroup |
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327 | (1) |
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Access Shared Folders and Libraries on a HomeGroup |
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328 | (1) |
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Stop Sharing Folders and Libraries |
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329 | (1) |
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329 | (1) |
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Enable the Sharing Wizard |
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330 | (3) |
| Chapter 23 Improving Your Privacy and Security |
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Check Whether Windows Update Is Turned On |
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333 | (2) |
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335 | (1) |
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336 | (1) |
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337 | (1) |
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Remove Unwanted Windows Updates |
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338 | (1) |
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Use UAC (User Account Control) |
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339 | (1) |
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340 | (2) |
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Protect Yourself from Malware |
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342 | (1) |
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343 | (1) |
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Configure Windows Defender |
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344 | (1) |
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Set Exclusions for Windows Defender |
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345 | (2) |
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Allow or Block Apps from Accessing Networks |
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347 | (1) |
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Customize Apps That Are Allowed Through Windows Firewall |
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348 | (1) |
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349 | (1) |
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Clear Your Location Data and Disable Location Services |
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350 | (1) |
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Control Apps That Access Your Contacts |
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351 | (1) |
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Control Which Apps Can Access Your Calendar |
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352 | (1) |
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Control Apps That Read or Send Messages |
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353 | (1) |
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Increase the Security of Your Passwords |
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354 | (3) |
| Chapter 24 Preventing Problems with Windows 10 |
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357 | (8) |
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Manually Create a System Restore Point |
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357 | (2) |
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359 | (1) |
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Defragment and Optimize Partitions |
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360 | (1) |
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Control Where Standard Files Are Stored by Default |
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361 | (1) |
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Perform Recommended System Maintenance |
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362 | (1) |
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Prevent Problems with Your Windows Computer or Device |
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363 | (2) |
| Chapter 25 Fixing Common Problems with Windows 10 |
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View All Running Apps and Processes |
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366 | (2) |
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End Apps That Aren't Responding |
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368 | (1) |
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Check Which Apps Use the Most System Resources |
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368 | (2) |
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Find Apps That Use the Most Data |
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370 | (1) |
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Identify Apps That Make Windows Start Slowly |
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371 | (1) |
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Stop Apps from Running at the Windows Startup |
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372 | (1) |
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Increase Disk Space Using Disk Cleanup |
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373 | (1) |
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Check How Your Storage Space Is Used |
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374 | (2) |
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Find Which Apps and Games Use the Most Storage Space |
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376 | (1) |
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Troubleshoot Problems Using the Windows |
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377 | (1) |
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Solve Problems Using the Microsoft Fix It Solution Center |
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378 | (2) |
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Restore Windows to a Previous State with System Restore |
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380 | (2) |
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382 | (1) |
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Refresh Your Installation |
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383 | (3) |
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386 | (2) |
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Get Help from Your Company's IT Department |
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