Windows 8 User Guide Reloaded : The Complete Beginners' Guide + 50 Bonus Tips to be a Power User Now!

By Jason Scotts

Are you the owner of a new Windows 8 computer and want to learn how to use it? Are you coming from a previous version of Windows and you aren't quite sure where to find things now? Or maybe, you are looking to do a specific task like check email, or view your photos, and you just want simple step by step directions to show you how? Well, you've come to the right place for all of that and more. In this book, Windows 8 User Guide Reloaded : The Complete Beginners' Guide + 50 Bonus Tips to be a Power User Now you will learn the basics of getting around the new Windows 8 environment. In this beginners book you will find instructions on how to do things like:o Getting to know your way around the new Start Screen and Tiles o Learn how to work with Apps o Learn how to setup an internet connection on our computero How to setup and check Emailo How to get on the online Windows Store to download games, Apps, and bookso How to listen to your music and download new music from the online Windows Storeo How to watch your videos and download TV shows and Movies from the Online Windows Storeo Learn how to access your photos from your computer, Facebook, Flickr, and SkyDrive . Plus 50 Bonus tips on how to be a power Windows 8 users today

• Language: English
• Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Release date: Nov 2, 2013
• ISBN: 9781630222529

Jason Scotts

Jason Scotts has written on a myriad of topics which have all sold quite successfully and now he has opted to focus on preparing great information on windows 8 . Jason is aware of the popularity of windows 8 and is keen to provide information gems and secrets on how to run windows 8 easily and efficiently. It was well received by his clients

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Introduction

Here’s the truth – Windows 8 isn’t the most popular operating system. Many who’ve been using PCs that run on Seven or XP don’t even think about upgrading to the latest OS. Why’s that? They’ve tried Microsoft’s newest offering and they found out that it’s so different from its predecessors. It’s safe to say that most of those changes made the latest Windows difficult to use.

Freshness isn’t Always Good

Since you’re reading this, you’re probably among those who recently bought a computer. You’re actually stuck with the tech-giant’s most recent creation, and you’ve been having problems staying productive. It’s also appropriate to assume that your new PC (or laptop) isn’t as fun to use as your old one, especially since you can’t seem to find the right multimedia programs.

You don’t have to worry about your (computing) sanity anymore. The book that you’re reading right now features all the must-knows on using Windows 8. When you’re done reading every chapter, you’d finally be able to do the most important things. You’d become adept when it comes to viewing photos, listening to music, and surfing the web. Yes, you’d also learn how to use that darned start screen.

Once you’re done mastering the basics, you’d also have the opportunity to turn into a power user. That’s right—this book contains 50 bonus tips (more than enough to make sure that even those who consider themselves experts would learn new things). So, if you want to tame the beast that is Windows 8, you should only do one simple thing—continue reading.

Chapter 1 – Start with the Basics

Even though you’ve been tinkering with your new desktop or laptop, you’re still asking what’s the best way to move past the lock screen? That’s actually the most common question asked by those new to Windows 8. You also have all sorts of questions about the login screen, the start menu, and the shutdown button. Some of those things seem to be missing, right?

It’s best to tackle things step by step, so you’ll first learn about the lock screen. When it comes to moving past that (or in other words, unlocking the computer), you have three choices. Here’s the first one: you could simply click on the mouse (It doesn’t matter whether you press the left or the right button.). If you’re among those who prefer to rely on their keyboards, then pressing any key should do the trick.

After discovering those two options, you’re most likely wondering