- Published 11/22/2016
- 2nd Edition
Conquer today’s Windows 10—from the inside out!
Dive into Windows 10—and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the most powerful and innovative features of Windows 10, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all fully reflecting the major Windows 10 Anniversary Update. From new Cortana and Microsoft Edge enhancements to the latest security and virtualization features, you’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.
- Install, configure, and personalize the newest versions of Windows 10
- Understand Microsoft’s revamped activation and upgrade processes
- Discover major Microsoft Edge enhancements, including new support for extensions
- Use today’s improved Cortana services to perform tasks, set reminders, and retrieve information
- Make the most of the improved ink, voice, touch, and gesture support in Windows 10
- Help secure Windows 10 in business with Windows Hello and Azure AD
- Deploy, use, and manage new Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps
- Take advantage of new entertainment options, including Groove Music Pass subscriptions and connections to your Xbox One console
- Manage files in the cloud with Microsoft OneDrive and OneDrive for Business
- Use the improved Windows 10 Mail and Calendar apps and the new Skype app
- Fine-tune performance and troubleshoot crashes
- Master high-efficiency tools for managing Windows 10 in the enterprise
- Leverage advanced Hyper-V features, including Secure Boot, TPMs, nested virtualization, and containers
In addition, this book is part of the Current Book Service from Microsoft Press. Books in this program will receive periodic updates to address significant software changes for 12 to 18 months following the original publication date via a free Web Edition. Learn more at https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/cbs.
Table of Contents
Table of contents
Introduction
PART 1: Getting started with Windows 10
Chapter 1 What’s new in Windows 10
Chapter 2 Installing, configuring, and deploying Windows 10
Chapter 3 Using Windows 10
Chapter 4 Personalizing Windows 10
Chapter 5 Networking essentials
Chapter 6 Managing user accounts, passwords, and credentials
Chapter 7 Securing Windows 10 devices
PART 2: Working and playing with Windows 10
Chapter 8 Using and managing apps and desktop programs
Chapter 9 Cortana and the web
Chapter 10 Productivity and communication tools
Chapter 11 Music, photos, movies, and games
Chapter 12 Managing files on PCs and in the cloud
PART 3: System maintenance and troubleshooting
Chapter 13 Hardware
Chapter 14 Managing disks and drives
Chapter 15 System maintenance and performance
Chapter 16 Backup, restore, and recovery
Chapter 17 Troubleshooting
PART 4: Windows 10 for experts and IT pros
Chapter 18 Using advanced system management tools
Chapter 19 Automating tasks and activities
Chapter 20 Advanced networking
Chapter 21 Managing Windows 10 in business
Chapter 22 Running virtual machines with Hyper-V
Chapter 23 What’s next for Windows 10?
Appendix A Windows 10 editions at a glance
Appendix B Help and support resources
Index to troubleshooting topics
Index