Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Windows 8 that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into Windows 8 problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from Windows 8. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping Windows 8 working just the way you want. Learn how to * Quickly master Windows 8's fluid, colorful interface--and leave yesterday's Windows behind!*
Get super-productive fast with the latest touch and mouse techniques* Tweak your Start screen to get easy access to tasks you do every day* Get up-to-this-instant information with Live Tiles* Browse the web with the sleek, streamlined Internet Explorer 10* Use Windows 8's great built-in apps and get more at the new Windows Store* Secure your computer with custom Lock screens, picture passwords, PIN logons, and location privacy* Copy, move, and share files through the revamped File Explorer* View, organize, and share all your photos on your PC, photo sites, and favorite social media accounts* Work with Windows 7 programs through the Windows 8 desktop* Keep your files safely backed up and Windows 8 safely updated* Improve computer performance with Windows 8's updated system tools* Stream media and share files easily with your PCs, your Xbox 360, tablets, and phones