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Windows 11 Simplified

Paul McFedries

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English
John Wiley & Sons Inc
22 April 2022
Series: Simplified
Learn Windows 11 quickly, easily, and with expert help from a tech education master

Windows 11 Simplified is your from-scratch beginner’s guide to the ins and outs of the latest version of Windows. It’s fully updated to include all the coolest new features of Windows 11 and offers a highly visual roadmap – complete with tons of screenshots and illustrations – to Windows 11 mastery. You’ll get up to speed on the basic, and not-so-basic, features of Windows 11 with plain-English instructions and step-by-step screenshots that walk you through every technique you need to know to make Windows 11 do what you want it to do.

You’ll learn to navigate the user interface, work with and manage files, create user accounts, and practice using the tools that make Windows 11 the most user-friendly and powerful version of the famous operating system yet. You’ll also discover how to:

Master the basics, as well as a bunch of power-user tools, with easy-to-follow instructions Learn your way around the interface, File Explorer, the Settings app, and more Navigate the web, send emails, access online media, and chat with friends and family Customize windows to look and feel exactly the way you want it to

With the right help, learning a new operating system can be fun, straightforward, and exciting. This book is perfect for everyone from those with no Windows experience at all to users of previous versions who just need a heads-up on the latest features. If you’re ready to become a Windows 11 master, Windows 11 Simplified is the easiest and fastest way to do it.

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Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 249mm,  Width: 201mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   680g
ISBN:   9781119893080
ISBN 10:   1119893089
Series:   Simplified
Pages:   288
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows Explore the Screen 4 Explore the Start Menu 5 Start and Close an App 6 Connect to Your Wireless Network 8 Put Windows to Sleep 10 Restart or Shut Down Windows 11 Switch to a Microsoft Account 12 Install an App 16 Switch Between Running Apps 18 Arrange Running Apps 20 Uninstall an App 22 Chapter 2 Customizing Windows Pin an App to the Start Menu 26 Open the Settings App 28 Change the Lock Screen Background 30 Choose a Lock Screen Status App 32 Customize Syncing Between Devices 34 Access an App’s Features 36 Pin an App to the Taskbar 38 Change the Theme 40 Adjust the Volume 42 Set the Time Zone 43 Configure Windows to Work with Multiple Monitors 44 Customize the Taskbar 46 Chapter 3 Surfing the Web Open a Web Page 50 Open a Web Page in a Tab 52 Navigate Web Pages 54 Find Text on a Page 55 Navigate with the History List 56 Change Your Startup Page 58 Save Favorite Web Pages 60 Take Advantage of the Favorites Bar 62 Share a Web Page 64 Search for Sites 66 Download a File 68 Chapter 4 Sending and Receiving Email Launch the Mail App 72 Configure Mail Settings 73 Configure an Email Account 74 Send an Email Message 76 Format the Message Text 78 Add a File Attachment 80 Save a Draft of a Message 82 Receive and Read Email Messages 84 Reply to a Message 86 Forward a Message 88 Open and Save an Attachment 90 Delete a Message 92 Create a Folder for Saving Messages 94 Chapter 5 Getting Social with Windows Create a Contact 98 Add Your Google Account 100 Add Your iCloud Account 102 View a Contact 104 Edit a Contact 106 Assign a Photo to a Contact 108 Add Extra Fields to a Contact 110 Filter the Contacts List 112 Combine Multiple Profiles for a Contact 114 View Your Calendar 116 Add an Event to Your Calendar 118 Create a Recurring Event 120 Add an Event Reminder 121 Chapter 6 Performing Day‐to‐Day Tasks with Apps Search Your PC 124 Write a Note 126 Make a To‐Do List 128 Configure Skype 130 Call Someone Using Skype 132 Display a Location on a Map 134 Get Directions to a Location 136 Check Your Weather Forecast 138 Check Another City’s Weather Forecast 140 Chapter 7 Working with Images Import Images from a Digital Camera 144 Scan an Image 146 Navigate the Pictures Folder 148 View Your Images 150 Start a Slideshow 152 Set an Image as the Desktop Background 153 Repair an Image 154 Add a Photo Effect 156 Crop an Image 158 Rotate an Image 160 Delete an Image 161 Chapter 8 Working with Multimedia Import Videos from a Digital Camera 164 Navigate the Videos Folder 166 Watch a Video 168 Edit a Video 170 Make a Movie 174 Play a Music CD 178 Copy Tracks from a Music CD 182 Navigate the Music Folder 184 Play Music 186 Create a Playlist 188 Chapter 9 Editing Documents Create and Save a Document 192 Open a Document 194 Change the Text Font 196 Find Text 198 Replace Text 200 Insert Special Symbols 202 Make a Copy of a Document 204 Create a OneNote Notebook 206 Add Pages and Sections to a Notebook 208 Add Text Notes 210 Add an Image to a Notebook Page 212 Work with Notebook Lists 214 Chapter 10 Working with Files Select a File 218 Change the File View 220 Preview a File 221 Copy a File 222 Move a File 223 Rename a File 224 Create a New File 225 Delete a File 226 Restore a Deleted File 227 Add a File to Your OneDrive 228 Extract Files from a Compressed Folder 230 Chapter 11 Implementing Security Understanding Windows Security 234 Check for Security Problems 236 Create a Picture Password 238 Sign In with a PIN 242 Set Up a Fingerprint Sign‐In 244 Lock Your Computer 246 Configure Your PC to Lock Automatically 248 Browse the Web Privately 250 Chapter 12 Making Windows More Accessible Increase the Text Size 254 Magnify Screen Areas 256 Have Screen Text Read to You 258 Change to a High‐Contrast Theme 260 Apply a Color Filter 262 Flash the Screen During Audio Notifications 264 Make the Keyboard More Accessible 266 Control Windows Via Voice 268

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