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Introducing Windows 10

Windows releases Windows 10 compatibility New features in Windows 10 Editions of Windows 10 Microsoft OneDrive Windows 10 connectivity Microsoft Office Online Windows freebies

Choosing your computer

Windows 10 requirements Processors Hardware capabilities Computer types 32-bit versus 64-bit Multi-touch Sensors Other hardware features

Installing Windows 10

Upgrade paths Upgrade options Walkthrough clean install Windows setup Enter product key Type of installation First start Sign in to your PC Finalizing settings Restoring your data

The Windows 10 interface

Start Windows 10 Start screen Navigation Action Center Ask Cortana Cortana remote control Cortana reminders Notification sync Personalization

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User settings Account picture Picture password PIN code Add a user Close Windows 10

Windows 10 apps

Supplied with Windows 10 Start apps App options App switcher & Task list Snap apps Close apps Get Office Paint 3D Windows Ink Workspace OneDrive

Desktop and Taskbar

Switching Desktops Launching apps Personalize Create a theme Screen resolution Taskbar Power User Menu Multiple displays Application windows Snap and Shake ClearType

Built-in programs

All apps Calculator Notepad WordPad Paint Snipping tool Sticky Notes Insights Fax and scan Command Prompt Windows PowerShell Administrative tools Unknown file types Change default program Search the web for software

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Windows downloads

Popular downloads Adobe Reader CCleaner CDBurnerXP IrfanView Notepad++ Apache OpenOffice 7-Zip ?Torrent

Windows Store

Accessing the Store Store categories Navigating the Store Exploring categories Search the Store Select an app Download and install Skype app App account Updates Manage apps Desktop apps

Search techniques

Start screen search Search filters File Explorer search Navigation pane Search tools Favorites Folder and search options Indexing options Address bar Save searches Move and copy

Manage files and folders

Files, folders and libraries File Explorer File Explorer layout File Explorer ribbon Folder contents Change view

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Sort contents Windows 10 libraries Manage library Add a location Arrange library contents Create a library Adjust properties Customize folders

Email messaging

Mail app Reading messages Saving messages Writing messages Adding attachments Syncing options Automating responses Choosing preferences People app Calendar app

Microsoft Edge

Better browsing Interface layout Tabbing pages Search and navigation Opening options Saving favorites Pinning websites Reading articles Reading view Reviewing history Managing downloads Making Web Notes Sharing pages Customizing Edge Selecting text

Digital images

Digital images Image file formats Photos app Import photos Edit photos Share photos Camera app Movies & TV app Photo apps in the Store

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Windows games

Games support Candy Crush Soda Saga Xbox app Streaming Xbox games Games in the Windows Store Explore Pinball FX2 PuzzleTouch Microsoft Mahjong Minesweeper Sudoku

Music and sound

Audio connections Groove Music app Download media files Windows Media Player Play CDs Copy CD tracks Media Player library Internet radio Home media streaming Play to device or computer Dictate to your computer Text to speech Streaming Xbox Music Recording

Devices and printers

PC settings ? devices Add a device Control Panel devices Update device driver Wireless printer Virtual printers Generic/text only printer Add a scanner Using the scanner Add Bluetooth Add a storage device

Networking Windows

Create a network Network classification Create a HomeGroup Join the HomeGroup

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