1 Introducing Windows 10 11 - In Easy Steps

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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 Essentials

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 Log on Start screen Navigation Ask Cortana Personalization User settings Account picture

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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 Reader 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 Traditional apps Calculator Notepad WordPad Paint Snipping tool Sticky Notes 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

Windows Essentials Applications included Microsoft downloads Other downloads Adobe Reader CCleaner CDBurnerXP IrfanView Notepad++ Apache OpenOffice ?Torrent

Windows Store

Accessing the Store Store categories Navigating the Store Exploring categories Search the Store Select an app Download and install Skype 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

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Manage files and folders

Files, folders and libraries File Explorer File Explorer layout File Explorer ribbon Folder contents Change view Sort contents Windows 10 libraries Manage library Add a location Arrange library contents Create a library Adjust properties Customize folders

Email and messaging

Email Mail app Windows Live Mail Sign in to Windows Live Mail Add email accounts Mail layout Messages Attachments Contacts Junk email People app Mail calendar Calendar app Newsgroups

Microsoft Edge

Better browsing Interface layout 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

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Digital images

Digital images Image file formats Photos app Import photos Camera app Windows Photo Viewer Photo Gallery Edit photos Print photos Movies & TV app Movie Maker Create a movie from photos Save and publish your movie Photo apps in the Store

Windows games

Games support Candy Crush Saga Xbox app Games in the Windows Store Explore Pinball FX2 PuzzleTouch Mahjong Solitaire Minesweeper Compatibility Center

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

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