Windows 8.1: The Missing Manual

Windows 8.1: The Missing Manual

<div><p>Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical redesign in Microsoft’s history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles and full-screen apps. Luckily, David Pogue is back to help you make sense of it—with humor, authority, and 500 illustrations.</p><p>The important stuff you need to know:</p><ul><li><b>What’s new in 8.1.</b> The update to 8.1 offers new apps, a universal Search, the return of the Start menu, and several zillion other nips and tucks.</li><li><b>New features.</b> Storage Spaces, Windows To Go, File Histories—if Microsoft wrote it, this book covers it.</li><li><b>Security.</b> Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, spam, sick hard drives, and out-of-control kids.</li><li><b>The network.</b> HomeGroups, connecting from the road, mail, Web, music streaming among PCs—this book has your network covered.</li><li><b>The software.</b> Media Center, Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer, speech recognition—this one authoritative, witty guide makes it all crystal clear. It’s the book that should have been in the box.</li></ul></div>