Buy and Download - Lynda.com Windows 8.1 Essential Training

2013
Lynda
David Rivers
5:03
English

Windows 8 was a new direction for Microsoft, offering mobile integration, cloud storage, and security enhancements. But some people were unhappy with its design. Windows 8.1 answers these complaints and takes Windows a step further. In this course, David Rivers shows you all its essential features. Take a tour of the interface, review the new file and folder behaviors, and meet the most useful apps, including Calendar, Photos, Maps, and Music. David also shows how to adjust system settings like default programs and volume, work with external devices, and set up networks. The final chapters show you how to keep your computer even more secure with Access Control and Windows Defender, and how to troubleshoot potential issues, like reversing fatal crashes.

Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files
1. Getting Started
Assessing your hardware and Windows 8.1 versions
Getting familiar with the user interface
Exploring the Windows 7 desktop
Using touch screens and gestures
Switching between apps with Switcher
Personalizing Windows 8.1
Creating tile groups
2. File Explorer
Using the ribbon in File Explorer
Organizing folders and files
Customizing folder behavior
Searching for files and file contents
Creating easy access to files and folders
Using SkyDrive
Copying files in a single window
3. Windows 8.1 Apps
Managing mail with the Mail app
Keeping dates with the Calendar app
Managing contacts in the People app
Communicating with contacts using Skype
Working with photos
Reading text with the Reader app
Managing music with the Music app
Locating places with Maps
Timing things with Alarms
4. Other Windows Accessories
Typing text with Sticky Notes, Notepad, and WordPad
Creating graphics with Paint
Performing calculations with the Calculator
Taking screenshots with the Snipping tool
5. System Settings
Viewing your current system specs
Controlling sound device volume settings
Removing unwanted applications
Setting default programs
Setting accessibility options
Navigation settings for desktop lovers
6. Devices and Networking
Getting connected
Connecting PCs with HomeGroup
Connecting to another computer with Remote Desktop
Selecting sharing options for networks
Adding and removing devices
7. Windows Security
Keeping your PC secure with Windows Update
Viewing and resolving security issues with Action Center
Battling malicious software with Windows Defender
Controlling user account access
Secure your account with passwords and PINs
Using Parental Controls
Encrypting a drive with BitLocker
Using Encrypting File System (EFS)
8. Printing
Printing files directly from Windows
Printing files to the XPS format
Accessing and changing printer options
9. Troubleshooting and Backing Up
Finding issues in the Troubleshooting control panel
Fixing issues with the Problem Steps Recorder
Backing up with File History
Reversing a fatal crash with System Restore
Reseting your Windows 8.1 installation
Conclusion
Next steps

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