{"product_id":"2940014533270","title":"Ed Bott's Windows 8 Head Start, Consumer Preview Edition","description":"Ed Bott’s Windows 8 Head Start, Consumer Preview Edition is a fast-paced, information-dense guide that gives you what you need to know to thoroughly evaluate the radically changed Windows 8, plus all-new shortcuts, tips, and secrets throughout. You’ll find detailed information on how to:\u003cbr\u003e•Check your system requirements and install Windows 8 the right way—as a clean install or as an upgrade that preserves data files and settings \u003cbr\u003e•Set up a dual-boot configuration so you can use Windows 7 and Windows 8 on the same PC \u003cbr\u003e•Learn the secrets of Windows 8’s new Start and search screens \u003cbr\u003e•Completely revamp Start to suit your productivity needs \u003cbr\u003e•Create custom Shut Down and Restart shortcuts \u003cbr\u003e•Manage groups of icons \u003cbr\u003e•Master touchscreens and tablets \u003cbr\u003e•Learn how to use the powerful, completely revamped Windows Explorer \u003cbr\u003e•Work with features aimed at experts and power users, including the new Task Manager, Hyper-V virtualization, and slick multi-monitor capabilities \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book isn’t a “gee whiz” overview for Windows newbies; it’s a thoroughly tested, carefully edited, and professionally produced guide written especially for the millions of enthusiasts, developers, and IT pros who’ve downloaded Windows 8 looking for a head start on Microsoft’s new operating system. In Ed Bott’s Windows 8 Head Start, award-winning author and Microsoft expert Ed Bott meticulously explains how to set up, customize, and use Windows 8 so that you’re productive and comfortable with it from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 1, Eight Things You Need to Know About Windows 8\u003cbr\u003e1. It’s ready for serious testing\u003cbr\u003e 2. The new Start screen is a radical change\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Windows 8 design language is called Metro style\u003cbr\u003e 4. Windows 8 has a dual personality\u003cbr\u003e 5. It’s designed for use on touchscreens\u003cbr\u003e 6. It works well with keyboard and mouse\u003cbr\u003e 7. It’s going to take some getting used to\u003cbr\u003e 8. It’s not finished yet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2, Setup and Configuration–the Short Version\u003cbr\u003e Can Your PC Run Windows 8?\u003cbr\u003e Downloading and Installing the Windows 8 Consumer Preview\u003cbr\u003e Preparing Your Installation Media\u003cbr\u003e Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive from Downloaded Installer Files\u003cbr\u003e Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive from an ISO File\u003cbr\u003e Burn an ISO File to DVD\u003cbr\u003e Perform a Clean Install\u003cbr\u003e Upgrade an Existing Windows Installation\u003cbr\u003e Customizing Settings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3, Mastering the Windows 8 User Interface\u003cbr\u003e What You Need to Know to Get Started with Windows 8\u003cbr\u003e How to Lock and Unlock a Windows 8 PC\u003cbr\u003e How to Get to the Start Screen\u003cbr\u003e How to Find an Installed App or Windows Desktop Program\u003cbr\u003e How to Pin an App or Program to Start or to the Desktop\u003cbr\u003e How to Switch Between Running Apps\/Programs\u003cbr\u003e How to Adjust a Windows Setting\u003cbr\u003e How to Find Files and Folders\u003cbr\u003e How to Shut Down or Restart a PC Running Windows 8\u003cbr\u003e Navigating with a Touchscreen\u003cbr\u003e Using the Touch Keyboard\u003cbr\u003e Arranging Apps\u003cbr\u003e Keyboard Shortcuts for Experts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4, Customizing Windows 8\u003cbr\u003eThree Essential Customization Tools\u003cbr\u003e The Settings Pane\u003cbr\u003e PC Settings\u003cbr\u003e Control Panel\u003cbr\u003e Making the Start Screen More Personal\u003cbr\u003e Removing Unnecessary Tiles and Uninstalling Apps\u003cbr\u003e Pinning New Tiles to Start\u003cbr\u003e Organizing Tiles into Groups\u003cbr\u003e Synchronizing the Start and Desktop Backgrounds\u003cbr\u003e Personalizing the Windows Environment\u003cbr\u003e Personalize\u003cbr\u003e General\u003cbr\u003e Search\u003cbr\u003e Ease of Access\u003cbr\u003e Adjusting Options for Apps\u003cbr\u003e Notifications\u003cbr\u003e Privacy\u003cbr\u003e Share\u003cbr\u003e Fine-tuning System Settings\u003cbr\u003e Devices\u003cbr\u003e Windows Update\u003cbr\u003e Wireless\u003cbr\u003e HomeGroup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5, Organizing and Finding Files and Folders\u003cbr\u003e A Quick Tour of the New Windows Explorer\u003cbr\u003e Copying and Moving Files\u003cbr\u003e Managing Libraries\u003cbr\u003e Searching and Filtering\u003cbr\u003e Location Commands\u003cbr\u003e Refine Commands\u003cbr\u003e Options Commands\u003cbr\u003e Connecting to the Cloud with SkyDrive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6, Browsing the Web\u003cbr\u003e Using the Metro Style Browser\u003cbr\u003e Switching Between Browsers\u003cbr\u003e Adjusting Internet Explorer Desktop Options\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7, The Windows Desktop\u003cbr\u003e What’s New and Changed in the Windows 8 Desktop?\u003cbr\u003e Digging into System Details with T","brand":"Fair Trade DX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070662197488,"sku":"2940014533270","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014533270_p0.jpg?v=1763610723","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014533270","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}