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Windows 11 in easy steps : for PCs, laptops and tablets
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Unlock the full power of Windows 11 with Windows 11 in easy steps!

Discover the best features and functions of Windows 11 with this concise, easy-to-follow guide! Whether you're new to Windows or upgrading to the latest version, this best-selling book is your perfect companion. You'll learn how to:

Navigate the Desktop, Start button, and Start menu with ease. Personalize customizable widgets for real-time updates like news and weather. Stay connected for work and with friends and family using Teams, Outlook, and Chat. Harness the power of AI with Copilot for quick answers to voice and text queries. Organize your files and keep your system running smoothly.

You'll master Windows 11 essentials in no time!


Table of Contents
1Introducing Windows 117
About Windows8
New Features in Windows 119
Obtaining Windows 1110
Keyboard Shortcuts11
Windows 11 for Touch12
Control Panel and Categories13
Using a Microsoft Account14
Sign-in Options16
2Getting Started19
The Start Button20
The Start Menu22
Repositioning the Start Button25
Customizing the Start Menu26
The Desktop and Taskbar28
Shutting Down29
Task View30
Widgets32
Notifications36
Focus38
Settings40
Quick Settings56
Searching58
Copilot60
Adding and Switching Users64
3Working with Apps67
Starting with Apps68
Windows 11 Apps70
Using Windows 11 Apps72
Classic Apps on the Desktop74
Closing Apps75
Searching for Apps76
Pin to Taskbar77
Pin to Start Menu78
Using the Microsoft Store79
Buying Apps82
Viewing Your Apps83
Default Apps84
Uninstalling Apps85
Task Manager86
4Standard Controls87
Menus88
Dialog Boxes89
Structure of a Window90
Moving a Window91
Restoring a Window92
Resizing a Window93
Snap Assist94
Snap Layouts96
Switching Windows98
Arranging Icons99
Closing a Window100
5Customizing Windows101
Personalization102
Using Themes106
Changing Color Modes108
Lock Screen Settings110
Changing Sounds112
Desktop Icons113
Screen Resolution114
Managing Storage115
Accessibility116
6File Explorer119
Opening File Explorer120
File Explorer and the Taskbar121
Libraries122
File Explorer Menu Bar123
This PC Folder125
Quick Access126
Exploring Drives128
Address Bar130
Navigation Pane132
Tabs134
Gallery135
Changing Views136
Sorting137
Filtering138
Grouping139
Folder Options140
7Managing Files and Folders141
Selecting Files and Folders142
Copying or Moving Files or Folders144
Searching for Files and Folders147
File Conflicts148
Opening Files149
Deleting Files and Folders150
The Recycle Bin151
Creating a Folder154
Renaming a File or Folder155
Backtracking File Operations156
File Properties157
Compressed Folders158
8Digital Lifestyle159
Using OneDrive160
OneDrive App161
OneDrive Online162
OneDrive Settings163
OneDrive in File Explorer165
Viewing Photos166
Adding Photos168
Photos App Settings169
Editing Photos170
Music on the Media Player172
Playing Music174
Playlists175
Viewing Movies and TV176
Gaming with Windows 11178
9Microsoft Edge Browser179
About the Edge Browser180
Smart Address Bar181
Setting a Homepage182
Using Tabs183
Managing Tabs184
Bookmarking Web Pages186
Viewing Favorites187
Collections188
Edge Sidebar190
Edge Taskbar191
More Options192
10Keeping in Touch193
Outlook194
Working with Mail196
Finding People198
Using the Calendar200
Teams and Chat202
11Networking and Sharing205
Network Components206
Connecting to a Network207
Viewing Network Status209
Nearby Sharing210
Sharing Settings212
Viewing Network Components213
Network Troubleshooting214
12System and Security215
Privacy216
Troubleshooting218
System Properties220
Cleaning Up Your Disk222
Windows Update224
Backing Up227
Recovery228
Windows Security230
Index233
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