| The Missing Credits | p. xiii |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| A Short History of Windows 10 | p. 1 |
| If You've Used Windows 10 Before | p. 1 |
| If You're Used to Windows 8 | p. 5 |
| If You're Used to Windows 7 | p. 7 |
| The Editions of Windows 10-and S Mode | p. 8 |
| The Very Basics | p. 9 |
| About This Book | p. 13 |
Part 1 | The Windows Desktop | |
Chapter 1 | Desktop & Start Menu | p. 19 |
| The Lock Screen | p. 19 |
| The Sign-In Screen | p. 20 |
| The Desktop | p. 22 |
| Meet the Start Menu | p. 22 |
| Start Menu: The Places List | p. 23 |
| Start Menu: The Apps List | p. 26 |
| Start Menu: The Tiles | p. 30 |
| Shutting Down | p. 37 |
| Navigating the Start Menu by Keyboard | p. 39 |
| The Secret Power Users' Menu | p. 39 |
Chapter 2 | File Explorer, Taskbar & Action Center | p. 41 |
| Universal Window Controls | p. 41 |
| Window Management | p. 44 |
| The Ribbon | p. 52 |
| The File Explorer Address Bar | p. 58 |
| Optional Window Panes | p. 61 |
| Tags, Metadata, and Properties | p. 67 |
| Window Views | p. 69 |
| Sorting, Grouping, and Filtering | p. 73 |
| Taskbar 2.0 | p. 76 |
| Jump Lists | p. 83 |
| The System Tray (Notification Area) | p. 86 |
| Getting the Taskbar Out of Your Hair | p. 89 |
| Taskbar Toolbars | p. 91 |
| Notifications | p. 91 |
| The Action Center | p. 96 |
Chapter 3 | Organizing & Finding Your Files | p. 101 |
| The Power of Search | p. 101 |
| The Search Index | p. 106 |
| File Explorer Window Searches | p. 108 |
| Customizing Search | p. 114 |
| The Folders of Windows 10 | p. 117 |
| Selecting Icons | p. 121 |
| Life with Icons | p. 123 |
| Shortcut Icons | p. 129 |
| Copying and Moving Folders and Tries | p. 132 |
| The Recycle Bin | p. 136 |
| OneDrive | p. 140 |
| Compressing Files and Folders | p. 145 |
| Burning CDs and DVDs from the Desktop | p. 149 |
| ISO Disk Images | p. 149 |
Chapter 4 | Redesigning the Desktop | p. 151 |
| Background, Colors, Themes, and Fonts | p. 151 |
| Screen Savers | p. 164 |
| Turning Off the New Look | p. 166 |
| Monitor Settings | p. 167 |
| Multiple Monitors | p. 171 |
| Virtual Screens | p. 173 |
| Projecting to Your PC | p. 175 |
Chapter 5 | Cortana, Your Voice Assistant | p. 179 |
| Setting Up Cortana | p. 180 |
| How to Use Cortana | p. 182 |
| What to Say to Cortana | p. 183 |
| Skills: Fitbit, Domino's, Nest | p. 195 |
| Cortana's Personality | p. 196 |
| The Notebook | p. 200 |
Part 2 | The Programs of Windows 10 | |
Chapter 6 | Programs & Documents | p. 205 |
| Opening Programs | p. 205 |
| The Two Kinds of Apps | p. 206 |
| The App Switcher: Alt+Tab | p. 208 |
| Task View and Timeline: +Tab | p. 209 |
| Exiting Programs | p. 212 |
| When Programs Die: The Task Manager | p. 213 |
| Saving Documents | p. 216 |
| Closing Documents | p. 219 |
| The Open Dialog Box | p. 219 |
| Moving Data Between Documents | p. 221 |
| Speech Recognition and Dictation | p. 224 |
| Filename Extensions and File Associations | p. 225 |
| Choosing Your Default Apps | p. 231 |
| Installing New Apps | p. 232 |
| Uninstalling Software | p. 235 |
| Program Compatibility Mode | p. 236 |
| Pick Up Where You Left Off | p. 238 |
| Continue on PC | p. 239 |
| Windows Sandbox | p. 239 |
Chapter 7 | Settings & Control Panel | p. 241 |
| The Settings App | p. 241 |
| System | p. 243 |
| Devices | p. 247 |
| Phone | p. 251 |
| Network & Internet | p. 252 |
| Personalization | p. 253 |
| Apps | p. 253 |
| Accounts | p. 255 |
| Time & Language | p. 255 |
| Gaming | p. 256 |
| Ease of Access | p. 256 |
| Search | p. 261 |
| Cortana | p. 261 |
| Privacy | p. 262 |
| Update & Security | p. 262 |
| The Control Panel | p. 264 |
| The Control Panel, Applet by Applet | p. 267 |
Chapter 8 | The Windows Starter Apps | p. 283 |
| The New, Unified Design of Apps | p. 283 |
| 3D Viewer | p. 285 |
| Alarms & Clock | p. 286 |
| Calculator | p. 288 |
| Calendar | p. 289 |
| Camera | p. 296 |
| Connect | p. 298 |
| Feedback Hub | p. 299 |
| Game Bar | p. 299 |
| Get Help | p. 302 |
| Groove Music | p. 303 |
| Mail | p. 307 |
| Maps | p. 307 |
| Messaging | p. 313 |
| Microsoft Edge | p. 313 |
| Microsoft Solitaire Collection | p. 314 |
| Microsoft Store | p. 314 |
| Microsoft Wi-Fi | p. 314 |
| Mixed Reality Portal | p. 315 |
| Mobile Plans | p. 315 |
| Movies & TV | p. 315 |
| Office | p. 317 |
| OneDrive | p. 317 |
| OneNote | p. 317 |
| Paint 3D | p. 318 |
| People | p. 323 |
| Photos | p. 328 |
| Settings | p. 338 |
| Skype | p. 338 |
| Snips Sketch | p. 338 |
| Sticky Notes | p. 342 |
| Tips | p. 343 |
| Video Editor | p. 343 |
| Voice Recorder | p. 344 |
| Weather | p. 345 |
| Windows Accessories | p. 347 |
| Windows Administrative Tools | p. 355 |
| Windows Ease of Access | p. 356 |
| Windows PowerShell | p. 358 |
| Windows Security | p. 359 |
| Windows System | p. 359 |
| Xbox | p. 361 |
| Your Phone | p. 364 |
Part 3 | Windows Online | |
Chapter 9 | The Edge Browser | p. 365 |
| The Start Page | p. 366 |
| The Address/Search Bar | p. 368 |
| Tabbed Browsing | p. 371 |
| Favorites (Bookmarks) | p. 374 |
| History List | p. 376 |
| Mark Up Your Web Pages | p. 377 |
| Cortana Meets Edge | p. 379 |
| Edge as PDF (and Ebook) Reader | p. 381 |
| Tips for Better Surfing | p. 383 |
Chapter 10 | Mail | p. 389 |
| Setting Up | p. 389 |
| The Amazing Expand-O-Window | p. 391 |
| Checking Email | p. 393 |
| What to Do with a Message | p. 394 |
| Settings Fun | p. 402 |
Chapter 11 | Security & Privacy | p. 407 |
| Windows Security (the App) | p. 408 |
| Five Degrees of Web Protection | p. 417 |
| Hotspot Security | p. 422 |
| Protect Your Home Wireless Network | p. 423 |
| Family Features (Parental Controls) | p. 424 |
| Privacy from Windows | p. 429 |
| Privacy from Your Apps | p. 431 |
Part 4 | Hardware and Peripherals | |
Chapter 12 | Tablets, Laptops & Hybrids | p. 437 |
| Battery Saver | p. 437 |
| Trackpad Settings | p. 440 |
| Getting Online | p. 441 |
| The Mobile Hotspot | p. 446 |
| Find My Device | p. 447 |
| For Hybrid PCs Only: Tablet Mode (Continuum) | p. 449 |
| The Onscreen Keyboard | p. 451 |
| Handwriting Recognition | p. 454 |
| Windows Ink Workspace | p. 456 |
| Controlling Your PC, Long Distance | p. 457 |
| Three Obscure Mobility Features | p. 463 |
Chapter 13 | Printing, Fonts & PDFs | p. 465 |
| Installing a Printer | p. 465 |
| Printing | p. 467 |
| Controlling Printouts | p. 469 |
| Printer Troubleshooting | p. 471 |
| Fancy Printer Tricks | p. 471 |
| Fonts | p. 472 |
| PDF Files | p. 473 |
| Faxing | p. 475 |
| Scanning | p. 475 |
Chapter 14 | Hardware & Drivers | p. 477 |
| External Gadgets | p. 478 |
| Bluetooth Gadgets | p. 480 |
| Driver Signing | p. 482 |
| The Device Manager | p. 482 |
Part 5 | PC Health | |
Chapter 15 | Maintenance, Speed & Troubleshooting | p. 487 |
| The Action Center | p. 487 |
| Windows Update | p. 487 |
| Troubleshooting Tools | p. 493 |
| Resetting (Erasing) Your Computer | p. 496 |
| Windows Recovery Environment | p. 499 |
| Two Obscure Speed Boosts | p. 503 |
Chapter 16 | Backups & File History | p. 505 |
| System Images | p. 506 |
| System Restore | p. 509 |
| File History | p. 513 |
| The USB Recovery Drive | p. 519 |
Chapter 17 | The Disk Chapter | p. 521 |
| Storage Sense: More Gigs, Yours Free | p. 522 |
| What's Eating Up Your Disk | p. 523 |
| Hard Drive Checkups | p. 524 |
| Disk Management | p. 525 |
| Encrypting Files and Folders | p. 527 |
| Six Disk Utilities You'll Rarely Need | p. 529 |
Part 6 | The Windows Network | |
Chapter 18 | Accounts (and Signing In) | p. 533 |
| Local Accounts vs. Microsoft Accounts | p. 534 |
| Accounts Central | p. 535 |
| Adding an Account | p. 537 |
| Editing an Account | p. 542 |
| Seven Ways to Sign In | p. 545 |
| After You've Signed In | p. 552 |
| The Forgotten Password Disk | p. 553 |
| Deleting or Suspending Accounts | p. 555 |
| The Guest Account | p. 555 |
| Fast User Switching | p. 557 |
| Authenticate Yourself: User Account Control | p. 558 |
| Kiosk Mode (Assigned Access) | p. 559 |
| Advanced Features Worth Mentioning (Maybe) | p. 562 |
Chapter 19 | Sharing Files on the Network | p. 563 |
| File Sharing 1: Nearby Sharing | p. 564 |
| File Sharing 2: "Share a Folder" | p. 566 |
| Accessing Shared Folders | p. 572 |
| Sharing Between Macs and PCs | p. 575 |
| For Further Study | p. 578 |
Part 7 | Appendixes | |
Appendix A | Installing & Upgrading to Windows 10 | p. 581 |
| The Upgrade to the May 2019 Update | p. 581 |
| The Clean Install | p. 581 |
| The Windows 10 Setup Assistant | p. 584 |
| Jobs Number 1,2,3 | p. 587 |
| The Installation Flash Drive | p. 587 |
Appendix B | Master List of Keyboard Shortcuts & Gestures | p. 593 |