Halsey The Windows 10 Productivity Handbook

Discover Expert Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features in Windows 10
1. ed
ISBN: 978-1-4842-3294-1
Verlag: Apress
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 134 Seiten

Use the tricks and hidden features in this guide to become more productive with Windows 10. You will save time, achieve more, and feel in control like never before.
Author Mike Halsey is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) awardee and technical expert. As the author of Windows 7, 8, and 10 Troubleshooting and support books and videos, he takes complex subjects and presents them in simple and straightforward ways. In this book, Mike helps solve the problems and issues that you are likely to face when you want to achieve more and get better results on your PCs.
What You'll LearnGet up to speed with Windows 10Use tips and tricks to boost productivityStay organized using searchManage settings and configuration, and network connections and devicesKeep yourself and your data safe and secureMake your PC more pleasurable to useWho This Book Is For

Everyone who wants to be more efficient and effective in Windows 10, at work, school, and home

Mike Halsey is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) awardee and technical expert. As the author of Windows 7, 8, and 10 Troubleshooting books and associated videos he is well versed in the problems and issues that PC users, IT pros, and system administrators face when administering and maintaining all aspects of a PC ecosystem. Mike is a teacher and prolific author who uses his training in educating people about sometimes complex subjects in simple and straightforward ways to great effect in his books and training videos.  

Autoren/Hrsg.

Halsey, Mike

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Contents at a Glance;4
2;Contents;5
3;About the Author;10
4;About the Technical Reviewer;11
5;Chapter 1: Getting Up to Speed with Windows 10;12
5.1;Getting Familiar with Windows 10;12
5.1.1;The Windows 10 Desktop;13
5.1.2;App Tiles in the Start Menu;15
5.1.3;A Visit to the Taskbar;16
5.1.4;Work Longer in Windows 10;18
5.2;Finding and Understanding Settings;19
5.3;Summary;22
6;Chapter 2: Making Your PC More Pleasurable to Use;23
6.1;Personalizing the Lock Screen;23
6.2;Making Windows 10 Easier on the Eye;24
6.2.1;Changing the Desktop Wallpaper;24
6.2.2;Changing Colors;25
6.3;Making Text and On-Screen Items Easier to Read and Use;27
6.4;Changing Region Settings for the PC;30
6.5;That Syncing Feeling;32
6.6;Summary;32
7;Chapter 3: Achieving More with Windows 10;33
7.1;Cortana: Much More Than a Personal Assistant;33
7.1.1;Intelligent Reminders;34
7.1.2;Connected to Everything;35
7.1.3;Then There’s Everything Else;35
7.2;Windows Ink;35
7.3;Snap!;37
7.4;Working with Virtual Desktops;39
7.5;Pick Up Where You Left Off with Timeline;41
7.6;Managing Printers in Windows 10;42
7.7;Using OneDrive Files On-Demand;43
7.7.1;Using OneDrive File Versioning;44
7.8;Summary;45
8;Chapter 4: Productivity Boost Tips and Tricks;46
8.1;Shake It All About!;46
8.2;Taking a Quick Peek;46
8.3;Keeping Things Quiet;47
8.3.1;Manage Your Quick Actions Buttons;50
8.4;Smart Search;51
8.5;Managing Battery Life and Background Apps;54
8.5.1;Using the Mobility Center;55
8.6;Summary;55
9;Chapter 5: Maximize Your Windows Experience;56
9.1;Getting Your Day Started;56
9.2;Organizing Your Workspace;58
9.2.1;Managing Virtual Desktops;59
9.3;Where the Heck Did I Put that Report?;60
9.3.1;Hey, Cortana… Where the Heck Did I Put that Report?;61
9.4;Summary;63
10;Chapter 6: Using Search to Keep Yourself Organized;64
10.1;Using Saved Searches in Windows 10;65
10.2;Configuring Search in Windows 10;65
10.3;Organizing Your Files Using Libraries;67
10.3.1;Managing File and Document Tags and Details;70
10.4;Sharing Files and Documents;71
10.5;Managing the Quick Access View;72
10.5.1;Pinning Folders to Quick Access;74
10.6;Summary;74
11;Chapter 7: Managing Windows Settings and Configuration;75
11.1;The Settings Panel;75
11.2;System Settings;77
11.2.1;Making Your Display Easier to Use;77
11.2.2;Managing Notifications;78
11.2.3;Power to the People!;80
11.3;Keep Taking the Tablets!;84
11.4;How to Win at Snap!;84
11.5;Summary;85
12;Chapter 8: Managing Network Connections and Devices;86
12.1;Managing Hardware Devices;86
12.1.1;Managing Your Default Printers;86
12.1.2;Managing USB Device AutoPlay;87
12.2;Network and Internet;89
12.2.1;Managing Wi-Fi Networks;89
12.2.2;Managing VPN Connections;90
12.2.3;Additional Network Settings;91
12.3;Apps and Features;92
12.3.1;Making Your PC More Secure;92
12.3.2;Default Apps;93
12.4;Accounts;94
12.5;Summary;95
13;Chapter 9: Keeping Yourself and Your Data Safe and Secure;96
13.1;Surely, I Just Install Antivirus… Right?!;96
13.1.1;How Do Malware Infections Happen?;97
13.1.2;How Does Hacking Happen?;99
13.1.3;Crikey! What Else Should I Look Out For?;99
13.2;Okay, Now My Head Hurts! How Do I Stay Safe?;100
13.2.1;Keep Everything Up-to-Date;100
13.2.2;Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication;103
13.2.3;Don’t Just Click Anything Online!;103
13.2.4;Don’t Click Anything in Your Email Either!;104
13.3;Safety and Security Are Common Sense;105
13.4;Summary;105
14;Chapter 10: Maintaining a Stable and Reliable Working Environment;106
14.1;If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It;106
14.2;Taming Windows Update;106
14.2.1;Sleeping at Work;108
14.2.2;Pausing and Deferring Updates;111
14.3;Using the Automated Troubleshooters;112
14.4;System Restore;113
14.5;Creating a Windows 10 Recovery Drive;114
14.6;Summary;116
15;Appendix A: Windows 10 Shortcut Keys;117
16;Appendix B: Windows 10 Touch and Trackpad Gestures;121
16.1;Narrator Touch Gestures;122
16.2;Trackpad Gestures;123
17;Appendix C: Advanced Query Syntax for Search;124
17.1;Data Store Location;124
17.2;Common File Types;125
17.3;Properties by File Type;126
17.4;Filter by Size;126
17.5;Boolean Operators;127
17.6;Boolean Properties;127
17.7;Dates;128
17.8;Attachments;128
17.9;Contacts;129
17.10;Communications;130
17.11;Calendar;130
17.12;Documents;130
17.13;Presentations;131
17.14;Music;131
17.15;Pictures;131
17.16;Video;131
18;Index;132