Teach Yourself Visually Windows 11

Everything you need to know about Windows 11 in a single, visual book
 
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 collects all the resources you need to master the day-to-day use of Microsoft's new operating system and delivers them in a single resource. Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions are combined with crystal-clear screenshots to walk you through the basic and advanced functions of Windows 11.
 
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 offers the best visual learning techniques with comprehensive source material about the interface and substance of Windows 11, as well as:
* Stepwise guidance on working with files, digital pictures, and media
* Instructions for customizing Windows 11 and sharing your computer with family members
* Tutorials on installing and repairing applications, system maintenance, and computer security
 
The fastest, easiest way for visual learners to get a grip on Windows 11, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 is the best way to go from newbie to expert in no time at all.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows
 
Explore the PC Screen 4
 
Explore the Start Menu 5
 
Start and Close an App 6
 
Connect to Your Wireless Network 8
 
Put Windows to Sleep 10
 
Restart or Shut Down Windows 11
 
Switch to a Microsoft Account 12
 
Install an App 16
 
Switch Between Running Apps 18
 
Arrange Running Apps 20
 
Uninstall an App 22
 
Chapter 2 Customizing Windows
 
Pin an App to the Start Menu 26
 
Open the Settings App 28
 
Change the Lock Screen Background 30
 
Choose a Lock Screen Status App 32
 
Customize Syncing Between Devices 34
 
Access an App's Features 36
 
Pin an App to the Taskbar 38
 
Change the Theme 40
 
Adjust the Volume 42
 
Set the Time Zone 43
 
Configure Windows to Work with Multiple Monitors 44
 
Customize the Taskbar 46
 
Work with Widgets 48
 
Set Up Multiple Desktops 50
 
Chapter 3 Surfing the Web
 
Open a Web Page 54
 
Open a Web Page in a Tab 56
 
Navigate Web Pages 58
 
Find Text on a Page 59
 
Navigate with the History List 60
 
Change Your Startup Page 62
 
Save Favorite Web Pages 64
 
Take Advantage of the Favorites Bar 66
 
Share a Web Page 68
 
Search for Sites 70
 
Download a File 72
 
Chapter 4 Sending and Receiving Email
 
Launch the Mail App 76
 
Configure Mail Settings 77
 
Configure an Email Account 78
 
Send an Email Message 80
 
Format the Message Text 82
 
Add a File Attachment 84
 
Save a Draft of a Message 86
 
Receive and Read Email Messages 88
 
Reply to a Message 90
 
Forward a Message 92
 
Open and Save an Attachment 94
 
Delete a Message 96
 
Create a Folder for Saving Messages 98
 
Chapter 5 Getting Social with Windows
 
Create a Contact 102
 
Add Your Google Account 104
 
Add Your iCloud Account 106
 
View a Contact 108
 
Edit a Contact 110
 
Assign a Photo to a Contact 112
 
Add Extra Fields to a Contact 114
 
Filter the Contacts List 116
 
Combine Multiple Profiles for a Contact 118
 
View Your Calendar 120
 
Add an Event to Your Calendar 122
 
Create a Recurring Event 124
 
Add an Event Reminder 125
 
Send or Respond to an Event Invitation 126
 
Customize Your Calendar 128
 
Chapter 6 Performing Day-to-Day Tasks with Apps
 
Search Your PC 132
 
Write a Note 134
 
Make a To-Do List 136
 
Configure Skype 138
 
Call Someone Using Skype 140
 
Display a Location on a Map 142
 
Get Directions to a Location 144
 
Check Your Weather Forecast 146
 
Check Another City's Weather Forecast 148
 
Perform Calculations 150
 
Record a Voice Memo 152
 
Set an Alarm 154
 
Chapter 7 Working with Images
 
Import Images from a Digital Camera 158
 
Scan an Image 160
 
Navigate the Pictures Folder 162
 
View Your Images 164
 
Start a Slide Show 166
 
Set an Image as the Photos App Tile 167
 
Repair an Image 168
 
Add a Photo Effect 170
 
Crop an Image 172
 
Rotate an Image 174
 
Delete an Image 175
 
Print an Image 176
 
Take a Picture with Your PC Camera 178
 
Chapter 8 Working with Multimedia
 
Import Videos from a Digital Camera 18

About the author

Paul McFedries is a full-time technical writer. Paul has been authoring computer books since 1991, and he has more than 100 books to his credit. Paul's books have sold more than four million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11, Second Edition, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft 365, Second Edition, Google Workspace For Dummies, and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for Dummies. Paul invites you to drop by his personal website at https://paulmcfedries.com and to follow him on X @paulmcf and on Facebook at https://facebook.com/PaulMcFedries.

Summary

Everything you need to know about Windows 11 in a single, visual book

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 collects all the resources you need to master the day-to-day use of Microsoft's new operating system and delivers them in a single resource. Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions are combined with crystal-clear screenshots to walk you through the basic and advanced functions of Windows 11.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 offers the best visual learning techniques with comprehensive source material about the interface and substance of Windows 11, as well as:
* Stepwise guidance on working with files, digital pictures, and media
* Instructions for customizing Windows 11 and sharing your computer with family members
* Tutorials on installing and repairing applications, system maintenance, and computer security

The fastest, easiest way for visual learners to get a grip on Windows 11, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 is the best way to go from newbie to expert in no time at all.

Product details

• Authors: P McFedries, Paul McFedries, McFedries Paul
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781119866442
• ISBN: 978-1-119-86644-2
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech); Teach Yourself VISUALLY
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Operating systems, user interfaces; End-User Computing, Computer-Ratgeber, Betriebssysteme / Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems / Microsoft Windows, Windows 11