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Your friendly guide to Windows® 11 The Microsoft
® Windows operating system runs over a billion computers around the world. Keeping that many PCs running smoothly requires software that keeps up with the times. This edition of the best-selling guide to Windows software introduces the latest changes to the OS, notably the expansion of artificial intelligence tools designed to make work easier. Get all the classic advice on how to build profiles, manage files, and install apps along with insight on the latest tools added to keep Windows 11 PCs up-to-date with the latest tech.
Inside... - Getting instant answers with Copilot(TM) AI
- Navigating the Windows® OS
- Making the most of the desktop
- Organizing your files
- Staying safe on the internet
- Setting up controls for kids
- Removing unwanted objects from photos
- Troubleshooting common errors
List of contents
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Windows 11 2024 Update 7 Chapter 1: What Is Windows 11 2024 Update? 9
Chapter 2: Starting with the Start Menu 17
Chapter 3: The Traditional Desktop and Modern AI 39
Chapter 4: Taking Control of Your Desktop 63
Chapter 5: Storing and Organizing Files 77
Part 2: Working with Apps and Files 111 Chapter 6: Playing with Apps and Documents 113
Chapter 7: Finding the Lost 133
Chapter 8: Printing and Scanning Your Work 143
Part 3: Doing Things on the Internet 159 Chapter 9: Cruising the Web 161
Chapter 10: Being Social: Email, Chat, and Video Calls 177
Chapter 11: Safe Computing 193
Part 4: Customizing and Upgrading Windows 11 203 Chapter 12: Customizing Settings in Windows 205
Chapter 13: Keeping Windows from Breaking 233
Chapter 14: Sharing Your Computer 243
Chapter 15: Connecting Computers with a Network 255
Part 5: Working with Text, Sound, Photos, and Videos 275 Chapter 16: Working with Text 277
Chapter 17: Playing with Pictures 291
Chapter 18: Fiddling with Video and Music 311
Part 6: Getting Help 323 Chapter 19: The Case of the Broken Window 325
Chapter 20: Getting Strange Messages 335
Chapter 21: Moving from an Old PC to a New Windows 11 PC 345
Chapter 22: Help on the Windows Help System 349
Part 7: The Part of Tens 355 Chapter 23: Top Ten Tips for Content Creators 357
Chapter 24: Top Ten Tips for Thriving in the Age of AI 377
Index 389
About the author
Alan Simpson is a veteran tech writer with nearly 40 years of experience covering everything from programming languages to Microsoft operating systems and software. He is the best-selling author of Alan Simpson's Windows Bible and the co-author of
Python All-in-One For Dummies.
