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.

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Teach yourself VISUALLY

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 Windows 11 tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on Windows 11 in no time. You'll learn to:

• Customize Windows 11 settings
• Get online and email friends
• Secure your PC against threats
• Protect your online and offline data

• Create and edit documents Designed for visual learners

• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task
• Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

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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.

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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 ToDo 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 182

Navigate the Videos Folder 184

Watch a Video 186

Edit a Video 188

Make a Movie 192

Play a Music CD 196 Copy Tracks from a Music CD 200<...