Windows 10 for Beginners Fifth Edition



After the radical redesign of its predecessor, Windows 10 has been lauded as a return to form, blending classic elements of Microsoft’s operating system with some significant new features. The Start menu has made a welcome return, and it’s now more useful than ever thanks to the inclusion of live tiles and Cortana – your very own voice-activated personal assistant. In this new edition of Windows 10 for Beginners we’ll walk you through these features and much more besides. From installing Windows 10 and tweaking your settings, to browsing the web and emailing friends, the tutorials in this bookazine will help you on your way to becoming an accomplished user. We’ll also break down how to get the most out of Microsoft Office, as well as showcasing some of the best apps available to download from the Windows Store. Read on to get started.

Everything you need to know to get started with Windows 10

Setting up
- Upgrade to Windows 10 and go through the process of setting up your device

Getting started
- Get to know your way around Windows 10 and test the waters with the built-in apps

The next step
- Once you’ve got to grips with Windows 10, you can start tweaking the OS to suit your needs

Essential Windows apps
- Discover the very best downloads available from the Windows Store

Also inside...
- The ultimate guide to Windows 10
- Upgrade to Windows 10
- Connect to Wi-Fi
- Create an account
- Create a user account
- Add a password to protect your account
- Improve your security
- Privacy in Windows 10
- Change the desktop background
- Personalise the Start menu
- Customise your PC’s settings
- Use Control Panel to manage your system settings
- Set up the Windows firewall
- Set up Windows Defender
- Master the new Start menu in Windows 10
- Start using multiple desktops
- Learn to use Task Manager
- Use the Action Centre
- Customise your application modifications
- Change your default programs
- Switch between applications
- Arrange your windows with a snap
- Introducing Cortana, your personal assistant
- Use voice search with Cortana
- Set up and add contacts
- Add an email account
- Send an email with attachments
- Get to grips with the Calendar app
- Add an event to your Calendar
- Get to know Microsoft Edge
- Bookmark a site with Edge
- Power up Edge with Extensions
- Clear browsing history
- Add a website or article to your Reading List
- Sketch on your screen
- Browse the Windows Store
- Download an app
- Explore the features of Maps
- Upload, share and sync with Microsoft’s OneDrive
- Save battery power
- Save battery power
- Understand the Skype interface
- Experience a video call in Skype
- Import photos from your camera
- Edit your photos
- Make home movies with Windows 10
- Utilise the integrated Xbox app
- Download new media
- Add music to your library
- Create, format and edit with Microsoft Word
- Complete complex tasks with Microsoft Excel
- Create sophisticated presentations in minutes