My Windows 8 - 2nd Edition Author:Katherine Murray Windows 8 is offering computer users something new and exciting?a beautiful screen you can navigate with a flick, a swipe, or a touch! Living tiles in the Windows 8 screen enable you to move quickly and intuitively to the programs you want to use. And you can manipulate open windows on the screen as easily as you can tap your way to happiness on... more » your mobile phone. How do you learn to make the most of this vibrant new technology? And how do you keep your PC safe while doing it? My Windows 8 introduces Windows 8 and shows not only how to use some of the coolest new features but helps you personalize the whole experience in a way that fits the way you like to live and work. This book will help you understand your PC and get connected to youir favorite people, peripherals, and places. Along the way, you will learn what you need to ensure that your programs run efficiently, you can find what you need, media runs like a breeze, and your whole computing experience is as smooth and seamless as possible. You will also learn about the energy-saving features in Windows 8 and find out what to do when you're stuck, by accessing help in a variety of places. Overall, My Windows 8 helps you better understand your computer system and learn how to do all the basics you expect from your operating system - run programs and organize files, folders, and libraries online and off; enjoy watching, organizing, and working with your favorite media on various devices; manage your communications and commitments; browse the web with abandon; personalize your Windows 8 experience, and much, much more.« less