The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Windows 8

by Paul McFedries

Microsoft® Windows® 8 is designed to mesh users digital lives seamlessly-from desktop to phone to tablet-by utilizing a look and feel that give users a new Windows experience. However, with all of this change comes new features that may catch old-school Windows users off guard. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Microsoft® Windows® 8 , veteran tech writer Paul McFedries uses his friendly style and wit to comfort experienced Windows users and newbies alike by explaining all the new features, as well as the old, and helping everyone overcome trepidation about using this completely updated look to the most popular desktop operating system in the world. You will learn how to use new Windows 8 features including tiles and the new home screen, how you can mesh your data with "the cloud," and much more. And, when all else fails, McFedries teaches you how to easily and seamlessly toggle back to the "old" and familiar Windows look and feel, should the new experience prove to be a bit more change than desired.

368 pages, Paperback

First published October 2, 2012

Reviews

[Nancy Bandusky · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book takes you step-by-step through the process of using Windows 8.

At first glance, Windows 8 appears very different than what users of previous systems are used to. The difficulty doesn't lie with the new system but rather with the user's knowledge base of the "old way" of doing things.

This guide assumes the reader doesn't know anything and provides detailed steps to accomplish just about any task a basic computer user will need - since the real desire is to use the computer.

[Marci - · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book for those that don't know a whole lot about Windows 8. Easy to read instructions, basic understanding of the operating system. If you are looking for a more in depth book, you will not find it here.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure or this is the one I want to buy.