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Andy Rathbone
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August 25, 2020

Windows 10 For Dummies

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Time-tested advice on Windows 10

Windows 10 For Dummies remains the #1 source for readers looking for advice on Windows 10. Expert author Andy Rathbone provides an easy-to-follow guidebook to understanding Windows 10 and getting things done based on his decades of experience as a Windows guru. 

Look inside to get a feel for the basics of the Windows interface, the Windows apps that help you get things done, ways to connect to the Internet at home or on the go, and steps for customizing your Windows 10 experience from the desktop wallpaper to how tightly you secure your computer.  

• Manage user accounts

• Customize the start menu

• Find and manage your files

• Connect to a printer wirelessly

Revised to cover the latest round of Windows 10 updates, this trusted source for unleashing everything the operating system has to offer is your first and last stop for learning the basics of Windows!

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About The Author

Andy Rathbone is a respected Windows guru whose expertise has been helping Windows users for more than 25 years. He is the author of all editions of Windows For Dummies, which has sold millions of copies and is the bestselling computer how-to book of all time. Andy answers Windows questions and shares insight at www.andyrathbone.com.

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In the Spring of 2020, Microsoft released an update to Windows 10, sometimes called the May 2020 Update. The update subtly changes Windows 10 by adding new features, as well as removing some old ones. These tips help you work with Windows 10 and its latest update. Although Windows 10 looks different on different PCs, it usually looks much like this.
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You may find yourself thinking Windows 10 would be perfect if only … (insert your pet peeve here). If you find yourself thinking (or saying) those words frequently, read this article. Here, you find not only a list of ten of the most aggravating things about Windows 10 but also the best ways you can fix them. Windows 10 Keeps Changing!
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Don’t bother plowing through this whole article for the nitty-gritty. What you find here are the quickest ways to make Windows 10 dish out helpful information when something on the desktop leaves you stumped: Press F1 when on the desktop: Press the F1 key from within Windows or any desktop program. Start menu: Click the Start button, and click the Get Help tile.
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On your Windows 10 desktop, a background, also known as wallpaper, is simply the picture covering your desktop, behind the icons. To change it, follow these steps: Right-click your desktop and choose Personalize. Windows quickly kicks you over to the Settings app's Personalization section, neatly open to the Background setting shown here.
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A network is simply a group of connected computers that can share things, such as your internet connection, files, or a printer. Most people use a public network every day without knowing it. For example, every time you check your email, your PC connects to another PC on the internet to grab your waiting messages.
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When you create a CD or DVD, you must tell your PC running Windows 10 what you're copying and where you intend to play it: Music for a CD player? Photo slideshows for a TV's DVD player? Or files to store on your computer?If you choose the wrong answer, your disc won't work, and you've created yet another coaster.
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When you first set up OneDrive in Windows 10, it offers only two options: You can copy every folder to your OneDrive online cubbyhole, or just copy a few important folders.This works well for most devices, but some people need more options. For example, if you choose to sync only a handful of folders, the rest of your folders remain invisible: You won’t be able to see them on your PC, even if you need them at a later date.
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In a process known as ripping, Windows Media Player in Windows 10 can copy your CDs to your PC as MP3 files, the industry standard for digital music. But until you tell the player that you want MP3 files, it creates WMA files — a format that won't play on iPads, most smartphones, nor many other music players. Ripping CDs is a form of copying files for music using Windows Media Player.
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When you're tired of fiddling with your scanner's built-in software, turn to the simple scanning app bundled with Windows 10. Dubbed simply Scan, the new app doesn't work with older scanners, unfortunately. But if your scanner is relatively new, the Scan app is a refreshing change from complicated scanner menus.
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For many years, it’s been easy to place two windows side-by-side on the desktop. Windows 10 expands on that concept, letting you easily place four windows side-by-side. With all your windows visible on the desktop, it’s much easier to copy and paste information between them.Windows 10 also includes virtual desktops, a way of creating several separate desktops.
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Microsoft changed Windows completely with Windows 8, alienating many longtime Windows owners. Windows 8.1 tried to make amends, and with Windows 10, Microsoft finally brought back the familiar desktop and the Start button. Although Microsoft refers to Windows 10 as the “last version” of Windows, that’s not really true.
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Microsoft views Windows 10 as a one-size-fits-all computing solution that runs on laptops and desktop PCs as well as tablets. Windows 10 can even run on your TV through Microsoft’s Xbox One game console. Windows 10 behaves almost identically on each device, and it brings a bonus: Apps known as universal apps will run on a Windows 10 tablet, PC, laptop, and Xbox One.
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In the Spring of 2020, Microsoft released an update to Windows 10, sometimes called the May 2020 Update. The update subtly changes Windows 10 by adding new features, as well as removing some old ones. These tips help you work with Windows 10 and its latest update. Although Windows 10 looks different on different PCs, it usually looks much like this.
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Windows 10 offers some exclusive settings for the portable crowd. Learn how to toggle Airplane mode in a hurry, connect to yet another Wi-Fi hotspot, and toggle an uncooperative tablet’s autorotate feature.If nothing else, please read the section on backing up your laptop or tablet before traveling. It’s easier and more essential than ever.
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Windows 10 works well on touchscreens, whether they're built into tablets, laptops, or even desktop monitors. When faced with a touchscreen device, these commands will help you maneuver through Windows 10. (The term swipe simply means to slide your finger along the screen.) Swipe from the right edge to see the Action center: Swiping from the right side of the screen reveals the Action center.
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