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    Exploring Windows 10 May 2020 Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using Microsoft Windows
    Exploring Windows 10 May 2020 Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using Microsoft Windows
    Exploring Windows 10 May 2020 Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using Microsoft Windows
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    Exploring Windows 10 May 2020 Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using Microsoft Windows

    By Kevin Wilson

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    Updated to cover the May 2020 Update, also known as Version 2004 and 20H1.  Exploring Windows 10 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 10. Written in a clear and practical way using illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Windows 10 will help you:


    Install or upgrade to Windows 10 May 2020 update


    Master the key features of Windows 10


    Find your way around the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar


    Organise your files with File Explorer


    Learn about external drives, flash drives, and memory cards


    Learn to use Action Centre, Timeline, and Cloud Clipboard


    Search the web with the Microsoft Edge Browser


    Keep in touch using email and skype video chat


    Organise, enhance, and share your photos with the Photos App


    Create home movies with your video clips, photos 3D models, effects, and music to share with friends


    Have fun with 3D models and Paint 3D


    Listen to your favourite music with Spotify and Groove Music App


    Learn how to watch your favourite TV programs and films using the Films & TV App


    Play your DVD collection on your PC


    Learn about apps, find and download them


    Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files


    Try out the new Cortana experience, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform searches on your computer or the web, and actions like opening apps or documents, or setting reminders. As well as a new chat style feature.


    Use the Cloud Restore feature


    And a whole lot more…


    In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Windows 10 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your PC running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElluminet Press
    Release dateJun 30, 2020
    ISBN9781913151263
    Exploring Windows 10 May 2020 Edition: The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using Microsoft Windows
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    Kevin Wilson

    Kevin Wilson is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Nothing to See Here, which was a Read with Jenna book club selection; The Family Fang, which was adapted into an acclaimed film starring Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman; and Perfect Little World; as well as the story collections Tunneling to the Center of the Earth, winner of the Shirley Jackson Award; and Baby, You’re Gonna Be Mine. His fiction has appeared in Ploughshares, Southern Review, One Story, A Public Space, and Best American Short Stories. He lives in Sewanee, Tennessee, with his wife and two sons.

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      Exploring Windows 10 May 2020 Edition - Kevin Wilson

      Exploring Windows 10 May 2020 Edition

      Copyright © 2020 Elluminet Press

      This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Exempted from this legal reservation are brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the Copyright Law of the Publisher’s location, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from the Publisher. Permissions for use may be obtained through Rights Link at the Copyright Clearance Centre. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law.

      Trademarked names, logos, and images may appear in this book. Rather than use a trademark symbol with every occurrence of a trademarked name, logo, or image we use the names, logos, and images only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark.

      The use in this publication of trade names, trademarks, service marks, and similar terms, even if they are not identified as such, is not to be taken as an expression of opinion as to whether or not they are subject to proprietary rights.

      While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein.

      Publisher: Elluminet Press

      Director: Kevin Wilson

      Lead Editor: Steven Ashmore

      Technical Reviewer: Mike Taylor, Robert Ashcroft

      Copy Editors: Joanne Taylor, James Marsh

      Proof Reader: Mike Taylor

      Indexer: James Marsh

      Cover Designer: Kevin Wilson

      About the Author

      With over 15 years’ experience in the computer industry, Kevin Wilson has made a career out of technology and showing others how to use it. After earning a master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, and multimedia systems, Kevin has held various positions in the IT industry including graphic & web design, building & managing corporate networks, training, and IT support.

      He currently serves as Elluminet Press Ltd’s senior writer and director, he periodically teaches computer science at college in South Africa and serves as an IT trainer in England. His books have become a valuable resource among the students in England, South Africa and our partners in the United States.

      Kevin’s motto is clear: If you can’t explain something simply, then you haven’t understood it well enough. To that end, he has created the Exploring Technology Series, in which he breaks down complex technological subjects into smaller, easy-to-follow steps that students and ordinary computer users can put into practice.

      Acknowledgements

      Thanks to all the staff at Luminescent Media & Elluminet Press for their passion, dedication and hard work in the preparation and production of this book.

      To all my friends and family for their continued support and encouragement in all my writing projects.

      To all my colleagues, students and testers who took the time to test procedures and offer feedback on the book

      Finally thanks to you the reader for choosing this book. I hope it helps you to use your PC with greater understanding.

      Have fun!

      Table of Contents

      Windows 10 14

      Windows Editions 14

      The May 2020 Update 15

      What’s New? 16

      Setting up Windows 10 20

      Upgrading to Windows 10 20

      If you Already have Windows 10 21

      Buying Windows 10 21

      Upgrading from Windows 7 & 8 24

      Update Assistant 30

      Media Creation Tool 34

      Creating Installation Media 34

      Media Creation Tool to Upgrade your PC 38

      Running Windows the First Time 41

      Regional Settings 41

      Terms Of Use 42

      Connect to your WiFi 42

      Enter WiFi Password 43

      Sign in for the First Time 43

      Set a PIN Code 44

      Link your Phone 44

      Set up OneDrive 45

      Meet Cortana 45

      Do More with your Voice 46

      Location 46

      Find my Device 46

      Send Diagnostic Data 46

      Improve Inking & Typing 47

      Get Tailored Experiences with Diagnostic Data 47

      Let Apps use Advertising ID 47

      Adjusting System Settings 49

      Screen Resolution 52

      Power Options 53

      Date and Time 54

      Regional Settings 54

      Verifying Accounts 55

      Connecting to WiFi Networks 56

      Linking your Phone 58

      Android Phones 58

      iPhones 62

      Create a Microsoft Account 63

      Setting up Additional Users 64

      Adding a New User with Microsoft Account 64

      Adding a New User with Local Account 66

      Change an Account Type 68

      Set up OneDrive 69

      Setting up Printers 72

      Using USB 72

      Using WiFi 74

      Older Printers 77

      Managing Printers 78

      Downloading Printer Drivers 80

      Setting up Windows Hello 82

      Finger Print Scanner 83

      Facial Recognition 84

      Sign in with a PIN 86

      Pairing Bluetooth Devices 87

      Dynamic Lock 88

      Pair your Phone 88

      Enable Dynamic Lock 89

      Focus Assist 90

      Change Focus Assist Mode 90

      Open Priority List 90

      Add People & Apps to Priority List 91

      Configure Automatic Rules 92

      Storage Sense 93

      Configure Storage Sense 94

      Blue Light Reduction 95

      Dark Mode 97

      Light Mode 99

      Cortana Settings 100

      Voice Activation Settings 101

      Microphone Settings 102

      Adjust Microphone Recording Volume 103

      Windows Subsystem for Linux 104

      Enable WSL 104

      Installing a Linux Distribution 105

      Family Safety 106

      Child Accounts 106

      Monitoring Family Activity 108

      Web Activity 108

      App Usage 110

      Screen Time & Curfews 111

      Navigating Windows 10 112

      Start Menu 112

      Tile Folders 113

      Customising your Start Menu 114

      Add Tiles to Start Menu 115

      Move Tiles on the Start Menu 118

      Naming Groups of Tiles 119

      Remove Tiles from Start Menu 119

      Resize Tiles on Start Menu 120

      Resize Start Menu 121

      The Desktop 122

      Desktop Anatomy 122

      Themes 122

      Organise Icons 123

      Changing the Background 124

      Task Bar 125

      System Icons 126

      Jump Lists 126

      Pin Icons to your Task Bar 127

      Taskbar Tools 128

      Action Centre 129

      Select What Notifications you See 130

      Edit the Quick Actions 130

      Quick Configure Notifications 131

      Timeline Activity History 132

      Using Multiple Desktops 134

      File Explorer 136

      Share Ribbon 137

      View Ribbon 137

      Sharing Files from File Explorer 138

      Basic File Management 140

      Creating Folders 141

      Moving Files 142

      Copying Files 143

      Renaming Files 144

      Sorting Files 145

      Deleting Files 146

      Restoring Files 146

      Searching for Files 147

      External Drives 148

      Memory Cards 151

      Near Share 153

      OneDrive 155

      Files on Demand 156

      Enable and Disable Files On Demand 157

      Making files available Offline 158

      Cloud Clipboard 159

      Copying Multiple Items 160

      Copying Across Devices 161

      Screen Snip 163

      Multiple Screens 166

      Using Projectors 168

      Duplicate PC screen onto Second Screen 169

      Second Screen Only 169

      PC Screen Only 169

      Extend PC screen onto Second Screen 170

      Arranging Windows on Desktop 171

      Moving a Window 171

      Resizing a Window 172

      Minimise, Maximise & Close a Window 173

      Window Snap Feature 173

      Keyboard Shortcuts 176

      Windows Search 177

      Searching for Files 177

      Searching for Apps 178

      Searching for Windows Settings 179

      Narrowing Down the Search 179

      Cortana Personal Assistant 180

      Using the Chat Feature 181

      Using Voice Commands 182

      Voice Reminders 183

      Windows 10 Tablet Mode 184

      Using a Tablet 184

      Gestures for Touch Screens 187

      One Finger Tap 187

      Tap and Hold 187

      One Finger Slide 188

      Two Finger Pinch & Spread 188

      Two Finger Rotate 189

      Scroll 189

      Swipe from the Left Edge 190

      Swipe from the Right Edge 190

      Three Finger Tap 191

      Three Finger Swipe Left/Right 191

      Customising your Start Screen 192

      Move Tiles 192

      Add Tiles 192

      Resize Tiles 193

      On-screen Keyboard 194

      Changing Keyboards 195

      Cases 197

      External Keyboards 197

      Hybrid Devices 198

      Change Between Desktop & Tablet Mode 199

      Pens 200

      Other Accessories 201

      Internet, Email & Communication 202

      Microsoft Edge Browser 202

      Set your Home Page 205

      Favourites Bar 206

      Add Website to Favourites Bar 207

      Organising the Favourites Bar 207

      Revisit a Website on Favourites 209

      Managing Favourites 209

      Import Favourites 210

      Export Favourites 212

      Collections 213

      Finding Files you’ve Downloaded 216

      Browsing History 217

      Reading Mode 218

      Page Translator 219

      Print a Page 220

      Share a Page 221

      Pin Website to TaskBar 222

      Edge Extensions 223

      Install Chrome Extensions in Edge 225

      Google Chrome 226

      Bookmarks Bar 228

      Add Website to Bookmarks Bar 228

      Organising the Bookmarks Bar 229

      Browsing History 231

      Finding Files you’ve Downloaded 232

      Printing Pages 232

      Extending Chrome 233

      Mail App 235

      Adding Other Email Accounts 236

      Reading Mail 239

      Writing a New Message 240

      Reply to a Message 241

      Adding Attachments 242

      Inserting Images 243

      Calendar App 244

      Add an Event 245

      Add Calendar Event From Taskbar 248

      People App 250

      Edit Contact 251

      Pin Contacts 253

      Share Files with Contacts 255

      Skype 256

      Making a New Call 257

      Calling Someone on your Contact List 259

      Sending Files 260

      Answering Calls 260

      Screen Sharing 261

      Your Phone App 263

      Mobile Hotspot 265

      Remote Desktop 266

      Multimedia 268

      Photos App 268

      View a Photo 269

      Crop a Photo 270

      Straighten a Photo 271

      Adjusting Brightness & Colour 271

      Spot Fix 273

      Annotating Photos 274

      Animated Text 275

      3D Effect 276

      Creating Videos 277

      Creating Videos Automatically 277

      Creating Custom Videos 279

      Add and Arrange your Media 281

      Add Text Titles 282

      Add Music 283

      Add Audio File 284

      Slideshow Motion 285

      3D Effects 286

      Adding 3D Models 290

      Export your Video 292

      Share your Creations 293

      Camera App 295

      Groove Music App 299

      Music on your PC 300

      Playlists 300

      Spotify 301

      Movie & TV App 303

      Purchasing Content 304

      Viewing Purchased Content 305

      Search for New Content 306

      Personal Content 307

      Picture-in-Picture 308

      Playing DVDs & Blu-Rays 309

      Fun with 3D 312

      Paint 3D 312

      Drawing 315

      3D Objects 317

      3D Models 318

      Manipulating Objects 319

      2D Shapes 320

      Stickers 321

      Custom Stickers & Textures 322

      3D Doodles 323

      3D Text 325

      Share your Creations 326

      Magic Select 327

      Remix 3D site 329

      Mixed Reality Mode 331

      Holographic Interface 332

      HoloLens 332

      Getting Around the Interface 334

      The Start Menu 334

      The App Bar 334

      Hololens Gestures 335

      Gesture Frame 335

      Gaze 335

      Air Tap 335

      Air Tap & Hold 336

      Bloom 336

      Voice Commands 336

      Mixed Reality Headsets 337

      Windows Ink 338

      Microsoft Whiteboard 338

      Getting Started 339

      Inserting Objects 342

      Inviting Collaborators 343

      Ink to Shape 345

      Ink to Table 345

      Sticky Notes 346

      Snip & Sketch 348

      OneNote Support 350

      Microsoft Word Pen Support 351

      Microsoft PowerPoint Pen Support 353

      Windows 10 Apps 354

      Microsoft Store 354

      Browsing the Store & Downloading Apps 355

      Searching the Store & Downloading Apps 357

      Browsing Deals 358

      Payment Options 360

      Maps App 361

      Get Directions 362

      Street View 364

      Ink Directions 365

      Measure Distances 366

      Annotations 367

      Explore in 3D 368

      Weather App 370

      News App 372

      Alarms & Clock App 373

      Voice Recorder 375

      Calculator App 376

      Unit Converter 377

      Currency Converter 378

      Graphing 379

      Maintaining your Computer 380

      Anti-Virus Software 380

      Windows Security 380

      Avast 381

      AVG 382

      Windows Security 383

      Running a Virus Scan 385

      Scan a Specified File or Folder 386

      Dealing with Threats 387

      Threat Protection Settings 388

      Controlling Folder Access 389

      Exploit Protection 391

      Windows Firewall 392

      Enable or Disable 392

      Allow or Block an App 393

      Windows Sandbox 395

      Opening Files 396

      Backing Up your Files 398

      Creating a Backup 398

      Adding Folders 400

      Setting Backup Schedules 401

      Restoring Files 402

      Password Recovery 403

      PIN Recovery 406

      Windows Update 408

      Settings 408

      Pause Updates 409

      Active Hours 409

      Update History 411

      Bandwidth Limiting 412

      Update Delivery Optimisation 413

      Fonts 414

      Disk De-fragmentation 415

      Start-Up Programs 419

      Resetting Apps 424

      Task Manager 425

      System Recovery 428

      Force Windows into the Recovery Environment 429

      Reset your PC 430

      Boot from External Drive (USB) 432

      Re-install Windows from USB Installation Media 433

      Restore from Recovery Drive 436

      Create a Recovery Drive 437

      Activate Windows 439

      Video Resources 440

      Windows 10

      Windows 10 is the latest operating system from Microsoft Corporation and is one that represents a major shift in the devices we use. In other words Windows is designed to adapt to the device it’s installed on, so you’ll get a point and click environment on desktop PCs, workstations, laptops, and all-in-one PCs called desktop mode, and a touch screen environment on tablets, hybrid laptop/tablet, and other small screen devices called tablet mode.

      So what’s an Operating System? An Operating System is a computer program that manages the computer’s hardware resources such as memory, processor and disk drives.

      The Operating System also provides a platform for you to run apps such as word processors, web browsers, games, open files, and so on. These are represented as graphical icons on the screen. Apps open up in a window allowing you to interact with them using either a mouse, keyboard or touch-screen. Commands and options are organised into menus for you to select. This is called a graphic user interface.

      Windows Editions

      There are two editions of Windows 10 available to consumers: Home and Pro.

      Windows 10 Home is designed for use on PCs, laptops and tablets. This edition is intended for the every day home user. If you bought a laptop or tablet device from a computer store, then this is the version you’re most likely to have.

      Windows 10 Pro is the same as the home edition, except it has additional features that are oriented towards business environments and power users.

      Microsoft subsequently released other editions of Windows 10 aimed at different markets.

      Windows 10 Enterprise is aimed at medium to large scale organisations that have hundreds or even thousands of computers in their offices and networks. This edition is very similar to Windows 10 Pro except it has a couple of extra features.

      Windows 10 Education is very much like Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise but is distributed to educational establishments such as schools, colleges, and universities.

      Windows 10 S is a feature-limited edition of Windows 10 designed primarily for low-end devices and the education market. Windows 10 S only allows the installation of software from the Windows Store. You can only use Microsoft Edge as the web browser and Bing as the search engine.

      Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is designed for high-end hardware for intensive computing tasks and supports Intel Xeon or AMD Opteron processors, up to 4 CPUs, 6TB RAM, the ReFS file system.

      The May 2020 Update

      Windows 10 - May 2020 Update, Version 2004, also known as 20H1, introduces some new features and improvements over the previous update.

      What’s New?

      There is a new cloud download option for reinstalling windows, making it a bit easier to download and install windows if you run into problems.

      Cortana now has a chat feature, and you can move the window.

      You can rename your virtual desktops, instead of desktop 1, desktop 2, desktop 3, etc.

      Windows Ink Workspace has had a few tweaks and now takes up less screen space.

      Windows ink workspace has been streamlined so now when you click the icon on the taskbar you either select the ‘whiteboard’ app or the ‘fullscreen snip’ app.

      Windows Search experience is a little faster, and the File Explorer search experience makes it easier to find your files.

      A better touch experience in desktop mode for convertible PCs such as the surface tablet, surface pro, or lenovo yoga etc. Not to be confused with full tablet mode.

      Icons on the task bar are more spaced and optimised for touch screen interfaces.

      Bluetooth pairing has been improved making it easier to connect bluetooth devices to your machine.

      Windows now allows users to add IP cameras to their PC, enabling photo capture and streaming of video in camera applications.

      Some other minor tweaks give you more control over Optional Updates in Windows Update, you now need a PIN to enter Safe

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