Conquer Windows 8.1—from the inside out!

You’re beyond the basics, so dive into Windows 8.1—and really put your PC and touch devices to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions and troubleshooting tips, along with two and a half hours of video training and a PDF eBook. Discover how the experts tackle Windows 8.1—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.

• Prepare for installation or upgrade
• Customize your Start screen
• Install and manage Windows 8.1 apps
• Create and troubleshoot a home network
• Run your home entertainment through a PC or Xbox
• Help maximize online security and privacy
• Use Storage Spaces, BitLocker, and SkyDrive
• Organize, back up, and restore files
• Configure accessibility options
• Tune and optimize performance
• Learn practical uses for Hyper-V

PART 1: Getting started

Chapter 1 What’s new in Windows 8.1
Chapter 2 Using Windows 8.1 apps
Chapter 3 Buying and installing Windows 8.1
Chapter 4 Upgrading and migrating to Windows 8.1
Chapter 5 Personalizing Windows 8.1
Chapter 6 Adding, removing, and managing apps
Chapter 7 Using Windows 8.1 accessibility features
Chapter 8 Obtaining help and support

PART 2: File management

Chapter 9 Organizing and protecting files
Chapter 10 Backing up and restoring files
Chapter 11 Managing Windows search
Chapter 12 Managing storage
Chapter 13 Using SkyDrive

PART 3: Music, videos, TV, and movies

Chapter 14 Music and videos
Chapter 15 Photos
Chapter 16 Sharing and streaming digital media
Chapter 17 Creating a Home Theater PC

PART 4: Security and privacy

Chapter 18 Managing users and Family Safety
Chapter 19 Windows, application, and network security
Chapter 20 Using Hyper-V

PART 5: Networking

Chapter 21 Setting up a home or small office network
Chapter 22 Setting up ad hoc, Bluetooth, and mobile networks
Chapter 23 Troubleshooting your network
Chapter 24 Sharing and managing files and printers

PART 6: Maintaining, tuning, and troubleshooting

Chapter 25  Maintaining your PC
Chapter 26  Monitoring, measuring, and tuning performance
Chapter 27  Troubleshooting startup problems, crashes, and corruption