Conquer Windows 11 -- from the inside out!
Dive into Windows 11 and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the most powerful and innovative features of Windows 11, this supremely well-organized reference packs hundreds of time-saving solutions, up-to-date tips, and workarounds. From personalizing your Windows user experience to maximizing security and privacy, you'll discover how experts tackle today's essential tasks. Make the most of Microsoft's latest Windows enhancements as you challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.
Install, configure, and secure the latest versions of Windows 11 in any environment
Use new Windows features to minimize distractions and maximize productivity
Create an aesthetically pleasing workspace that syncs to all your Windows 11 devices
Make the most of built-in apps and safely get more apps through the Microsoft Store
Stay up-to-date with news, weather, and your personal commitments via the Widgets pane
Leverage the Microsoft Edge browser’s advanced security, privacy, and tracking prevention
Protect your devices and data, and block malware and intruders
Manage local and cloud storage, sync and share content, and make the most of File Explorer
Fine-tune access controls with user accounts, passwords, and biometrics
Reliably connect to and configure Windows networks
Explore PowerShell and advanced administration tools, and manage Windows in the enterprise
Run Windows 11 in a virtual machine or in the cloud
Use Android apps from the Amazon Appstore
Perform expert-level troubleshooting, optimization, and recovery
Author(s): Bott, Ed;
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 816
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dedication
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
About the author
Introduction
Stay in touch
Errata, updates, and book support
Part I: Windows essentials
Chapter 1. Everything you need to know about Windows
What’s new in Windows 11?
Setup, updates, and upgrades
User experience
Windows 11 and the web
Cloud connections
Windows 11 apps and the new Microsoft Store
Security
Windows 11 and hardware
Chapter 2. Setting up a new Windows 11 PC
Backing up data and settings
Downloading and creating installation media
Windows 11 minimum hardware requirements
Installing Windows 11
Activating Windows
Using multiple operating systems on the same PC
Tweaking and tuning your Windows installation
Chapter 3. Using Windows 11
An overview of the Windows 11 user experience
Using and customizing the Start menu
Using the Start menu to search
Using and customizing the taskbar
Customizing the Quick Settings pane
Managing notifications and eliminating distractions
Managing and arranging windows
Switching between tasks and desktops
Using a keyboard and voice input in Windows 11
Chapter 4. Personalizing Windows 11
Customizing the look and feel of Windows
Using themes to save and apply personalizations
Fine-tuning visual options
Setting date and time, currency, and other regional options
Overcoming challenges
Working with fonts
Chapter 5. Installing and configuring apps
Understanding the Windows app landscape
Installing, managing, and uninstalling apps
Managing apps and processes with Task Manager
Managing startup apps
Setting default apps and file-type associations
Turning Windows features on or off
Setting AutoPlay options
Chapter 6. Using and managing built-in Windows apps
Apps included with Windows 11
Mail, Calendar, People, and To Do
Using Microsoft Teams
Music, photos, and movies
Performing screen captures with Snipping Tool
Using Maps
Chapter 7. Using Microsoft Edge
An overview of Microsoft Edge
Managing Edge profiles and sync
Customizing browser settings
Working with tabs
Making webpages easier to read
Finding and organizing information
Managing privacy and tracking prevention
Opening incompatible pages in Internet Explorer mode
Using Microsoft Edge to read and edit PDFs
Chapter 8. Managing local and cloud storage
Setting up hard disks and other storage devices
Connecting OneDrive to your Windows PC
Managing disk space
Managing existing disks and volumes
Working with virtual hard disks
Part II: Managing Windows 11
Chapter 9. Using File Explorer
Mastering File Explorer
Organizing personal data with user profile folders and libraries
Integrating OneDrive with File Explorer
Recovering lost, damaged, and deleted files and folders
Sorting, filtering, and grouping in File Explorer
Searching from File Explorer
Configuring the Windows search index
Advanced search tools and techniques
Saving searches
Chapter 10. Managing user accounts, passwords, and credentials
Creating and managing user accounts
Making the sign-in process more secure
Signing out, switching accounts, or locking your computer
Sharing your PC with other users
Introducing access control in Windows
Chapter 11. Configuring Windows networks
Windows 11 networking essentials
Enabling network discovery
Setting the network location
Connecting to a wireless network
Connecting to another computer with Remote Desktop
Sharing files, printers, and other resources over a local network
Finding and using shared resources on a Windows network
Connecting to and using cloud-based apps and resources
Troubleshooting network problems
Chapter 12. Windows security and privacy
Understanding security threats
Monitoring your computer’s security
Keeping Windows up to date
Configuring privacy options
Preventing unsafe actions with User Account Control
Blocking malware
Stopping unknown or malicious programs with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
Encrypting information
Blocking intruders with Windows Defender Firewall
Chapter 13. Managing hardware and devices
Adding, configuring, and removing hardware devices
Setting up Bluetooth devices
Managing USB devices
Updating and uninstalling drivers
Printers and print queues
Configuring displays and graphics adapters
Speakers, microphones, and headsets
Chapter 14. Performance and power management
What causes performance problems?
Viewing details about your system
Monitoring performance with Task Manager
Using Resource Monitor to pinpoint performance problems
Managing services
Managing battery life on portable PCs
Power management on desktop systems
Chapter 15. Troubleshooting, backup, and recovery
Getting to know your troubleshooting toolkit
Event Viewer
Dealing with Stop errors
Troubleshooting in Safe Mode
Checking disks for errors
Offering remote support with Quick Assist
Windows 11 backup and recovery options
Configuring and using System Restore
Part III: For IT professionals and Windows experts
Chapter 16. Windows Terminal, PowerShell, and other advanced management tools
Using and configuring Windows Terminal
An introduction to PowerShell
Working in a Command Prompt session
Editing the Windows registry
Automating tasks
Using Microsoft Management Console
Chapter 17. Running Windows 11 in a virtual machine or in the cloud
Virtualization in Windows 11
Creating an instant VM with Windows Sandbox
Setting up Hyper-V on Windows 11
Creating and managing virtual machines with Hyper-V Manager
Running a virtual machine
Changing settings for a virtual machine
Importing, exporting, and moving Hyper-V VMs
Running virtual machines from the cloud
Chapter 18. Using Android and Linux on Windows 11
Linking an Android phone to your PC
Running Android apps on Windows 11
Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux
Chapter 19. Managing Windows PCs in the enterprise
Using a domain-based network
Managing an Azure AD-based network
Managing hybrid networks
Managing computers with Group Policy
Deploying Windows 11 in the enterprise
Managing Windows 11 in the cloud
Microsoft Intune
Managing special-purpose computers
Part IV: Appendixes
Appendix A. Windows 11 editions and licensing options
Windows 11 editions at a glance
Retail and OEM editions
Editions for organizations
Editions for educational institutions
Appendix B. The Windows Insider Program
How the Windows Insider Program works
Enrolling a device in the Windows Insider Program
Keeping track of what’s in each preview build
Submitting and tracking feedback
Appendix C. Help and support resources
Online help
Online reference material from Microsoft
Getting technical support
What’s next for Windows
Index
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