Absolutely no experience required! Informative and easy to-understand instruction for the new Windows 8 user
* Doesn't just tell you what to do, but explains, advises, and sets the context.
* Includes descriptions, overviews, workarounds, traps, tables, short tips and notes, and rich screenshots with callouts.
* Contains graphics which clearly illustrate the hand gestures that touch devices and apps require.
Windows 8 is a significant release for Microsoft for a number of reasons. For the first time, Windows will be released in versions that run on tablets, as well as on PCs. Windows 8 is the product of a complete reimagining of Windows. The difference is best reflected in the Windows 8 user interface, known as the Metro UI. The stark desktop and Start button that have been a part of Windows since 1995 will be replaced by a mosaic of colorful tiles that provide access to software applications and tools. Other notable new features include a new version of Internet Explorer, whose performance will not be encumbered by plugins and add-ons; a new hibernation mode that will dramatically decrease the time required to start Windows; a new file system; and a new security feature that allows a user to draw a shape on the screen instead of having to remember and then enter a password. This book will guide the user in a friendly, direct, and patient tone with some levity and real world anecdotes. Each major topic will be introduced with a paragraph or two of explanation. Step-by-step instructions will be provided for most tasks, always for any task requiring more than one step. Most sets of instructions can be presented on just one page. Screenshots play an import role. They help confirm for the reader that they are in the correct spot in Windows, which is a key concern given the lack of familiarity most users will have with Windows 8.
