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Articles & Books From Microsoft Windows
A deep dive into the Windows, for beginners and advanced users alike Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your most thorough source of information on the world's #1 computer operating system. This 800+ page reference guides you through the art of navigating the Windows interface, setting up personal accounts, and digging into the menus, settings, and features that you need to become a power user.
The top-selling Windows book for the older and wiser crowd Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition delivers fluff-free information on making the latest version of Windows work for you. You'll get clear guidance on the basics, troubleshooting tips, and advice for staying safe while you use Windows to get online.
Take control of your Windows 11 experience, the easy wayWith millions of copies sold over 18 editions, Windows For Dummies is the all-time best selling tech reference—and there’s a reason. Windows 11 For Dummies, 2nd Edition brings you up to speed on the latest version of Windows, so you can make your PC operate the way you need it to with no guesswork.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-03-2022
Adjusting to a new operating system, whether you're upgrading from an old version of Windows to Windows 11 or you've purchased a new machine running Windows 11, isn't an easy thing to do. In this cheat sheet, you find out what has changed in Windows 11, what you should and shouldn’t do when you start using Windows 11.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 12-09-2021
Here are some tips and tricks for making better use of the Windows 11 operating system. Discover how search the web without a browser, quickly find recent files using the Start screen, see filename extensions in File Explorer, and take a screenshot.Search the web without a browserWindows 11 wants to make your life easier.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 11-04-2024
Six years after saying Windows 10 was the “last” version of Windows, Microsoft released Windows 11 on October 5, 2021. Fast forward three years, and Microsoft has unveiled the second iteration, dubbed Windows 11 2024 Update. Discover tips to help you work with the latest edition of Windows, Windows 11, as well as shortcuts to work more quickly and efficiently.
Article / Updated 11-19-2021
Microsoft views Windows 11 as a one-size-fits-all computing solution that runs on laptops and desktop PCs, as well as on touch-screens, including tablets.Windows 11 looks and behaves almost identically on each device, and it brings a bonus: Its apps and programs will run on a Windows 11 tablet, PC, and laptop.
Article / Updated 06-09-2021
How to link an Android smartphone to a PC When you install Windows 10, it asks you to link your phone with your PC, using the Your Phone app. When you go to Settings, there’s a Phone section that asks you to add your phone. Microsoft wants to be part of your phone too, no matter what you do with Windows 10. Because Microsoft has lost the mobile war, it decided to link Windows 10 to the Androids and iPhones of the world and annoy users in new ways.
Article / Updated 06-09-2021
It's more important than ever to learn how to work from home or from other offsite locations. During the COVID-19 lockdown, millions of people suddenly required equipment that they may not have had in their homes before: a webcam, a second display, a better keyboard, a computer desk, or even an office chair. They also had to familiarize themselves with apps and tools for remote work.
Article / Updated 03-31-2021
The kingpin in charge of all the software in your laptop is Windows, which is your laptop’s operating system, or the main program in charge of everything. Using Windows on a laptop works similarly to using Windows on any computer.Coupled with the disappointment and frustration that everyone experiences with Windows, you find a few laptop-specific issues.