Windows 11 Made Easy : Getting Started and Making It Work for You

is a recognized technical expert. He is the author of help and how-to books for Windows 7, 8, and 10, including accessibility, productivity, and troubleshooting. He is also the author of The Green IT Guide (Apress). Mike is well versed in the problems and issues that PC users experience when setting up, using, and maintaining their PCs and knows how difficult and technical it can appear.He understands that some subjects can be intimidating, so he approaches each subject area in straightforward and easy-to-understand ways. Mike is originally from the UK, but now lives in the south of France with his rescue border collies, Evan and Robbie. You can contact Mike on Twitter Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around Windows 11 Windows 11 Primer What Is Windows 11 Anyway? Windows 10 Kept Changing, Will Windows 11? How Long Will Windows 11 Be Around For? Okay, What’s a Feature Pack? Why Do I Have to Use a Microsoft Account? Let’s Get Started! The Windows 11 Desktop and Start Menu Running and Finding Apps The Microsoft Store Searching for Apps, Files, and More Using Touch Controls Finding Your Files and Documents Managing Notifications Quick Settings Switching Between and Closing Apps Summary Chapter 2: Personalizing Windows 11 Introducing Settings Personalizing Your Desktop Changing Windows Desktop Scaling Personalizing Your Sound Options Personalizing Quick Settings Adding and Managing User Accounts Managing Accounts for Children Setting Up Email and Online Accounts The Email and Calendar Apps Summary Chapter 3: Getting Online and Using the Internet Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Desktop Widgets Introducing Microsoft Edge Configuring Microsoft Edge for Safety and Privacy Synchronizing Your Browser Settings Between PCs Personalizing How Edge Looks and Feels Working with Tabs and Web Pages Using and Managing Favorite Bookmarks Using Collections in Edge Installing and Using Browser Extensions in Edge Managing Internet Downloads in Edge Installing a Website As an App Managing Shopping in Edge Summary Chapter 4: Using Windows and Android Apps Using the Microsoft Store Managing In-App Purchases Installing Xbox Games A Store Within a Store Installing Android Apps on Your PC Uninstalling Apps from Your PC Introducing the Xbox Game Bar Summary Chapter 5: Managing Files, Documents, and OneDrive Using File Explorer Working with Multiple Files Changing How Your Files Are Presented Creating New Files and Folders Opening and Controlling Files Searching for Files and Documents Personalizing File Explorer Connecting to PCs and Storage on Your Network Follow the Breadcrumbs Move Your User Folders to Another Disk Setting Up OneDrive on Your PC Configuring OneDrive Adding a Second Account to OneDrive Summary Chapter 6: Making Windows 11 Easier to Use Make Windows 11 Easier to Use Finding Windows 11’s Accessibility Settings Making Your Keyboard and Mouse Easier to Use Controlling Windows 11 with Your Eyes Using Voice Typing in Windows 11 Make Windows 11 Easier to See Making Text Easier to Read Windows Narrator Microsoft Edge Browser Immersive Reader Changing Windows 11’s Visual Effects The Windows Magnifier Windows 11 for Color-Blind People Applying a High-Contrast Desktop Theme Make Windows 11 Easier to Hear Summary Chapter 7: Being More Productive with Windows 11 Snap Layouts Using Multiple Desktops Using Multiple Displays Extending Your Desktop Across Multiple Displays Arranging Multiple Desktops on Your Monitors Configuring Multiple-Monitor Settings Saving the Planet by Printing to PDF Take Screenshots of Full Web Pages Using Pen and Ink with Windows 11 Microsoft Whiteboard Sticky Notes Focus Assist Summary Chapter 8: Getting Work Done Connect to Your School or Workplace How School and Workplace Sign-ins Affect Your PC Setting Up Online Document Access Setting Up Microsoft Teams Setting Up Microsoft Office Managing Accounts in Microsoft Office Summary Chapter 9: Managing Your Privacy and Security Creating Secure Passwords How Do You Choose a Strong, Easy to Remember Password? Using a Password Manager Using Two-Factor Authentication Setting Up Windows Hello Setting Up Find My Device The Windows Security Center Virus and Threat Protection App and Browser Protection Core Isolation Managing Your Privacy in Windows 11 Managing App Permissions Managing Privacy in Microsoft Edge Top Tips for Security and Staying Safe Summary Chapter 10: Connecting and Using Peripherals and Hardware Adding and Managing Printers Installing a Printer in Windows 11 Managing Printer Settings Adding a Bluetooth Device Managing Problem Bluetooth Devices Connecting to Other Devices in Your Home or Workplace Summary Chapter 11: Keeping Your PC Updated and Running Smoothly Why Windows Updates Are Important Using Windows Update Setting Your Active Hours for PC Use Deferring and Pausing Updates Uninstalling Problematic Updates Uninstalling Windows Feature Packs If a Windows Update Makes Your PC Unstable Introducing the Windows Insider Program Summary Chapter 12: Top Tips for Getting the Very Best from Windows 11 Using Keyboard Shortcuts with Windows 11 Using Touch and Trackpad Gestures with Windows 11 Maximize Your Laptop or Tablet’s Battery Life Repurposing an Old PC to Sell or Donate Quickly Fix Problems in Windows 11 Create a USB Recovery Drive Get Help from, or Give Help to a Friend Reset Your Wi-Fi or Network Settings Networking Settings Reset The Windows 11 Troubleshooters Stop Apps from Starting with Windows Choose What Apps Open Files and Documents Change the Audio Device in Windows Plug It into a Different USB Port Turn It Off and On Again! Summary Get started with Windows 11. This book shows you how to set up and personalize your PC in order to get the best experience from your documents, photos, and your time online. The book introduces you to the new desktop, start menu, and settings panel. It covers everything that’s been changed, added, or removed.Next, you will learn how to personalize and customize your PC, laptop, and tablet and how to make Windows 11 safer to use for your children and family. The book takes you through how to keep your personal information safe and secure, and how to make sure your precious documents and photos are backed-up with OneDrive. The book shows you how to use accessibility tools to make Windows 11 easier to use, see, hear, and touch, and how to have fun with Android apps and Xbox gaming. You will also learn how to become more productive, how to connect to your college or workplace, and how you can use multiple desktops and snap layouts to get stuff done. After reading this book, you will be able to install, manage, secure, and make the best of Windows 11 for your PC. What Will You Learn Install and use the Android apps on your PC Safely back up and safeguard your documents and photos Maximize battery life on your laptop or tablet Make Windows 11 easier to see, hear, touch, and use Who This Book Is For Anyone planning to install Windows 11 and customize their PC with the new updates Get started with Windows 11. This book shows you how to set up and personalize your PC in order to get the best experience from your documents, photos, and your time online. The book introduces you to the new desktop, start menu, and settings panel. It covers everything thats been changed, added, or removed. Next you will learn how to personalize and customize your PC, laptop, and tablet and how to make Windows 11 safer to use for your children and family. The book takes you through how to keep your personal information safe and secure, and how to make sure your precious documents and photos are backed-up with OneDrive. The book shows you how to use accessibility tools to make Windows 11 easier to use, see, hear, and touch, and how to have fun with Android apps and Xbox gaming. You will also learn how to become more productive, how to connect to your college or workplace, and how you can use multiple desktops and snap layouts to get stuff done. After reading this book, you will be able to install, manage, secure, and make the best of Windows 11 for your PC. What Will You Learn Install and use the Android apps on your PC Safely back up and safeguard your documents and photos Maximize battery life on your laptop or tablet Make Windows 11 easier to see, hear, touch, and use