Maximize the versatile features of Windows 8 on all your devices with help from this hands-on guide. Discover how to customize settings, use the new Start screen and Charms bar, work with gestures on a touchscreen PC, organize and sync data in the cloud, and set up a network. How to Do Everything Windows 8 covers email, video conferencing, web access, peripheral devices, security, and troubleshooting. You’ll also get tips for using the entertainment apps to enjoy music, video, photos, games, and much more.

• Customize Windows 8, group tiles on the Start screen, pin icons to the taskbar, and change settings
• Manage and back up your files and sync them to the cloud
• Share files with a Windows 8 Homegroup
• Surf the web with both versions of Internet Explorer 10, use tabs, organize favorites, and protect your privacy online
• Print, scan, and fax with Windows 8
• Communicate via built-in apps—Mail and Messaging—and add Skype
• Connect to social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, using the People app
• Enjoy the Music and Video apps and the Xbox Music free streaming service and video store
• View, manage, and share photos with the new Photos app—including your Facebook, Flickr, and SkyDrive photos
• Use all the built-in Windows 8 apps and get more from the Windows Store
• Keep Windows 8 running smoothly and securely
• Troubleshoot problems and reset or recover your PC