Bruzzese, J: Using Windows 8

...73 Accessing the Control Panel ...73 Changing Display Settings ...74 Adjusting Your System to Work with Multiple Monitors ...76 Altering Personalization Settings ...77 Adjusting Your Themes ...78 Customizing Your Screen Saver ...79 Configuring the Taskbar ...80 Configuring Time Options ...85 Change Desktop Icons ...87 4 Mail, Photos, Video, and Music ...89 Using the Mail App ...89 Setting Up a Mail Account ...89 Sending, Replying, and Deleting Email ...92 Moving, Marking, or Pinning Mail to the Start Screen ...93 Using Charms with Mail ...94 Using the Photos App ...95 Showing a Picture from the Picture Library ...95 Selecting a Background Photo ...97 Displaying a Slide Show ...98 Using Charms with Photos ...98 Using the Xbox Video App ...99 Watching a Video ...99 Spotlight, Movies Store, and Television Store ...101 Playing a Movie Trailer ...103 Using Charms with Xbox Video ...104 Using the Xbox Music App ...104 Playing a Song ...104 Accessing the New Releases and Popular Categories ...105 5 Additional Windows 8 Features ...107 Windows Store ...107 Navigating the Windows Store ...107 Viewing Installed Apps ...108 Search the Windows Store ...109 Installing an App ...109 Removing an App ...110 SkyDrive ...111 Accessing Data on the SkyDrive ...112 Opening a Document Using the Word WebApp ...113 Managing SkyDrive Files ...114 Weather ...116 Loading Multiple Locations to the Weather App ...117 Pinning Multiple Weather Tiles to the Start Screen ...118 Using the News App ...119 Customizing the News App ...120 Additional Apps ...122 Reader ...122 Calendar ...123 Maps ...125 Travel ...126 6 Internet Explorer 10 ...129 The Two Sides of Internet Explorer 10 ...129 Using the Internet Explorer 10 App ...130 Opening a Web Page ...130 Showing the Internet Explorer App Bars ...132 Using the Tab Switcher Bar ...132 Using the Navigation Bar ...135 Using the Charms Bar Within Internet Explorer ...137 Using the Desktop Version of Internet Explorer 10 ...138 Customizing Tabs ...138 Opening Multiple Pages on Browser Startup ...141 Accelerators ...142 Add-ons ...143 Compatibility View ...145 Understanding Internet Explorer 10 Security Features ...145 SmartScreen Filter ...145 Enhanced Protected Mode ...146 The Final Line of Defense ...148 7 Home Networking ...149 An Introduction on Home Networking ...149 Connecting to a Network ...149 Connecting to a Wireless Network ...149 HomeGroups ...153 Accessing HomeGroup Options ...153 Creating a HomeGroup ...154 Joining a HomeGroup ...155 Locating or Changing a HomeGroup Password ...156 Sharing Additional Libraries with the HomeGroup ...158 Removing Libraries from the HomeGroup ...159 Removing Your Computer from a HomeGroup ...160 Troubleshooting Problems with HomeGroup ...160 Public Folders and the HomeGroup ...161 The Network and Sharing Center ...162 Upgrade Your Network Adapter Driver ...163 Setting Up Your Network Location ...165 Setting Up a New DSL Connection to the Internet ...166 Network Access Through Computer ...166 Utilizing the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) ...167 Advanced Sharing Settings ...168 Troubleshooting Network Problems ...169 Configuring Your TCP/IP Settings ...170 Opening Local Area Connection Properties ...171 Checking Your TCP/IP Settings from a Command Prompt ...172 Changing a Network Adapter to Use a Static IPv4 Address ...173 8 Domain Networking ...175 Domain Networking ...175 Assigning an IP Address ...177 The Logon Process and Tokens ...178 Joining a Domain ...179 Domain-Joined Computers and HomeGroups ...181 Changing Advanced Sharing Settings ...181 Looking at DirectAccess and BranchCache ...187 DirectAccess ...187 BranchCache ...187 AppLocker ...188 Open AppLocker to Configure Rules ...189 Local Group Policy Settings ...192 Opening MMC and Saving the Local Group Policy Editor Snap-In ...193 Remote Desktop Connections ...195 Opening Remote Desktop Connection ...196 Configuring Remote Desktop Connection Permission on a Host Machine ...197 Connecting with Another Computer on the Same Network ...199 RemoteApp and Desktop Connections ...199 Starting RemoteApp and Desktop Connections Using a URL ...200 9 Using Security Features in Windows 8 ...203 An Overview of New Security Features ...203 The Action Center ...204 Opening the Action Center ...204 Change Action Center Settings ...206 Windows SmartScreen ...207 User Account Control (UAC) ...208 Adjusting Your UAC Settings ...210 UAC Within Your Network ...211 Windows Defender ...212 Performing a Quick or Full Scan with Windows Defender ...213 Performing a Custom Scan of Your Computer from the Windows Defender Console ...213 Checking for Windows Defender Definition Updates ...214 Reviewing Windows Defender History ...214 Windows Defender Settings ...215 Windows Firewall ...217 Turning On/Off Windows Firewall ...218 Allowing an App or Feature Through Windows Firewall ...219 Opening Windows Firewall with Advanced Security ...220 Restoring Windows Firewall Default Settings ...223 BitLocker Encryption ...223 Setting Up BitLocker to Work on an Operating System ...224 BitLocker to Go ...225 Password Protection and Account Settings ...226 Family Safety ...227 Turning On and Configuring Family Safety ...228 10 System Configuration Settings ...231 Windows 8 Should Work For You ...231 Opening the Control Panel ...232 Making Control Panel More Accessible ...233 Using the Control Panel Items ...234 The Action Center ...234 Administrative Tools ...234 AutoPlay ...234 File History ...236 BitLocker Drive Encryption ...244 Color Management ...244 Credential Manager ...245 Date and Time ...247 Default Programs ...247 Devices and Printers ...248 Device Stage ...248 Display ...250 Ease of Access Center ...250 Folder Options ...253 Fonts ...254 HomeGroup ...255 Indexing Options ...255 Internet Options ...256 Keyboard ...256 Location and Other Sensors ...256 Mouse ...256 Notification Area Icons ...257 Family Safety ...257 Performance Information and Tools ...257 Personalization ...257 Power Options ...258 Programs and Features ...259 Recovery ...261 Region and Language ...261 RemoteApp and Desktop Connections ...262 Sound ...262 Speech Recognition ...263 Sync Center ...265 System ...267 Taskbar and Start Menu ...268 User Accounts ...268 Windows Defender ...273 Windows Firewall ...273 Windows Mobile Device Center ...273 Windows Update ...276 11 Performance and Monitoring Tools ...281 Performance Information and Tools ...281 Running the Windows Experience Index Assessment ...282 Understanding the WEI Score ...282 Improving Your WEI Score ...283 Windows System Assessment Tool (WinSAT) ...284 Advanced Tools ...284 The Reliability Monitor ...285 Using the Reliability Monitor to Check for a Solution to a Specific Application Problem ...287 The Resource Monitor ...288 Open the Resource Monitor ...288 Understanding the Resource Monitor ...289 Working with the Performance Monitor ...291 12 Managing and Troubleshooting ...301 Using Administrative Tools ...301 Creating a Tile for Administrative Tools on Your Start Screen ...302 Tools You Might Never Use ...303 Component Services ...303 Data Sources (ODBC) ...303 iSCSI Initiator ...303 Local Security Policy ...303 Print Management ...304 Windows PowerShell ISE ...304 Working with Computer Management ...304 Task Scheduler ...305 Scheduling Backup and Restore to Launch Every Monday ...307 Using Task Scheduler on a Network ...308 Creating an Advanced Task ...309 Event Viewer ...310 Opening Event Viewer and Viewing All Error Events Recorded ...312 Scheduling an Email to Be Sent to You in Response to an Event ...312 Shared Folders, Local Users, and Groups ...313 Device Manager ...314 Disk Management ...314 Creating and Formatting a New Partition ...315 Understanding Partitions ...316 Changing a Drive Letter ...316 Working with Virtual Hard Disks ...317 Services ...318 Restarting the Print Spooler Service ...320 Setting Up Recovery Actions to Take Place When a Service Fails ...321 Task Manager ...322 Closing a Task ...324 System Recovery ...324 Creating and Using a Restore Point ...327 Troubleshooting Items ...328 Troubleshooting a Sound Problem ...328 Index ...333

solutions. His training background enables him to discuss and explain technology to a wide range of audiences. He is also the co-author of Windows Server 2008 How To. Nick Saccomanno is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and is a professional screencaster and technical author with an emphasis on Microsoft technologies. On the forefront of the latest technologies, Nick simplifies the learning curve in trying to help the everyday user get the most out of them. Nick has created screencasts for ClipTraining relating to Windows XP, 7, and 8, as well as Office 2007/2010, and coauthored Using Windows 7. His unique style is due mostly to his love of technology and the gift of learning it quickly. When away from training, Nick enjoys playing guitar and traveling to new places with his wife, Marie.