Introduction
Part I Understanding Computers
Chapter 1 How Personal Computers Work
What Your Computer Can Do
Good for Getting Online
Good for Social Networking
Good for Communicating
Good for Sharing Photos and Home Movies
Good for Entertainment
Good for Keeping Informed
Good for Work
Good for Play
Inside a Personal Computer
The Motherboard: Home to Almost Everything
Microprocessors: The Main Engine
Computer Memory: Temporary Storage
Hard Disk Drives: Long-Term Storage
Solid-State Drives: Faster Long-Term Storage
Keyboards: Fingertip Input
Mice and Touchpads: Point-and-Click Input Devices
Network Connections: Getting Connected
Sound Cards and Speakers: Making Noise
Video Cards and Monitors: Getting the Picture
Other Parts of Your Computer System
Providing Additional Functionality with Peripherals
Doing What You Need to Do with Software and Apps
Making Everything Work...with Windows
Different Types of Computers
Traditional Desktop PCs
All-in-One Desktops
Laptop PCs
Tablet PCs
2-in-1 PCs
Which Type of PC Should You Choose?
Don't Worry, You Can't Screw It Up...Much
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Using Different Types of Computers
Before You Get Started
Setting Up a Laptop or 2-in1 PC
Understanding the Elements of a Laptop PC
Getting Connected
Setting Up an All-in-One Desktop PC
Understanding the Parts of an All-in-One System
Getting Connected
Setting Up a Traditional Desktop PC
Understanding the Components of a Desktop System
Getting Connected
Turning It On--for the First Time
Getting the Right Order
Powering On
Part II Using Windows
Chapter 3 Getting to Know Windows 11
Say Hello to Windows 11
Starting and Logging In to Windows
Exploring the Windows Desktop
Learning Basic Operations
Pointing and Clicking
Double-Clicking
Right-Clicking
Dragging and Dropping
Mouse Over
Moving and Resizing Windows
Maximizing, Minimizing, and Closing Windows
Snapping Windows into Position
Scrolling Through a Window
Peeking at the Desktop
Using the Start Menu
Navigating the Start Menu
Launching a Program
Using the Taskbar
Deciphering Taskbar Icons
Opening Applications and Switching Between Windows
Using Jump Lists
Managing Taskbar Buttons
Switching Between Programs
Adjusting Quick Settings
Viewing Notifications
Learning Important Windows Shortcuts
Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display
Shutting Down Windows--and Your Computer
Chapter 4 Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage
Understanding Files and Folders
Using File Explorer
Launching File Explorer
Exploring the File Explorer Window
Displaying File Contents and Details
Navigating the Folders on Your PC
Viewing Files and Folders
Changing the Way Files Display
Sorting Files and Folders
Grouping Files and Folders
Searching for Files
Performing Basic File and Folder Operations
Creating New Folders
Renaming Files and Folders
Copying Files
Moving (Cutting and Pasting) Files
Deleting Files
Working with the Recycle Bin
Restoring Deleted Files
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Working with Compressed Folders
Compressing a File
Extracting Files from a Compressed Folder
Copying Files to Another Computer
Copying Files over a Network
Copying Files with a Portable Drive
Copying Files via Email
Working with Cloud-Based Storage
Accessing OneDrive from File Explorer
Using Microsoft OneDrive
Syncing Files on Your PC to OneDrive
Chapter 5 Personalizing Windows
Personalizing the Windows Desktop
Changing the Desktop Background
Changing to Light or Dark Mode
Changing the Accent Color
Choosing a Windows Theme
Customizing the Start Menu
Pinning Apps to the Taskbar
Customizing the Taskbar
Personalizing Widgets
Customizing the Widgets Panel
Adding a New Widget to the Widgets Panel
Customizing Your News Feed
Personalizing the Lock Screen
Changing the Lock Screen Background
Displaying a Slideshow on the Lock Screen
Changing Your Account Picture
Setting Up Additional User Accounts
Creating a New User Account
Switching Users
Signing Out
Signing In with Multiple Users
Configuring Other Windows Settings
Part III Setting Up the Rest of Your System
Chapter 6 Connecting Printers and Other Devices to Your PC
Getting to Know the Most Popular Peripherals
Adding New Hardware to Your System
Understanding USB
Connecting via USB
Connecting and Using a Printer
Understanding Different Types of Printers
Connecting a Printer via USB
Connecting a Wireless Printer to Your Computer
Sharing a Network Printer
Printing to Your System's Printer
Connecting Portable Devices to Your PC
Connecting Your PC to Your Living Room TV
Connecting via HDMI
Wirelessly Mirroring Your Computer Screen
Chapter 7 Using Your PC with Your Mobile Phone
Linking Your Phone to Your Windows 11 PC
Texting and Calling from Your PC
Receiving Text Messages
Sending Text Messages
Making a Phone Call
Doing More with Your Phone and Your Windows PC
Sharing a Web Page from Your Phone to Your PC
Sharing a Web Page from Your PC to Your Phone
Viewing Photos from Your Phone on Your PC
Running Android Apps on Your PC
Chapter 8 Adding Storage and Backup
Understanding External Storage
Connecting an External Drive
Backing Up Your Important Files
Backing Up to an External Drive
Backing Up Online
Chapter 9 Setting Up a Home Network
How Networks Work
Wired Networks
Wireless Networks
Setting Up a Wireless Network in Your Home
How It Works
What You Need
Making the Connections
Connecting Your Computer to Your New Network
Connecting via Ethernet
Connecting Wirelessly
Accessing Computers on Your Network
Part IV Using the Internet
Chapter 10 Connecting to the Internet--at Home and Away
Different Types of Home Internet
Understanding Internet Hardware
Connecting to a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot
Chapter 11 Browsing and Searching the Web
Understanding the Web
Using Microsoft Edge
Browsing the Web with Edge
Revisiting History
Opening Multiple Pages in Tabs
Saving Your Favorite Pages
Returning to a Favorite Page
Displaying the Favorites Bar
Displaying a Page with Immersive Reader
Browsing in Private
Setting a Different Start Page
Using Google Chrome
Searching the Web with Google
Using Google Search
Constructing a Query
Fine-Tuning Your Search Results
Chapter 12 Buying and Selling Online
How to Shop Online
Step 1: Find an Online Store
Step 2: Find a Product
Step 3: Examine the Product (Virtually)
Step 4: Order the Product
Step 5: Check Out
Step 6: Confirm the Order
How to Shop Safely
Ordering Meal and Grocery Delivery Online
Ordering Meals Online
Ordering Groceries Online
Buying and Selling on Online Marketplaces
Craigslist
eBay
Etsy
Facebook Marketplace
Reverb
Part V Communicating Online
Chapter 13 Sending and Receiving Email
How Email Works
POP/IMAP Email
Web-Based Email
Using the Windows Mail App
Navigating the Mail App
Adding Another Email Account
Reading and Replying to Messages
Viewing Attachments
Sending a New Message
Attaching a File
Using Web-Based Email
Using Outlook Online
Using Gmail
Chapter 14 Video Chatting with Friends and Family
Video Chatting with Zoom
Getting to Know Zoom
Accepting a Meeting Invitation
Joining a Meeting Manually
Switching Views
Applying a Virtual Background
Leaving a Meeting
Starting a New Instant Meeting
Scheduling a Meeting in Advance
Starting and Ending a Meeting
Video Chatting with Microsoft Teams
Accepting a Meeting Invitation
Blurring Your Background
Launching a New Teams Meeting
Chapter 15 Social Networking with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media
Using Facebook
Signing Up with and Signing In to Facebook
Getting to Know Facebook
Searching for Friends
Viewing a Friend's Profile Page
Posting Status Updates
Determine Who Can--or Can't--See a Status Update
Viewing Friends' Updates in Your Feed
Managing Your Privacy on Facebook
Using Twitter
Joining Twitter
Navigating Twitter
Tweeting with Twitter
Following Other Users
Customizing Your Profile
Using Pinterest
What Pinterest Is and What It Does
Navigating the Pinterest Site
Viewing Boards and Pins
Following Other Users
Repinning Existing Items
Pinning Items from the Web
Creating New Boards
Using LinkedIn
Personalizing Your Profile
Finding New Connections
Contacting Other...