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Part I Windows essentials

Chapter 1 Everything you need to know about Windows 11

Chapter 2 Setting up a new Windows 11 PC

Chapter 3 Using Windows 11

Chapter 4 Personalizing Windows 11

Chapter 5 Installing and configuring apps

Chapter 6 Using and managing built-in Windows apps

Chapter 7 Using Microsoft Edge

Chapter 8 Managing local and cloud storage

Part II Managing Windows 11

Chapter 9 Using File Explorer

Chapter 10 Managing user accounts, passwords, and credentials

Chapter 11 Configuring Windows networks

Chapter 12 Windows security and privacy

Chapter 13 Managing hardware and devices

Chapter 14 Performance and power management

Chapter 15 Troubleshooting, backup, and recovery

Part III For IT professionals and Windows experts

Chapter 16 Windows Terminal, PowerShell, and other advanced management tools

Chapter 17 Running Windows 11 in a virtual machine or in the cloud

Chapter 18 Using Android and Linux on Windows 11

Chapter 19 Managing Windows PCs in the enterprise

Part IV Appendixes

Appendix A Windows 11 editions and licensing options

Appendix B The Windows Insider Program

Appendix C Help and support resources