Windows 8 For Dummies (eLearning) - 30 Day Access, Download Version

Learn Windows 8 with this hands-on, self-paced course!

Windows 8 is full of new elements that will make even experienced Windows users look for some guidance. The ten interactive lessons in this Windows 8 For Dummies eLearning Course will walk you through the new features, from navigating the Start screen and using the Charms bar to working with the Desktop, using SkyDrive, managing user accounts, working with a touchscreen, and more. Start now!

Whether you've just upgraded to Windows 8 or have never used Windows before, this course will help you feel at home with the operating system. If you're new to Windows, start with the basics like opening and closing programs and starting apps. If you know earlier versions, review the basics and dive into new features of Windows 8, such as the new Start screen and enhanced Internet Explorer.

In each lesson, you'll find clear, expert instruction, interactive questions or hands-on activities, summaries, and a way to review topics so you can ensure that you have mastered each skill.

The course covers:

• Signing in and out of Windows, navigating the Start screen, and using the Charms bar
• Working with Windows on a touchscreen
• Storing and managing files and folders and getting online with Internet Explorer
• Managing accounts and user settings and creating a home network
• Keeping your system healthy and secure
• Troubleshooting problems with files and apps
• Using the new Windows 8 apps such as People, Photos, Weather, and Messaging
• . . . and much more!