Index
Symbols
3D modeling with Paint 3D app, 268
drawing in, 270
launching, 268
Mixed Reality and, 271
Remix 3D and, 272
tools, viewing names of, 269
A
accent colors, changing, 112
accessibility
High Contrast settings, 113
Narrator tool, 27
Night Light feature, 216
accessing
Microsoft Store account, 176
OneDrive, 199
account picture, changing, 125-126
accounts
changing settings, 254
user, 148
changing settings from Start menu, 59
Microsoft Accounts versus Local Accounts, 150
switching, 151
notifications, viewing, 138
activating Battery Saver app, 45-46
appointments in Calendar app, 256
apps
to taskbar, 68
app tiles to Start menu, 60
contacts
in People app, 248
in Skype, 241
devices, 39
email accounts in Mail app, 252-253
extensions in Microsoft Edge, 219-220
Favorites to Microsoft Edge, 222
Home button in Microsoft Edge, 207
notes to web pages in Microsoft Edge, 228
Add Notes feature (in Microsoft Edge), 207
Address bar (in Microsoft Edge), 207-208
address book, connecting in Skype, 242
albums (music), playing in Groove Music app, 278
albums (Photos app), 262
alerts (security), changing, 140
all-day appointments, creating in Calendar app, 256
antivirus programs, Windows Defender and, 141
appointments in Calendar app
adding, 256
sending invitations, 257
apps, 15
adding
to taskbar, 68
finding on computer, 160
full screen, 170
installing from Microsoft Store, 174-175
managing from Microsoft Store, 175-176
in Microsoft Store, 17
privacy settings, 152
changing, 153
removing from taskbar, 68
searching in Microsoft Store, 174
on Start menu, 18
choosing, 159
creating app groups, 163
in Tablet mode, 158
launching, 161
naming app groups, 164
organizing in folders, 60
removing, 164
resizing tiles, 163
switching, 165
tiles on Start menu
adding, 60
removing, 61
turning off live tiles, 62, 120
uninstalling, 177
universal apps, 157
updating from Microsoft Store, 176
viewing startup impact, 172
windows of, 165
arranging
apps in multiple windows, 169-170
file display within folders, 193
windows, 73
arrow keys, 21
articles, saving to Reading List in Microsoft Edge, 227
audiobooks, ebooks as in Microsoft Edge, 226
AutoComplete in Microsoft Edge, 208
B
Back button (in Microsoft Edge), 209
background, personalizing
color
changing, 110
in Mail app, 251
picture, changing, 109
backing up
Favorites in Microsoft Edge, 222
choosing files for, 306
restoring from backup, 306-307
badges, 114
Battery Saver app, activating, 45-46
BitLocker, 311
blocking in Microsoft Edge
phishing websites, 235
pop-ups, 234
Bluetooth, Dynamic Lock, 137
books in Microsoft Edge
as audiobooks, 226
downloading, 225
picking up where left off, 227
reading, 226
brightness
changing, 47
broadcasting games in Xbox app, 294-296
browsers (Microsoft Edge), 16, 55
Address bar, 208
articles, saving to Reading List, 227
AutoComplete, 208
eBooks
as audiobooks, 226
downloading, 225
picking up where left off, 227
reading, 226
extensions
enabling, 221
usage, 221
Favorites
adding, 222
importing, 223
history, clearing, 218
Home button, adding, 207
Hub, 218
InPrivate Browsing, 212
keyboard shortcuts, 208
launching, 206
new features, 204
notes, adding to web pages, 228
page view, zooming, 217
Reading view, 224
searching in, 212
changing search providers, 214-215
with Cortana, 213
OpenSearch standard, 215
security
blocking pop-ups, 234
clearing browsing data, 232-233
Do Not Track feature, 230
managing passwords, 234
saving passwords/form entries, 234
SmartScreen, 235
tabs
customizing New Tab window, 210
hiding, 211
opening, 210
pinning, 211
previewing, 211
themes, choosing, 216
web pages, printing, 229
browsing data, clearing in Microsoft Edge, 232-233
C
Calendar app
adding, 256
sending invitations, 257
reminders, setting from sticky notes, 80
switching to Mail app, 255
Call History pane (in Skype), 240
call notifications in Skype, 240
Camera app, 267
cell phone
finding with Cortana, 101
changing
accent colors and transparency, 112
account settings from Start menu, 59
background picture, 109
email account settings in Mail app, 254
encryption settings, 311
firewall settings, 146
location settings, 154
Most Used list (Start menu), 120-121
PIN logon, 135
power management settings, 47-48
privacy settings, 153
screen brightness, 47
search providers in Microsoft Edge, 214-215
security alerts, 140
Start menu settings, 122
to Tablet mode manually, 63-64
apps on Start menu, 159
for backup, 306
messaging services in Skype, 243
multiple items, 19
start page in Microsoft Edge, 217-218
themes in Microsoft Edge, 216
touch keyboard type, 24
clearing in Microsoft Edge
history, 218
Click to Call feature (Skype), 239
clicking links in Microsoft Edge, 210
Close button, 70
closing
multiple desktops, 82
cloud storage with OneDrive
accessing, 199
in Start menu, 201
storage space available, 200
support for, 199
in task bar, 201
collections (Photos app), 262
Collections tool (Cortana), 89
color
accent colors, changing, 112
background
changing, 110
High Contrast settings, 113
connecting
address book in Skype, 242
devices, 39
troubleshooting USB connections, 40
contacts
adding
in People app, 248
in Skype, 241
communicating with
in Skype, 242
connecting address book in Skype, 242
connecting other lists in People app, 247
finding
in Skype, 241
managing in People app, 247
removing from People Hub, 246
Content area (in Skype), 240
contextual tabs (File Explorer ribbon), 186
controls (of windows), 166
cookies
blocking in Microsoft Edge, 230-231
types of, 232
finding phone with, 101
games and jokes, 105
Help Me Pick Up Where I Left Off feature, 99
information collected by, 90
with keyboard shortcuts, 88
limiting, 104
on lock screen, 100
managing notifications, 103
personalizing information, 94-95
setting up voice commands, 87-88
tools in, 89
creations in Photos app, 265
creating, 266
editing, 267
viewing, 267
Creators Update
installing, 12
upgrading to, 8
custom background color, creating, 110-111
customizing
background in Mail app, 251
Groove Music app, 278
Microsoft Edge
choosing themes, 216
zooming page view, 217
New Tab window in Microsoft Edge, 210
Start menu in Tablet mode, 65
startup, 14
Windows 10
accent colors and transparency, 112
background picture, 109
changing account picture, 125-126
displaying settings for, 108
High Contrast settings, 113
saving changes, 108
D
default settings, restoring in power management, 48
definitions, updating in Windows Defender, 144
multiple desktops, 80
closing, 82
creating, 81
switching, 82
Notifications tool, 75
checking notifications, 76
turning on/off notifications, 77
power user menu, 57
Start button, 56
adding app tiles, 60
changing account settings, 59
organizing app tiles in folders, 60
removing app tiles, 61
resizing, 58
turning off live app tiles, 62
taskbar, 67
adding apps, 68
jump lists, 69
removing apps, 68
Task view, 75
windows
arranging, 73
moving, 71
shortcuts, 74
switching, 72
Details pane (in File Explorer), 182, 191
hiding/viewing, 184
devices
adding, 39
removing, 40
troubleshooting, 41
unrecognized, 40
USB connections, troubleshooting, 40
viewing installed, 39
Devices tool (Cortana), 89
dictating with touch keyboard, 25
digital assistant. See Cortana
disabling location information, 152
displaying
Most Used list (Start menu), 121
notifications, 76
Personalization settings, 108
Start menu in Tablet mode, 64
Task view, 75
Windows Ink Workspace, 78
Do Not Track feature (in Microsoft Edge), 230
downloading
eBooks in Microsoft Edge, 225
Dynamic Lock, 137
E
Ease of Access options, High Contrast settings, 113
eBooks in Microsoft Edge
as audiobooks, 226
downloading, 225
picking up where left off, 227
reading, 226
Address bar, 208
articles, saving to Reading List, 227
AutoComplete, 208
eBooks
as audiobooks, 226
downloading, 225
picking up where left off, 227
reading, 226
extensions
enabling, 221
usage, 221
Favorites
adding, 222
importing, 223
history, clearing, 218
Home button, adding, 207
Hub, 218
InPrivate Browsing, 212
keyboard shortcuts, 208
launching, 206
new features, 204
notes, adding to web pages, 228
page view, zooming, 217
Reading view, 224
searching in, 212
changing search providers, 214-215
with Cortana, 213
OpenSearch standard, 215
security
blocking pop-ups, 234
clearing browsing data, 232-233
Do Not Track feature, 230
managing passwords, 234
saving passwords/form entries, 234
SmartScreen, 235
tabs
customizing New Tab window, 210
hiding, 211
opening, 210
pinning, 211
previewing, 211
themes, choosing, 216
web pages, printing, 229
edge gestures, 67
editing
creations in Photos app, 267
photos
in image editors, 264
email. See also Mail app
accounts
changing settings, 254
messages
marking as junk, 255
organizing, 254
emoji keyboard, 26
enabling extensions in Microsoft Edge, 221
encryption, 311
events. See appointments
Expand the Ribbon tool, 71
Expand tool (Cortana), 89
expanding Groove Music toolbar, 277
extended keyboard, 24
extensions in Microsoft Edge
enabling, 221
usage, 221
F
facial recognition, Windows Hello, 130-131
Family Options (in Windows Defender), 148
Favorites in Microsoft Edge
adding, 222
importing, 223
Favorites button (in Microsoft Edge), 207
Feedback tool (Cortana), 89
File Explorer, 55
files/folders
arranging folder display, 193
compressing/extracting, 198-199
finding, 189
moving, 197
rating, 192
tagging, 192
viewing additional details, 194
viewing file information, 191
launching, 180
libraries in, 188
panes, viewing/hiding, 184
Quick Access toolbar, 187
ribbon, 184
searches, saving, 190
ToolTips in, 188
file information, viewing in Photos app, 263
File tab (File Explorer ribbon), 185
file types, finding, 189
files
arranging folder display, 193
choosing files for, 306
compressing/extracting, 198-199
encryption, 311
finding, 189
moving, 197
on-demand access with OneDrive, 199-200
rating, 192
restoring from backup, 306-307
tagging, 192
viewing additional details, 194
viewing information, 191
finding. See also searching
apps on computer, 160
contacts
in Skype, 241
files/folders, 189
file types, 189
phone with Cortana, 101
firewalls (Windows Firewall), 145
changing settings, 146
checking settings, 145
types of firewalls, 145
folders
arranging file display within, 193
finding, 189
merging when restoring files, 307
organizing app tiles in Start menu, 60
pinning to Quick Access area, 183
unpinning from Quick Access area, 183
viewing additional details, 194
viewing file information, 191
forgotten passwords, 133
forgotten picture passwords, 136
form entries, saving in Microsoft Edge, 234
Forward button (in Microsoft Edge), 209
full screen apps, 170
G
keyboard shortcuts, 294
Game mode, turning on, 291
checking network status, 298-299
with Cortana, 105
finding and downloading, 296-298
gestures, 27
edge gestures, 67
new trackpad gestures, 32
pinch zoom, 31
single tap, 28
swipe down, 30
swipe left, 29
swipe right, 29
swipe up, 30
tap and hold, 28
Get Help (in File Explorer), 182
opening, 276
personalizing, 278
toolbar, 277
groups for apps on Start menu
creating, 163
naming, 164
H
hard disk, optimizing, 309-310
help
Help button, 71
Help Me Pick Up Where I Left Off feature (Cortana), 99
hiding
File Explorer panes, 184
tabs in Microsoft Edge, 211
High Contrast settings, 113
history, clearing in Microsoft Edge, 218
HoloLens, 268
Home button (in Microsoft Edge), 207
Home tab (File Explorer ribbon), 185
Home tool (Cortana), 89
Hub (in Microsoft Edge), 207, 218
I
icons on taskbar, 13
image editors, 264
importing
Favorites to Microsoft Edge, 223
Ink feature, 77
creating sticky notes, 79
displaying Windows Ink Workspace, 78
InPrivate Browsing, 212
installed devices, viewing, 39
installing
apps from Microsoft Store, 174-175
Windows 10 Creators Update, 12
Internet access, connecting to wireless networks, 41-42
invitations, sending in Calendar app, 257
J
jokes with Cortana, 105
jump lists, 69
junk mail, marking email messages as, 255
K
keyboards
layout, 22
touch keyboard
dictating with, 25
emoji keyboard and, 26
moving, 26
types of, 24
usage, 23
writing pad, 25
keyboard shortcuts
with Cortana, 88
for Game bar, 294
in Microsoft Edge, 208
L
launching
on Start menu, 161
File Explorer, 180
Groove Music app, 276
Mail app, 249
Microsoft Edge, 206
Movies & TV app, 281
Photos app, 260
Skype, 238
troubleshooters, 308
libraries, 183
in File Explorer, 188
limiting Cortana, 104
linking phone to Windows 10, 43-44
links, clicking in Microsoft Edge, 210
live app tiles, turning off, 62
Local Accounts, Microsoft Accounts versus, 150
Location bar (in File Explorer), 181
location information
changing settings, 154
dangers of, 155
disabling, 152
locking computer, Dynamic Lock, 137
Lock screen
Cortana on, 100
stopping slideshow, 118
picture passwords
removing, 137
PIN
changing, 135
creating, 134
removing, 135
security versus simplicity, 130
Skype, 239
Xbox app, 288
M
Mail app, 248
background, personalizing, 251
email accounts
changing settings, 254
email messages
marking as junk, 255
organizing, 254
launching, 249
maximizing window, 249
switching to Calendar app, 255
managing
apps from Microsoft Store, 175-176
contacts in People app, 247
notifications in Cortana, 103
passwords in Microsoft Edge, 234
permissions in Cortana, 101-103
marking email messages as junk in Mail app, 255
Maximize button, 70
maximizing Mail app window, 249
MCE (Windows Media Center Edition), 280
Media Center, 280
merging folders when restoring files, 307
messages (email) in Mail app
marking as junk, 255
organizing, 254
messaging services, choosing in Skype, 243
microphone, setting up, 91
Microphone icon (touch keyboard), 25
Microsoft Accounts, 13
Local Accounts versus, 150
Address bar, 208
articles, saving to Reading List, 227
AutoComplete, 208
eBooks
as audiobooks, 226
downloading, 225
picking up where left off, 227
reading, 226
extensions
enabling, 221
usage, 221
Favorites
adding, 222
importing, 223
history, clearing, 218
Home button, adding, 207
Hub, 218
InPrivate Browsing, 212
keyboard shortcuts, 208
launching, 206
new features, 204
notes, adding to web pages, 228
page view, zooming, 217
Reading view, 224
searching in, 212
changing search providers, 214-215
with Cortana, 213
OpenSearch standard, 215
security
blocking pop-ups, 234
clearing browsing data, 232-233
Do Not Track feature, 230
managing passwords, 234
saving passwords/form entries, 234
SmartScreen, 235
tabs
customizing New Tab window, 210
hiding, 211
opening, 210
pinning, 211
previewing, 211
themes, choosing, 216
web pages, printing, 229
accessing account, 176
searching for apps, 174
updating apps, 176
Minimize button, 70
Minimize Ribbon tool, 71
minimizing ribbon in File Explorer, 182
Mixer, 296
modeless windows, 165
Most Used list (Start menu)
displaying, 121
mouse usage, 19
navigation shortcuts, 20
power user menu, 20
selecting multiple items, 19
movies
opening, 281
searching the Microsoft Store, 282-283
moving
files, 197
touch keyboard, 26
windows, 71
multiple desktops, 80
closing, 82
creating, 81
switching, 82
multiple items, selecting, 19
multiple windows, arranging apps in, 169-170
music
opening, 276
personalizing, 278
toolbar, 277
N
naming app groups, 164
Narrator tool, 27
Navigation pane (in File Explorer), 181
hiding/viewing, 184
navigation shortcuts
with mouse, 20
navigation tools in Microsoft Edge, 209-210
Network & Internet Settings, 42
network status, checking in Xbox app, 298-299
Networks tool, wireless network connections, 42
new features
in Microsoft Edge, 204
in Windows 10 Creators Update, 3-4
new gestures, 32
New Tab window (in Microsoft Edge), customizing, 210
Night Light feature, 216
Notebook tool (Cortana), 89, 92-93
personalizing information, 94-95
notes, adding to web pages in Microsoft Edge, 228
notifications
badges, 114
call notifications in Skype, 240
managing in Cortana, 103
viewing, 138
Notifications tool, 13, 55, 75
checking notifications, 76
turning on/off notifications, 77
O
on-demand access with OneDrive, 199-200
OneDrive
accessing, 199
in Start menu, 201
storage space available, 200
support for, 199
in task bar, 201
onscreen keyboard
dictating with, 25
emoji keyboard and, 26
moving, 26
types of, 24
usage, 23
opening
on Start menu, 161
File Explorer, 180
Groove Music app, 276
Mail app, 249
Microsoft Edge, 206
Movies & TV app, 281
Photos app, 260
Skype, 238
tabs in Microsoft Edge, 210
troubleshooters, 308
OpenSearch standard, 215
organizing
app tiles in folders in Start menu, 60
email messages in Mail app, 254
photos in Photos app, 262
P
Page Down key, 21
Page tab (in Microsoft Edge), 207
Page Up key, 21
page view, zooming in Microsoft Edge, 217
drawing in, 270
launching, 268
Mixed Reality and, 271
tools, viewing names of, 269
panes (File Explorer), hiding/viewing, 184
passwords
forgotten, 133
managing in Microsoft Edge, 234
picture passwords
forgotten, 136
removing, 137
saving in Microsoft Edge, 234
strong, 133
pausing movies and TV shows, 284
pen usage with writing pad, 25
People app
contacts
adding, 248
connecting other lists, 247
managing, 247
People Hub
contacts
removing, 246
permissions
webcam permissions in Skype, 238
persistent cookies, 232
personal digital assistant. See Cortana
personalizing
background in Mail app, 251
Groove Music app, 278
Microsoft Edge
choosing themes, 216
zooming page view, 217
New Tab window in Microsoft Edge, 210
Start menu in Tablet mode, 65
startup, 14
Windows 10
accent colors and transparency, 112
background picture, 109
changing account picture, 125-126
displaying settings for, 108
High Contrast settings, 113
saving changes, 108
phishing websites, blocking in Microsoft Edge, 235
phone
finding with Cortana, 101
phone calls. See Skype
photos. See also Photos app; pictures
editing
in image editors, 264
file information, 263
organizing, 262
viewing, 262
creations, 265
creating, 266
editing, 267
viewing, 267
launching, 260
photos
file information, 263
organizing, 262
viewing, 262
screen elements, 261
video projects, creating, 266
picture passwords
forgotten, 136
removing, 137
pictures. See also photos
account picture, changing, 125-126
background picture, changing, 109
Lock screen picture
stopping slideshow, 118
pinch-zoom gesture, 31
PIN logon
changing, 135
creating, 134
removing, 135
pinning. See also adding
folders to Quick Access area, 183
Recycle Bin to Start menu, 123
tabs in Microsoft Edge, 211
playing
games in Xbox app, 290-291, 294
music in Groove Music app, 276-278
playlists, creating in Groove Music app, 279-280
pop-ups, blocking in Microsoft Edge, 234
Battery Saver app, activating, 45-46
restoring default settings, 48
Power tool, 34
Sleep mode, 35
power user menu, 57
accessing, 20
Preview pane (in File Explorer), 182
hiding/viewing, 184
previewing tabs in Microsoft Edge, 211
printing web pages in Microsoft Edge, 229
privacy
InPrivate Browsing in Microsoft Edge, 212
webcam permissions in Skype, 238
privacy settings, 152
changing, 153
Privacy Statement, 154
private appointments, creating in Calendar app, 257
programs. See also apps
removing from Most Used list, 121
uninstalling, 121
Q
Quick Access toolbar, 71
in File Explorer, 181-183, 187
Quiet Hours (notifications), 77
R
rating files, 192
reading eBooks in Microsoft Edge, 226
Reading List (in Microsoft Edge), saving articles to, 227
Reading view (in Microsoft Edge), 207, 224
pinning to Start menu, 123
Refresh button
in File Explorer, 181
in Microsoft Edge, 209
reminders, setting from sticky notes, 80
removing
apps
from taskbar, 68
contacts from People Hub, 246
devices, 40
picture passwords, 137
PIN logon, 135
programs from Most Used list, 121
resizing
app tiles on Start menu, 61-62, 163
restoring
default settings in power management, 48
reviewing system status, 138-139
ribbon (in File Explorer), 184
minimizing, 182
ribbon (of windows), 166
Ribbon tabs, 71
rolling back Windows 10 to previous version, 50
S
saving
articles to Reading List in Microsoft Edge, 227
Favorites in Microsoft Edge, 222
passwords/form entries in Microsoft Edge, 234
personalization changes, 108
searches, 190
scanning with Windows Defender, 143-144
scheduling defragmentation, 310
screen brightness
changing, 47
scrollbars (of windows), 167
scrolling in Microsoft Edge, 210
Search box, 55
on desktop, 13
finding apps, 160
search providers, changing in Microsoft
Edge, 214-215
Search tool on websites, 210
searches, saving, 190
for apps in Microsoft Store, 174
for games in Xbox app, 296-298
in Microsoft Edge, 212
changing search providers, 214-215
with Cortana, 213
OpenSearch standard, 215
for movies and TV shows in Microsoft Store, 282-283
security
alerts, changing, 140
Dynamic Lock, 137
in Microsoft Edge
blocking pop-ups, 234
clearing browsing data, 232-233
Do Not Track feature, 230
managing passwords, 234
saving passwords/form entries, 234
SmartScreen, 235
passwords
forgotten, 133
strong, 133
picture passwords
forgotten, 136
removing, 137
PIN logon
changing, 135
creating, 134
removing, 135
privacy settings, 152
changing, 153
location information, 152, 154-155
simplicity versus, 130
system status, reviewing, 138-139
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), 130
User Account Control, 139
user accounts, 148
switching, 151
Windows Defender, 141
Family Options, 148
other antivirus programs and, 141
Security Center, 142
updating definitions, 144
Windows Firewall, 145
changing settings, 146
checking settings, 145
types of firewalls, 145
Windows SmartScreen, 147
Security and Maintenance window
changing alerts, 140
reviewing system status, 138-139
Security Center (Windows Defender), 142
selecting. See choosing
semantic zoom. See pinch-zoom gesture
sending invitations in Calendar app, 257
session cookies, 232
setting
reminders from sticky notes, 80
setting up
microphone, 91
settings
Start menu, changing, 122
syncing, 197
Windows Firewall
changing, 146
checking, 145
Settings tool (Cortana), 89
limiting Cortana, 104
managing
notifications, 103
Share tab (File Explorer ribbon), 185
shortcuts
navigation shortcuts
with mouse, 20
window operations, 74
shutting down Windows 10
with Cortana, 34
with Power tool, 35
picture passwords
removing, 137
PIN
changing, 135
creating, 134
removing, 135
security versus simplicity, 130
Skype, 239
Xbox app, 288
simplicity, security versus, 130
single tap gesture, 28
skills (Cortana), adding, 95-98
call notifications, 240
Click to Call feature, 239
contacts
adding, 241
communicating with, 242
connecting address book, 242
finding, 241
launching, 238
messaging services, choosing, 243
screen elements in, 240
signing in, 239
webcam permissions in, 238
Sleep mode, 35
slideshows on Lock screen
stopping, 118
smartphone
finding with Cortana, 101
SmartScreen (in Microsoft Edge), 235
sparks, 296
Spotify, 276
adding app tiles, 60
apps, 18
choosing, 159
creating app groups, 163
launching, 161
naming app groups, 164
removing, 164
changing account settings, 59
OneDrive in, 201
organizing app tiles in folders, 60
personalizing, 120
changing settings, 122
resizing, 123
turning off app tiles, 120
removing app tiles, 61
resizing, 58
displaying, 64
personalizing, 65
turning off live app tiles, 62
start page, choosing in Microsoft Edge, 217-218
startup
impact of apps, viewing, 172
personalizing, 14
in Tablet mode, 158
sticky notes
creating, 79
setting reminders from, 80
stopping Lock screen slideshows, 118
Store app. See Microsoft Store
strong passwords, 133
swipe-down gesture, 30
swipe-left gesture, 29
swipe-right gesture, 29
swipe-up gesture, 30
switching
apps, 165
between desktops, 82
between Mail and Calendar apps, 255
user accounts, 151
windows, 72
Sync Your Settings tool, 197
syncing settings, 197
system status, reviewing, 138-139
T
Tab key, 21
Tablet mode, 63
edge gestures, 67
starting in, 158
Start menu in, 64
displaying, 64
personalizing, 65
tabs
in File Explorer ribbon, 185-186
in Microsoft Edge
customizing New Tab window, 210
hiding, 211
opening, 210
pinning, 211
previewing, 211
tagging files, 192
tap and hold gesture, 28
tap gesture, 28
Task Manager
closing apps, 171
viewing startup impact of apps, 172
apps
removing, 68
jump lists, 69
OneDrive in, 201
tasks, creating in Cortana, 99-100
themed slideshows on Lock screen, creating, 118
themes
choosing in Microsoft Edge, 216
third-party cookies, 232
This PC area (in File Explorer), 183-184
three-finger swipe gesture, 32
thumbs keyboard, 24
tiles on Start menu
adding, 60
organizing in folders, 60
removing, 61
turning off live updates, 62
in Skype, 240
toolbar
in Groove Music app, 277
tools
in Cortana, 89
in Paint 3D app, viewing names of, 269
ToolTips in File Explorer, 188
touch gestures, 27. See also Tablet mode
new trackpad gestures, 32
pinch zoom, 31
single tap, 28
swipe down, 30
swipe left, 29
swipe right, 29
swipe up, 30
tap and hold, 28
touch keyboard
dictating with, 25
emoji keyboard and, 26
moving, 26
types of, 24
usage, 23
trackpad, new gestures, 32
transparency, changing, 112
Troubleshooter tools, 41
troubleshooting
copy conflicts, 196
devices, 41
forgotten passwords, 133
forgotten picture passwords, 136
games, checking network status, 298-299
launching troubleshooters, 308
Skype webcam permissions, 238
USB connections, 40
with Windows Recovery Environment, 307
TruePlay feature (game settings), 294
turning off
app tiles, 120
live app tiles, 62
notifications, 77
turning on
Game mode, 291
notifications, 77
TV shows. See also Movies & TV app
searching for in Microsoft Store, 282-283
U
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), 130
uninstalling
apps, 177
devices, 40
programs, 121
universal apps, 157
unpinning
app tiles from Start menu, 120
folders from Quick Access area, 183
unrecognized devices, 40
updates
setting options for, 303
updating
apps from Microsoft Store, 176
definitions in Windows Defender, 144
upgrading to Windows 10 Creators Update, 8
USB connections, troubleshooting, 40
User Account Control, 139
user accounts, 148
changing settings from Start menu, 59
Microsoft Accounts versus Local Accounts, 150
switching, 151
V
versions of Windows 10
determining installed version, 8
explained, 2
Video app. See Movies & TV app
video projects, creating in Photos app, 266
viewing
additional folder details, 194
appointments in Calendar app, 255-256
creations in Photos app, 267
File Explorer panes, 184
file information, 191
in Photos app, 263
installed devices, 39
notifications, 138
photos in Photos app, 262
startup impact of apps, 172
tool names in Paint 3D app, 269
View tab (File Explorer ribbon), 186
voice commands with Cortana, setting up, 87-88
W
waking from Sleep mode, 35
watching movies and TV shows, 283-284
web browsers (Microsoft Edge), 16, 55
Address bar, 208
articles, saving to Reading List, 227
AutoComplete, 208
eBooks
as audiobooks, 226
downloading, 225
picking up where left off, 227
reading, 226
extensions
enabling, 221
usage, 221
Favorites
adding, 222
importing, 223
history, clearing, 218
Home button, adding, 207
Hub, 218
InPrivate Browsing, 212
keyboard shortcuts, 208
launching, 206
new features, 204
notes, adding to web pages, 228
page view, zooming, 217
Reading view, 224
searching in, 212
changing search providers, 214-215
with Cortana, 213
OpenSearch standard, 215
security
blocking pop-ups, 234
clearing browsing data, 232-233
Do Not Track feature, 230
managing passwords, 234
saving passwords/form entries, 234
SmartScreen, 235
tabs
customizing New Tab window, 210
hiding, 211
opening, 210
pinning, 211
previewing, 211
themes, choosing, 216
web pages, printing, 229
web pages
adding notes, 228
printing, 229
webcam permissions in Skype, 238
websites
adding as Favorites, 222
importing as Favorites, 223
Search tool on, 210
windows
of apps, 165
arranging, 73
moving, 71
multiple, arranging apps in, 169-170
shortcuts, 74
switching, 72
Windows 10
power user menu, 57
Start button, 56
Task view, 75
file encryption, 311
Game mode, 291
Ink feature, 77
creating sticky notes, 79
displaying Windows Ink Workspace, 78
changing PIN, 135
creating picture password, 135-37
creating PIN, 134
removing picture password, 137
removing PIN, 135
security versus simplicity, 130
personalizing
accent colors and transparency, 112
background picture, 109
changing account picture, 125-126
displaying settings for, 108
High Contrast settings, 113
saving changes, 108
restarting, 35
rolling back to previous version, 50
shutting down
with Cortana, 34
with Power tool, 35
Sleep mode, 35
startup in Tablet mode, 158
troubleshooting
launching troubleshooters, 308
with Windows Recovery Environment, 307
updates
setting options for, 303
versions of
determining installed version, 8
explained, 2
Windows 10 Creators Update
installing, 12
upgrading to, 8
notifications, viewing, 138
Windows Defender, 141
Family Options, 148
other antivirus programs and, 141
Security Center, 142
updating definitions, 144
Windows Explorer. See File Explorer
Windows Firewall, 145
changing settings, 146
checking settings, 145
types of firewalls, 145
Windows Ink Workspace, displaying, 78
Windows key, 21
Windows Media Center Edition (MCE), 280
Windows Mixed Reality, 268, 271
Windows Mobility Center, 51
Windows Phone, linking to Windows 10, 44
Windows Phone App, 44
Windows Recovery Environment, 307
Windows SmartScreen, 147
wireless networks, connecting to, 41-42
work area (of windows), 167
writing pad, 25
X–Y–Z
checking network status, 298-299
finding and downloading games, 296-298
keyboard shortcuts, 294
playing games, 290
signing in, 288
zooming
page view in Microsoft Edge, 217
with pinch-zoom gesture, 31