1. First Look at Windows 8.1

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In this chapter, you learn how to get started with Windows 8.1 and use touch, mouse, and keyboard to perform tasks such as

→ Discovering Windows 8.1

→ Using touch in Windows 8.1

→ Getting around with the mouse and keyboard

→ Shutting down or putting Windows to sleep

→ Finding the help you need

Whether you’ve been using Windows 8 for a while or you’re just considering upgrading now that Windows 8.1 is on the loose, you might feel you have a lot to learn about the new operating system from Microsoft. After all, Windows 8—and now, Windows 8.1—dramatically changes the way we use our computers. Gone are menus of options ...

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