Ed Bott - Windows 10 Support Secrets

iii Contents Chapter 3: Staying secure .....................................................................................................................36 Securing your user account .............................................................................................................................................. 36 Securing your data ............................................................................................................................................................... 38 Keeping Windows up to date .......................................................................................................................................... 42 Windows Defender............................................................................................................................................................... 46 Windows SmartScreen........................................................................................................................................................ 47 Privacy settings ...................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Chapter 4: Having fun ...........................................................................................................................52 Setting default digital media apps................................................................................................................................. 52 Groove Music ......................................................................................................................................................................... 54 Photos ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Movies, TV, and Videos ...................................................................................................................................................... 63 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet and cloud services................................................................66 Networking basics ................................................................................................................................................................ 66 Working with Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................................................. 69 OneDrive .................................................................................................................................................................................. 72 Chapter 6: Taking charge of hardware ................................................................................................77 Adjusting your display ........................................................................................................................................................ 77 Volume control and other audio settings................................................................................................................... 83 Managing storage ................................................................................................................................................................ 85 Setting up printers................................................................................................................................................................ 88 Updating device drivers ..................................................................................................................................................... 91 Chapter 7: Staying productive on mobile devices .............................................................................93 Managing power options .................................................................................................................................................. 93 Pen support............................................................................................................................................................................. 98 Using tablet mode..............................................................................................................................................................101 Windows 10 Mobile...........................................................................................................................................................102 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting and recovery ........................................................................................105 Troubleshooting 101 .........................................................................................................................................................105 Other troubleshooting tools ..........................................................................................................................................109 Getting help from an expert...........................................................................................................................................110 When all else fails, reset!..................................................................................................................................................113 About the author .................................................................................................................................115