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Welcome to Senior’s Windows 10

Windows 8 saw a radical departure from the familiar and userfriendly formula that preceded it – much to the distaste of many. Well, Microsoft listened, countering complaints with the release of Windows 10 in 2015. In this latest operating system, the Start menu makes a welcome return with the tiled system integrated into it. Internet Explorer has been replaced by Microsoft Edge, with its fancy tricks for annotating web pages, creating reading lists and browsing the internet. Then there’s Cortana, your very own built-in, voice-powered personal assistant. Senior’s Edition Windows 10 will help you find your feet with Windows 10 through handy guides to all the essential features and functions. So turn the page and let’s begin!…

Welcome to Senior’s Windows 10

The ultimate guide to Windows 10

Incredibly, it’s been more than 30 years since the first commercial release of Microsoft’s Windows. After a myriad of ground-breaking iterations, the operating system continues to redefine how users interact with not just PCs but tablets, smartphones and even games consoles too. It’s apt then that during its anniversary year in 2015 Microsoft ushered in the latest release since Windows 8. Windows 10 brings a unified experience across modern devices, unveiling a raft of new features alongside some old favourites – and with the Anniversary Update (released in August 2016 as a free upgrade) certain Windows 10 features have been improved and refined. Classic desktop staples, most notably the iconic Start menu, returned in versatile style in Windows 10 and users are encouraged to customise Windows to blend popular aspects…

The ultimate guide to Windows 10

Windows 8’s removal of the Start menu in favour of the Start screen was a bugbear for veteran users. The lingering expectation to click the familiar Windows icon made losing this popular feature jarring for some. Happily though, Windows 10 not only places the Start menu back into the left corner of the desktop taskbar, it also offers greater flexibility over its function and behaviour. By default, the ’new’ Start menu accommodates not only typical desktop apps and places, but also Live Tiles for Windows 8-style favourites. Crucially though, the Windows 10 Start menu allows Live Tile functionality to be switched off completely, along with unpinning Metro apps such as Mail, Weather, Store and so on. Alternatively, users can opt to view the Start menu full-screen, providing the best of…

Windows 8 ushered in a new way to download and install apps on your PC and supported devices: the Windows Store. For the launch of Windows 10, the Windows Store was given a Beta facelift, which was made accessible as part of the OS’s technical preview. So, although the new design is subject to ongoing changes, when you click that shopping bag taskbar button or Start menu tile, we think you will be pleasantly surprised. Most notably, the general layout from the home page is much cleaner and more organised, with a carousel of latest and featured apps along the top. Here you will also find links to core Apps, Games, Music and Movies & TV categories, as well as quick access to download queues, your account profile and the…

Veteran Windows would say Control Panel was always the traditional home for configuring every aspect of the OS, offering several layers of complexity based on how advanced users wanted to go. Control Panel still exists in the form of a new Settings app on the left-hand side of the new Start menu. Offering a more streamlined toplevel view, icons relating to System, Devices and Network & Internet are located here. Beyond popular preferences on power management, displays, peripherals and Wi-Fi, users can then personalise aspects like general accessibility and privacy levels. These basic settings can be expanded using the search bar in the top right. Here, more advanced options can be queried more rapidly. You’ll also find common ’quick actions’ for popular settings at the bottom of the Action Centre…

Anyone can use Windows 10

Windows 10 has been designed to work on any type of computer in a way that suits you best thanks to the Accessibility options on offer. Whether you are using a laptop computer, a tablet with a smaller than average screen or a desktop computer with a large screen, there are settings that can be changed so that you can get around any usability problems you may have. These include such actions as magnifying specific parts of the screen, having every single action read aloud, and all manner of other features that make your device possible to use. We will show you where the most important settings are and the majority only need to be set up once for you to use them in the future as many times as…

Anyone can use Windows 10

Upgrade to Windows 10

“Just got a PC? We’ll guide you through the process of setting up your machine” There are different ways to install Windows 10, which means you might not see every screen in this tutorial. Just focus on the ones that appear. One way is through Windows Update, which will automatically download before asking if you want to install it. You can do so immediately, but if it’s not convenient, the installation can be put off until a later date. It is best to do it when you have about an hour to spare and there may be questions to answer along the way, so it is best to sit with the computer rather than leave it alone. Another way to upgrade is to install it from a DVD disc. A…

Upgrade to Windows 10

Connect to Wi-Fi

After installing Windows 10, you may wish to connect to your home Wi-Fi straight away. Windows 10 has given wireless networking a makeover with new menus, buttons and icons. Once you have become familiar with the new features it’ll be very easy to connect to a network. Laptops have a keyboard hotkey to turn Wi-Fi on or off, such as F10 or F12. So make sure that Wi-Fi is switched on. Windows automatically looks for networks in your area wherever you may be. It can show not only your home network, but also your neighbours’ too, so take care when choosing a connection. If you find you can’t connect, you may have accidentally selected the wrong network, entered the password incorrectly or even tried to access to a private network.…

Connect to Wi-Fi

Create an account with Microsoft

There are two types of user accounts in Windows 10: a local one or a Microsoft one. With a local account, you have a username and password to log in to the computer. This type of account is common with Windows XP, Vista and 7, so if you upgrade from Windows 7 for example, your Windows 10 account is probably local. A Microsoft account enables extra features not available in a local account, such as OneDrive online storage, Office web apps, an Outlook email address, apps in the Windows Store, and synchronised settings across computers. If you have a local account, open a web browser on any Windows computer and go to outlook.com. Create an account and fill in the form, then you can sign in to Windows 10 with…

Create an account with Microsoft

Create a user account

For computers that will be used in homes and shared among family members, Windows allows you to create separate accounts for everyone. There are several advantages to creating multiple accounts, as each person will have their own private Documents, Photos, Videos and Music folders. You can keep your web browser bookmarks separate from your partner or child. It is also possible to place restrictions on children’s accounts and even limit when they are allowed to use the computer. Each user must have an email account, so if you don’t have one, you will be asked to create one. Windows 10 has tightened up security and this means that accounts are now more secure than ever, but it also means that when setting up user accounts, you have to jump through…

Create a user account

Add a password to protect your account

Adding a password prevents others from logging into your account, particularly if your device is stolen. There are two types of user account in Windows 10. Logging in using your Microsoft account allows you to access features like OneDrive and your Outlook email without having to link your account. But if you’d rather not link your Microsoft account, you can use a local account instead. Although you’re prompted to create a password for this account, it’s not compulsory. If you skip this step, but change your mind later, our guide reveals how to add a password quickly and easily. Once your account is protected, you can use two ways of logging into your account without having to remember the password. First, click the Add button under PIN to activate a…

Add a password to protect your account

Increase your security

Windows 10’s security features will help keep all of your important personal data secure. Windows Hello, for example, lets you use accessories to sign in using facial recognition or your fingerprint to make you feel more secure than ever. Alongside regular checks for recent security updates, these new features will go a long way in preventing others from accessing the data stored on your PC. The potential alone should be enough for any Windows user to upgrade now. We will highlight the main features and also offer some general security advice, but our recommendation would be to take full advantage of every security feature that is available in Windows 10. Security options From PINs to pictures 01 Keeping your computer secure relies on you understanding and taking the time to…

Increase your security

Improve your privacy

Windows 10 has many great features and some of these require information to be shared with Microsoft in order for them to work. This raises privacy issues, but take them with a pinch of salt. There are dozens of privacy settings in Microsoft’s latest operating system – Windows 10 actually makes privacy issues more obvious and therefore easier to deal with. You can share as much or as little information as you feel comfortable with. An example of information that is shared in Windows 10 is your location. By allowing Microsoft and apps to access this they can provide local information, such as the nearest pizza take-away, for example. This is a really useful feature, and not just for pizza! Cortana, the digital personal assistant, can provide better answers and…

Improve your privacy

Change the desktop image

Windows 10 comes with a sleek, user-friendly design, but you can easily customise the OS to suit your own tastes and preferences. There are several ways to do this, but the easiest and most obvious solution is to change the image that is displayed on the desktop. A small collection of images can be found on the disk drive, and Microsoft has bundled a few to get you started. You don’t have to stick with the preset images though; you can use photographs you’ve taken on a digital camera or mobile phone, and even download wallpaper images from the Internet to use as your desktop background. Then there’s the Slide Show option, which is a great way to view your photos while you work or play – and you’ll never…

Change the desktop image

Personalise the Start menu

The Start menu in Windows changes as each new version is released. Windows 10 finally has a solution that can be anything you want it to be thanks to the customisation tools. You can change the look of the background and quickly move tiles around so they are in the most accessible position. You also have the ability to change the system shortcuts. The Start menu can be very large or you can make it as minimalist as the visuals used in Windows 7 and before, giving you the chance to use whichever style you prefer. We will cover the major changes you can make and explain how they can be activated, but you should also take time to see what other areas can be manipulated too. The Windows Start…

Personalise the Start menu

Customise Settings to suit your needs

Windows 10 is easily customised, as there are lots of settings that can be modified. You can add and configure devices like printers, modify the mouse for left-handed use, change the Start menu, show or hide animations and backgrounds, change the mouse cursor and much more. This guide takes you on a tour of the most important sections in Settings, and shows some of the ways Windows 10 can be modified. Windows 7 used the Control panel to customise the PC’s settings. It is still there in Windows 10, but you will use it less because there is a brand-new interface. It is unlike Windows 8 too. Windows 10 Settings are accessed from the Start menu. Just click the link to open the window. This has settings organised into groups…

Customise Settings to suit your needs

Tour system settings in Control Panel

When you want to change the settings on your Windows PC or Surface, head to the Control Panel. This can be anything from reviewing system security by checking out the Windows Firewall or Windows Defender settings, to creating and modifying network connections or an incoming VPN connection. You can also adjust the appearance by applying themes and change how text looks, or add and remove user accounts, enable the Guest account or change account types. Then there’s installing new hardware, and all the Ease of Access/Accessibility settings reside here too, allowing such options as high contrast and big font – or even setting up voice recognition. Control Panel is your one-stop shop to get your computer configured as you want it. System settings Add new users and set up family…

Tour system settings in Control Panel

Set up Windows Firewall

You can increase the security of your computer by using a firewall. It prevents unauthorised people and software from accessing your files and the Windows system from the local network or the Internet. Windows Firewall blocks incoming connections – troublemakers on the network or Internet – while allowing software on your computer, like a web browser, to work normally. It can be used at home or on the go to help boost security. With the firewall enabled, you will be more relaxed about security threats, as the firewall deals with them behind the scenes. Firewall settings Is your PC protected? 01 You can browse the settings to track down the location of the Windows Firewall, but there is an easy way to find it. Just ask Cortana. Click in the…

Set up Windows Firewall

Activate Windows Defender

Microsoft provides a basic security program called Windows Defender for people who do not yet have third-party protection. It is not the best security and you should consider installing one of the many alternatives from companies like Bitdefender, Avira or AVG as soon as you can, but for the moment this will do. Windows Defender offers real-time protection, which means that as files are saved to disk, such as downloads, and as soon as programs are run, they are checked for possible malware. It will then alert you if it discovers anything wrong, such as a malicious program. Ensure this security software is enabled, and learn how to scan the computer for malware and unwanted software. With Windows Defender watching behind the scenes, you can be assured you are protected…

Activate Windows Defender

Master the new Start menu

“Make the most of Microsoft’s must-have apps” The Start menu is a staple of Windows. It makes it easier to organise your system and locate programs when you need them, so the decision to get rid of it in Windows 8 caused uproar. Microsoft were trying to push the interface for their new phones and tablets, which, while fine for touch devices, was not so great for the traditional mouse and keyboard. Thankfully, Microsoft listened to everyone’s complaints and the Start menu has returned in Windows 10, albeit with some upgrades. The good parts about the Metro interface of Windows 8 such as the Live Tiles that gave you constant updates from your feeds now live within the menu, allowing you a quick glance at some of them when you…

Master the new Start menu

Start using multiple desktops

If you’re familiar with other operating systems, you’ll be pleased to see that Windows 10 has embraced the virtual desktop. Basically, it’s like having an entire row of desktops side by side, but you can only see them one at a time through the window of your screen. Organise your activities by using different desktops for different tasks and keep a more sane-looking desktop. Simply spread out groups of applications across several different desktops to boost your workflow. Keep your groups sensible, like having all of your social media feeds together or all of your video-editing tools in one place, and Windows 10 will become a pleasure to work in as you slide from one screen to the next, splitting distractions and organising workspaces to suit your needs. Task View…

Start using multiple desktops

Learn to use Task Manager

The humble Task Manager is one of the most powerful tools for keeping your PC under control. It gives you information about what’s going on in your system, such as what processes are running, how much RAM or CPU power they’re using, overall resource usage – the list goes on. The new version in Windows 10 is better than ever before, giving more easily processable information, along with separate tabs and graphs for the different resources such as RAM, CPU and networking. Understanding how Task Manager works means you can figure out exactly what’s going wrong, and seek out a solution or just stop using the program altogether. We’ll show you around the latest version and give you a good start in finding your way around it. Task Manager Take…

Learn to use Task Manager

Use the Action Centre

The Action Centre is a quickly accessible panel that shows you all of your notifications and provides some useful options. By making it easy for you to check all your updates in one place, the Notifications centre will speed up the way you work with Windows. And as well as that, it provides some links to options that you might frequently use, such as the Location settings if you have a Surface laptop or the ’All settings’ link. Surface users will also be able to quickly access the Notifications centre by swiping it across from the right edge of the screen, much like you would a notification centre on any smartphone. It’s simple to get started, but you won’t see much until you start using a few different applications for…

Use the Action Centre

Customise your app notifications

Notifications can be streamlined sources of useful information or constant meaningless distractions, depending on how you set them up. You can customise your settings and reduce the number of notifications you receive, making sure only the most relevant come through and reducing the clutter. Once you‘ve done this, you can almost use your Notifications centre like a to-do list that automatically populates itself with new tasks. The way to do this is with both the Windows 10 Notification centre settings and the settings within each of your apps, although the individual settings for each app may or may not be present. But they can all be controlled through the Windows 10 settings. We’ll start by looking at your apps. Tweak app notifications Get better control 01 To change your application…

Customise your app notifications

Switch between applications

The ability to quickly and intuitively change between different tasks is a fundamental part of the Windows experience. Virtual desktops have been added to Windows 10, meaning that you can move between new screens – such as your wallpaper, desktop files and other programs you choose to keep inside that virtual desktop – and arrange your apps as you see fit. You can easily switch to a fresh desktop and check up on your favourite sites while you take a break. Later, just switch back to your other desktop and pick up right where you left off. Multitasking tips Get to know your shortcuts 01 To change your active application to another that’s running, hold down Alt, then hit Tab, and keep on tapping Tab to cycle through the programs.…

Switch between applications

Arrange your windows with a Snap

The latest version of Snap in Windows 10 is even more logical and easier to use than the previous versions. You are now able to work with four apps at once when they are snapped to each corner of the display – with the right monitor, three apps side-by-side is even possible. One of the main benefits of Snap is that it’s so easy to use that it should help a lot when you are busy dealing with multiple apps in separate windows. A simple keyboard command or mouse drag will have all of the apps you are using in the right order ready for you to continue working. Snap in Windows 10 Improve your workflow 01 When you have two or more windows (apps) open, all you need to…

Arrange your windows with a Snap

Meet Cortana, your personal assistant

Cortana is the name of the personal assistant in Windows 10. You can talk to Cortana like she is a real person and she will answer back, provide information, make appointments and reminders, and even tell jokes. Cortana is a feature of the search box next to the Start button to the left of the taskbar. Type in this box and Cortana will display the results in the panel that pops up. You can also talk to Cortana by clicking the microphone button at the right side of the search box or simply saying “Hey, Cortana.” Cortana then starts listening and interpreting what you say. The best way to get to know Cortana is to spend some time talking to her. Ask her whatever you want and see what she…

Meet Cortana, your personal assistant

Use voice search with Cortana

Cortana can make executing actions and finding information much easier than ever before. It can recognise your voice and fetch information, open web browsers and display search results. When you ask Cortana for information, sometimes the results are displayed within the Cortana panel itself. With other questions Cortana will open a web browser window to show search results from Bing. Cortana may even open a special window to show search results. If you’re struggling to get used to this function, there are some examples here showing how Cortana can be put to use, but there are many more ways in which she can aid your everyday life. Just ask and Cortana will find a way to fulfil your request for straight away. Voice search Ask Cortana anything 01 If you…

Use voice search with Cortana

Add an email account

With the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft’s aim has been to have universal apps that work across multiple devices. One of the apps that supports this is the Mail app. So if you own a smartphone running Windows 10, then changes made in Mail on one platform will appear on the other and vice versa. Mail works in tandem with the People and Calendar apps (for contact info and events), so when you first load the Mail app it may already list any accounts you have set up previously. It will also almost certainly list the Microsoft account you used when you set up Windows or created an online account to access the Store. For now though, we will guide you through adding another account that’s separate from your primary…

Add an email account

Send an email with attachments

In our previous guide we showcased how to set up an email account. This guide aims to teach you how to send emails with attachments like photos (your favourite images) or even PDFs (Adobe) to enhance communication with the recipient. We will also take a look at how to customise your email signature. The interface works like most email clients, so you should not have any problems following this guide or adapting it to your own needs. Additionally, if you know how Microsoft Office works you can also apply similar formatting techniques to add font changes to the text. Mail interface Compose emails with attachments 01 With the email account open click on the Settings icon via the bottom-left corner and choose Options from the right pane. Look for the…

Send an email with attachments

Explore the features of the Calendar app

As Calendar is designed to work with Mail and People, the app should be fairly familiar. In fact the Calendar app even has a shortcut to launch the Mail app directly from the main interface. For this guide we are not going to showcase how to add events, as this is being handled in a separate guide on page 78. Instead we will give an overview of the features you are likely to encounter when you first launch Calendar. This will include the interface, some of the settings options and some of the key icons that can be used to maximise its effectiveness. Calendar interface An overview of the Calendar app 01 When you first launch there’s the option to add (or create) an account. This could be a Microsoft…

Explore the features of the Calendar app

Add an event in the Calendar app

What’s useful is that events in the Calendar app support a number of different account types. For example, you can add events to Google or iCloud. Better still, any events you add will be viewable on other devices you own, such as smartphones and tablets (as long as they are logged into the same accounts). Another useful feature when setting up events is the ability to set reminders, which will usually pop up before the event takes place. You can also invite other users to access your events; this is where it helps if you have set up contacts in your People/Mail app, mainly because suggested email addresses will pop up as you type. All of the above will be shown in the guide below. Please note: in this example…

Add an event in the Calendar app

Get to know Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge has a lot to offer, even more so with the Anniversary Update. The standout feature has to be its annotation tool, Web Notes, which allows you to draw on the screen with either your finger (for touchscreens) or a mouse. You can annotate a webpage by pointing to an article headline, or cut pages out to stick in other apps. Microsoft Edge is also a lot faster than previous versions at rendering webpages. Among the top features are Reading List, for accessing web content later on, and Reader View for stripping away distracting ads. Working with Edge Edge offers plenty of functions 01 Cortana now plays much more of an integeral part in your Edge experience. As such you can rightclick on anything within a webpage and choose…

Get to know Microsoft Edge

Bookmark a site in Microsoft Edge

Similar to most modern browsers, Microsoft Edge (or ‘Edge’ for short) allows you to quickly bookmark webpages as ‘favourites’ so you can access them later from a folder in the browser’s Hub menu. However, what’s useful with Edge is that you can create custom folders, so you could create one called ‘Research’ and add the pages you want to this instead. We will showcase the above processes in our tutorial below, including how to add favourites to a Favourites bar (located under the main URL input box), which makes it even quicker to access the saved pages. Microsoft Edge Master your bookmarks 01 Enter the URL or do a Google search for a page you want to add. Once the page has loaded, browse to an article and click on…

Bookmark a site in Microsoft Edge

Power up Edge with extensions

Extensions are very popular with Chrome and Firefox users and many people use these web browsers because of them. They are small add-on modules that seamlessly plug into the browser to add useful extra features and functions. With the Anniversary Update Edge has them too, which is brilliant news. Extensions like LastPass remember all your passwords and website login details, OneNote saves web pages and articles to notebooks and is useful for research, Pocket saves web pages you don’t have time to read right now and lets you read them later, and ad blockers remove irritating adverts from web pages. There are only a few extensions at the moment, but more and more are being added. They are available from the Windows Store and can be installed with a click.…

Power up Edge with extensions

Sketch on your screen

When Windows 10 was launched it had more advanced touch and pen features than any previous version of the operating system. It could be used in normal or touch mode and you could write on the screen or draw on webpages in the Edge Browser using a pen. Microsoft Pen is a pen-shaped stylus that is designed to be an accessory for owners of laptop/tablet hybrids like the Microsoft Surface, but you can use a laptop or desktop PC with a touch screen and write and draw with your fingertip too. It is easier with a pen, but your finger will do the job. Windows Ink Workspace is a new feature in the Anniversary Update that collects all the best pen features into a Start-like menu that makes accessing them…

Sketch on your screen

Browse the Windows Store

At the core of the Windows 10 service model is its new Windows Store. So thankfully, Microsoft has learned from its previous mistakes and made it easier for developers to create and port apps to the Windows platform. You’ll find universal apps in place, which will work across multiple devices, so watch as the store adapts over time. You will also find a lot more continuity running throughout the store, so whether you buy music, games or films, the interface remains the same, which makes life easier when buying and navigation is concerned. In this guide we will simply be taking you on a tour to familiarise yourself with the Store. Our only stipulation is due to the evolving nature of the store (especially when universal app supports takes off).…

Browse the Windows Store

Add functions by downloading apps

A really useful function of the new Windows Store is its universal app support, which we’ve covered elsewhere in this bookazine. What this means is an app supporting the universal nature could effectively run on any of the Windows 10 devices, like Xbox One, tablets, Hololens and smartphones. So, don’t be surprised if the Store changes throughout its lifetime as more features and universal apps are added. Just bear in mind you will need a Microsoft account to download apps to your device and a credit card will need to be attached to it in order to purchase items. Download apps Increase your device’s functionality 01 Once the Windows Store has launched, click ‘App categories’ below the featured items. Select either a category sub-header from the left-hand column, or pick…

Add functions by downloading apps

Explore the features of Maps

Once you have started using Maps in Windows 10, you will wonder how you ever managed without it. The general mapping detail is very accurate, and everything you see is presented in perfect detail so that you understand exactly what you are looking at. Add to this a selection of realistic views and impressive features that will prove useful over and over again, and you will be able to leverage all of the advanced functionality in just a few clicks. You are able to view large areas using the Standard view or choose the Satellite view for added realism, then search for specific establishments, such as coffee shops, using natural language. There’s no doubt that Maps pushes the boundaries of what to expect on a modern system. Navigate in Maps…

Explore the features of Maps

Upload, share and sync with OneDrive

We’re in a time when everyone has access to excellent cloud storage options for all of our personal data. Microsoft has its own cloud storage, OneDrive, that’s available on Windows 10 by default. Find out how to get the software working and make the most of it on the desktop and in the browser. It’s a really good idea to get it set up, as having access to cloud storage is more important in today’s world than ever. It makes sharing files easier, allowing collaboration on work, as well as being an essential backup for important files. These files can then be accessed from your phone or other computers if you’re out and about. It’s an excellent way to live and work with your computer, and it’s free, so you…

Upload, share and sync with OneDrive

Understand the Skype interface

Your Windows machine can become a hub for media” Skype offers endless advantages for those with friends and family who live far away. Above all, you can stay connected and save money when speaking to people form around the world every single day. The interface is as simple as you could wish for and it never gets in the way of what you need to do – even when you are using other apps. You can use Skype anywhere you have an Internet connection and on almost any device you have, but be warned that video and audio calls can consume high levels of bandwidth. What’s more, if you are going to be using Skype extensively, it is advisable to invest in a good quality microphone. We will now show…

Understand the Skype interface

Experience a videocall in Skype

A video chat in Skype will make the physical distance between you and loved ones disappear in an instant. You’ll be able to see and hear each other, and with enough bandwidth, the experience will be like you’re in the same room. If participants are connected to the Internet, the call will be free and should work just as efficiently as traditional calls do. We’ll show you how to initiate a call and use the minimal features within the app, including sending files, adding new people to the chat and much more. The feature set covers every possible need you may have, and has the added benefit of being extremely easy to understand. Skype is capable of many things, but it is video calling that sets it apart from Microsoft’s…

Experience a videocall in Skype

Import photos fromyour camera

In Windows 10, the process of importing all your favourite snaps is remarkably easy. There are a few methods you can use to move your photos over, but we will stick with the most popular. It uses File Explorer and the Photos app to transfer all of your photos and manipulate them as required. Photos from high-end digital cameras can take up a lot of space, so you will need to manage your Windows space accordingly. Some time spent reviewing which photos to discard will save you a lot of space and ensure you can enjoy your best snaps without having to trawl through hundreds of images. Importing them can help organise your folders, so you’ll always be able to locate those snaps from Spain 2012 if you need to.…

Import photos fromyour camera

Edit your photos

The Photos app in Windows 10 enables you to browse the photos on the disk drive as well as view and edit them. It is worth getting to know this app because it has some great features. For example, you can fix many common photo flaws such as exposure. Images can be brightened or darkened, the contrast can be increased or decreased and the saturation adjusted for perfect pictures. There is a tool to straighten photos that have been taken at an angle as well as a tool to fix red-eye. There are also special effects; you can turn photos into black and white masterpieces, or simulate aging and fading with various filters and the vignette tool. It’s fun experimenting with the tools and effects, and when you have finished…

Edit your photos

Download music and new media

We have already covered a basic overview of the interface and features of the new Windows Store. Here, our core focus is on downloading new media – and by this we mean music – but is equally easy to navigate through films and TV shows too. We will also look at how to preview singles and albums before purchasing. Like most of the services and apps running on Windows 10, we recommend that you log in with your Microsoft account details, as this will allow you to purchase music and take full advantage of what the Store has to offer. Download music Get hold of your favourite tunes 01 Launch the Windows Store and click the dedicated Music tab at the top. You can then browse for music by either…

Download music and new media

Add music to your library

With Windows 10, Microsoft has released the new Groove Music app. You can use it for free, but you also have access to an optional subscription-based service called Groove Music Pass, which allows you to stream or download millions of tracks. This guide focuses on the other ways of getting your music into your library, rather than looking at the pass. You can tap into your free online cloud-based storage service, OneDrive, which has been updated to support music. You can even copy and paste music into the OneDrive folder from your computer or onto the OneDrive website at onedrive.com. Once transferred/uploaded, the music will be accessible on any device, as long as it’s logged in to the same Microsoft account. Music library Build up your catalogue of tunes 01…

Add music to your library

Create a document in Microsoft Word

In the latest version of Microsoft Word, all of the features have been made easily accessible and as efficient as possible. The software feels smoother to use and you only need to access the extra features when absolutely necessary. As with all software that is given a revamp, there will inevitably be a learning curve as you adjust. The biggest change in the latest version is the ability to read your document in a variety of ways, and you really can check every single pixel to ensure that your work looks as good as it reads. The powerful nature of the software has been cleverly hidden behind a basic interface, and the end result is an app you will enjoy creating documents in. Here we will show you just how…

Create a document in Microsoft Word

Draw up spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel

If you need to create a spreadsheet, Excel is the solution for millions of people – in fact, ‘spreadsheet’ and ‘Excel’ are now practically synonymous with each other. You will struggle to find a better program for your charting and table needs. Building complexity in a simple interface is difficult, but here we have a brilliant example to show you some of the most important features. You may feel that it is all very easy to use, but there are often hidden tools that could benefit your experience and adapt with your needs. Our advice would be to spend time having a play to discover all that it can offer. It is flexible enough to let you reach for the stars – pretty impressive for a solution that only deals…

Draw up spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel

Develop presentations in PowerPoint

It used to be that creating presentations felt like a chore. Adding images and text required a certain level of knowledge before you even started. Today, PowerPoint has been designed as a blank canvas and all of the tools included are really intuitive. The focus on ease of use and the fact that the content you are creating always dominates the visuals make PowerPoint so attractive, but some knowledge will help you get started. In this tutorial, you will find out how to create a simple presentation and grasp some more sophisticated features. Whether you want to create a flyer or a holiday slideshow, PowerPoint is your first port of call. It will also help you when you are actually presenting, thanks to some clever tools that only you can…

Develop presentations in PowerPoint

Essential Windows Apps

Every modern computer operating system worth its salt comes with a built-in online app store these days, and Windows 10 is no exception. The excellent Windows Store – which you’d see takes pride of place in your Start Menu – is ready to take you gently by the hand and lead you through an exciting and enticing assortment of apps spread across 20 different categories. You can download them to your computer (in a lot of cases completely free of charge) and utilise them for a multitude of different purposes. In this feature we carefully go through each category in the Windows Store and hand-pick five of the very best apps to help you get the most out of your PC. As you will soon discover, there most definitely is…

Essential Windows Apps

Books & Reference

Slowly but surely, folks are ditching their oldhat paperbacks and making the leap to digital eBooks – and why not? The benefits are plain to see; you can browse and purchase new books on the move, you can carry your entire book collection around with you, and it helps protect the trees that otherwise would have been felled to make the paper. What’s more, eReaders come packed with options that allow you to personalise your reading experience by changing the font, the colour of the page and the brightness of the screen. You can also bookmark as many pages as you want, add your own notes and get all of your settings synced across devices so that you can start reading on one device and then continue on another later…

Books & Reference

The Business category in the Windows Store throws up a very broad range of apps that can assist you in your working life. These include numerous cloud storage services, most of which offer up to 5GB of cloud storage absolutely free, so sign up to as many as you can to utilise the services to transfer your files and share them with other people to collaborate on. You will also discover various news apps that cater specifically for the business market. Then there are task management apps, which are available to help ensure that every day in the office is a productive one, along with apps to help you search for a new job if you fancy a change in career or are just desperate for employment of any kind.…

Why not learn something new today? Or why not seek out the tools to help inspire and teach other people? This is the beauty of the Windows Store – you can find all the tools you need to learn new skills and capture the imagination of other people. For example, you can explore the outer reaches of our Solar System without ever stepping outside, you can paint a masterpiece without getting messy, or you can learn new words without losing your train of thought. But that’s merely the tip of the gigantic iceberg because there are also apps to help you compose flashcards, apps that make complex sums seem easy and even apps to make getting around your PC much easier. Better still, many of these brain-enhancing apps are totally…

It’s not all work, work, work you know! Your Windows 10 PC is also a perfectly able entertainment system for watching HD movies, streaming live TV and generally kicking back, relaxing and having fun. The Entertainment section of the Windows Store is full of curiosities to keep you engaged, such as sophisticated painting apps, apps to give your desktop a seasonal theme and apps to help keep you on track with your hobbies. The Entertainment section is also packed with great free apps to help keep the kids entertained when you’re busy. This is certainly one of the more varied sections on offer in the Store, which throws all manner of random and obscure apps together – and it is a great place to shop for distractions to help you…

In our current economic climate, careful budgeting matters more than ever, which means that apps that can help you better manage your finances virtually pay for themselves. In this section of the Windows Store you can find apps that deliver up-to-the-minute financial news, apps for Internet banking, apps to convert currencies and apps to help you monitor your stocks and shares. As you will soon discover, though, the majority of the apps on offer are designed to help you get your finances in order, monitor your incomings and outgoings, and set yourself budgets to ensure that you stay safely in the black. As is always the case, many of the best apps are completely free or at least present the most essential features for free (sometimes requiring paidfor upgrades to…

You only have to switch on your television to realise how popular cookery is these days, with kitchen programmes dominating the schedules, top chefs enjoying celebrity status and whole channels dedicated to cooking good food. The fact of the matter is that absolutely anyone can cook and the Windows Store is stacked full of apps to inspire you to get creative in the kitchen – regardless of your ability, or even your dietary needs. There is certainly no shortage of recipe apps that provide ingredient lists and simple step-by-step instructions to help you through every stage of the process. This is particularly helpful if you’re using a Windows 10 tablet, as you can take it with you into the kitchen and get stuck in! There are also apps dedicated to…

F and destructive game orget the latest blockbusters – there is enough gaming gold in the Windows Store to keep even the most avid of gamers engrossed for weeks on end. Whether it’s puzzle games, word search games or level-grinding role-playing games, there really is something for everyone – and a lot of these apps are free to download and play. Often the only downside to free apps is the inclusion of pop-up ads, but you can try most games out with a free version that may exclude a lot of the content and then upgrade to the paid-for version later on. If you’re hot on your Xbox Achievements then gaming apps that you purchase through the Store often throw up accolades to add to your score – perfect if…

This is by far the most curious of all of the Windows Store sections. Mainly US-centric, the Government section throws up a variety of apps that range from teaching you the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights to detailing the criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. There is also a real-time tracker for the world’s population (you’ll be alarmed at how quickly it clocks up new arrivals before your eyes, to such an extent that you can almost feel the Earth’s crust creaking!) and plenty of armed forces apps that teach you about the work that the Navy and the Air Force carry out across the world. You will also find apps dedicated to significant politicians such as Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama, as well as party policies…

Health & Fitness

With the excess of the Eighties and the selfindulgence of the Nineties distant memories, getting fit and staying in shape is undoubtedly the new in thing for young people. It has never been as well regarded to maintain a heathy diet and fitness regime. Lucky, then, that the Windows Store is full of apps that promise to help you hone your lifestyle, embrace your health and wellbeing and craft yourself a brand new physique The clear majority of apps available in this section focus on workouts and provide information, guidance and, in some cases, videos that’ll help you plan out a fitness regime that’s worth sticking to. And it’s not just your body that is catered for either, with plenty of apps available that help you sharpen your mind by…

Health & Fitness

Seeing as most of the apps in the Windows Store undoubtedly enhance your lifestyle in some way, what can you possibly expect to find in this specific section of the Store? Whatever it is you’re thinking of, it probably won’t include burning fireplace simulators, personal makeover apps and the teachings of Bruce Lee. In fact, what most people will no doubt be expecting are endless journal-writing and horoscope apps. Well, those examples are certainly all here in abundance, but the point we’re making is that there are plenty of unexpected apps to discover here too, such as ones that can help you do everything from read palms to learn about various breeds of dog. It’s an eclectic mix – here are five of the best lifestyle-related apps you’ll discover. 5…

There are some amazing apps available in the Windows Store that are just waiting to deliver exactly what your eyes or ears crave within seconds. Old favourites such as VEVO, TuneIn Radio and Shazam are present and correct (and still highly recommended by us), but what about actually making music? Through apps you can turn your PC into a virtual guitar, keyboard or even a fully functioning recording studio or DJ mixing booth, which will let your sonic creativity flourish. The possibilities are endless as there are a wide range of apps that are both paid-for and free to help you explore and discover new music and get those strange noises in your head recorded and mixed into Ibiza’s next dance craze (perhaps). If it’s the enjoyment rather than the…

Whether it’s current affairs or specialist news, you can get it beamed straight to your desktop through a rich assortment of apps available from the News & Weather section. This cuts out the need to fire up your browser and navigate to your chosen news source. All you need to do is simply launch the app from your Start screen and the news will be up before you can even flick the kettle on. As the name suggests, this section of the Store also features an impressive assortment of weather apps. These provide new and imaginative ways of delivering reports and forecasts for your local area as well as other at-a-glance information that could prove useful in determining how you dress to go out on a particular day. Here are…

With the advent of smartphones with built-in high-resolution cameras, everyone fancies themselves a pro photographer. However, scrolling through your camera rolls will no doubt reveal the odd less-thanperfect pic that is in need of some urgent doctoring. Enter the Photo section of the Windows Store. Here you will be spoilt for choice with a wide array of photo-editing apps that can straighten and crop images, balance the colours, reduce red-eye and much more. You will also find apps to present your pictures in attractive collages before sharing and apps that provide varied selections of filters that you can apply to give them a particular look. The options are endless, as is the fun you will have pimping your pictures and showing them off to an admiring audience. 5 essential apps…

Productivity is an area we can all improve upon in our home and working lives, and there is certainly no excuse for slacking off when you consider the vast number of apps that are available to increase your productivity. Tour the amazing offerings in this section of the Windows Store to see how you can enhance your workflow. The main theme in the Productivity section tends to be centred on cloud storage services you can access through the respective app; set up an account quickly and easily, then upload your files to free allocated storage space in order to share them with colleagues for group collaboration purposes. But that’s not all because you will also find handy utility apps that can help you out in virtually every area of work…

Security has always been a big issue with PCs, since they are vulnerable to all manner of malicious malware. Fortunately, there are hundreds of ways to protect your computer and all of your important files, as well as secure all of your passwords to make your machine completely unhackable. There are even apps that patrol your social networks to ensure that nothing malicious is making it from Facebook or Twitter onto your machine. A little diligence can go a long way to preserving the wellbeing of your computer, so make sure that you take time out to shop around in this section and find the right app that meets your security requirements – there are certainly enough to choose from. Here we have highlighted five awesome options to help secure…

It may be the dreaded death knell to the high street stores, but the fact is that online shopping is quicker, easier and often a lot more painless than braving the elements and the queues when shopping for essentials and gifts. Big hitters such as Amazon and eBay are made to feel right at home on your PC with staggering apps that make the shopping experience an absolute breeze, and long forgotten service directories such as Yellow Pages are also finding a new lease of life thanks to slick operating systems that bypass the conventional ‘Google it’ method of sourcing contact details and information in your local area. So while we may miss the social occasion and actually engaging with other human beings when making purchases, online shopping is taken…

Social networks are a great way to stay in touch with friends, relatives or colleagues online and keep you in a social loop with people you are unable to meet up with in person. Most social networks enable you to post comments, share images and other assorted media, and chat with your friends and family for free, so they’re often worth investing time in. Obviously, a certain degree of care must be taken when signing up to social networks to configure your settings so as to protect personal information and privacy, but by and large, if used correctly, social networking apps can be fun places to inhabit. Here we have outlined the main must-have social networking apps to install on your PC, including the big hitters like Facebook, Twitter and…

Like the news apps, there are a great many apps available that focus on sports and beam all of the latest scores and stats straight to your desktop. Although the majority of these apps tend to focus on American sports, a little searching will throw out must-have apps for any sport you’d care to mention. They aren’t just all about news and scores either. There are also coaching apps that can help you improve your golf swing. Then there are apps that review all of the latest products available for your preferred sport so you can make an informed decision on what make of football boots to buy next. So for active players or armchair fans, the Store has something for everyone and every sport, from gridiron to golf and…

Tools & Utilities

Perhaps not so much a toolbox, more a disorganised drawer in the sideboard where everything without a natural home is chucked, the Tools section of the Windows Store is the place where you can find all manner of odds and ends that can serve a purpose in improving your life. As you can see from the ones we’ve selected here, they include note-taking apps into which you can jot down whatever you want and pin it to your desktop, voicerecording apps through which you can record dictations, and calculators that can perform even the most complex of tasks in a sniff. Also featured are apps that help you monitor your internet connection speed to determine if you are getting the broadband speeds that you are paying for or to throw…

Tools & Utilities

Everyone likes to ditch the office in favour of sunbaked beaches, and you will find plenty of apps in the Travel section of the Windows Store to help you get there and make the most of your time abroad. Apps such as TripAdvisor help you plan ahead and get hotel and restaurant recommendations from fellow travellers, whereas apps like SkyScanner compare flight prices to make sure you get the best possible deal. All of the stress associated with organising holidays is eradicated because after you find the cheapest tickets and accommodation, you can then go on and book it all straight from the respective app. Of course, once you are away, there are also plenty of apps to help you converse with the locals and work out how much money…

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