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Windows 11 Simplified

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Learn Windows 11 quickly and painlessly with this beginner's guide Windows 11 Simplified, 2nd Edition is your absolute beginner's guide to the ins and outs of Windows. Fully updated to cover Windows 11 and the latest updates from Microsoft, this highly visual guide covers all the... Read More
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Learn Windows 11 quickly and painlessly with this beginner's guide

Windows 11 Simplified, 2nd Edition is your absolute beginner's guide to the ins and outs of Windows. Fully updated to cover Windows 11 and the latest updates from Microsoft, this highly visual guide covers all the new features in addition to the basics, giving you a one-stop resource for complete Windows 11 mastery.

Every page features step-by-step screenshots and plain-English instructions that walk you through everything you need to know, no matter how new you are to Windows. You'll master the basics as you learn how to navigate the user interface, work with files, create user accounts, and practise using the tools that make Windows 11 the most efficient Windows upgrade yet.

This guide gets you up to speed quickly, with step-by-step screenshots that help you follow along with the clear, patient instruction.

  • Shed your beginner status with easy-to-follow instructions
  • Master the basics of the interface, files, and accounts
  • Browse the web, use media features, and send and receive email
  • Customise Windows to look and work the way you want

Learning new computer skills can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Even if you have no Windows experience at all, this visually rich guide demonstrates everything you need to know, starting from the very beginning. If you're ready to become fluent in Windows, Windows 11 Simplified, 2nd Edition is the easiest, fastest way to learn.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394279876

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Paul McFedries is a full-time technical writer. Paul has been authoring computer books since 1991, and he has more than 100 books to his credit. Paul's books have sold more than four million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11, Second Edition, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft 365, Second Edition, Google Workspace For Dummies, and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for Dummies. Paul invites you to drop by his personal website at https://paulmcfedries.com and to follow him on X @paulmcf and on Facebook at https://facebook.com/PaulMcFedries.

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