The Windows 8 For Dummies book bundled together with a four-hour DVD providing instructional video training–perfect to get you up and running on Windows 8!This book and DVD bundle offers a two-pronged attack for helping new and inexperienced Windows users get a grip on the Windows 8 operating system. The book walks readers through the basics, from the core activities that don’t change from version to version, to the tools that enhance the system, to the latest updates that make Windows 8 different from previous versions. The four-hour DVD offers short, two- to five-minute walkthrough video lessons on the most common Windows 8 tools.

• Bundle includes a copy of Windows 8 For Dummies, by bestselling For Dummies author Andy Rathbone, and four hours of video training on DVD
• Offers the core components of the desktop, navigating the dual interfaces, and managing the file and folder system
• Includes the basics for connecting to the Internet, e-mail options and operation, working with the Internet Explorer browser, setting virus protection, and other security tools
• Shows how to customize and upgrade Windows and add music, movies, and photos
• Addresses common problems and messages, switching to a new Windows 8 computer, and finding more help

This book and DVD bundle makes a winning combination for any Windows 8 user, no matter what experience level.

The first and last word on the feature-packed new Windows 8 

Windows 8 is an exciting new version of Microsoft’s flagship operating system and it’s packed with exciting new features. From the new Windows 82032s lock screen and the new Internet Explorer to a built-in PDF reader and new user interface, Windows 8 is not only a replacement for Windows 7 but a serious OS for today’s tablet and touchscreen device users. And what better way to get the very most out of it than with this equally impressive new book from Microsoft experts? Over 900 pages packed with tips, instruction, and techniques help you hit the ground running with Windows 8.

• Provides complete how-to coverage of Windows 8 in a thoroughly redesigned and revised new Bible from an expert author team
• Covers all the exciting new Windows 8 features, including the Windows 82032s lock screen, Internet Explorer Immersive, Modern Reader, a new interface, and more
• Helps new and inexperienced users, as well as those upgrading from Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP
• Also explores new connections to cloud applications and data, distributed file system replication, and improvements to branch cache

Get the very most out of Windows 8, no matter what device you run it on, with Windows 8 Bible.

The perfect Windows 8 guide for today’s busy learners

Get more out of Windows 8 at your own pace with this great new guide that’s perfect for busy learners. Helpful information is presented in quick, easy-to-digest, individual tasks that you can read and learn in five minutes or less, per task. Boost your productivity with hundreds of smart techniques, which include step-by-step instructions, full-color screenshots, and plenty of practical tips and sidebars sprinkled throughout the book. The attractive design brings everything in clear focus and helps you quickly locate the information you need.

• Provides quick, five-minute nuggets of information to help you get more out of the Windows 8 operating system
• Covers the new user interface and all new features, as well as the basics
• Also includes step-by-step instructions, helpful sidebars, and screenshots to guide you through tasks and concepts
• Full-color, attractive design makes it easy for you to find what you’re looking for

Open Windows 8 in 5 Minutes, and you’re just five minutes away from getting more out of Windows 8.

Get up to speed on Windows 8!

Exploring Windows 8 For Dummies packs 168 pages of magazine-style articles, lavish illustrations, and great tips into an eye-catching publication that shows you how to use the new Windows 8 operating system from start to finish. Explore new features, like the touchscreen-style interface, a big change from the classic Windows look and feel. Ideal for the reader who is already familiar with the Windows operating system, but just needs the basics on the move to Windows 8, you’ll also discover new apps, new ways to handle traditional tasks, and much more.

• Helps readers get up to speed quickly and get the most out of the new Windows 8 operating system
• Breaks down Windows 8 features and functions into a series of magazine-style spreads that offer full-color illustrations and step-by-step instruction
• Offers a value-priced helping hand to readers who want the basics of Windows 8
• Covers new Windows 8 features, getting e-mail and getting online, organizing pictures, exploring the app market, networking, printing, troubleshooting, and more

Explore Windows 8 and enjoy the ride with this fun and unique new guide.

The handy and fast reference for mastering Windows 8

This quick and easy reference is designed for all users (newbies and seasoned) who are comfortable with the Windows OS  and need a fast reference to solve a problem or navigate a new feature without context or explanation.  It will be the must-have reference for anyone using Windows 8.

• Offers quick answers and solutions so readers can read less and do more
• Includes new elements such as Control Panel guide, icon glossary, shortcuts and other tools users can leverage to move quickly and efficiently though Windows 8

Get the completely updated and overhauled edition of this bestselling book with a newly refreshed easy-to-use format.

The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world’s computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone’s bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you’re meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier version, this book shows you how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, manage media, and more.

• Combined editions of this book, all by Microsoft MVP Andy Rathbone, have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making Windows For Dummies the #1 bestselling technology book of all time
• Covers all the basics of using Windows 8–core desktop components, managing files and folders, saving files, using Windows search, printing, and working in the cloud
• Shows how to get online, set up and use e-mail, use the latest version of Internet Explorer, set up security and virus protection, add music to the media player, organize photos, and edit media
• Includes coverage on using Windows 8′s new start screen on both a desktop computer and a touchscreen device

Windows 8 For Dummies has what all Windows newbies need to know as well as complete coverage of the new version’s bells and whistles.

Tips, tricks, treats, and secrets revealed on Windows 8Microsoft is introducing a major new release of its Windows operating system, Windows 8, and what better way for you to learn all the ins and outs than from two internationally recognized Windows experts and Microsoft insiders, authors Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera? They cut through the hype to get at useful information you’ll not find anywhere else, including what role this new OS plays in a mobile and tablet world.

Regardless of your level of knowledge, you’ll discover little-known facts about how things work, what’s new and different, and how you can modify Windows 8 to meet what you need.

Windows 8 Secrets is your insider’s guide to:

• Choosing Windows 8 Versions, PCs and Devices, and Hardware
• Installing and Upgrading to Windows
• The New User Experience
• The Windows Desktop
• Personalizing Windows
• Windows Store: Finding, Acquiring, and Managing Your Apps
• Browsing the Web with Internet Explore
• Windows 8′s Productivity Apps
• Windows 8′s Photo and Entertainment Apps
• Xbox Games with Windows 8
• Windows 8 Storage, Backup, and Recovery
• Accounts and Security
• Networking and Connectivity
• Windows 8 for Your Business
• Windows Key Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 8 Secrets is the ultimate insider’s guide to Microsoft’s most exciting Windows version in years.

A visual guide to all the features of the new Windows 8 TabletThis must-have resource features visually rich, step-by-step instructions that show you how to get the most enjoyment from your Windows 8 tablet. Learn about the exciting new Metro UI, optimized specifically for touch devices. The most popular and commonly used apps and functions are covered too, along with the basics of syncing with a network, setting up e-mail, watching videos, listening to music, and common productivity tasks. This book provides all the guidance needed to enjoy all the best the new Windows 8 tablets have to offer.

• Includes information on Microsoft’s Windows 8 and the new Metro UI in a clear and easy-to-navigate visual manner
• Contains over 125 Windows tablet tasks, illustrated with full-color screenshots
• Offers clear, step-by-step instructions
• Consistent placement of information makes learning fast and efficient

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 8 Tablet offers concise, step-by-step instruction that’s perfect for visual learners.

The easiest way for visual learners to get started with Windows 8The popular Simplified series makes visual learning easier than ever, and with more than 360,000 copies sold, previous Windows editions are among the bestselling Visual books. This guide goes straight to the point with easy-to-follow, two-page tutorials for each task. With full-color screen shots and step-by-step directions, it gets beginners up and running on the newest version of Windows right away. Learn to work with the new interface and improved Internet Explorer, manage files, share your computer, and much more.

• Perfect for the absolute beginner, with easy-to-follow instructions and colorful illustrations that show what’s happening on the screen
• Covers Windows basics, navigating the interface, creating accounts to share a computer, customizing Windows, and working with files
• Demonstrates how to browse the web with the new version of Internet Explorer, how to use media features, and much more
• The bestselling Simplified series is designed to make it easy for visual learners to start using new technologies right away

Windows 8 Simplified gives visual learners confidence as they start using the new version of Windows quickly and easily.

Easy-in, easy-out format covers all the bells and whistles of Windows 8If you want to learn how to work smarter and faster in Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system, this easy-to-use, compact guide delivers the goods. Designed for visual learners, it features short explanations and full-color screen shots on almost every page, and it’s packed with timesaving tips and helpful productivity tricks. From enhancing performance and managing digital content to setting up security and much more, this handy guide will help you get more out of Windows 8.

• Uses full-color screen shots and short, step-by-step instructions to help visual learners become more proficient with Windows 8
• Covers the basics as well as innovative ideas and tricks to help you get more done in less time
• Explores customizing Windows 8, managing digital content, maintaining privacy and security, enhancing operating system performance, and more

From the basics to beyond, Windows 8 Visual Quick Tips will help you get everyday tasks done quickly and easily, and get more out of Windows 8.