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Welcome! • Windows 10 is the best version of Windows yet, and we’ve produced the only guide you’ll need to use it

The Guru Guide Doctrine

WELCOME TO WINDOWS 10 • Microsoft’s new operating system is the return to form that everyone was hoping for. Here’s an overview

ALL HAIL DIRECTX 12

BACK TO THE START • Microsoft stakes a claim for a universal new era

MINECRAFT MODDING TOOL

GETTING HANDS-ON • What is it really like to use Windows 10?

GOING OVER THE EDGE

WINDOWS AS A SERVICE

THE SEVEN VERSIONS OF WINDOWS 10

WINDOWS 10 LAPTOPS • Need a new laptop to run Windows 10? Browse the internet or enjoy the latest films and games with these stylish, portable machines

Get started with a new Windows device • To log in to Windows 10 for the first time, you’ll need a Microsoft account – here’s how to get one

TIME TO UPGRADE • Bring your PC bang up to date with the latest version of Windows 10 – it could be the last time you’ll ever upgrade…

WHICH WAY TO INSTALL? • If you’re well prepared, putting Windows 10 onto your PC is a piece of cake – even if you have very specific requirements. Just follow our advice to see how

BEFORE YOU INSTALL • Just in case things don’t go to plan, make sure you’ve got everything in order before taking the plunge

POSTINSTALL BLUES • If things are not working well, you can choose to go back to what you had before. It’s easy!

Customise your new Windows 10 Start Menu • The Start menu is easy to customise in Windows 10, allowing you to put exactly what you need for work and play right at your fingertips

Be productive in Windows 10 • With so many new features it’s important not to miss what’s on offer

Windows 10’s Tablet Mode • Windows 10’s Tablet Mode (previously known as ‘Continuum’) ensures the new OS adapts to the device you’re using

CORTANA SEARCH EVOLVED • Microsoft’s digital assistant has made its way to the desktop, and it’s going to change the way you use Windows

Use Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 • Using virtual desktops is a fantastic way of organising your work into separate manageable areas, each specific to the task at hand

Edit images in the Photos app • The built-in app adds a number of useful tools for improving your images

Organise your photographs • Use the Photos app to manage your expanding collection of snaps

Discover music in Windows 10 • Find, stream and play music from your own collection with the new Groove Music app

Master Media Player • Make the most of the app you use to play music, video and more!

Keep in contact • The People app is Windows 10’s contact centre, and it’s where you go to access and update your contacts

Access Facebook on your Windows 10 PC • The easiest way to access your Facebook account is through the official app. Here’s what it can do

Start tweeting • Stay on top of your tweets, retweets, followers and everything to do with Twitter with the help of the official Windows 10 app

Master search in Windows 10 • When searching in Windows 10, it’s easier than ever to find what you want

Share files in Windows 10 • You can share your files between any device that uses Windows 10

Get the most out of Windows 10’s Maps app • The improved Maps app brings lots of new features. Here’s how to make the most out of it

Use the Windows Store • Tap on the Store tile on the taskbar to browse, install and update apps on your Windows 10 PC or tablet

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