My Surface

Microsoft's new Surface tablets are this year's hottest new devices! Get the most out of yours -- the fast, easy way! Friendly, quick, and 100% practical, My Surfaceis the must-have companion for every Microsoft Surface tablet user. Authored by Jim Cheshire, a leading expert in explaining new Microsoft technologies, it'll walk you through every task you'll want to perform. Every task is presented step-by-step, using carefully annotated, full-color screenshots, all numbered so you'll never get lost or confused. It's all clearly organized in modular, self-contained chapters that'll help you get up-and-running in no time, and keep your Microsoft Surface tablet working exactlythe way you want. Throughout, My Surfaceis packed with helpful tips, lists, and quick solutions to the problems you're most likely to encounter. Discover how to take full advantage of the exciting new features built into Surface, Win8, and WinRT… make the most of Microsoft's elegant Touch and Type Covers… connect all your devices to your Surface tablet, and make them all work seamlessly together… keep your tablet safe and secure ( withouthassle or confusion)… personalize Surface to your needs, your preferences, and your life… update, reconfigure, and troubleshoot Microsoft Surface… quickly get more help if you ever need it. If you're new to Microsoft Surface and its Windows 8 or Windows RT operating system, you're not alone -- everyone is! My Surfacegives you all the instant answers you'll need to be more productive and have the most fun possible with your amazing new tablet!

Jim Cheshire is an expert on technical devices such as the Nook, Amazon's Kindle, and Windows Phone and Windows 8, as well as Web design and programming. Jim has written a dozen books on these topics and also shares his passion and knowledge with readers via online columns and articles. Jim helps developers make the most of Microsoft technologies. When he's not working, Jim spends time enjoying his family and especially loves spending time outdoors.

1. An Introduction to Surface

2. Using and Customizing the Start Screen

3. Connecting to Networks and Your Microsoft Account

4. Securing Windows RT

5. Backing Up Your Data

6. Refreshing and Resetting Your PC

7. Managing Time and Contacts

8. Interacting with People

9. Searching and Browsing the Internet

10.   Subscriptions and Feeds with Bing News

11.   Managing Files and Folders

12.   Using SkyDrive

13.   Watching Video

14.   Taking, Viewing, and Editing Photos

15.   Finding Your Way with Maps

16.   Creating Documents with Microsoft Word 2013

17.   Crunching Numbers with Microsoft Excel 2013

18.   Presenting with Microsoft PowerPoint 2013

19.   Organizing Notes with Microsoft OneNote 2013

20.   Enhancing Windows with Apps

21.   Using External Displays

22.   Updating Windows RT

23.   Basic Troubleshooting