15 Essential Windows 8 Projects is your guide to settling in with and getting more from Microsoft's all-new Windows 8 operating system. Written by Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Jim Clark, this 366 page eBook details fifteen great projects for users new to Windows 8 and is a superb companion to We Got Served'sBuilding a Windows 8 Home Server - Step by Step.

From navigating the new Windows 8 touch user interface, customising and synchronizing your settings across multiple Windows 8 PCs, extending media file format support and even bringing back the familiar Windows 7 Start Menu, 15 Essential Windows 8 Projects is a fantastic resource to guide you through your first few days and weeks with Windows 8.

Chapter List

• Navigating Windows 8


• Bring Back the Start Menu


• Install Essential Windows Apps in a Single Bound


• Create Your Own Desktop Start Menu


• Install and Run Windows 8 on an Apple Mac


• Set Up a Remote Connection From Your iPad to a Windows 8 PC


• Store, Share and Protect Your Data in the Cloud


• Download Files With SABnzbd


• Extend Music & Video Media Support in Windows 8


• Update Your PC's Desktop Applications Automatically


• Protect Your Windows 8 PC


• Back Up Your Critical Data With File History


• Get to Work With a New Office Suite


• Synchronize Your Settings Across Multiple Windows 8 PCs


• View PDF Documents With the New Windows 8 Reader App