This is the quick, visual, one-stop tutorial for everyone who wants to get maximum fun and entertainment out of their Xbox 360, Xbox Live, and Kinect controller. Gaming experts Christina and Bill Loguidice cover everything Xbox has to offer, uncovering cool features and tools most users won't ever discover on their own. You learn how to get started with Xbox 360; fast-network your Xbox 360s; run the media content in your Windows PCs; personalize your Xbox experiences; find great stuff on Microsoft's Game, Video, and Music Marketplaces; get acquainted with your Xbox friends and communities; get to know the Kinect controller and Hub; and find great Kinect games and get better at playing them. This book's concise, step-by-step instructions link to callouts on Xbox screen captures that show you exactly what to do. Tips and Notes help you discover powerful new techniques and shortcuts, and Help features guide you past common problems. This book is designed for all 50,000,000 Xbox 360 owners: from those who've just purchased their first system, to those diving headfirst into Kinect gaming, to millions of Xbox Live subscribers who want to get even more out of Microsoft's online services.

My Xbox One Step-by-step instructions with callouts to colorful Xbox One images that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into problems with Xbox One, Kinect(tm), Xbox Live®, or SmartGlass Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Xbox One system Full-color, step-by-step tasks show how to have maximum fun with your new Xbox One! Learn how to * Set up Xbox One, Kinect, and Xbox Live quickly-and start having fun now! * Personalize settings, gamertags, avatars, gamerpics... your whole Xbox One experience * Start your party, add chat, use built-in Skype, even make group video calls * Capture video of your best gameplay moments with Game DVR * Watch great video from practically anywhere: cable or satellite, DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime, and more * Play or stream all the music you love * Web surf with Xbox One's supercharged version of Internet Explorer * Use SmartGlass to transform your iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows 8 device into a second Xbox screen or remote control CATEGORY: Consumer Electronics COVERS: Xbox One USER LEVEL: Beginning-Intermediate

Summary: Step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Surface 2 working just the way you want.

My Windows® 8.1 Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Windows 8.1 photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into Windows 8.1 problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Windows 8.1 computer. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Windows® 8.1 computer working just the way you want. Learn how to • Master Windows innovations you like, and keep the older techniques you’re comfortable with • Adjust the Start screen so it works the way you want (not the other way around!) • Get more productive with touch gestures, live tiles, and Charms • Browse the Web faster and easier with Internet Explorer 11 tabbed browsing • Find, download, install, and work with the best new Windows Store apps • Copy, move, and share files using File Explorer • Use the built-in Skype app to make super-easy free video calls • Master the major improvements in Windows 8.1’s Photos and Music apps • Stream movies on your computer, and share media with your Xbox • Use cloud features to access your files everywhere, on any device you choose • Keep your files and computer safe, secure, backed up, and working reliably Register your book at quepublishing.com/register

My SurfaceTM Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Surface photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Surface problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Surface Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Surface working just the way you want. Learn how to • Get started quickly with Surface’s Start Screen and natural touch interface • Safely connect to networks, the Web, and other PCs • Use SkyDrive and your Microsoft account to access data and settings from anywhere • Search and browse the Internet more efficiently than ever • Do your Facebook and Twitter social networking through the People app • Discover, manage, and play music and other media • Watch Netflix, YouTube, and other streaming video • Manage your appointments and your life through Calendar • Keep up to date with the latest news • Create documents with Word 2013 • Crunch numbers with Excel 2013 • Present on-the-go with PowerPoint 2013 • Organize your notes with OneNote 2013 • Find the best new Surface apps at the Windows Store • Keep your Surface working reliably and securely • Personalize Microsoft Surface so it works the way you want it to • Get more help whenever you need it • Make the most of Touch Cover and Type Cover • Control your Xbox 360 through Surface’s Smartglass app CATEGORY: Tablets COVERS: Microsoft SurfaceTM USER LEVEL: Beginning-Intermediate

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