This book, Windows 8.1 Getting Started Guide, has been written, specifically, for newbies who are just getting started with Windows 8.1, the update for Windows 8. The book consist of the more than 300+ pages, covering different newly added features and functions of Windows 8.1 which are demonstrated with 320+ screenshots and with graphic illustrations / tips / notes on them. The book has been written by keeping all the functions of Windows 8.1 in-mind and you will find each and every feature of Windows 8.1, duly described in the book, right at your fingertips. Keeping in view the heavy price of the colored book; 'Windows 8.1 Getting Started Guide', a black and white edition (a cheaper one) is also available in paperback. In a couple of days, a Kindle edition will also be available. But, if you want to enjoy the real essence of Windows 8.1 Getting Started Guide, we suggest to purchase colored edition as overwhelming majority of functions of Windows 8.1 are in full colors. Black & White screenshots can neither do justice with the learning nor can explain the colored functions of Windows 8.1. Covering the basic features of Windows 8.1 like selecting the right Windows version, the book also covers in depth the new features of Windows 8.1 like lock screen, personalization, Charms Bar and PC Settings. The step-by-step instructions with graphical representation makes it easy to understand the new features. Topics covered in the book are; Selecting the Right Windows 8.1 Edition and Hardware, Start Screen (Modern UI), Personalization, Charms Bar, PC and Devices, Managing Accounts, Unlocking the PC, Storage at SkyDrive, Search, Search Apps, Share & Notifications, Privacy, Networks, Setting Times and Languages, Ease of Access, Windows Updates and Recovery. Desktop and Modern-UI Integration. Snap and Keyboard Shortcuts for Use in Windows 8.1. The book also goes through the hidden and new features of Windows 8.1 like new tile sizes, SkyDrive integration, configuration of Windows and many more. We are also adding related tutorial-based videos on our YouTube channel; Tech Lineup. It would continue to be updated step-by-step and guided videos on our channel from time to time.