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Windows 10 Overview

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DISCOVER WINDOWS 10

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Windows 10 1.1.1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ALL ABOUT OPERATING SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................. 1

ABOUT SIGNING IN ................................................................................................................................................... 6

CREATING A MICROSOFT ACCOUNT .......................................................................................................................... 9

THE DESKTOP .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

THE TASKBAR .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

THE START MENU .................................................................................................................................................... 20

CORTANA (HEY CORTANA!) ..................................................................................................................................... 31

USING TOUCH ......................................................................................................................................................... 42

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All About Operating Systems Windows 10 1.1.1

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All About Operating Systems In computing, the operating system (OS) is the software responsible for direct control and management of hardware and basic system operations. Additionally, the operating system provides a foundation upon which to run application software such as word processing programs and web browsers.




Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk and controlling peripheral devices such as portable drives and printers. Operating systems also help with security, ensuring that unauthorized users do not access the system.




Microsoft Windows operating systems are the most commonly used operating systems today. In this lesson, we will learn about Windows 10- the latest version of the Windows operating system. Chances are, you have encountered a previous version of Windows at some point in the past. Windows 10 is designed to be familiar and up to date.




It incorporates the Start menu, taskbar and desktop from previous versions and features live tiles that instantly stream updates of what matters most. Windows 10 is also designed to be compatible with existing hardware, software and peripherals. For this reason, in many cases you can continue to utilize items you already own.




With Windows 10, apps work great in all modes and on all devices. Because Windows 10 updates happen automatically, you can easily stay current on the latest features and security. New features include Microsoft Edge- a brand new browser, and Cortana- a truly personal digital assistant. In the following topics, we will discuss getting started with and personalizing Windows 10.


About Signing In Windows 10 1.1.1


About Signing In Accounts enable individual users to have their own personal space- including separate files, browser favorites and desktops. Accounts also determine the type of permissions available to each user. You can sign in to Windows 10 utilizing either a local or Microsoft account. Signing in with a Microsoft account will allow you to access OneDrive, the Windows Store and view your settings and stuff across multiple Windows 10 devices. If you performed a Windows 10 installation, or purchased a new Windows 10 machine or device, your account is typically created during the setup process. We will explore the process of creating accounts manually later in this tutorial.




The Windows 10 sign in screen appears when you first turn on your computer or Windows 10 device. It also appears when Windows wakes up from sleep mode. Enter your password... ...and click sign in.




Or, select a different account and sign in.


Creating A Microsoft Account Windows 10 1.1.1


Creating A Microsoft Account If you’ve ever used Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office 365 or Windows, the email and password you use for those services is your Microsoft account. If you don’t already have a Microsoft account, navigate to https://signup.live.com from any computer or device that has internet access.


Creating A Microsoft Account Windows 10 1.1.1


Here, you can use an existing email address as the user name for a new Microsoft account. If you don’t already have an email account, you can create one for free at Outlook.com. Once you have successfully created a Microsoft account, you can use the user name and password for the account to sign in to Windows 10.


The Desktop Windows 10 1.1.1


The Desktop The desktop appears by default after you sign in to Windows 10. The desktop is a central location from which you can quickly launch and switch between apps and windows. Items on the desktop appear as icons. You can customize the desktop by adding or removing items and personalize the desktop with different shortcuts, backgrounds and themes. We’ll right-click the desktop.




Using the options on the shortcut menu that appeared, we can arrange the items on the desktop, refresh the desktop, and add new items. We can even adjust display and personalization settings. Click View.




View options pertain to sizing and arrangement of desktop icons. We’ll discuss accessibility and personalizing the desktop in future topics. Let’s move on. We’ll press the Esc key to exit the shortcut menu without making any changes.


The Taskbar Windows 10 1.1.1


The Taskbar The taskbar is the horizontal bar in the bottom of the screen. Typically, the taskbar is still visible even when the desktop is obscured by other windows. The taskbar has three main sections. The left section of the taskbar contains the Start button and Cortana.




The middle section shows open programs and files and enables you to quickly switch between them. When more than one file or program is open at once, the windows can cover each other. For this reason, Windows creates a corresponding button on the taskbar for each open window. You can switch between windows by clicking the appropriate taskbar button. The notification area in the right side of the taskbar includes the action center, clock, and other icons that communicate connectivity as well as status of certain programs and computer settings.




You can move the taskbar to any edge of the screen by dragging it with your mouse. A drag is accomplished by positioning the mouse above an item, holding down the left mouse button and moving the mouse to reposition the item. Once the item is in the appropriate position, release the left mouse button. You can also make the taskbar larger or smaller by dragging the inside border.




Let’s examine the properties of the taskbar. We’ll right-click the taskbar to display the shortcut menu.




Using the shortcut menu, we can show or hide toolbars and taskbar items, lock the taskbar to prevent it from being repositioned, launch the Task Manager or view taskbar properties. Click Properties.




Here, we can modify taskbar properties. When the Auto-hide the taskbar setting is selected, the taskbar does not appear unless you hover over the taskbar location. For now, we’ll proceed with default settings. Click Cancel.


The Start Menu Windows 10 1.1.1


The Start Menu The Start button from previous versions of Windows has returned for Windows 10. Click the Start button.




The left side of the Start menu contains apps, programs and Settings. The right side contains live tiles that update continuously and automatically. You can click a live tile to launch an associated app or view additional information. Or, you can press and hold or right-click a tile to resize the tile or view additional options.




As you may have noticed, the tiles are organized into groups and the heading above each group indicates the group name. If you are unhappy with a group name, you can click the heading and rename the group. You can drag tiles within a group to reposition them. Finally, you can group tiles by dragging them outside of an existing group then entering a heading in the blank space above the tiles.




The account that was used to sign in to Windows 10 is displayed in the upper left side of the Start menu. Click Shannon Rogers.




Here, you can view and modify account settings, sign out or switch to a different signed in account. We’ll take a detailed look at adding and modifying accounts later in this tutorial.




Windows 10 automatically keeps track of apps and programs you use most frequently and displays them in the Most used section of the start menu. Let’s view an alphabetical list of all apps that are on this computer. Click All apps.




You can utilize the vertical scroll bar to scroll up or down in the list. If an arrow appears next to an app, you can click it to view app-specific tasks or items. Additionally, you can pin an app to the Start menu to view live updates. Apps that you have pinned are added to the Start menu as new tiles.




Pinning an app to the Start menu is a simple process. Simply press and hold or right-click the app you want to pin...




...and click Pin to Start. We won’t pin Access at this time. Click More.




From the Start menu, you can also get to File Explorer and Settings. Click Power.




If you need to take a break and want to leave your computer or device running, click Sleep. After a pre-defined period of inactivity most computers and devices will enter sleep mode automatically. You can also choose to shut down or restart. Let’s move on.


Cortana (Hey Cortana) Windows 10 1.1.1


Cortana (Hey Cortana!) Cortana is the new personal assistant that is featured with Windows 10. Cortana can help you find files and apps, manage your calendar, track packages etc. As you begin to use Cortana on a frequent basis, you will find your experience with Cortana becomes increasingly personalized. You communicate with Cortana by typing in the search box on the taskbar or by clicking the microphone icon and talking. Click the search box.




The Home screen shows the latest information on what Cortana is currently tracking. We’ll communicate with Cortana by typing a question.




Cortana searched our stuff and the web and returned several results. Click the highlighted result.




Cortana opened the Edge browser and is displaying search results that match our query. Click the Close (X) button on the title bar.




You can also use Cortana to set reminders. Click the highlighted result.




Here, you can set a date and time as well as specify whether or not the call is recurring. Click Notebook.




You can make Cortana more responsive to your personal needs by adding information about yourself to the Notebook. From the Notebook, you can also adjust Cortana’s settings and turn Cortana on or off. Let’s set Cortana to respond anytime you say “Hey Cortana.” Click Settings.




Click the highlighted area to turn the setting on.




You can take things a step further and teach Cortana to respond best to your voice. We’ll proceed with the default settings. Click Reminders.




Here, you can add a new reminder and view existing reminders by Time, Place or Person. Click Help.




The Help screen provides instructions on some of the things Cortana can help you with. Let’s move on.


Using Touch Windows 10 1.1.1


Using Touch When you don’t want to use a keyboard and mouse, you can turn on tablet mode to make Windows 10 more intuitive to use with touch. Let’s turn on tablet mode. Click Action Center on the taskbar.




Click Tablet mode.




In Tablet mode, you can use the back button on the taskbar to go back in an app or go back to the previous app. Additionally, you can resize the shared edge between two apps to resize both at once and drag an app to the bottom of the screen to close it. We’ll tap an open area of screen to close the Action Center.




The notification in the right side of the screen tells us to swipe from the right edge of the screen to get to the action center. You can also: -Swipe in from the left to view open apps in task view -Swipe in from the top to view a full-screened app’s title bar -Swipe in from the bottom to view the taskbar in full-screened apps.




We’ll swipe in from the right to view action center and exit tablet mode.




Consult Cortana or Help for additional information about using touch with Windows 10.




Windows 10 includes a touch keyboard for PCs that are touch enabled. In Tablet mode, the touch keyboard appears automatically whenever you tap the screen in a place where text can be entered. Since we’re not in Tablet mode, we’ll open the touch keyboard manually. Click the touch keyboard icon on the taskbar.




Let’s switch to the thumb keyboard which splits the keys on either side of the screen. Click the touch keyboard icon.




Click the thumb keyboard icon.




Windows 10 even has the capability to recognize your handwriting. Let’s view the handwriting option. Click the thumb keyboard icon.




Click the handwriting icon.




You can write on the line with your finger or a stylus. Windows 10 will attempt to recognize your handwriting and convert it to text. By clicking or tapping the icons to the right of the line, you can insert a space, delete writing, insert a line break and even change the input language. Remember, none of the touch keyboard or handwriting features will work unless you first tap a text field or area where you can type.

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