LESSON 1

Are you familiar with this?

What is Desktop?

- The large area that is the

upper part of the screen

is called the Desktop.

Parts of the Desktop1. Taskbar - a long horizontal bar at the

bottom of a desktop.

2. Icons - a small image with a text label

represents a command.

3. Wallpaper - the background screen of a

desktop.

4. START button – It is a button found on the lower left

part of the desktop.

5. System Tray – this is where you can find icons

belonging to some of the programs that

are currently running.

6. Quick Launch Bar – it provides an easy way to launch a program

with

just one click.

Common Icons Found on the

Desktop1. My Computer – it gives access to

anything saved in the computer hard

drives.

2. Recycle Bin – this is a temporary

storage place for deleted files.

3. My Network Places – it provides

access to network resources.

4. Internet Explorer – It is used to surf

the net.