Course Description
This course is designed to familiarize users with the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. Students will login and learn basic functionality and navigation, review new functionality and features in Windows 10, review file management and customization with File Explorer, customize and personalize their desktop and various other areas of the Windows 10 operating environment, and work with applications and programs including installing, updating, and troubleshooting. Students will become familiar with Cortana, learn to use the new Maps, Mail, People, Calendar, and Weather features. Users will also become familiar with Microsoft Edge, the newest Internet browser. Edge functionality and new features will be reviewed.
Instructor: Jason Christie
What am I going to get from this course?
- Get started by logging in and navigating the Windows 10 environment
- Personalize the interface and customize settings
- Manage files and folders, and learn about OneDrive
- Become familiar with Edge, Microsoft's newest browser, and explore the features
- Learn to use Cortana, Maps, Photos, Mail, People, Calendar, and Weather
- Learn to install applications, set defaults, and manage updating and troubleshooting settings.
Prerequisites and Target Audience
What will students need to know or do before starting this course?
Basic familiarity with computers and navigating the Internet
Who should take this course? Who should not?
Students who want to become familiar with the new Windows 10 environment
Curriculum
Module 2: Getting Started in Windows 10
Lecture 3
The Startup Screen
Lecture 4
Exploring the Desktop
Lecture 5
General Navigation
Lecture 6
Introducing the Action Center and Control Panel
Lecture 8
Launching Applications
Lecture 9
Interacting with Windows
Lecture 10
Quitting Applications
Lecture 11
Pinning Applications
Lecture 12
Customizing the Start Menu
Lecture 13
Customizing the Task Bar
Lecture 14
Multitasking to Switch Between Multiple Applications
Lecture 15
Managing Several Desktops Using Task View
Lecture 16
Cortana: Setting Up
Lecture 17
Cortana: Using Cortana
Module 3: File Management
Lecture 18
Overview of the Drive and Folder Structure
Lecture 19
Using the Navigation Pane, Details Pane, and Preview Pane
Lecture 20
Using Menus and Ribbons
Lecture 21
Viewing and Editing File Properties
Lecture 22
Creating Files
Lecture 23
Selecting, Moving, and Copying Files
Lecture 24
Renaming Files and Folders
Lecture 25
Deleting and Restoring from the Recycle Bin
Lecture 26
Creating and Using Shortcuts
Lecture 27
Zipping and Unzipping Files
Lecture 28
Changing the Sort and Group By Options
Lecture 29
Adding Columns to the Explorer View
Lecture 30
Creating and Using a Library
Lecture 31
Adding Files to a Library
Lecture 32
Customizing File Explorer and Frequent Places
Lecture 33
Configuring Files and Explorer Options
Lecture 34
Logging In or Setting Up OneDrive
Lecture 35
Storing and Accessing Files in OneDrive
Lecture 36
Sharing Files through OneDrive
Lecture 37
Syncing Files in OneDrive
Lecture 38
Browsing the Web
Lecture 39
Customizing Top Sites
Lecture 41
Adding and Using Favorites
Lecture 42
Organizing Favorites with Folders
Lecture 43
Using the Reading List and Reading View
Lecture 44
Using, Saving, and Sharing Web Notes
Lecture 45
Downloading Files
Lecture 46
Viewing and Clearing History
Module 5: Using Windows Apps
Lecture 47
Maps: Searching, Getting Directions, and Choosing a View
Lecture 48
Maps: Search Tips and Favorites
Lecture 49
Maps: More Search Tips and Map Settings
Lecture 50
Photos: Browsing
Lecture 51
Photos: Using Editing Tools
Lecture 52
Mail: Adding Accounts
Lecture 53
Mail: Changing the View
Lecture 54
Mail: Sending a Message
Lecture 55
People: Adding and Editing Contacts
Lecture 56
People: Searching, Linking, and Sharing Contacts
Lecture 57
Calendar: Configuring and Viewing
Lecture 58
Calendar: Changing Views and Creating and Editing Events
Lecture 59
Weather: Adding Favorite Locations
Lecture 60
Weather: Viewing Historical Data and Weather Maps
Module 6: Customizing Windows 10
Lecture 61
Managing Accounts and Sign In Options
Lecture 62
Changing the Background
Lecture 63
Understanding the Lock Screen
Lecture 64
Changing Themes
Lecture 65
Personalizing Start
Lecture 66
Changing Screen Resolution
Lecture 67
Adjusting Audio Settings
Lecture 68
Managing Sleep and Screen Saver Modes
Lecture 69
Changing Default Storage Locations
Lecture 70
Managing Devices
Lecture 71
Changing Type Settings
Lecture 72
Adjusting Mouse and Touchpad Settings
Lecture 73
Adjusting AutoPlay Settings
Module 7: Installing, Updating, and Troubleshooting
Lecture 74
Installing Applications from the Windows Store
Lecture 75
Installing Applications from the Web
Lecture 76
Setting Application Defaults
Lecture 77
Setting App Privacy and Permissions
Lecture 78
Uninstalling Applications
Lecture 79
Configuring Windows Defender and Windows Updates
Lecture 80
Accessing Task Manager
Lecture 81
Accessing the Action Center to View Messages
Lecture 82
Backing Up and Restoring Files and Using Recover
