Learning Microsoft Windows 10

Learning Microsoft Windows 10

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Released November 2015
Publisher(s): Infinite Skills
ISBN: 9781771375559

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Video description

In this Learning Microsoft Windows 10 training course, expert author Erin Olsen teaches you everything you need to know to start working with Windows 10. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no previous experience with Windows is required.

You will start by learning about the Windows 10 user experience, including the Windows 10 log-on options, tablet mode settings, and shutdown and log-off options. From there, Erin will teach you how to manage device settings, work on the desktop, manage files and folders, and use search and Cortana. This video tutorial also covers simple Windows 10 apps, apps for everyday activities, and new features for multimedia. You will also learn about the new and improved Windows Store, how to connect to networks, how to share data and resources, and how to work in the cloud with OneDrive. Finally, you will learn how to keep Windows 10 secure, create child accounts, and learn about Windows 10 business and enterprise features.

Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have learned everything you need to know to get started using Windows 10. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

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Table of contents

  1. Introducing Windows 10
    1. Welcome To Windows 10 00:01:17
    2. About The Author 00:08:26
    3. What You Will Learn 00:03:00
    4. Windows 10 Editions 00:05:13
    5. Windows 10 Tour 00:05:07
  2. The Windows 10 User Experience
    1. The Windows Lock Screen 00:05:29
    2. Windows 10 Login Options - Part 1 00:05:56
    3. Windows 10 Login Options - Part 2 00:02:36
    4. Login Using Biometrics 00:02:26
    5. Continuum In Windows 10 00:08:25
    6. Tablet Mode Settings 00:04:29
    7. Start Menu Or Start Screen 00:05:35
    8. Work With All Apps And Tiles - Part 1 00:03:49
    9. Work With All Apps And Tiles - Part 2 00:05:45
    10. Organize With Start Groups 00:03:24
    11. More About Personalizing The Start Menu 00:05:25
    12. Shutdown And Logout Options 00:02:15
  3. Managing Device Settings
    1. Unified Settings In Windows 10 00:05:03
    2. Change Device Themes 00:05:43
    3. Adjust Display Settings 00:04:13
    4. Configure Multiple Monitors And Resolution 00:07:17
    5. Designate A Screensaver 00:04:50
    6. Modify Mouse And Touchpad Settings - Part 1 00:05:30
    7. Modify Mouse And Touchpad Settings - Part 2 00:06:21
    8. Configure A Pen Or Stylus 00:02:25
    9. Controlling The Keyboard 00:05:22
    10. Utilize Battery Saver 00:06:13
    11. Optimize Power Plans 00:06:07
    12. Establish Sync Settings 00:02:39
    13. Use Quiet Hours 00:02:56
  4. Working On The Desktop
    1. Change Taskbar Settings 00:07:28
    2. Configure Actions And Notifications 00:05:44
    3. Modify The Clock And Time Zones 00:07:39
    4. Utilize App Switching And Task View 00:05:34
    5. Work With Multiple Desktops 00:06:30
    6. Sizing, Moving And Snapping Windows 00:06:47
  5. Managing Files And Folders
    1. The Enhanced File Explorer 00:04:14
    2. Share Directly From File Explorer 00:02:26
    3. Modify File Explorer Views 00:05:39
    4. Customize Library Content 00:02:54
    5. Create Folders And Work With Files 00:05:56
    6. Delete And Restore Files With The Recycle Bin 00:05:30
    7. Use The Storage App To Identify Storage Issues 00:03:56
  6. Using Search And Cortana
    1. Simplified Integrated Search From The Taskbar 00:06:20
    2. Introducing Cortana - Your Digital Assistant 00:05:34
    3. Cortana Settings 00:05:49
    4. Train Cortana Through Her Notebook 00:04:11
    5. Set Reminders With Cortana 00:05:58
  7. Simple Windows 10 Apps Make Life Easier
    1. Get Excited About Alarms And Clocks 00:03:18
    2. Not The Same Old Calculator App 00:02:10
    3. Appreciate The Photo App 00:03:51
  8. Apps For Everyday Activities
    1. Skype With Windows 10 00:05:01
    2. The Improved Mail And Calendar Apps 00:01:36
    3. Get The Complete Windows Experience With The Phone Companion App 00:01:30
  9. New Features For Multimedia
    1. Listen To Music With Groove Music 00:04:47
    2. Experience The Future With Hololens 00:01:45
    3. Windows 10 And Xbox 00:03:11
  10. The New And Improved Windows Store
    1. The Windows Store Landing Page 00:04:26
    2. Universal Apps 00:05:57
    3. Find Apps By Category And Search 00:04:22
    4. Select And Install Apps 00:06:51
    5. Paying for Windows Store Purchases 00:04:10
  11. Connecting To Networks
    1. Review The Network And Sharing Center 00:07:12
    2. Set Device Name And Workgroup 00:07:30
    3. Connect To And Manage Wi-Fi Networks 00:05:29
    4. Use Airplane Mode 00:02:18
    5. Setup A Mobile Broadband Connection 00:02:56
    6. Check Settings For Wi-Fi Sense 00:05:36
    7. Use Network And Internet Settings 00:06:12
  12. Experience The Cutting Edge Browser
    1. Edge Versus Internet Explorer 00:05:05
    2. The Edge Hub 00:02:23
    3. Favorites In Edge 00:02:38
    4. Enjoy The Reading List And Reading View 00:04:15
    5. Search From The Address Bar 00:04:02
    6. Set The Edge Homepage 00:02:44
    7. Annotate And Share Web Pages With Web Notes 00:06:07
    8. More Actions In Edge 00:04:03
  13. Sharing Data And Resources
    1. Create Or Join A Homegroup 00:04:29
    2. Identify And Change The Homegroup Password 00:03:28
    3. Access Shared Homegroup Files 00:04:27
    4. Sharing Drives Folders And Files 00:04:42
  14. Working In The Cloud With OneDrive
    1. Get Started With OneDrive 00:05:24
    2. Configure OneDrive Settings 00:06:19
    3. OneDrive Through A Browser 00:04:50
    4. Get Files Into And Out Of OneDrive 00:06:17
  15. Keeping Windows 10 Secure
    1. Manage User Accounts 00:06:30
    2. Configure Assigned Access 00:02:59
    3. Configure Privacy Settings 00:07:43
    4. Work With Windows Firewall 00:07:14
    5. Use Windows Defender 00:07:02
    6. Encrypt Data With BitLocker 00:05:43
  16. Keeping Families Safe
    1. Create Child Accounts 00:04:19
    2. Family Settings For Kids Accounts - Part 1 00:05:57
    3. Family Settings For Kids Accounts - Part 2 00:04:59
  17. Easing Use Of Windows 10
    1. Key Ease Of Access Features 00:06:29
    2. Easing Use Of The Keyboard And Mouse 00:04:33
    3. Other Everyday Ease of Access Options 00:03:27
  18. Windows 10 Business And Enterprise Features
    1. Business And Enterprise Features Overview - Part 1 00:03:58
    2. Business And Enterprise Features Overview - Part 2 00:05:38
    3. Business And Enterprise Features Overview - Part 3 00:03:13
  19. Maintaining Windows 10
    1. Associating File Types With Apps 00:04:20
    2. Run Programs As An Administrator 00:03:21
    3. Checking What Is Running With Task Manager 00:06:46
    4. Managing Startup Apps 00:03:07
    5. Defragment Drives 00:05:10
    6. Cleaning House With Disk Cleanup 00:03:56
    7. Work With Windows Update 00:04:11
    8. Back Up Files Using File History 00:03:52
  20. Conclusion
    1. Wrap Up 00:01:12

Product information

  • Title: Learning Microsoft Windows 10
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: November 2015
  • Publisher(s): Infinite Skills
  • ISBN: 9781771375559