The skills and knowledge acquired in this course are sufficient to be able to extend your understanding and knowledge of the operating system software Microsoft Windows 8.1.
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What you’ll learn
At the completion of this course you should be able to:
Work with the basic components of the Windows 8.1 interface
Work with Windows Store apps
Personalise the new user interface
Work with several of the default Windows apps
Work with desktop windows
Use Windows to install, update and uninstall programs
Understand data storage and navigate your computer’s drives, folders and files
Navigate the folder hierarchy and work with folders
Manage files on your computer
Understand the purpose and function of libraries, and how to manage libraries
Work with the Recycle Bin to manage deleted items
Work with Favourites and shortcuts in File Explorer
Use the Windows search facility
Manage your printer and printing tasks in Windows
Manage user accounts
Work with Windows security features
Learn how to use Windows Help and Support
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Who is the course for?
This course is designed for users who are keen to learn how to operate Microsoft Windows 8.1 to perform tasks that include: starting applications, creating folders, copying and moving files, creating and using libraries, performing searches, and personalising Windows.
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Course subjects
Starting Off with Windows 8.1
Turning On The Computer
Signing In To Windows
The Desktop
The Start Screen
The Apps View
The Taskbar
The App Switcher
App Bars
The Charms Bar
Windows Store Apps
Displaying Key User Interface Elements
Putting Your Computer To Sleep
Shutting Down Your Computer
Working with Windows Apps
Displaying The Start Screen
Starting Windows Apps From The Start Screen
Starting Windows Apps From The Apps View
Displaying The Desktop
Switching Between Open Apps
Arranging Apps Side-By-Side
Closing Windows Store Apps
Installing A Windows Store App
Uninstalling A Windows Store App
Using Gestures On Touch Screens
Personalising the User Interface
Adding Tiles To The Start Screen
Moving Tiles On The Start Screen
Changing The Size Of The Tiles
Working with Tile Groups
Turning Live Tiles On And Off
Removing Tiles From The Start Screen
Pinning Apps To The Taskbar
Creating Desktop Program Shortcut Icons
Changing The Lock Screen
Changing The Start Screen Background
Changing The Desktop Background
Changing Your Account Picture
Using Common Windows Apps
Starting The Mail App
Adding Accounts To Mail
Working with Mail Messages
Starting And Navigating The Calendar App
Scheduling Meetings
Connecting Your Accounts To The People App
Adding Contacts To People
Working with The People App
Opening PDFs And XPS Files In The Reader App
Using Reader
Using The Maps App
Looking at Desktop Windows
Starting Desktop Programs
The Anatomy Of A Desktop Window
Expanding And Minimising The Ribbon
Using The Ribbon
Accessing The Backstage View
Minimising And Maximising A Window
Resizing A Window Using A Mouse
Moving A Window On The Desktop
Switching Between Open Programs
Snapping Two Desktop Programs Side-By-Side
Shaking Down Windows
Scrolling In A Window
Closing Desktop Programs
Other Ways To Open Desktop Programs
Working with Programs
Viewing Installed Programs
Dealing With Non-Responding Programs
Installing A Program
What Happens During Installation
Uninstalling A Program
Keeping Programs Updated
Data Storage on Your Computer
Understanding Data Storage In Windows
Understanding File Explorer
Opening File Explorer
Viewing Storage Devices Using File Explorer
Viewing Network Connections
Understanding USB Flash Drives
Working with Folders
Understanding Folder Hierarchy
Navigating The Folder Hierarchy
Understanding Personal Folders
Accessing Your Personal Folders
Creating A New Folder
Copying A Folder
Moving A Folder
Renaming A Folder
Deleting A Folder
Viewing The Hierarchy Path
Changing Folder Views
Working with Files
Understanding Files
Creating A Simple File
Exploring Files In Windows
Copying A File
Renaming A File
Selecting Files
Copying Multiple Files
Replacing Files
Moving Files
Copying Files To A USB Flash Drive
Setting Files As Read-Only
Deleting Files
Deleting Folders With Files
Common File Types
Working with Libraries
Understanding Libraries
Displaying Libraries
Exploring Your Libraries
Creating Folders In A Library
Creating A Library
Adding Folders To A Library
Changing Library Views
Deleting Folders From A Library
Deleting A Library
The Recycle Bin
Understanding The Recycle Bin
Creating Some Sample Files
Sending Files To The Recycle Bin
Restoring Files From The Recycle Bin
Emptying The Recycle Bin
Favourite Locations in Windows
Understanding Favourite Locations
Adding A Location To Favourites
Removing A Location From Favourites
Restoring Default Favourites
Hiding Favourites
Searching in Windows
Introducing Windows Search
Understanding File Searches In Windows
Creating A Searchable File
Initiating The Windows Search Feature
Using Windows Search
Changing The Windows Search Settings
Searching Unindexed Folders Using File Explorer
Searching File Contents Using File Explorer
Indexing A Folder
Unindexing A Folder
Tagging Files For Easier Searches
Saving A Search
Sorting Files In A Folder
Modifying View Settings
Printing
Understanding Printing In Windows
Viewing Available Printers
Installing A USB Printer
Setting The Default Printer
Pausing A Printer
Printing Files From File Explorer
Managing The Print Queue
Sharing Your Printer With Others
Connecting To A Network Printer
Printing From Windows Apps
User Accounts
Understanding User Accounts In Windows
Creating A Microsoft Account
Creating A Local Account
Switching Users
Changing Your Password
Changing Your Account Name
Controlling User Accounts
Deleting A Microsoft Account
Deleting User Accounts
Security and Protection
Understanding Computer Security
Checking The Action Centre
Checking Windows Firewall Settings
Checking Malware Protection Settings
Checking Windows Update Settings
Help and Support
The Windows Help And Support Window
Searching Help
Browsing Help
Printing A Help Topic
Browsing Online Help
Prerequisites
This course assumes little or no knowledge of Microsoft Windows 8.1. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system environment.
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