Course Description
Overview
Students will learn important new features in the Windows 10 operating system. This course is designed for current Windows 7, 8, or 10 users, Here are some of the important new features of Windows 10 we will learn:
- File Explorer’s new Ribbon Interface,
- Task View,
- Start Menu,
- Settings,
- Cortana, Edge, and new apps.
Prerequisites
This is course is not recommended for those new to the computer nor comfortable with basic operations of Windows.
- Comfort with using Windows 7 or 8
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Customize the Ribbon in File Explorer,
- Use the new Task View,
- Know important settings that used to be in the Control Panel,
- Tailor the Start Menu for ease of navigation and access to favorite applications.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Windows 10 Taskbar, Start Menu, and Notification Area
- Setting up Windows 10 Desktop’s Taskbar with Jump Lists, Pinning Programs, Files,
- Customizing the Start Menu and Task Bar,
- Navigating through Windows with the new Task View,
- Using the new Notification Area and changing its important options.
Lesson 2: Windows File Explorer
- Using, customizing, and managing Windows’ new Ribbon Interface,
- Adding buttons and shortcuts to the Quick Access Toolbar,
- Navigating in Windows 10 and folder organization.
Lesson 3: Settings – Goodbye Control Panel
- Manage devices with settings,
- Customize the desktop,
- Set important options for Snap, touchscreens, and manage system settings.
Lesson 4: New Features and Apps
- Edge – the new web browser,
- Cortana – the new assistant or used for help and search only,
- Touchscreen and Tablet Mode,
- Calculator,
- Sticky Notes.