Course Name

Microsoft Windows 8

Contact Hours: 24

Course Description

You will learn how to use the new Start screen and how it works with the desktop, how to customize your settings and preferences and how to use the built-in apps and accessories. You will also learn tips for managing your files and folders, and throughout the course, you'll learn lots of shortcuts. After finishing this course, you will know how to make Windows adapt to your needs, rather than the other way around. You will learn how to pin important programs and web sites to the Start screen and remove those you don't need. You'll learn tips and shortcuts to manage files and folders, so they will always be at your fingertips and how to search for them if you don't know where they are. You will also learn how Windows can keep you safe from viruses and other malware. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to progress through it. As a benefit, the e-learner is provided 1 year post course completion access to this course including any updates that are made to the curriculum from the time of official enrollment.

Outcome

You will learn: How to customize the Start screen How to set up a Home group to share files How to use libraries for easy file organizing How to use the #1 best troubleshooting technique How to find and use new programs, new music and new games

Assessment

This course allows for self-directed work and does not require that you take a test. Apply what you have learned to your own projects.

Outline

Lesson 1: Hit the Ground Running The Start Screen & the Desktop Modifying the Start Screen Personalizing the Way Your Computer Looks Snapping Apps to the Screen Setting Taskbar Options Lesson 2: Customization with the Settings App Managing Users Controlling Notifications Configuring Searches Choosing which Apps Can Share General Settings Privacy Devices Wireless & Ease of Access Syncing Your Settings Creating a HomeGroup Windows Update Lesson 3: Setting Options with the Control Panel Opening the Control Panel Choosing Default Programs Changing the Screen Resolution & Other Display Items Managing Fonts Changing the Way Your Mouse Behaves Choosing Wallpaper, Background Colors, & Sounds Managing Power on a Laptop Uninstalling a Program Controlling Audio Hardware & the Sounds Windows Makes Getting Info on System Settings & Making Changes Managing Users Staying Safe from Viruses Letting the Firewall Add to Your Safety Mobility Settings for Your Laptop Lesson 4: Managing Files & Folders Navigating the File Explorer Viewing Folder Contents Copying & Moving Files & Folders Multiple Explorers, & Sharing & Renaming Files Using & Managing Libraries Searching for Files Backing Up Files with File History Zipping & Unzipping Files Lesson 5: Working with Built-in Apps Calendar Photos Mail People Messaging Music Windows Store Lesson 6: Working with Built-in Accessories Calculator Character Map Paint Snipping Tool Magnifier Lesson 7: Internet Explorer 10 The New Windows 8-Style IE 10 The traditional IE 10 on the desktop IE 10 - Organizing Bookmarks Security & Performance Features Lesson 8: Basic Troubleshooting The New Task Manager Deleting Temp Files Credits