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Windows 8 Beginner 1 Welcome to Windows 8 Beginner 1. Total running time is 2 Hours, 51 Minutes. Lessons
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IntroIn lesson 1 of Microsoft Windows 8 Beginner, you will learn the basics of Windows 8, including the history and versions of Windows, new features and changes to the interface, and how to work with the redesigned start menu and tiles. We will also cover important topics such as the difference between apps and programs, key included apps, using the desktop, and making common customizations. By the end of this lesson, you'll know how to navigate Windows 8, manage your settings, and use the essential features to get started.TranscriptWelcome to Microsoft Windows 8 Beginner Level 1 brought to you by WindowsLearningZone.com. I am your instructor Richard Rost. This class is for the beginner who has little or no experience with Windows 8. This class is also good if you are upgrading from an earlier version of Windows and want to see what is new with Windows 8.There have been some major changes to the interface in the start menu, and we will cover most of them in this class. This class is not for complete computer novices. If you have absolutely no experience working with a computer, this class might not be for you. If you do not know how to use the keyboard, how to use the mouse, how to left-click, right-click, click and drag, or if you want to learn about the parts of a computer like what is a hard drive or what is a motherboard, then this class is not for you. This class assumes you have a basic working familiarity with computers in general. I do have a class for people that need the absolute basics. That is my Windows 101 class, and you can find it on my website at windowslearningzone.com. In today's class, we are going to get you started working with Windows 8. We are going to talk about the different Windows versions. We are going to learn about what is new in Windows 8. We are going to cover all the changes to the menu interface, including the new start menu. You will learn how to work with tiles and live tiles in the Charms bar, and all the new things they have added to Windows 8. We will spend some time with the Windows desktop. We will cover the differences between apps and programs. Apps are new in Windows 8. We will go over some of the useful apps that are included with Windows 8, and I will show you how to download apps from the Windows store. There are lots of different things to configure in Windows 8, so we will go through some of those. I will walk you through some of my custom changes, some of the things I personally like to change about Windows 8 to make it more usable. My courses are broken down into four groups: Beginner, Expert, Advanced, and Developer. My Beginner courses are for novice users who have little or no experience with Windows. They are designed to give you an overview of the basic features and cover just what you need to know to be productive. The Expert classes are designed for more experienced users who are already familiar with Windows and want to learn more of the Power User techniques, customizations, and utilities. When you have mastered the Expert classes, move up to the Advanced lessons. You will learn how to administer Windows, use more of the Power Tools, set up networking, security, and lots more. Finally, my Developer level courses are designed to teach you how to get the most out of Windows with batch-file programming, command-line tools, PowerShell, and lots more. Each of my series is broken down into different numbered levels, starting with Level 1. Each subsequent level teaches you new and different topics in Windows, building on the lessons learned in the previous classes. When you have finished all the Beginner classes, move up to Expert Level 1. Then, when you have finished the Expert series, move up to the Advanced, and then Developer series. If you have questions about the topics covered in today's lessons, please feel free to post them in my student forums online. If you are watching this course using my custom video player software, or on the online theater on my website, you should see the student forum for each lesson appearing in a small window next to or below the class videos, as long as you have an active internet connection. Here you will see all the questions that other students may have asked, as well as my responses to them, in the comments. I encourage you to read through these questions and answers as you start each lesson, and feel free to post your own questions and comments as well. Now, let us take a more detailed look at what will be covered in today's class. In lesson 1, we are going to learn about Windows 8. We will learn what Windows is, the history of the different versions of Windows, the different editions of Windows 8, the extra features found in Windows 8 Professional, and the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. In lesson 2, we are going to talk about what is new in Windows 8. We will cover the new features, the enhanced features, and we will talk about what is missing in Windows 8 that was in previous versions. We will discuss whether you should upgrade an old machine to Windows 8, whether you should buy a PC, laptop, or tablet, and we will discuss the upgrade specifications. In lesson 3, we are going to learn all about the start menu. We will learn about the lock screen, logging on and off of Windows, tiles and active tiles, running and closing apps, the All Apps screen, pinning and unpinning apps to your start menu, moving and resizing tiles, and locking, signing out, and shutting down your computer. In lesson 4, we are going to learn about the classic Windows desktop. We will learn about icons and shortcuts, the taskbar and notification area. We will find out where the start button went. We will learn how to close, maximize, minimize, restore, move, and resize windows, and how to snap them on the left and right side of the screen. We will learn how to open WordPad. In lesson 5, we are going to talk about the difference between Windows apps and Windows programs, or full applications. We will go over some of the included apps that come with Windows 8. We will see how to access the Windows store. We will perform an app search, look for Solitaire, and download it. We will set up a Microsoft account and we will talk about the differences between a local account and a Microsoft account. I will show you how to cycle through open applications. In lesson 6, we are going to begin going through some of the more useful apps that I like in Windows 8. We are going to learn Internet Explorer, both the desktop and the app version. We will learn about the People app where you track your contacts, and the Mail app where you can send and receive email. I will show you how to connect to an outside service like Gmail to sync your contacts, your emails, your calendars, and such. In lesson 7, we are going to continue looking at the useful apps in Windows 8, including Calendar, Maps, News, Sports, Weather, Travel, Music, Bing, and a lot more. In lesson 8, we are going to finish our quick look at useful apps for today's class. We are going to talk about WordPad, how to write a letter, saving and loading a file to your hard drive, using the File Explorer, finding the Documents library, using the Recycle Bin with deleted files, uploading your files to SkyDrive, and we will look at the Calculator and Notepad apps. In lesson 9, we are going to begin learning how to configure Windows. We will learn about the PC settings and how to change them, the lock screen and the start screen, and how to configure those. We will cover changing your password, setting up additional users so you can set up an account for the kids or a guest, notifications, search options, changing the date and time in your time zone, privacy settings, Windows Update, and lots more. In lesson 10, we are continuing on with configuring Windows. We are going to talk about the Control Panel, display resolution, mouse settings, Windows Defender, virus scanning, firewall, Windows Update, desktop themes, screen savers, and lots more. In lesson 11, I am going to show you some custom changes that you can make to Windows. These are Rick's Personal Recommendations. I am going to show you how to get your start button back with a third-party application called Classic Shell. We are going to turn on the Quick Launch Bar. We are going to customize the taskbar the way I like it, and I will show you some other recommendations of programs you should download and use that are very cool. Thanks for watching. QuizQ1. Who is the target audience for this Windows 8 Beginner Level 1 course?A. People with a basic familiarity with computers B. Complete computer novices with no computer experience C. Experienced Windows power users D. Only developers who want to program Windows Q2. Which of the following topics is NOT covered in this Beginner Level 1 course? A. The history of Windows versions B. Batch-file programming and PowerShell tools C. Differences between Windows 8 editions D. Working with tiles and the new Start menu Q3. What should you do if you have absolutely no experience with computers or basic hardware? A. Take the Windows 101 class first B. Start immediately with Windows 8 Beginner Level 1 C. Only read the Windows 8 user manual D. Skip to Power User techniques Q4. What is a key feature introduced in Windows 8 that is covered in this class? A. Tiles and Live Tiles in the Start menu B. The classic Start button from earlier versions C. Batch-file programming D. Windows 8 command-line tools Q5. What are the differences between apps and programs in the context of Windows 8? A. Apps are new in Windows 8, distinct from traditional programs B. Both terms refer to the same thing in Windows 8 C. Programs are only for developers D. Apps are only available on mobile devices Q6. Which app or feature will be demonstrated for downloading and installing new applications? A. The Windows Store B. The Task Manager C. Device Manager D. Control Panel Q7. When can students ask questions or interact with the instructor? A. By posting in student forums online provided with the course B. By emailing only after finishing the entire course C. Only by attending live sessions in person D. Through instant messaging Q8. Which lesson focuses on learning about the Windows desktop, icons, and taskbar? A. Lesson 4 B. Lesson 1 C. Lesson 10 D. Lesson 7 Q9. What will Lesson 5 cover about user accounts? A. The difference between local accounts and Microsoft accounts B. How to set up administrator accounts in Linux C. Programming new user permissions D. Only how to delete an account Q10. What is Classic Shell, as mentioned in the course outline? A. A third-party application to restore the Start button B. A built-in feature of Windows 8 C. A type of antivirus software D. A photo viewer app Q11. Which series level would be most appropriate for someone wanting to learn Windows networking and security administration? A. Advanced B. Beginner C. Expert D. Developer Q12. What must you have to interact with the lesson's student forum on the website? A. An active internet connection B. A local hard drive only C. No internet or network connection is needed D. An external device driver Q13. What topic is covered in lesson 9? A. Configuring PC settings, lock screen, users, privacy, and Windows Update B. Creating new applications C. Programming with PowerShell D. Using advanced developer tools Q14. Which of the following is suggested as a useful app reviewed in lessons 6, 7, and 8? A. WordPad B. Disk Management Tool C. Computer BIOS Editor D. SQL Server Management Studio Q15. What are Rick's Personal Recommendations section about? A. Custom changes to make Windows 8 more usable, including custom apps and taskbar tweaks B. How to create batch files for automation C. Setting up computer hardware for Windows installation D. Writing code in Windows 8 Answers: 1-A; 2-B; 3-A; 4-A; 5-A; 6-A; 7-A; 8-A; 9-A; 10-A; 11-A; 12-A; 13-A; 14-A; 15-A DISCLAIMER: Quiz questions are AI generated. If you find any that are wrong, don't make sense, or aren't related to the video topic at hand, then please post a comment and let me know. Thanks. SummaryToday's video from Windows Learning Zone is Microsoft Windows 8 Beginner Level 1. My goal is to introduce Windows 8 to users who already have some general computer experience but may be new to this particular version or want to see what is different from previous editions. If you are completely new to computers and do not know how to use a mouse or keyboard, or if you want a thorough introduction to the parts that make up a computer, I recommend starting with my Windows 101 class instead, which is specifically designed for absolute beginners. You can find that introductory course on my website at windowslearningzone.com.For today's class, I am going to focus on helping you get comfortable with Windows 8, cover the important changes to the interface, and demonstrate how the new start menu works with tiles and live tiles in the Charms bar. We will also explore the other new features that Microsoft has introduced in this version. We will spend time on the Windows desktop, comparing apps to traditional programs, since apps are a new addition in Windows 8. I will show you some of the most useful pre-installed apps and walk you through downloading additional apps from the Windows Store. Windows 8 offers a lot of personalization and configuration options, so I will share some of my favorite customizations to make Windows 8 easier to use and more tailored to your needs. My courses are organized by ability level: Beginner, Expert, Advanced, and Developer. Beginner courses like this one are designed for those just starting out with Windows. Once you master these basics, you can move on to the Expert classes that introduce power user features, customization tools, and utilities. The Advanced lessons begin focusing on system administration, networking, security, and using more advanced functions within Windows. At the Developer level, I cover batch file creation, command-line tools, PowerShell, and more ways to work with Windows behind the scenes. Each series begins at Level 1 for its group, with each new level building on the skills covered in previous lessons. Once you complete the Beginner classes, you can advance to Expert Level 1, then move onward through Advanced and Developer courses as your skills grow. If you have questions about something in these lessons, I encourage you to use my student forums. If you are using my video player software or watching from my website, you should see a forum section displayed with each lesson, provided you have an internet connection. Here you can review questions asked by other students and my responses, or add your own questions and comments. Let me give you a summary of what we will cover in this course: In lesson 1, we explore what Windows 8 is, review its history, examine the different editions, talk about extra features in Windows 8 Professional, and explain the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Lesson 2 highlights what is new in Windows 8 including updated features, missing elements compared to earlier Windows versions, and the pros and cons of upgrading. We will discuss choosing between a PC, laptop, or tablet and go over the necessary system requirements. In lesson 3, we focus on the new start menu, discuss the lock screen, user logon and logoff procedures, tiles and live tiles, launching and closing apps, the All Apps screen, customizing your start menu by pinning or unpinning apps and resizing tiles, and how to lock or shut down your system. Lesson 4 moves to the classic Windows desktop, where we talk about desktop icons, shortcuts, the taskbar, notification area, locating the start button, managing windows (close, maximize, minimize, restore, move, and resize), capturing windows to the screen edges, and using built-in applications like WordPad. Lesson 5 explains the crucial differences between new Windows apps and traditional programs, gives an overview of pre-installed apps, demonstrates how to access the Store, search for and download apps like Solitaire, set up a Microsoft account, and the differences between local and Microsoft accounts. I will show how to manage multiple running apps as well. In lesson 6, we look at popular Windows 8 apps like Internet Explorer (both the desktop and app version), the People app for managing contacts, and the Mail app for emails. I will guide you through syncing with outside services such as Gmail, allowing access to contacts, emails, and calendars. Lesson 7 continues our tour of useful apps such as Calendar, Maps, News, Sports, Weather, Travel, Music, Bing, and others. In lesson 8, we finish off by using WordPad to write documents, saving and loading files, using File Explorer to locate your Documents library, handling deleted files with the Recycle Bin, uploading files to SkyDrive, and trying out Calculator and Notepad. Lesson 9 introduces Windows configuration basics: changing PC settings, customizing the lock and start screens, changing passwords, creating new user accounts, adjusting notifications, search options, updating time and date settings, configuring privacy settings, and using Windows Update. Lesson 10 covers even more configuration, such as working with the Control Panel, adjusting display resolution, mouse settings, Windows Defender, virus scans, firewall settings, desktop themes, and screen savers. Finally, in lesson 11, I will share some of my own recommendations for customizing Windows 8, like restoring the start button with Classic Shell, enabling the Quick Launch Bar, adjusting the taskbar to my preferences, and suggesting other helpful programs to enhance your Windows experience. If you want to follow along step-by-step and see everything demonstrated in detail, a complete video tutorial is available on my website at the link below. Live long and prosper, my friends. Topic ListWindows 8 overview and historyWindows 8 editions and features 32-bit vs 64-bit Windows differences New and missing features in Windows 8 Upgrade considerations and system requirements Choosing between PC, laptop, or tablet for Windows 8 Introduction to the new Start menu Using the lock screen and logon process Working with tiles and live tiles Running and closing apps Using the All Apps screen Pinning and unpinning apps to the Start menu Moving and resizing Start menu tiles Locking, signing out, and shutting down Classic desktop overview Working with icons and shortcuts Taskbar and notification area explanation Locating the Start button in Windows 8 Managing windows: close, maximize, minimize, restore, move, resize Snapping windows left and right Opening and using WordPad Difference between Windows apps and programs Overview of included Windows 8 apps Accessing and searching the Windows Store Downloading and installing apps Setting up a Microsoft account Local account vs Microsoft account Switching between open apps Using Internet Explorer desktop and app versions Using the People app for contacts Setting up the Mail app with outside services Syncing contacts, email, and calendars Exploring Calendar, Maps, News, Sports, Weather, Travel, Music, and Bing apps Using WordPad to write and save letters File Explorer basics Finding and using the Documents library Using the Recycle Bin Uploading files to SkyDrive Calculator and Notepad apps Configuring PC settings in Windows 8 Customizing the lock screen and start screen Changing passwords and adding user accounts Managing notifications and search options Changing date, time, and privacy settings Running Windows Update Control Panel overview Adjusting display resolution and mouse settings Windows Defender and virus scanning Setting up the firewall Applying desktop themes and screen savers Using Classic Shell to restore the start button Turning on the Quick Launch bar Customizing the taskbar Rick's recommended third-party apps and tools |
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