This
course is for the
novice
user who has little or no experience with
Windows 8, or an experienced Windows user who wants to learn
about the NEW features in Windows 8. You should know how
to use a keyboard and mouse, and how to work with windows (maximize,
minimize, etc.) If not, then you should start with our
Windows 101
beginner class.
We will begin by briefly learning about
the history of Windows, the different editions of Windows
8, the extra features that are available in Windows 8
Professional, and the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
Next, we'll go into the new features
of Windows 8. We'll learn about what's been added and enhanced. We'll
also see what some of the missing features are (things that were
in earlier versions that have been removed). We'll discuss whether or
not you should upgrade your older computers to Windows 8, whether you
should buy a PC, laptop, or tablet, and we'll discuss the REAL
upgrade specs for Windows 8.
We will then take a more detailed look at
the new Metro (or Modern) user interface that comes with
Windows 8. We'll talk about click vs. tap terminology, learn about the
Lock Screen, and how to log on to Windows. We'll dive deep into the new
Start Menu and learn about Tiles, Live Tiles, and Apps. We'll
learn how to find the All Apps screen. You'll learn how to pin
apps to the Start Menu (and unpin them again). We'll learn about the
Charms Bar, signing out of Windows, and shutting your computer down.
We will next learn about the classic
Windows Desktop and what changes have been made to it in Windows 8.
You'll learn how to work with a window, icons, shortcuts, the TaskBar,
Notification Area, and more. You'll find out what happened to the
Start Button from previous versions of Windows. You'll see how to
use WordPad to write a simple letter, save a file to your hard
drive, and then load it back up again. You'll learn about the Windows
Key and some shortcuts related to it. You'll learn how to pin programs
to your TaskBar (and unpin them again).
You will learn about the difference
between classic Windows programs (or Desktop Applications) and
the new Windows 8 Apps. We'll go through all of the included
popular apps that come with Windows. You'll learn how to create a
Microsoft Account and log on to the Windows Store to download
more apps and games (like Solitaire).
We will then run through many of the
popular Apps that come with Windows 8, including: Internet
Explorer, the People App, Mail, connecting Windows Mail to Gmail
and other services, Calendar, Maps, Photos, News, Sports, Weather,
Bing, Travel, Music, WordPad, File Explorer, the Recycle Bin,
SkyDrive, Calculator, and Notepad.
Next we'll learn how to configure
Windows. We'll walk through most of the popular beginner
configuration options, such as the PC Settings, Lock Screen, Start
Screen, change password, setting up a Guest / Kids account,
search options, changing the date & time, privacy settings, synching
your settings with a Microsoft account, and modifying your Windows
Update.
We'll walk through some of the common
options in the Control Panel. You'll see how to change your
display settings, resolution, mouse control settings, pointer options,
and more. You'll learn about Windows Defender and how to use it
to stay virus free. You'll learn a little bit about Windows
Firewall and what it does. You'll learn how to customize your
desktop using themes and colors, and set up a screen saver.
Finally, I'll take you through some of my
own personal customizations. I'll show you how to get the
Start Button back using a 3rd-party utility called Classic Shell.
I'll teach you how to download files and install applications. Then
we'll customize the TaskBar to give it the classic Windows XP
look and feel which I really prefer. I'll show you some other programs
that you should download, like Google Chrome, WinAmp, and VLC
Media Player.
Again, this is the perfect class for
anyone who is new to Windows 8. Whether you have a little
experience with older versions of Windows, or you just want to see what
the new features of Windows 8 are, this class is for you. Of
course, if you have any questions about whether or not this class is
for you, please contact me.
Complete Outline - Windows 8 Beginner Level 1
00. Intro (8:24)
01. About Windows 8 (11:29)
What is Windows
History of Windows Versions
Different Editions of Windows 8
Extra Features in Windows 8 Professional
32 vs. 64 Bit Windows
02. What's New in Windows 8 (16:24)
New Features
Enhanced Features
What's Missing from Windows 8
Should You Upgrade?
PC, Laptop, or Tablet?
Upgrade Specs for Windows 8
03. The Start Menu (15:01)
Click vs. Tap Terminology
Lock Screen
Logging On
Start Menu
Tiles
Live Tiles
Run an App
Close an App
All Apps
Unpin From Start
Pin To Start
Resize Tiles
Move Tiles
Pinch to Zoom
Zoomed Out Tile View
Charms Bar Overview
Lock
Sign Out
Shut Down Computer
04. The Desktop (10:36)
Windows Desktop
A "Window"
Icons & Shortcuts
Taskbar
Notification Area
Where's the Start Button?
Close
Maximize, Minimize, Restore
Move, Resize Windows
Snap to Sides
ALT-F4 to Close Program
Open WordPad
Find App by Typing Name
The Windows Key
Pin to TaskBar
Unpin from TaskBar
05. Apps & Programs (20:30)
Difference Between App Types
Rundown of Included Apps
Pin Common Programs
Windows Store
Search For Apps
Download Solitaire
Local vs. Microsoft Account
Setup Microsoft Account
Verify Email Address
Open App List
Swipe in from Left
ALT-TAB Cycle
WIN-TAB Cycle
06. Useful Apps 1 (13:50)
Internet Explorer Desktop
Internet Explorer App
Browse the Web
Address Bar
People App
Mail App
Setting up a Gmail Account
Connecting Gmail to Mail App
Reading Mail
Sending Mail
Responding to Mail |
07. Useful Apps 2 (17:24)
Calendar
Create Appointment
Maps App
Photo App
Save a Picture from Web
Turn Off Live Tiles
News App
Custom Sections
Pick News Sources
Sports App
Weather App
Use Your Location
Bing App
Travel App
Music App
Search For an Artist
Set up an XBox Account
08. Useful Apps 3 (10:20)
WordPad
Typing a Letter
Saving to Documents Folder
Loading from Documents Folder
File Explorer
Documents Library
Deleting a Document
Recycle Bin
SkyDrive
Upload a Document
Calculator
Notepad
09. Configuring Windows 1 (10:22)
Change PC Settings
Lock Screen
Start Screen
Account Picture
Change Password
Add a User
Set up a Kids Account
Switch User
Notifications
Search Options
General
Date & Time, Time Zone
Privacy
Wireless, Airplane Mode
Sync Your Settings
Windows Update
10. Configuring Windows 2 (17:01)
Control Panel
Date & Time
Internet Time Servers
Display Size
Resolution
Mouse Settings
Left-Handed Mouse Settings
Pointer Options
Windows Defender
Background Virus Scanning
Windows Firewall
Windows Update
Don't Automatically Update
Desktop > Personalize
Desktop Icon Settings
Desktop Background
Windows Themes
Screen Savers
11. Custom Changes (17:28)
Rick's Personal Preferences
Get Your Start Button Back
Classic Shell
Downloading Files
Changes to Keyboard Shortcuts
Change TaskBar
QuickLaunch Toolbar
Create a Shortcut Folder
Lock the TaskBar
Other Recommended Programs
Google Chrome
WinAmp
VLC Media Player
12. Review (3:07)
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