If you have concerns over the performance of your computer, maybe it's running…a little slower than you'd like, maybe graphics don't look right when you're playing games.…There is a performance tool that will give us an actual assessment and a score…known as the Windows Experience Index and we're going to look at that right now.…It'll identify areas for improvement.…The quickest way to get there is not to go to the Desktop, then the Control Panel, …and try to find this, but rather let's go to the top or bottom right…corner of our screen and when the charms appear, click Search.…
Now from here, all we have to do is type in the word performance.…You will see an app known as the Performance Monitor.…That's something different.…We're going to go to Settings over here on the right-hand side and click and…here's where you'll see something that will give us Performance Information and Tools.…That's what we're looking for.…It doesn't say Windows Experience Index, but when we click it that's exactly…
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11/9/2012- Upgrading from other Windows versions
- Transferring files to Windows 8
- Organizing files and folders
- Managing your inbox with the Mail app
- Sending instant messages with Messaging
- Working with Notepad, WordPad, and Paint
- Controlling system sounds, volume, and accessibility options
- Getting connected to the Internet
- Keeping your PC secure with Windows Update
- Using parental controls to block unwanted content
- Printing from Windows 8
- Fixing issues with the Problem Steps Recorder
- Keeping file backups with File History
- Navigating the web with Internet Explorer 10
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m
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1. Upgrading and Migrating
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2. The Windows 8 User Interface
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Personalizing Windows 87m 5s
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3. File Explorer
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Organizing folders and files8m 11s
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Choosing how folders behave6m 57s
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4. Windows 8 Apps
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Using the Calendar app7m 30s
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Working with the Photos app5m 40s
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Locating places with Maps6m 14s
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5. Additional Windows Accessories
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Creating graphics with Paint10m 14s
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6. System Settings
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Removing unwanted programs2m 50s
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Setting default programs4m 44s
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7. Devices and Networking
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Getting connected4m 48s
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Adding and removing devices4m 23s
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8. Windows Security
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9. Printing
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10. Troubleshooting and Backing Up
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11. Internet Explorer 10
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Conclusion
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Next steps33s
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