It's common to run multiple applications at the same time and to jump back and forth between them. This is known as multitasking. See how multitasking can help you manage several applications at the same time and the controls for multitasking in Windows 10.
- [Instructor] On a modern computer, it's very common…to run multiple applications at the same time,…and to jump back and forth between them.…This is known as multitasking.…So, to see multitasking, we're going to need…several applications open,…so I'll start by opening up the Edge web browser…from the task bar here,…then I'll go into the Start menu,…and I'll launch the Weather application,…and let's get one more.…Let's open up Microsoft Word.…And I'll just create a blank document…here in Microsoft Word.…So now I have three applications running,…and it may be a little hard to see what's here,…because I've just got a bunch of windows…piled up on top of each other.…
So let's see how we can get control over this.…First, whichever application window is on top…is the currently active application.…You probably already know that you can change…which window is active, simply by…clicking on another window.…So, I can see that Word is the active application,…but I can see part of…the Weather application window visible,…so if I click on that, that moves to the top of the stack,…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
2/1/2018Released
11/7/2017- Launching applications
- Interacting with windows, menus, and ribbons
- Multitasking to switch between multiple applications
- Switching to tablet mode
- Managing files and folders with the File Explorer
- Browsing the web with Edge
- Working with email, contacts, and calendars
- Using and installing apps
- Managing display and account settings
- Backing up Windows 10
- Troubleshooting Windows 10
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 12/08/2017. What changed?
A: The following topics were updated: understanding essential folder structure, including the user folder; using shortcuts to files and folders; and creating 3D objects in Paint 3D.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 10s
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Using the exercise files3m 42s
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1. Getting Started
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Using keyboard shortcuts3m 22s
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Sleep, shutdown, and restart3m 34s
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Updating Windows 103m 43s
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2. Launching and Managing Applications
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Quit applications5m 20s
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Switch to tablet mode3m 20s
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3. File Explorer: The Windows Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders5m 27s
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Delete files3m 27s
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Manage the desktop folder5m 13s
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4. Browsing the Web with Edge
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Browse the web with Edge6m 30s
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Bookmark important web sites5m 50s
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Download files6m 30s
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View and clear history3m 28s
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5. Working with Mail, People, and Calendars
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Work with the Mail app7m 6s
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Use the Calendar7m 5s
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6. Using the Other Bundled Apps
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Browse and edit photos10m 12s
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Adjusting app notifications5m 46s
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7. Installing Apps and Printers
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Set application defaults5m 59s
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Uninstall applications4m 26s
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Add a printer4m 9s
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8. Essential Settings and Customization
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Change screen resolution4m 36s
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Adjust audio settings4m 56s
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Sleep and screensaver4m 38s
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9. Account Settings
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Sign-in security options4m 3s
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10. Using Cortana to Search
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11. Backing Up and Restoring
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Set up a full image backup7m 18s
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Some tips on manual backups2m 52s
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12. Troubleshooting
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 12s
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