It's possible to store files and folders directly on the desktop. But, the desktop can get very cluttered. This movie will cover how to get the desktop organized, but it will also include some advice for limiting what is stored directly on the desktop.
- [Voiceover] If you're just starting up a new computer…for the first time, chances are there's…nothing on your desktop.…But if you've been using your computer for a while,…there's probably a lot of stuff there.…But is it all stuff you want to be there?…You can save files and folders directly on the desktop;…it's sort of an extension of File Explorer.…In some ways, working with files stored on the desktop…is similar to working with files in File Explorer.…But there are some important differences.…So before we can get into organizing files on the desktop,…I need some files to work with.…
If you've got some files that you can just…drop on the desktop, great, that's fine.…But if you need some files to play around with,…there are some files available in…the downloadable exercise files for this course.…And as we saw in an earlier movie,…I've actually moved some of them to the Documents folder.…So I'm gonna go to the client files,…into this No Obstacles folder,…and I've got this folder full of files.…So what I'm going to do is just select all of these files…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
5/2/2017Released
8/2/2016Stay tuned! We'll be adding more movies to this course soon.
- Running Windows 10 for the first time
- Launching applications
- Interacting with windows, menus, and ribbons
- Multitasking to switch between multiple applications
- Switching to tablet mode
- Browsing and managing files and folders with the File Explorer
- Using Cortana to search
- 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 Intermediate
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Q: This course was updated on 05/02/2017. What changed?
A: A new video was added that helps you confirm which version of Windows 10 you’re running, to ensure that you’re choosing the right training course.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 6s
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Using the exercise files3m 16s
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1. Getting Started
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Updating Windows 102m 19s
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Connecting to the internet8m 11s
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Adding a printer4m 46s
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2. Launching and Managing Applications
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Quitting applications3m 54s
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Switching to Tablet mode3m 53s
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Windows Ink Workspace8m 56s
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3. File Explorer—The Windows Filing Cabinet
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Browsing through folders6m 54s
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Deleting files4m 20s
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4. Browsing the Web with Edge
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Downloading files7m 7s
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Viewing and clearing history4m 31s
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Extensions in Edge6m 48s
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5. Working with Mail, People, and Calendars
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Working with the Mail app7m 59s
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Using the Calendar6m 18s
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6. Using the Other Bundled Apps
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Maps and location services10m 28s
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Browsing and editing photos10m 28s
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Using the weather app5m 8s
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Working with notifications8m 25s
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7. Installing Applications
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Uninstalling applications3m 51s
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8. Essential Settings and Customization
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Changing screen resolution4m 49s
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Adjusting audio settings3m 38s
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Sleep and screen saver4m 54s
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9. Account Settings
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Managing user accounts9m 25s
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10. Using Cortana to Search
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Setting up Cortana6m 44s
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Searching with Cortana5m 3s
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11. Sharing with Home Networks
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12. Backing Up and Restoring
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Manual backups tips2m 9s
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13. Troubleshooting and Updating
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Configuring Windows updates2m 58s
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Conclusion
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Next steps53s
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