Join David Rivers for an in-depth discussion in this video Selecting files in File Explorer, part of Windows 8.1: Tips and Tricks.
…We're going to spend a little time now with File Explorer and look…at some different view options that will help you in selecting files.…So from the Desktop environment here, we'll simply…click the File Explorer button on the Taskbar.…I'm going to go to my OneDrive and open up My Documents folder.…You can use any folder you like that has multiple files in it.…The first thing we're going to do is just stretch this…out a little bit, so we can see more of our columns.…And we're going to talk about some of the…different view options by going to the View tab.…
Now from here, you can see what I'm seeing on my screen, is a list of…files, and then some details, like the date…they were modified, the type of file, size, etc.…Also, you'll notice down the left hand side, I have these check boxes,…which is a great option for…selecting multiple files that are maybe non-contiguous.…We can still click a file for example to select…it, hold our shift key down and click another one…to select a group of files, or use our Control…
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7/29/2014- Blocking notifications
- Controlling what's stored in the cloud
- Searching with keyboard shortcuts
- Customizing the taskbar
- Pinning apps
- Customizing privacy options
- Configuring auto updates
- Optimizing your hard drive
- Creating a virtual drive
- Creating backups
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Introduction1m 1s
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1. The Top Ten
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Bypassing the sign-in screen1m 43s
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2. Mouse Tricks and Keyboard Shortcuts
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Time-saving mouse shortcuts5m 32s
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3. Display Tips
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Customizing the taskbar1m 28s
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4. Efficiency Tips
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Enabling "God mode"1m 54s
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Customizing privacy options4m 15s
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5. Performance Tips
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Controlling animations2m 21s
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Fine-tuning power settings4m 27s
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6. Useful Apps, Tools, and Utilities
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Using calculator templates5m 12s
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Getting help from Help+Tips2m 33s
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Creating a virtual drive7m 3s
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Downloading a DVD player2m 2s
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Conclusion
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Next steps18s
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