Learn the essentials of the Windows 10 operating system, including the features included with the Creators Update.
- [Instructor] Welcome to Windows 10. I'm Nick Brazzi. This course is dedicated to getting you comfortable with the core features of the Microsoft Windows operating system, specifically, the version of Windows 10 with the Creators Update, published in April 2017. I'll start by getting you familiar with some key concepts to help you understand what an operating system is and its role as the primary foundation and interface on your computer. We'll cover the essentials of getting Windows installed and configured on a new or upgraded computer.
We'll spend some time getting used to the core interface and system elements, like organizing files on the hard drive using File Explorer, as well launching and managing applications with the Start menu and taskbar. I'll introduce several of the applications that come built-in to Windows, including the Edge web browser and the mail, calendar, and address book. We'll explore the process of installing new applications, and we'll look at several important configuration options, including how to establish a backup system and managing multiple user accounts.
So if you're a brand new Windows user or if you're upgrading from a previous version, I think you'll find what you need to get familiar and get running with Windows 10. Let's get started.
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4/28/2017Released
4/11/2017- 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
- Browsing the web with Edge
- Working with email, contacts, and calendars
- Using and installing apps
- Managing display and account settings
- Searching with Cortana
- Sharing with home networks
- Backing up Windows 10
- Troubleshooting Windows 10
Skill Level Intermediate
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Q. This course was updated 04/28. What topics were part of the update?
A. The following topics were part of the update: bookmarking in Edge, using extensions in Edge, working with the Mail app, editing photos, managing musics, movies, and TV shows, and connecting to another computer over a home network.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 16s
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Using the exercise files3m 11s
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1. Getting Started
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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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Using extensions5m 29s
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5. Working with Mail, People, and Calendars
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Working with the Mail app7m 22s
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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 photos7m 20s
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Using the weather app5m 8s
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Create 3D objects in Paint 3D10m 52s
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Working with notifications8m 25s
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7. Installing Applications
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Setting application defaults6m 20s
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Uninstalling applications3m 23s
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8. Essential Settings and Customization
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Changing screen resolution4m 57s
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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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13. Troubleshooting and Updating
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Configuring windows updates2m 58s
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Conclusion
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Next steps58s
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