Microsoft Windows 10 Part One brings the power of Windows 10 to your classroom. In this course you will learn:

• About the basics of PCs
• How to use the revamped Start menu
• Techniques for making the most of Cortana, Microsoft’s voice recognition system
• How to use Microsoft Edge, the new default web browser
• How to customize
• What security tools Windows 10 offers to keep users safe
• All about the Windows Store

Course Topics:

Lesson 1: Getting to Know PC’s and the Windows 10 User Interface

TOPIC A: Identify Components of a Personal Computer

• Personal Computers
• Hardware
• Operating System
• Application Software

TOPIC B: Sign Into Windows 10

• The Boot Process
• The Lock Screen
• The Sign In Screen
• Ease of Access Menu
• Shut Down Options Menu
• Password Sign In
• Activity 1-2

TOPIC C: Navigate the Desktop

• The Desktop
• The Taskbar
• The Notification Area
• Tooltips
• Context Menus
• Jump Lists
• Dialog Boxes
• Desktop Icons
• Enabling Tablet Mode
• Activity 1-3

TOPIC D: Explore the Start Menu

• Using the Start Button
• Anatomy of the Start Menu
• Tiles
• Live Tiles
• Resizing the Start Menu
• Viewing All Apps
• Activity 1-4
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 2: Using Windows Store Apps and Navigation Features

TOPIC A: Multitask with Apps

• Switching Between Apps
• The Snap Feature
• Using Snap Assist
• Closing an App
• Activity 2-1

TOPIC B: Search Your Computer

• Getting to Know Cortana
• Setting Up Cortana
• Using Cortana Voice Commands
• Using the Search Field
• Using the Cortana Menu
• Using the Cortana Notebook
• Activity 2-2

TOPIC C: View Notifications

• About Windows 10 Notifications
• About the Action Center
• Opening and Closing the Action Center
• Clearing Notifications
• Customizing Notification Settings
• Activity 2-3

TOPIC D: Windows Store Apps

• About the Windows Store
• Opening the Windows Store
• Common Windows Store App Navigation Features
• Downloading and Installing Windows Store Apps
• Uninstalling Apps
• Activity 2-4

TOPIC E: Windows 10 Navigation Summary

• Moving Between Apps
• Basic Actions
• Modifying Window Layout
• Activity 2-5
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 3: Working with Desktop Applications

TOPIC A: Work with Desktop Windows

• About Desktop Windows
• Resizing Windows
• Using Minimize, Maximize/Restore, and Close
• Using Cascade, Stack, and Side by Side Functions
• Using Shake and Peek Functions
• Activity 3-1

TOPIC B: Manage Files and Folders with File Explorer

• Files and Folders
• Libraries
• Getting to Know File Explorer
• Tabs and the Ribbon Interface
• The Quick Access Toolbar
• Pinning Locations for Quick Access
• The Recycle Bin
• Activity 3-2

TOPIC C: Create and Modify Files with Desktop Applications

• Creating New Documents
• Opening Existing Documents
• Saving Documents
• The Clipboard
• Undo and Redo
• Printing Documents
• Activity 3-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 4: Using Microsoft Edge

TOPIC A: Navigate Microsoft Edge

• Web Browsers and Search Engines
• Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer
• Elements of the Microsoft Edge Window
• URL’s
• Bing
• Activity 4-1

TOPIC B: Use Microsoft Edge

• The Address Bar
• Viewing Frequently Visited Websites
• Viewing Your Favorites
• Viewing Your Reading List
• Viewing Your History
• Using Reading View
• Creating Web Notes
• Sharing With Microsoft Edge
• Using Cortana in Microsoft Edge
• Activity 4-2

TOPIC C: Manage Tabs

• About Tabs
• Creating New Tabs
• Switching Between Tabs
• Managing Tabs
• Closing a Tab
• Activity 4-3

TOPIC D: Modify Microsoft Edge Options

• About the More Actions Menu
• Customizing Browser Settings
• Customizing Advanced Settings
• Activity 4-4
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 5: Customizing the Windows 10 Environment

TOPIC A: Change Basic Windows Settings

• Accessing the Settings Window
• Overview of the Settings Window
• Accessing the Control Panel
• Overview of the Control Panel
• Changing the Control Panel View
• Activity 5-1

TOPIC B: Customize the Lock Screen

• Using the Lock Screen
• Changing the Background
• Changing Apps
• Changing the Screen Saver
• Activity 5-2

TOPIC C: Customize the Desktop

• Changing the Desktop Background
• Changing the Accent Color
• Applying a Theme
• Activity 5-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 6: Using Windows 10 Security Features

TOPIC A: Configure Passwords

• Managing Passwords
• Adding a PIN Password
• Adding a Picture Password
• Activity 6-1

TOPIC B: Use Windows Defender

• What is Windows Defender?
• Opening Windows Defender
• Overview of Windows Defender
• Changing Windows Defender Settings
• Activity 6-2

TOPIC C: Store and Share Files with OneDrive

• What is OneDrive?
• Using the OneDrive Notification Icon
• Viewing Your Local OneDrive Folder
• Viewing Your Online OneDrive Folder
• Uploading Files and Folders
• Changing OneDrive Settings
• Activity 6-3
• Summary
• Review Questions