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Windows 10 Basics Tutorial

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Course outline

Windows 10 Tutorial

8 chapters · 80+ lessons · ~5 hrs

I. Hardware Devices (The Physical Components)

1. Main System Components

1.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.2 Random Access Memory (RAM) 1.3 Monitor (Display)

2. Input Devices

2.1 Mouse 2.2 Keyboard 2.3 Touchpad 2.4 Microphone 2.5 Scanner 2.6 Webcam 2.7 Digital Drawing Tablet (Graphics Tablet)

3. Output Devices

3.1 Monitor 3.2 Printer 3.3 Speakers, Headphones

4. Storage Devices (Permanent Storage)

4.1 External Hard Drive (HDD/SSD) 4.2 USB Flash Drive (Thumb Drive)

5. Networking Devices

5.1 Network Interface Card (NIC)

6. External Ports and Interfaces

6.1 Power Port 6.2 Audio Jacks (Headphone & Microphone) 6.3 Display Ports (VGA/DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort) 6.4 USB Port (Universal Serial Bus)

II. Understanding the Windows Desktop and Core Components

1. Power Management

1.1 Power On and Shut Down 1.2 Lock Screen and Sign In (Switch User)

2. Setting System Language

2.3 Accessing System Settings 2.4 Adding a Language 2.5 Setting as Default Display Language

3. Understanding the Desktop

3.1 Icons 3.2 Taskbar 3.3 Notification Area (System Tray)

4. Start Menu

4.1 Left-Side Function Buttons 4.2 Application List (All Apps) 4.3 Tiles

5. Taskbar (Detailed Settings)

5.1 Taskbar Customization 5.2 Notification Area Management 5.3 System Tray Icons (Details)

6. Mouse and Keyboard Basics

6.1 Mouse Operations 6.2 Keyboard Operations 6.3 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

III. Core Operations: File and Folder Management

1. Understanding File Explorer

1.1 How to Open File Explorer 1.2 Quick Access vs. This PC 1.3 Application Window Components

2. Understanding Disks and Paths

2.1 C: Drive vs. D: Drive (System vs. Data) 2.2 Common Default Folders (User Folders)

3. Basic File Operations

3.1 Creating New Items 3.2 Renaming 3.3 Copying and Moving (Cut, Copy, Paste) 3.4 Deleting and Restoring

4. Finding Files

4.1 Search Box

IV. Software and Applications

1. Viewing the Installed Software List

2. Obtaining Software (Installation Packages)

3. Installing Software

4. Uninstalling Software

V. System Settings

1. Network Connection (Settings > Network & Internet)

Wired Network (Ethernet) Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Airplane Mode

2. Screen Display (Settings > System > Display)

Brightness and Night Light Scaling, Resolution Multiple Display Settings

3. System Startup Items (Task Manager > Startup Tab)

Managing Software that Starts with the System

VI. Common Tools

1. Built-in Windows Software

1.1 Screenshot Tool 1.2 Calculator 1.3 Alarms

2. Office Software (Productivity Suites)

2.1 Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations 2.2 Remote Control Software

3. Web Browsing

3.1 Microsoft Edge 3.2 Google Chrome

4. Media Playback

4.1 Local Video Players (e.g., PotPlayer, VLC)

5. Security Software

5.1 Windows Security Center 5.2 Third-Party Antivirus

6. Other Essential Software

6.1 Compression Software 6.2 Instant Messaging 6.3 Input Methods (IMEs)

VII. Everyday Office Productivity Tips

8. Quick Screenshot

8.1 System Built-in Tool (`Win + Shift + S`) 8.2 Full-Screen Capture (`PrtScr`) 8.3 Third-Party Software

9. File Sharing

9.1 Local Network Sharing (LAN) 9.2 Cloud Storage 9.3 USB Drive 9.4 Nearby Sharing

10. Regularly Back Up Important Files

10.1 Backup Strategies 10.2 Third-Party Software

VIII. Security and Maintenance

3. Virus Protection

3.1 Windows Defender (Windows Security Center) 3.2 Third-Party Antivirus

Course overview

Course Introduction