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Windows 10: Functions

This is a tutorial through the new Windows operating system Windows 10 and its functions. To learn more about Windows 10, click the link for the full webinar. http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p9osrteqz6v/

Computer

To start using Windows 10 turn on your computer with updated system. This operating system will be replacing Windows 7, 8 & 8.1. It will be on all platforms, such as tablets, phones, laptops, and gaming systems.

Carmageddon reincarnation for machine learning. On the bottom you still have your dock with icons pre-added by Windows. This includes the new Windows Edge, a new internet browser. On the right side you have access to battery life, volume, connectivity, and the Action Center.

Start button

Windows 10 has added the start button back again. Click the window icon, and you will see a familiar menu. The start menu shows commonly used programs and gives access to settings and power options. In addition to the menu Windows 10 comes with active tiles.

The first basic function a computer can accomplish is storing information, typically in binary form (as either a one or a zero). Next, a computer can retrieve that information for processing. The Desktop area is where your Desktop icons and open programs appear. Here you can open programs and folders by double-clicking on their icons. To minimize all program/app windows and display Desktop, press Windows key+D on your keyboard. By default, Desktop shows only the Recycle Bin icon. You can drag any program icon from the Start menu there. When a client asks for a desktop icon, 99% of the time this is what they are after. To be Windows 7 or 8 compliant this means at least 256, 48, 32 & 16 pixel versions in 32bit and 8bit colour depths, all rendered into a single ICO file. Below are examples of some of the desktop icons we have created over the years. Almost all of these have been.

This was the list that contains the number code and its corresponding computer symbol. All you need to do is look for the one you want and press the Alt key. Then on the Num Pad, type the corresponding number code and release the Alt key. Start studying Icon Name and Function. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.

This looks similar to the Tablet Mode. These titles are shown in the default mode. When first opening this is exactly how your Start menu will look.

Search bar

Files can be browsed in various ways. On the Start menu select All Apps. This will open an alphabetized list of all of your applications. To find your file either scroll down the list or simply begin to type the first letter of the program you are looking for. Select the program you are looking for by simply clicking the icon.

Not only does the Search Bar scan through applications but it goes through various settings and websites with similar topics.

Interactive Tiles

List Of Computer Icons And Their Functions

Windows 10 also uses tiles to personalize your start screen. These can be customized and changed easily to suit your needs. To do so find the program you wish to Add to the tiles. For this example we will be adding Microsoft Word.

Computer Functions And Uses

Find the program you wish to add, and right click the program. To add this as a title, click Pin to Start. This will add Microsoft Word as a tile.

Now that the tile has been added we can name the group. Simply hover over the area above the new tile. You can click and add a new title.

For this example we will name it Daily use. However the positioning of this tile is not efficient and so to reposition click on the two horizontal bars and drag to the best spot for the tile group.

The new tile is above the other groups. We can continue to add tiles until we are satisfied with our new group. We also have the ability to drag and drop tiles from other groups, such as Photos from one group to the other.

Live 8 for mac. To change the size of the tiles simply right click and select the ideal size. Don't be afraid to change and play with the organization of tiles in order to customize your start screen. If you want to resize the entire tile window, simply drag on the right side of the window until you have the size you want. You can adjust and scroll as needed.

Task bar

The task bar is similar to older Windows systems. Adding icons can be used to improve efficiency and use of programs. To do so go to your start menu, and select Add Apps.

List Of Computer Icons And Their Functions Examples

Next scroll or type in the Search bar the name of the application you wish to pin. Then instead of selecting Pin to Start, hover over the More option. Select Pin to Taskbar. Excel will be added to the task bar.

List Of Computer Icons And Their Functions

You can see that Excel has now been pinned to the task bar. In addition to adding to the task bar, you can right click on applications you frequently use and see the options as well as recent documents created.

With Windows 10 you are now able to set which documents appear in this submenu. To do so hover over the document you wish to save. You will see the Pin to This List option appear. Click the icon.

After you do so the document will now appear as Pinned, and will always show up on the right click. You can customize most of your applications to suit your needs.

Settings

To access your settings select the option from either the Start menu, Search bar, or Action Center. Once you do so the Settings window will open and you will have control over all settings on the device.

To personalize the Start menu select Personalization.

This will open control of your Background, Theme, Colors, Lock screen and the Start menu. Click the Start menu. Previews of the screen are shown. You can easily turn settings on and off with the click of a button.

Computer

Types Of Computer Icons

Functions

To start using Windows 10 turn on your computer with updated system. This operating system will be replacing Windows 7, 8 & 8.1. It will be on all platforms, such as tablets, phones, laptops, and gaming systems.

Carmageddon reincarnation for machine learning. On the bottom you still have your dock with icons pre-added by Windows. This includes the new Windows Edge, a new internet browser. On the right side you have access to battery life, volume, connectivity, and the Action Center.

Start button

Windows 10 has added the start button back again. Click the window icon, and you will see a familiar menu. The start menu shows commonly used programs and gives access to settings and power options. In addition to the menu Windows 10 comes with active tiles.

The first basic function a computer can accomplish is storing information, typically in binary form (as either a one or a zero). Next, a computer can retrieve that information for processing. The Desktop area is where your Desktop icons and open programs appear. Here you can open programs and folders by double-clicking on their icons. To minimize all program/app windows and display Desktop, press Windows key+D on your keyboard. By default, Desktop shows only the Recycle Bin icon. You can drag any program icon from the Start menu there. When a client asks for a desktop icon, 99% of the time this is what they are after. To be Windows 7 or 8 compliant this means at least 256, 48, 32 & 16 pixel versions in 32bit and 8bit colour depths, all rendered into a single ICO file. Below are examples of some of the desktop icons we have created over the years. Almost all of these have been.

This was the list that contains the number code and its corresponding computer symbol. All you need to do is look for the one you want and press the Alt key. Then on the Num Pad, type the corresponding number code and release the Alt key. Start studying Icon Name and Function. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.

This looks similar to the Tablet Mode. These titles are shown in the default mode. When first opening this is exactly how your Start menu will look.

Search bar

Files can be browsed in various ways. On the Start menu select All Apps. This will open an alphabetized list of all of your applications. To find your file either scroll down the list or simply begin to type the first letter of the program you are looking for. Select the program you are looking for by simply clicking the icon.

Not only does the Search Bar scan through applications but it goes through various settings and websites with similar topics.

Interactive Tiles

Windows 10 also uses tiles to personalize your start screen. These can be customized and changed easily to suit your needs. To do so find the program you wish to Add to the tiles. For this example we will be adding Microsoft Word.

Computer Functions And Uses

Find the program you wish to add, and right click the program. To add this as a title, click Pin to Start. This will add Microsoft Word as a tile.

Now that the tile has been added we can name the group. Simply hover over the area above the new tile. You can click and add a new title.

For this example we will name it Daily use. However the positioning of this tile is not efficient and so to reposition click on the two horizontal bars and drag to the best spot for the tile group.

The new tile is above the other groups. We can continue to add tiles until we are satisfied with our new group. We also have the ability to drag and drop tiles from other groups, such as Photos from one group to the other.

Live 8 for mac. To change the size of the tiles simply right click and select the ideal size. Don't be afraid to change and play with the organization of tiles in order to customize your start screen. If you want to resize the entire tile window, simply drag on the right side of the window until you have the size you want. You can adjust and scroll as needed.

Task bar

The task bar is similar to older Windows systems. Adding icons can be used to improve efficiency and use of programs. To do so go to your start menu, and select Add Apps.

List Of Computer Icons And Their Functions Examples

Next scroll or type in the Search bar the name of the application you wish to pin. Then instead of selecting Pin to Start, hover over the More option. Select Pin to Taskbar. Excel will be added to the task bar.

You can see that Excel has now been pinned to the task bar. In addition to adding to the task bar, you can right click on applications you frequently use and see the options as well as recent documents created.

With Windows 10 you are now able to set which documents appear in this submenu. To do so hover over the document you wish to save. You will see the Pin to This List option appear. Click the icon.

After you do so the document will now appear as Pinned, and will always show up on the right click. You can customize most of your applications to suit your needs.

Settings

To access your settings select the option from either the Start menu, Search bar, or Action Center. Once you do so the Settings window will open and you will have control over all settings on the device.

To personalize the Start menu select Personalization.

This will open control of your Background, Theme, Colors, Lock screen and the Start menu. Click the Start menu. Previews of the screen are shown. You can easily turn settings on and off with the click of a button.

Types Of Computer Icons

Icon Name And Function

To customize applications listed in the Start Menu select Items appear on Start, and turn on applications most used.

List Of Computer Functions

Colors can also be changed. Click Colors. Almost everything can be customized. Do not be afraid to play around with customizing your desktop. To do so select a color as an Accent. You will see that everything changes from the default blue, to the yellow in this case.





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