This course will take students beyond the basics of Windows 10 with this intermediate-level course. It builds on the skills offered in the Microsoft Windows 10 – Part One course, with information on:

• Modifying system settings using a variety of tools
• Configuring user accounts
• Working with apps and devices
• Managing networks
• Securing system data

Course Topics:

Lesson 1: Working with Windows 10

TOPIC A: The Settings Window

• Opening the Settings Window
• Changing the Size of Screen Items
• Changing the Orientation
• Changing the Brightness
• Changing the Resolution
• Working with Multiple Monitors
• Activity 1-1

TOPIC B: The Control Panel

• Opening the Display Sub-Category
• Changing the Text Size
• Changing the Resolution
• Working with Multiple Monitors
• Activity 1-2

TOPIC C: Work with Virtual Desktops

• Creating a New Desktop
• Switching Desktops
• Moving Apps Between Desktops
• Closing Desktops
• Activity 1-3

TOPIC D: Manage Apps

• Viewing Installed Apps
• Uninstalling Apps
• Viewing Default Apps
• Modifying Default Apps
• Linking a File Type to an App
• Activity 1-4
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 2: Configuring User Accounts

TOPIC A: Configure User Accounts Using the Control Panel

• Opening the User Accounts Category
• Managing Accounts
• Changing the User Account Type
• Changing User Account Control Settings
• Deleting an Account
• Activity 2-1

TOPIC B: Configure User Accounts Using the Settings Window

• Creating an Account
• Assigning or Modifying a Password
• Changing the User Account Type
• Changing a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
• Changing a Microsoft Account to a Local Account
• About Assigned Access
• Syncing Your Account Settings
• Removing an Account
• Activity 2-2

TOPIC C: Use Family Safety Features

• Opening Family ​&​ Other Users
• Adding a Family Member
• About Activity Reports
• Blocking a Family Member
• Removing a Family Member
• Activity 2-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 3: Working with Apps in Windows 10

TOPIC A: Use Mail

• Opening Mail
• Configuring Mail Accounts
• Viewing Mail Messages
• Composing Mail Messages
• Replying to Messages
• Deleting Messages
• Activity 3-1

TOPIC B: Use Calendar

• Opening Calendar
• Configuring Calendar
• Viewing Your Calendar
• Adding Events
• Editing Events
• Deleting Events
• Activity 3-2

TOPIC C: Use Groove Music

• Opening Groove Music
• Playing Your Music
• Using the Now Playing List
• Creating Playlists
• Searching for Music
• Activity 3-3

TOPIC D: Use Movies ​&​ TV

• Opening Movies ​&​ TV
• Playing Videos
• Searching for Videos
• Activity 3-4

TOPIC E: Use Camera

• Opening Camera
• Taking Photos
• Using the Timer
• Taking a Video
• Setting Options
• Activity 3-5

TOPIC F: Use Xbox

• Opening Xbox
• Signing Into the Xbox App
• Playing Games
• Viewing Achievements
• Activity 3-6
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 4: Working with Devices

TOPIC A: Connect Devices to Your PC

• Connecting Devices
• Viewing Devices
• Removing Devices
• Activity 4-1

TOPIC B: Modify Device Settings

• Mouse ​&​ Touchpad Settings
• Typing Settings
• AutoPlay Settings
• Activity 4-2

TOPIC C: Devices and Printers in the Control Panel

• Viewing Devices
• Adding a Device
• Removing a Device
• Ejecting a Device
• Activity 4-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 5: Managing Networks

TOPIC A: Overview of Networks

• Networks
• Servers
• Hardware Requirements
• Workgroups
• Domains
• Activity 5-1

TOPIC B: Share Files and Folders with a Homegroup

• Homegroups
• Creating a Homegroup
• Joining a Homegroup
• Sharing Files and Folders with Other Users in the Homegroup
• Leaving a Homegroup
• Activity 5-2

TOPIC C: Manage Networks

• The Network Folder
• The Network and Sharing Center
• Sharing Options
• Shared Resources
• Network Drive Mapping
• Activity 5-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 6: Securing System Data

TOPIC A: File History

• What is File History?
• Enabling File History
• Setting Backup Options
• Restoring Files
• Activity 6-1

TOPIC B: System Recovery

• Enabling Automatic Restore Points
• Manually Creating Restore Points
• Performing a System Restore
• Resetting a PC
• What is Advanced Startup?
• Activity 6-2

TOPIC C: Configure Security Settings

• Windows Update
• Windows Defender
• Windows Firewall
• User Account Control
• Activity 6-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 7: Configuring System Settings

TOPIC A: View System Information

• Viewing System Properties
• The System Properties Dialog Box
• The Device Manager
• Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop
• Random Access Memory (RAM)
• Virtual Memory
• Activity 7-1

TOPIC B: Use the Task Manager

• Starting Task Manager
• Interface Overview
• Tab Overview
• Changing Startup Items
• Activity 7-2

TOPIC C: Optimize Power Consumption

• Power Plans
• Customizing a Power Plan
• Creating New Power Plans
• The Hibernate State
• The Sleep State
• Activity 7-3

TOPIC D: Troubleshoot Problems

• The Security and Maintenance Category of the Control Panel
• The Troubleshooting Category of the Control Panel
• The Steps Recorder
• Activity 7-4
• Summary
• Review Questions