Windows 10: Transition from Windows 8.1

This course provides the essentials of upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. The course outline focuses on new and improved features, such as:

• The Start Menu
• Virtual Desktops
• Snap Assist
• Using Cortana
• Searching Your Computer
• Surfing the Web with Microsoft Edge
• Using Windows 10 Apps

Course Topics:

Lesson 1: Navigating the Windows 10 Environment

TOPIC A: Navigate the Desktop

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

TOPIC B: Explore the Start Menu

• Using the Start Button
• Anatomy of the Start Menu
• Tiles
• Live Tiles
• Resizing the Start Menu
• Viewing All Apps
• Activity 1-2

TOPIC C: Multitask with Apps

• Switching Between Apps
• The Snap Feature
• Using Snap Assist
• Closing an App
• Activity 1-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 2: Working with the Windows 10 Environment

TOPIC A: View Notifications

• About Windows 10 Notifications
• About the Action Center
• Opening and Closing the Action Center
• Clearing Notifications
• Customizing Notification Settings
• 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: Work with Virtual Desktops

• Creating a New Desktop
• Switching Desktops
• Moving Apps Between Desktops
• Closing Desktops
• Activity 2-3

TOPIC D: Connect Devices to Your PC

• Connecting Devices
• Viewing Devices
• Removing Devices
• Activity 2-4
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 3: 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 3-1

TOPIC B: Customize the Lock Screen

• Using the Lock Screen
• Changing the Background
• Changing Apps
• Changing the Screen Saver
• Activity 3-2

TOPIC C: Customize the Desktop

• Changing the Desktop Background
• Changing the Accent Color
• Applying a Theme
• Activity 3-3

TOPIC D: 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 3-4
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 4: 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 4-1

TOPIC B: Use Calendar

• Opening Calendar
• Configuring Calendar
• Viewing Your Calendar
• Adding Events
• Editing Events
• Deleting Events
• Activity 4-2

TOPIC C: Use Camera

• Opening Camera
• Taking Photos
• Using the Timer
• Taking a Video
• Setting Options
• Activity 4-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 5: Having Fun in Windows 10

TOPIC A: Use Groove Music

• Opening Groove Music
• Playing Your Music
• Using the Now Playing List
• Creating Playlists
• Searching for Music
• Activity 5-1

TOPIC B: Use Movies ​&​ TV

• Opening Movies ​&​ TV
• Playing Videos
• Searching for Videos
• Activity 5-2

TOPIC C: Use Xbox

• Opening Xbox
• Signing Into the Xbox App
• Playing Games
• Viewing Achievements
• Activity 5-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 6: 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 6-1

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 6-2

TOPIC C: Manage Tabs

• About Tabs
• Creating New Tabs
• Switching Between Tabs
• Managing Tabs
• Closing a Tab
• Activity 6-3

TOPIC D: Modify Microsoft Edge Options

• About the More Actions Menu
• Customizing Browser Settings
• Customizing Advanced Settings
• Activity 6-4
• Summary
• Review Questions