Windows 8

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Windows 8 represents a significant improvement over previous versions, which means that you can now use it on different devices, access data located in the “cloud” and make your daily work even more secure. This course will help you master all its features including the use of new applications such as Calendar, Photos and Music.

Course Content

Upgrade and migration

Welcome

01:15
Using practice files

00:20
Selecting the appropriate version

03:26
Moving from an older version

01:57
Transfer of existing data

04:11

Windows 8 operating environments

File Explorer

Windows 8 applications

Managing messages with the new Mail

08:45
Use of the calendar

06:23
Contact management

05:01
Sending instant messages

04:05
Working with images

04:59
Automatic display of documents

06:40
Management of music files

03:59
Managing video files

02:56
Finding the desired location / using maps

04:29

Auxiliary programs

System parameters

Networking

Security

Printing

Troubleshooting

Internet Explorer 10

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About Course

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What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Upgrade and migration

Welcome

Using practice files

Selecting the appropriate version

Moving from an older version

Transfer of existing data

Windows 8 operating environments

Getting to know the new environment

Old Windows 7 Desktop

Touch and gesture control

Using the Switcher

Personalization of Windows 8

File Explorer

Using the toolbar

Working with folders and files

Folder parameters

Finding data

Simplified file organization

Copy files with pause

Windows 8 applications

Managing messages with the new Mail

Use of the calendar

Contact management

Sending instant messages

Working with images

Automatic display of documents

Management of music files

Managing video files

Finding the desired location / using maps

Auxiliary programs

Text entry in Notepad

Drawing in Paint

Using the Calculator

Screen capture

System parameters

Overview of system parameters

Sound control

Removing unnecessary programs

Choice of default application

Accessibility of the system

Networking

Connection

Connecting to a workgroup

Connecting to a remote computer

Choose sharing options

Add and remove devices

Security

Staying safe with Windows Update

Troubleshooting in the Action Center

The fight against harmful programs

Access control through user accounts

Account security

Blocking spam

Data protection with BitLocker

File and folder protection

Printing

Print directly from Windows

Printing in XPS format

Changing printer parameters

Troubleshooting

Performance monitoring

Finding solutions

Troubleshooting with Steps Recorder

Keeping backups

System recovery with System Restore

Resetting the Windows installation

Internet Explorer 10

Metro version of Internet Explorer

Desktop version of Internet Explorer

Fast access to websites

Protected surfing

Changing parameters in the Metro version of IE

Launching the Desktop version from Metro mode

Adding sites to the home screen

Desktop IE as the default browser