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Windows is a Microsoft operating system that manages computer hardware and software resources, allowing users to perform various tasks like browsing the internet and editing photos. The document provides an overview of the Windows desktop, Start menu, File Explorer, and the use of flash drives for file management. It also explains how to delete files and access notifications on the taskbar.

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Whatiswindows?: The Desktop - Desktop Think of The Desktop As The Main Workspace For Your Computer

Windows is a Microsoft operating system that manages computer hardware and software resources, allowing users to perform various tasks like browsing the internet and editing photos. The document provides an overview of the Windows desktop, Start menu, File Explorer, and the use of flash drives for file management. It also explains how to delete files and access notifications on the taskbar.

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WHAT I S WI NDOWS ?

 Windows is an operating system designed by Microsoft. 

 The operating system is what allows you to use a


computer.

 Windows 10 (and now 11) comes preloaded on most


new personal computers (PCs), which helps make it the most
popular operating system in the world.

 I t manages the computer’s hardware and software


resources and provides common services for computer
programs so you can use your computer easily.

 For example, you can use Windows to browse the


I nternet, check your email, edit digital photos, listen
to music, play games, and do much more.

Getting started:

I f the computer was off and then turned on, the first screen you will see is called the
Lockscreen.

I f the computer was in “sleep” mode, move the mouse or press any key and you will open
the Windows desktop screen.

THE DESKTOP - Once your computer has


finished starting up, the first thing you'll see is
the desktop.

Think of the desktop as the main


workspace for your computer. From here,
you can view and manage your files, open
applications, access the I nternet, and much
more.

The desktop in Window 10 includes:

 The Start (sometimes called the Windows)


button, in the lower left-hand corner

 A taskbar along the bottom of the screen

 Various small images, called icons, usually


arranged in the left side of your screen.

These are shortcuts that let you open any


program you want and are shown with a
small arrows on each one

THE DESKTOP SCREEN OF WI NDOWS 10


THE START MENU
When you click on the Start (sometimes
called the Microsoft) button at the bottom
left of the screen or the one on the left side
of the keyboard, you get two panels side by
side.

The left column shows a vertical list of


applications (apps) (sometimes called
programs) that are in alphabetical order, with
the recently used ones, at the top.

The right area is called the Start menu and is


a selection of live and fixed tiles that you can
customize, re-size, and reorganize.

NOTE: Microsoft originally thought that


the tile concept would be a good way to
click on programs that people use
regularly but once persons put the icon for
the program in their Task Bar at the
bottom, it is a lot easier to open the
program from there.

Click on the Start button and look


in the list on the left side, for the
Calculator, which is under the letter
C.

Click on the Calculator, to open it.

Note: This method is for you to use on your home computer, because it can’t be done on Library
computers.
File Explorer is the file management application used by
Windows operating systems to browse, manage, and find folders
and files.

I t provides a graphical (picture) interface for the user to navigate and


access the files stored in the computer.

To access and open File Explorer, click on the yellow folder icon in the
Taskbar.

Unless “This PC” is already highlighted, click on it and you will see this screen that has the
4 types of folders, where your work will be saved to.

It also has the very helpful ribbon at the top, with the 2 “Computer” and “View” tabs at the top

THE 4 TYPES OF
FOLDERS

1. DOCUMENTS
(FOR TEXT)

2. PICTURES

3. MUSIC

4. VIDEOS

My Documents
My Documents

MY DOCUMENTS MY DOCUMENTS
I f you don’t “tell” the computer to do
I f you otherwise,
don’t it “looks”
“tell” the computerat the extension
to do of it
otherwise, the“looks” at the extension of the
item and saves it to: item and saves it to:

• Text documents to the Documents folder


• Text documents to the Documents folder

• Music files to the Music folder


• Music files to the Music folder

• Pictures to the Pictures folder


• Pictures to the Pictures folder

• Videos to the Video folder• Videos to the Video folder


FLASH DRI VES
A flash drive is a small, removable hard drive that plugs intoa USB port on your computer.

You can purchase a flash drive for less than $20 at just aboutany retail store with an electronics
department, and even at some grocery stores and pharmacies.

Flash drives are a convenient way to bring your files withyou and open them on a different
computer.

You could also use a flash drive to back up (save) importantdocuments and other files.

They come in the same outer size but can be purchased with memory ranging from 64 Megabytes (64
million bytes) to 256Gigabytes (256 Billion bytes) and more.

The 256 Gigabyte flash drive in my hand will hold a stack of typed pages that are 67,072 feet
high (12.7 miles high9/)5,/20a23s compared to Mt. Everest, which is 5.5 miles high

The NOTI FI CATI ON AREA, is on the right-side of the Windows Taskbar. To see
the items in it, click on the upward pointing “v” and it will bring up the small
window.

I t shows the icon of a flash drive, if it is in the slot for it in your computer, as well as any
notifications or alerts, about your computer.

Below it, on the right side of the taskbar, you can see your Wi-fi I nternet connection,
or the battery level of a laptop.

I f you play music


on your computer,
you can control
the volume by
clicking on the
“speaker” icon,
and then move
the dot on the
horizontal line, to

DELETE: - I f you press the delete key to delete a document or a folder, it will be put into the
“Recycle Bin” and you can get it back whenever you want, by going into the Recycle Bin, look for
your file and then click on “Restore”.

SHIFT-DELETE:

If you are sure that you want to permanently delete it, hold the Shift key down while
you press the delete button and then it will be removed.

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