Windows 10 By Graham
This is a presentation to show you the basic structure of Windows 10. There have been many versions of Windows since the mid- 80 s when Microsoft decided to copy a version of frontend software (GUI Graphics User Interface) which was being used by the founders of Apple, in those days known as GEM. Windows 2 was the first software to actually permit multiple screens to be displayed on a single screen. The original just swapped the screens over and only allowed a single program to be used at any one time, although the data or information was kept in the background. By the time Windows 3 was launched, there were countless Add-ons available as shareware, which was produced by amateur and professional programmers. Because of their usefulness, a lot of these Add-ons were incorporated into the new version. And Windows has been going from strength to strength ever since (with a few hiccups on the way. The best versions for me were, 3; XP; Vista and finally 10. All the rest had problems.
When you switch your computer on the first screen you see is the Lock Screen This shows the date and time and is your portal into Windows.
Once you have clicked on the Lock Screen the next thing you will see is the Sign In Page It will display a name and if available a photo of the user. It also has Icons at the bottom right, one of which is the On/Off Switch, should you decide not to proceed. There an option to signing into Windows, which allows you to either enter you email address, or a predefined Pin Number. If you have a pin number then an option will be displayed. So, lets sign in.
Before we go any further, I would like to briefly cover the use of a Mouse. As the picture shows you have 2 Buttons to press. The RIGHT BUTTON is use primarily to produce a list or menu of available options for a particular item, either icon or display. The LEFT BUTTON is usually used to select an item or option displayed on the screen. The WHEEL in the middle is used to SCROLL up and DOWN a page.
Right, we have now logged into Windows 10 and ready for action.
The Desktop is where useful program shortcuts links have always been in all versions of Windows, except for Windows 8 when the Desktop was removed in favour of having only Start Menu. Each Shortcut Link is represented by an individual ICON, or mini picture. Double Clicking on the selected Icon will initiation that function or program.
The other main part of the Desktop, is the TASKBAR, which in this instance it is at the bottom of the page.
The TASKBAR is divided into 2 distinct areas. This is the RIGHT SIDE, and is known as the Notifications and Systems Tray. Working from Left to Right we have the following ICONs : USB Safely Remove (plugged in USB) Hardware and Eject Media. Wi-Fi Access to WiFi options and available networks. Sound Allows you to change Speaker Mode On or Off Language Displays the setup Language used by the computer Calendar Displays the Calendar and Time Notifications Displays notifications from either certain software or emails received. There are also Additions Icons under the Arrow.
The LEFT SIDE of the TASKBAR is for: Access to the START MENU and Windows System Apps Search Bar Multi Screen Attached Application Icons
The START MENU screen is divided into 3 distinct parts: Start Menu Installed Applications (APPS) User Settings and Power Options
The START MENU is a collection of shortcut Icons, much the same as the Desktop but much easier to organise and maintain.
Installed Applications Bar This is an alphabetically ordered list of all Programs or Apps which have been installed on your computer. At the top of the list are those Apps which have been recently used, for ease of further access. Apps are started by LEFT CLICKING the Icon By RIGHT CLICKING on an Icon you are given the option to attach this App to the Start Menu. If, whilst the options menu is displayed, you click on the More option, you will be given another option to attach the App to the TASKBAR.
The Third Division on the Start Menu allows quick access to the User, Quick Links, Settings, and Power Options. User Options If you have more than one person using the computer at any one time, the user option allows you to swap between users without logging out each time.
These are an example of Quick Links, which will give direct access to: The Documents Folder The Pictures Folder Windows Settings : System Network and Internet Accounts Ease of Access Update and Security Devices Personalisation Time & language Apps Privacy Plus: Cortana; Phone and Gaming.
The Fourth Icon is the POWER OPTION button, where you can select: Sleep Mode Power Saver Mode Shut Down Switch Off Completely Restart
By RIGHT CLICKING the windows icon, you will gain access to another menu of options, some of which are accessible from other parts of the Start Menu. The main or most useful options are: Apps and Features More App control. Task Manager Allows you to monitor processing actions and stop programs. Settings The same as the access allowed from the Start Menu File Explorer Folders and Files Search Allows a search for a specific file or folder using a keyword Run not for the faint hearted, this is command mode outside Windows. Shut Down or Sign Out Another way of closing down. DESKTOP Back to the start again. The Rest are also useful, but more Technical.
If you want to personalise, your computers appearance, this can be achieved by displaying the Desktop. (If you aren t already there, Right Click the Windows Icon on the Taskbar and selecting Desktop from the Menu Options.) To access the Display settings, RIGHT CLICK in the middle of the Desktop Screen to show the Menu Options.
The Options displayed relate to the Desktop, and allows you to: Change the size of Icons using View. Reshuffle the Icons using Sort by. Update the display using Refresh. New gives you further options, one of which is to create a new Folder or Directory. Display Settings are about how the Desktop looks generally. ie. How bright the screen is. Personalise which is the one we want is activated by a LEFT CLICK selection.
You now have the Display option Background from the Settings Menu. To change the background from a solid colour, to a picture. Select the Background Drop Down Menu then select Picture
Choose your picture from those shown, or select Browse and find another picture from your computer picture files.
The Background picture will change behind your options. If you don t like the picture, you can always change it again. Close settings by LEFT CLICKING the Red X at the top right of the settings box.
You now have a new background picture on your desktop. There are lots of ways that you can change how Windows works for you just explore the available options and experiment. It s hard to mess things up, and not repair it. If you have changed something you don t like, try pressing a combination of 2 keys, CTRL and Z, this is the UNDO option. If that doesn t work, go back and fix the problem the same way as you made it.
When Windows 10 was installed on your computer it was supplied with a range of useful applications or APPS, which aren t always immediately obvious. ==== >>>
Here are just a few which I consider useful, some more than others. The use of these and other Apps can be covered in other meetings, just let me know which ones raise the most interest. They are all available from the Setup Menu, Applications List.
Windows SETTINGS Gives access to update and change the following: System Network and Internet Accounts Ease of Access Update and Security Devices Personalisation Time & language Apps Privacy Plus: Cortana; Phone and Gaming.
Windows Edge A very useful Internet Browser, includes a search function by BING.
Windows MAIL A quick and easy way to send and receive emails no matter where your email address was created. Can be used for multiple personal email addresses, and links to your contacts file for ease of selection.
Windows PHOTO Photograph editing system which doesn t have all the Bells and Whistles of the mainstream editors, but has enough functionality to fix and crop your pictures. Very easy to use.
Windows CALENDAR Another simple to use application from Microsoft. If you use Google Calendar (for example) you can link it to this application, and your schedule will then be displayed from the Time & Date function on the System Tray on the TASKBAR.
Windows MAPS Unlike Google Maps this application is not accessed via the Internet Browser, but is a stand alone program.
Windows WEATHER A useful application which also does not need access using an Internet Browser. It s always nice to know what the weather will be, as it s the main topic of conversation for more Brits.
Windows SKYPE A useful application for communicating with another Skype user, anywhere in the world. There are other application available as installed programs, or accessible through the Internet Browser. Can also be used, on subscription, as a normal telephone. (When I was away working in Holland a few years ago, my wife and I played Battleships, whilst chatting, all on Skype)
That was a quick and concise introduction the basic functionality of Microsoft Windows 10. More in depth information is available both online and on the printed page. Thank you for watching. There will be more.......