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Beginner Microsoft
Windows Tutorial - 2 Hours, 52 Minutes |
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Do you need to
learn Windows 8? Whether you've recently purchased a new PC
with Windows 8 on it, or you have a little experience with older
versions of Windows, or you just want to see what the new
features of Windows 8 are, this class is for you.
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- History
& Versions of Windows
- What's New in Windows 8
- The New Start Menu
- Windows Modern Interface
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Apps & Programs
- Configuring
Windows 8
- PC Settings, Control Panel
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Customizing Windows 8
- Virus Scan, Firewall, Security |
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If you would like a preview of what's covered in this class,
click here to watch the first lesson of
this course (free of charge), or scroll down for more information.
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Windows 8 Beginner Level 1 |
| Description: |
Windows 8 Beginner Level 1 |
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Windows 8 |
| Pre-Requisites: |
Working
knowledge of computers is required. If you don't know how to use
a computer at all, need help using the keyboard and mouse, or
want to learn about the parts of a computer, then you should
start with our
Windows 101
class. |
| Running Time: |
2 Hours,
52 Minutes |
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Cost: |
$5.99 |
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This
course is for the
novice
user who has little or no experience with
Windows 8, or an experienced Windows user who wants to learn
about the NEW features in Windows 8. You should know how
to use a keyboard and mouse, and how to work with windows (maximize,
minimize, etc.) If not, then you should start with our
Windows 101
beginner class.
We will begin by briefly learning about
the history of Windows, the different editions of Windows
8, the extra features that are available in Windows 8
Professional, and the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
Next, we'll go into the new features
of Windows 8. We'll learn about what's been added and enhanced. We'll
also see what some of the missing features are (things that were
in earlier versions that have been removed). We'll discuss whether or
not you should upgrade your older computers to Windows 8, whether you
should buy a PC, laptop, or tablet, and we'll discuss the REAL
upgrade specs for Windows 8.
We will then take a more detailed look at
the new Metro (or Modern) user interface that comes with
Windows 8. We'll talk about click vs. tap terminology, learn about the
Lock Screen, and how to log on to Windows. We'll dive deep into the new
Start Menu and learn about Tiles, Live Tiles, and Apps. We'll
learn how to find the All Apps screen. You'll learn how to pin
apps to the Start Menu (and unpin them again). We'll learn about the
Charms Bar, signing out of Windows, and shutting your computer down.
We will next learn about the classic
Windows Desktop and what changes have been made to it in Windows 8.
You'll learn how to work with a window, icons, shortcuts, the TaskBar,
Notification Area, and more. You'll find out what happened to the
Start Button from previous versions of Windows. You'll see how to
use WordPad to write a simple letter, save a file to your hard
drive, and then load it back up again. You'll learn about the Windows
Key and some shortcuts related to it. You'll learn how to pin programs
to your TaskBar (and unpin them again).
You will learn about the difference
between classic Windows programs (or Desktop Applications) and
the new Windows 8 Apps. We'll go through all of the included
popular apps that come with Windows. You'll learn how to create a
Microsoft Account and log on to the Windows Store to download
more apps and games (like Solitaire).
We will then run through many of the
popular Apps that come with Windows 8, including: Internet
Explorer, the People App, Mail, connecting Windows Mail to Gmail
and other services, Calendar, Maps, Photos, News, Sports, Weather,
Bing, Travel, Music, WordPad, File Explorer, the Recycle Bin,
SkyDrive, Calculator, and Notepad.
Next we'll learn how to configure
Windows. We'll walk through most of the popular beginner
configuration options, such as the PC Settings, Lock Screen, Start
Screen, change password, setting up a Guest / Kids account,
search options, changing the date & time, privacy settings, synching
your settings with a Microsoft account, and modifying your Windows
Update.
We'll walk through some of the common
options in the Control Panel. You'll see how to change your
display settings, resolution, mouse control settings, pointer options,
and more. You'll learn about Windows Defender and how to use it
to stay virus free. You'll learn a little bit about Windows
Firewall and what it does. You'll learn how to customize your
desktop using themes and colors, and set up a screen saver.
Finally, I'll take you through some of my
own personal customizations. I'll show you how to get the
Start Button back using a 3rd-party utility called Classic Shell.
I'll teach you how to download files and install applications. Then
we'll customize the TaskBar to give it the classic Windows XP
look and feel which I really prefer. I'll show you some other programs
that you should download, like Google Chrome, WinAmp, and VLC
Media Player.
Again, this is the perfect class for
anyone who is new to Windows 8. Whether you have a little
experience with older versions of Windows, or you just want to see what
the new features of Windows 8 are, this class is for you. Of
course, if you have any questions about whether or not this class is
for you, please contact me.
Complete Outline - Windows 8 Beginner Level 1
00. Intro (8:24)
01. About Windows 8 (11:29)
What is Windows
History of Windows Versions
Different Editions of Windows 8
Extra Features in Windows 8 Professional
32 vs. 64 Bit Windows
02. What's New in Windows 8 (16:24)
New Features
Enhanced Features
What's Missing from Windows 8
Should You Upgrade?
PC, Laptop, or Tablet?
Upgrade Specs for Windows 8
03. The Start Menu (15:01)
Click vs. Tap Terminology
Lock Screen
Logging On
Start Menu
Tiles
Live Tiles
Run an App
Close an App
All Apps
Unpin From Start
Pin To Start
Resize Tiles
Move Tiles
Pinch to Zoom
Zoomed Out Tile View
Charms Bar Overview
Lock
Sign Out
Shut Down Computer
04. The Desktop (10:36)
Windows Desktop
A "Window"
Icons & Shortcuts
Taskbar
Notification Area
Where's the Start Button?
Close
Maximize, Minimize, Restore
Move, Resize Windows
Snap to Sides
ALT-F4 to Close Program
Open WordPad
Find App by Typing Name
The Windows Key
Pin to TaskBar
Unpin from TaskBar
05. Apps & Programs (20:30)
Difference Between App Types
Rundown of Included Apps
Pin Common Programs
Windows Store
Search For Apps
Download Solitaire
Local vs. Microsoft Account
Setup Microsoft Account
Verify Email Address
Open App List
Swipe in from Left
ALT-TAB Cycle
WIN-TAB Cycle
06. Useful Apps 1 (13:50)
Internet Explorer Desktop
Internet Explorer App
Browse the Web
Address Bar
People App
Mail App
Setting up a Gmail Account
Connecting Gmail to Mail App
Reading Mail
Sending Mail
Responding to Mail |
07. Useful Apps 2 (17:24)
Calendar
Create Appointment
Maps App
Photo App
Save a Picture from Web
Turn Off Live Tiles
News App
Custom Sections
Pick News Sources
Sports App
Weather App
Use Your Location
Bing App
Travel App
Music App
Search For an Artist
Set up an XBox Account
08. Useful Apps 3 (10:20)
WordPad
Typing a Letter
Saving to Documents Folder
Loading from Documents Folder
File Explorer
Documents Library
Deleting a Document
Recycle Bin
SkyDrive
Upload a Document
Calculator
Notepad
09. Configuring Windows 1 (10:22)
Change PC Settings
Lock Screen
Start Screen
Account Picture
Change Password
Add a User
Set up a Kids Account
Switch User
Notifications
Search Options
General
Date & Time, Time Zone
Privacy
Wireless, Airplane Mode
Sync Your Settings
Windows Update
10. Configuring Windows 2 (17:01)
Control Panel
Date & Time
Internet Time Servers
Display Size
Resolution
Mouse Settings
Left-Handed Mouse Settings
Pointer Options
Windows Defender
Background Virus Scanning
Windows Firewall
Windows Update
Don't Automatically Update
Desktop > Personalize
Desktop Icon Settings
Desktop Background
Windows Themes
Screen Savers
11. Custom Changes (17:28)
Rick's Personal Preferences
Get Your Start Button Back
Classic Shell
Downloading Files
Changes to Keyboard Shortcuts
Change TaskBar
QuickLaunch Toolbar
Create a Shortcut Folder
Lock the TaskBar
Other Recommended Programs
Google Chrome
WinAmp
VLC Media Player
12. Review (3:07)
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Student Interaction:
Windows 8 Beginner 1
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Richard on 1/25/2013:
Do you need to learn Windows 8? Whether you've recently purchased a new PC with Windows 8 on it, or you have a little experience with older versions of Windows, or you just want to see what the new features of Windows 8 are, this class is for you.
- History & Versions of Windows
- What's New in Windows 8
- The New Start Menu
- Windows Modern Interface
- Apps & Programs
- Configuring Windows 8
- PC Settings, Control Panel
- Customizing Windows 8
- Virus Scan, Firewall, Security
Click here for more information on Windows 8 Beginner Level 1, including a course outline, sample videos, and more. |
Steve Cousins on 1/30/2013: Hey Richard,
This is great and I like how you have give a overview of the changes through the version of Windows to todays Win8. I'll be order some cd's for my some of my staff and friends as this will be a great overview of what to expect in the changes from previous version which like you I hope Microsoft puts back the start button as I already see a major load of question about that alone when we start to deploy Win8 which I hope is a ways out as I just got my copy today to start testing on one of my home PC. That's where I do a lot of my testing and learning as it makes it easier and without messing up my office PC's which are running older Application and now with Apps that's going to be a big change alone to handle. Be sending you something soon and thanks again for all your great work. God Bless...Steve
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Garry Smith on 1/31/2013: love the classic shell
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Cathy Jachym on 2/9/2013: do I need to buy additional antivirus software for windows 8?
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Patty on 2/10/2013: Love Google too. Just got a Motorola Razr HD. Great with Google calendar, email,search. thanks for "Rick's Picks" info.
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Cathy on 2/11/2013: Just finished the Windows 8 course - OUTSTANDING!! Recommend to anyone who wants to just dive in - great customization in the tutorial - love the start button and desktop options! Make your transition to 8 fun not frustrating - order it now!
Reply from Richard Rost:
Thanks, Cathy.
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Al McKillop on 2/11/2013: clearly presented &very informative
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Doris Rosenhaus on 2/21/2013: Help! It seems that one cannot downgrade to Windows 7! I just bought a new computer, with Win 8 of course, and tried to install Win 7. Impossible. Hoping my son (a nerd) can help me.
Thanks,
Doris
Reply from Richard Rost:
The only way you can do this is to REFORMAT the drive and install a FRESH copy of Windows 7. However, I wouldn't go that far. Once you go through the tricks in my Windows 8 class, you can make it look and function pretty much like Windows 7 did. You almost NEVER have to see the new Start Menu and Tiles.
Under the hood, Windows 8 really is MUCH better (functionally) than any previous version of Windows was. I don't recommend downgrading.
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Doris Rosenhaus on 3/2/2013: Am enjoying your Win 8 class, though I admit I dislike Win 8, period.
The USB 3.0 port on my new computer will not read my flash drive from my older XP machine. Is there a special flash drive for a USB 3.0? Confusing.
Thank you,
Doris
Reply from Richard Rost:
USB 3 is supposed to be fully backward compatible with older versions. I'd have to see it to tell you why it won't read. Are you sure the port is good?
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guy perreault on 3/2/2013: I would like to know if we still have acces to the start menu windows8 in the left corner once we import the window 7 button? (ref. custom changes)
Thank you and have a nice day.
Reply from Richard Rost:
Yes. I like to hit WIN-C to bring up the Charms Bar and then click on the Start Button icon right in the middle of it. I almost never use the Start Menu though, personally.
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Paul Wade on 3/9/2013: I've been disabled since 2000 and I am a CPA by profession. The point is that I've been out of the loop for some time and needed to upgrade my computer of 12 years. I now have a Windows 8 computer and making every effort to learn or relearn the systems. Now, lets set me aside. I watched the Windows 8 series of 12 videos taught by Richard Rost. In my 30 years as a CPA I've taken more than 2,000 hours of continuing education courses. Nothing I took as a CPA was not as straight forward, well thought out and conducted in both a professional and a personal manner.I highly recommend the 599CD as a learning tool. Its that good! Paul, OK
Reply from Richard Rost:
Thanks, Paul! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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babeki bababeki on 3/18/2013: Hi Richard,I'm very happy with the overview of the all course with out it could not know what to do or where to start,very good idea and i hope i will need more course in near future you are a talent person.There is few point i did get it but i will look the video again and question will be ask but in meantime i would like to know how can i put the recycle bin in my desk top.
Also i did install kaspersky internet security on my new laptop with window 8
buy going throughout course 10 you are talking about window defender, do i need kaspesky ?or window defender is enough.
This is the message in my laptop "window defender has been turn off isn't monitoring your laptop " how can i turn it on?
Thisame problem with firewell i'm getting this message "these setting are being managed by vendor application kaspersky inetnet security 2013 "please advise what to do.
Reply from Richard Rost:
Defender is enough. You don't really need a 3rd-party virus program.
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carlton witmore on 3/28/2013: I had to download google crome to take mywriting lab and since then the computer always goes to desktop mode. I had print problems 1st fix went to print spooler and deselected and selected the printer the next time had to download a driver tool now it would like me to purchace updates. is this common and is there an esier solotion. can't seem to clear printer errors. I didn't see this on a video but was wondering.
Reply from Richard Rost:
You have a program that says it's a printer driver and it's asking you to purchase updates? That sounds fishy to me. Printer companies don't usually charge for driver updates. There are a lot of SCAM programs out there that give false reports of viruses on your PC, or report fake "problems" and then offer to sell you the solution. You might have one of those.
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Lynn Dorris on 3/31/2013: This is great. Very well done. Beats getting it out of books and it's faster too
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Rubens Dorival on 4/5/2013: Hi Rick.
what is a difrence between windows 7 and windows vista
Reply from Richard Rost:
They're just different versions of Windows. Vista was a train wreck (lots of problems). Windows 7 is my favorite to date. Windows 8 has a lot of great enhancements under the hood, but I hate the new Modern interface.
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Mike Bent on 4/16/2013: I have used computers since 1969. I am transitioning from Windows XP and this course is making the transition smoother and faster than I thought it would. I am looking forward to Level 2.
Reply from Richard Rost:
You're very welcome. I'm glad you're enjoying it.
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