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Windows 10 – Multiple Desktops ”; Previous Next One of the innovative features of Windows 10 operating system is the addition of Virtual Desktops. This allows you to have multiple desktop screens, where you can keep open windows organized. To add a virtual desktop, follow these steps − Step 1 − Click Task View icon on the Taskbar. Step 2 − Click “New Desktop” option on the lower-right corner. You can access or delete the new Desktop by clicking Task View icon again. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – Parental Control ”; Previous Next Windows 10 allows you to set up a child’s account for your children. This account will allow you to establish restrictions on how the account is used and monitor what your child does. To create a child’s account, follow these steps − Step 1 − Go to SETTINGS and choose Accounts. Step 2 − In ACCOUNTS, select the Family & other users option. Step 3 − Click the “Add a family member” button. Step 4 − Choose what family member you want to add (child or adult) Step 5 − You will then be prompted to create an account for your child. If they don’t have an e-mail account, you can create an Outlook account for them. Step 6 − Provide a phone number for account security. This will be used in case the account is hacked or inaccessible. Step 7 − Choose from some notification and experience options, for example, if you want to receive promotional offers from Microsoft. After creation, your child can log in to his own Windows 10 account. In addition, you can choose to monitor what your child does in his account by turning on reports on his activity − You can also choose to block “inappropriate websites” to limit your child’s browsing only to allowed websites. Finally, you can also establish when your child is allowed to log in by establishing a schedule − Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – Applications ”; Previous Next Windows 10 lets you access your applications in several ways. The easiest way is to search for the name of application using the Search box in Taskbar. Another basic option is to open the Start Menu and click on All Apps. After selecting All Apps, Windows 10 will present an alphabetical list of all the applications installed in your computer. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – Phones ”; Previous Next Windows Phone 10 is a mobile operating system, marketed by Microsoft as an edition of Windows 10. It is part of Microsoft’s plan to unify all their platforms under one brand. Windows Phone 10 was released in November 2015 and is included in Microsoft’s smartphones and tablets. It features support of Microsoft Office apps and also lets you synchronize your notifications between multiple devices. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – Cloud ”; Previous Next Windows 10 allows you to sign in using an Outlook account. By doing this, Windows synchronizes your documents, contacts, and other things to the cloud. To sign in with Outlook, follow these steps − Step 1 − Go to SETTINGS and choose Accounts. Step 2 − In the ACCOUNTS window, choose “Sign in with a Microsoft account instead”. Step 3 − After that, Windows will ask for your username and password. If you don’t have a Microsoft or Outlook account, it will also provide a link to create one. Using a Microsoft account will allow you to sync your documents and personal files to any compatible device, where you use that account. Using OneDrive By signing in with a Microsoft or Outlook account, you have access to OneDrive from your Windows 10. OneDrive is a free storage space in the Cloud given to every user of a Microsoft account. To access your OneDrive from Windows, simply click on the File Explorer icon in the Taskbar. When the File Explorer window opens, you will see the link to OneDrive on the left side of the screen. You can move documents from your local folders into OneDrive by dragging them with your mouse or your finger. OneDrive uses different icons to show you the status of your files and folders − A green checkmark means that the document or folder is in sync with the online version. A blue double-arrow means that the document or folder is currently syncing. A red X means that there was some issue or problem syncing the document or folder. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – GUI Basics ”; Previous Next Once you get to the Windows Desktop screen, here are some basic features you will see. One of the most important parts of your Desktop is the Taskbar. By default, it sits at the bottom of your screen giving you access to the Start Menu, several application icons, and the Notification Area. Windows In Windows 10, if an application is active or opened, you will see a green line below its icon. Clicking the icon will bring the application window up. Every open window features three buttons in the upper-right corner. These are used to minimize, maximize, or close the window − Minimizing means that the window will hide in the Taskbar. Maximizing will bring the window to a full-screen size. Windows can be moved around or resized as you please − To move a window, just click on its Title Bar on the upper side of the window and drag it. To resize a window, move your mouse to any corner until you see a double-sided arrow. Then click and drag until you reach the desired size. Icons Most Windows versions will feature different icons on the background. An icon is simply a graphic representation of an application or a file. To open or access an icon, just double click on it. Although the amount and type of icons will vary, depending on the computer, you can add more icons by following these steps − Step 1 − Right-click on the Desktop Background. Step 2 − Choose “New” and “Shortcut”. Step 3 − Browse for the application or file you want to create a shortcut to. Step 4 − Assign a name to the shortcut and click “Finish”. Icons can also be moved around by clicking on them and dragging them to another place in the screen. Desktop Background Another component of your Desktop is the Background. This is simply an image that appears at the back of your screen. Most computers come with a pre-selected background, but you can change it to any image you want. To change the background, follow these steps − Step 1 − Right-click on the background and choose “Personalize”. Step 2 − From the Personalization window, choose from a series of pre-selected pictures or browse for your own. After choosing a picture, the Background will change automatically. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Discuss Windows 10 ”; Previous Next Windows 10 is the latest OS version from Microsoft. This tutorial gives you all the indepth information on this new operating system and its procedures, right from what all hardware and other system components are required to install this OS in your system, to its advanced features and other uses. Windows 10 combines the features from its two previous versions for making it further user friendly for desktops as well as laptops and mobile devices. This is an introductory tutorial that explains all the fundamentals of Windows 10. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – Navigation ”; Previous Next To navigate your Windows, you can simply type what you are looking for on the Taskbar search. It can be the name of a document or application, or just any information you are looking for. Start Menu If you are looking for a specific application, you can also open the Start Menu and click “All Applications”. This will open an alphabetical list of all the applications installed on your computer. File Explorer If you are looking for a specific document, another alternative is to use the File Explorer by clicking on the Folder icon on the Taskbar. In the File Explorer window, you can browse all your folders and documents. Virtual Desktops One of the new features of Windows 10 is the addition of Virtual Desktops. This allows you to have multiple desktop screens where you can keep open windows organized. To add a virtual desktop, follow these steps − Step 1 − Click Task View on the Taskbar. Step 2 − Click the “New desktop” option on the lower-right corner. You can access or delete the new Desktop by clicking Task View again. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – Quick Actions ”; Previous Next Quick Actions are a set of tiles that give you access to frequently used settings and tasks (like Wi-Fi connection, or screen brightness). Most of the actions can be configured simply by clicking or tapping on the tile. Additional settings and options can be accessed if you right-click the tile. Selecting the All settings tile will take you directly to the SETTINGS window. Customizing Quick Actions With these Notifications, you can customize the Quick Actions tiles by going to the SETTINGS window. After opening Settings, you can choose SYSTEM and then select Notifications & actions. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – Networking ”; Previous Next Like previous Windows version, Windows 10 will let you know the status of your network connection in the Notification Area. If the connection is wireless, you will see this icon. If the connection is wired, you will see this icon. Wired Connection (Ethernet) If your network connection is through cable, you can access its settings by going to the SETTINGS window, and selecting Network & Internet. In the NETWORK & INTERNET window, click on Ethernet to see the settings of your connection. Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi) If your connection is wireless, clicking on the wireless icon will show you details of your connection as well as other wireless networks available. Clicking on Network settings will take you to the Network & Internet window, which presents more specific details about your connection, and options to configure it. In the NETWORK & INTERNET window, you can turn your Wireless Network Connection on or off Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;