Intro Windows 10 PPT Updated

INTRO TO WINDOWS 10
WHY WINDOWS 10?
 Windows 10 is the latest Microsoft Operating System.

 Is replacing Windows 7 on campus
 Much more friendly than Windows 8
 More Secure (wannacry virus)
 Runs better (uses fewer resources)
WHAT’S NEW IN WINDOWS 10?
 A few feature highlights  Personalization and Settings

 • Start menu  • A new look
 • Using tiles  • Personalize your lock screen
 • How to search  • Themes
 • Task view  • Desktop and Colors
 • Virtual desktops
 • Snap enhancements
 • Quick access tools
START MENU
Windows 10: Windows 7:

HOW TO USE THE START MENU:
START MENU: USING TILES
 In the right pane of the Start menu, you’ll find tiles for some common apps.
 To move a tile, just drag it to another position. You can rearrange them within the pane. You can also drag
apps between the tile view and the app list view.
HOW-TO SEARCH
 Windows 10 Start menu comes with a great Search tool.

 Search apps
 Search files
 Search the web
 Use Cortana
TASK VIEW
 One of the best parts of windows.
 Separate all apps into a spread out view to find the window you are looking for.
 Great for organization!
 Also “Windows + TAB”
VIRTUAL DESKTOPS
 Windows 10 adds support for virtual desktops, so you can keep your open apps better organized.
 For example, if you need to work with spreadsheets, you could create a second virtual desktop that contains the apps/data you’re using.
 Also can use “CTRL + Windows + arrow keys” to move between them.
SNAP ENHANCEMENTS
 What are snap enhancements?

 Split-screen view, up to four ways.
QUICK ACCESS TOOLS
 The Quick Access menu provides access to advanced

system tools such as Power Options, Task Manager, and
Control Panel.
PERSONALIZATION AND SETTINGS:
 Settings gets a new “modern” look.

 Basically, a condensed “control panel”
 FYI, control panel is still available.
SETTINGS IN WINDOWS 7 VS WINDOWS 10
 Windows 10:  Windows 7:

SETTINGS FOR SYSTEM
 Settings here change system configurations

(Display resolution/monitors, default apps,
power, etc.)
SETTINGS FOR DEVICES
 Manage settings for external devices

(printers, mice, scanners)
 95% of time it’s printers
 95% of time, use old view.
SETTINGS FOR DEVICES (CONT.)
PERSONALIZATION SETTINGS
 Tweak your lock screen to your liking. Change the background to a favorite photo or slide show, or show
upcoming calendar events, social network updates, and other app and system notifications.
PERSONALIZATION SETTINGS (CONT.)
 Choose a picture worthy of gracing your desktop background, and to change the accent color for Start, the
taskbar, and other items. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them.
COMMON QUESTIONS
WHERE IS “MY COMPUTER”?
 Right-click the start button > Select File Explorer

 Click “This PC” to get to your drives.
HOW DO I “LOGOUT”?
 Click the start button

 Click the user icon
 Select sign out.
HOW DO I “SWITCH USERS”?
 Common when you need to login on someone else’s PC.

 Select “other user” on login screen.
 Sign in with AD information.
ADDING SHORTCUTS TO DESKTOP
 Click the Start button

 Scroll to the app you want
 Hold down the left mouse button
 Drag the app to the desktop
WHAT IS HELPDESK CONNECT?
 A replacement for VNC (allows us to remote to your PC)
 Go to C:\ drive.
 File Explorer
 This PC
 Windows C:\
 Click “Helpdesk Connect”

 Only works when logging in with W#.
WHY IS EVERYTHING HARD TO SEE?
 Display options are allowed in all versions of Windows.

 Under Settings > System > Display
 Choose “Scale and Layout”
 The dropdown allows you to enlarge text, apps, and other items.
WHY IS EVERYTHING HARD TO SEE? (PT. 2)
 In common apps such as Microsoft Word, there

is a way to increase the size of the document,
without formatting the document itself.
 The “View Slider” in the bottom right-hand

corner allows a user to increase/decrease the
magnification of a document.
QUESTIONS??
Any questions?

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INTRO TO WINDOWS 10

WHY WINDOWS 10?

 Windows 10 is the latest Microsoft Operating System.

 A few feature highlights  Personalization and Settings

Windows 10: Windows 7:

 Windows 10 Start menu comes with a great Search tool.

 What are snap enhancements?

 The Quick Access menu provides access to advanced

 Settings gets a new “modern” look.

 Windows 10:  Windows 7:

 Settings here change system configurations

 Manage settings for external devices

 Right-click the start button > Select File Explorer

 Click the start button

 Common when you need to login on someone else’s PC.

 Click the Start button

 Click “Helpdesk Connect”

 Display options are allowed in all versions of Windows.

 In common apps such as Microsoft Word, there

 The “View Slider” in the bottom right-hand

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