The Windows 10 Brown Bag Sessions

What we’re going to cover… The Windows 10 desktop. The Windows 10 Start Menu(s) and customizations. Changes in the Taskbar. File Explorer (new name, new features). Using the Quick Access list (formerly Favorites). Settings – the new Control Panel. Adding Printers and other devices. Restarting and Shutting Down. Stuff that really hasn’t changed all that much. Open Q & A.

Anatomy of a Windows 10 Desktop Start Menu: Left and right click for programs, tiles, and settings. Cortana Bar: Search for files, folders, programs, or get assistance from Cortana. Taskbar: Open and pinned programs. Notification area: Messages from services. Notification Center: Messages from applications like Email, News, Calendar, etc.

The Start Menu

The Other Start Menu This menu is accessed by right-clicking the Start Menu button. It provides quick access to many utility and settings applications. Most of these are available in other ways, through the main Settings application, and/or may not be of much interest to most users.

Desktop Tips & Tricks Creating shortcuts Changing wallpaper Changing colors Changing which Notification icons appear – drag ‘n drop or Settings app. Use of the Windows key

Windows Keys & Keyboard Shortcuts Windows key + L Lock your PC. Windows key + M Minimize all windows. Windows key + E Open File Explorer. Windows key + [ + | - ] Open Magnifier, zoom in | out. Windows key +  |  Maximize | minimize the current window. Windows key + [ |  ] Snap active window left | right. Windows key + Home Minimize/restore all but current window (toggle) (AeroShake) Ctrl + [ a | x | c | v | z ] Select all | Cut | Copy | Paste | Undo Ctrl + [ |  |  |  ] Move to previous | next word | previous | next paragraph w/ Shift Select previous | next word | previous | next paragraph https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12445/windows-keyboard-shortcuts

File Explorer

Quick Access vs. Libraries and Favorites In Windows 10, Libraries now appear under “This PC” (formerly called “Computer” in Windows 7). They work the same. Favorites has been replaced with “Quick Access”. This feature automatically shows you files and folders where you have been working lately. It also allows you to “pin” your most important files and folders.

Settings Accessing Settings: Start Menu Action Center What happened to the Control Panel? Microsoft is phasing the old Control Panel out in favor of the new Settings app. It is still accessible (for now) by typing “control panel” in the Cortana/search bar.

Adding Printers & Other Devices Open the Settings app. Click on Devices, then Printers and scanners. Click Add printers & scanners. In case the device you wish to add cannot be found automatically, please call the AIMS Help Desk for assistance.

Restarting and Shutting Down Open the Start Menu. Click the power icon. Select Restart or Shut down as required. NOTE: Shutting down is not a substitute for a restart. Shutting down (with “Fast Startup” enabled) puts the computer into a hybrid cold shutdown and hibernation state that allows the computer to boot much faster, but restores some of the computers last operating state. A restart completely resets Windows 10 into a fresh, clean state with all services completely reinitialized.

Stuff that really hasn’t changed (much) The Taskbar – in terms of pinned application icons and running program icons. Jump Lists. Notification icons, their purpose and messages. Desktop shortcuts. Basic File Explorer usage, other than the new name, Quick Access and the ribbon. Snipping Tool. Microsoft Office 2016 (32 vs 64-bit)

Open Q & A What questions do you have?