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WINDOWS
Windows or win is an operating environment created by Microsoft that
provides an interface known as Graphical User Interface (GUI) for computers.
WINDOWS AND ITS VERSION
Latest version of windows is windows 10
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BOOTING
The process of loading or reloading the operating system into the computers
memory.
Types of booting
Cold booting Loads the OS when the power is turned on.
Warm Booting Reloads the OS when the computer is already on.
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Key points of windows
Desktop area is where your Desktop icons and open programs appear. To
minimize all program windows and display Desktop, press WINDOWS
KEY+D on your keyboard.
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Task bar The taskbar is the long horizontal bar at the bottom of your screen.
Icons are individual images on the desktop that represent certain
programs, information storage items. Important icons are
My Computer: Use win key + E to open it.
Recycle Bin: Is a storage area for deleted files and icons.
Other icons will be covered at a later time.
Start button opens Start menu with recently used programs. You
can press WINDOWS KEY to open Start menu (or Start screen), or
you can use the CTRL+ESC shortcut if there is no Windows Key on
some keyboard.
Quick Launch Bar / Quick Launch Toolbar includes buttons to launch favourite
programs.
Notification area includes icons of some running programs and important
messages. It also includes current date (in Windows XP) or current time
and date.
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Parts of a Window
Title Bar contains the name of the application or folder. It also
contains the standard control buttons.
Control-Menu Icon allows you to minimize, maximize, restore, or close
a window.
Menu Bar/Tab Buttons provides pull down menus to access Windows
98 commands.
Control Buttons allow you to minimize, maximize, restore, or close a
window.
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Start Menu
The Start menu is the main gateway to your computer's programs, folders,
and settings.
To open the Start menu, press the Windows logo key
keyboard.
or ctrl + esc on your
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Start Menu Components
All Programs at the bottom of the left pane.
Search box is one of the most convenient ways to find things on your
computer.
To search any file, use F3.
Right pane contains Shut down button. Click the Shutdown button to turn off
your computer.
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Control Panel
In Control Panel, you can customize the appearance and functionality of your
computer, install or uninstall programs, set up network connections, and
manage user accounts.
Main Components are:
Accessibility Options allows users to configure the accessibility of their PC.
Add New Hardware Launches a wizard which allows users to add new hardware
devices to the system.
Add or Remove Programs allows the user to manipulate software installed on
the system.
Administrative Tools provides Contains tools for system administration,
including security, performance and service configuration.
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Display allows the user to change the display characteristics of their computer;
Date and Time allows user to change the date and time stored in the machine's
BIOS, change the time zone
Network Connections Displays and allows the user to edit or create network
connections such as Local Area Networks (LAN) and internet connections.
User Accounts allows the user to configure their account and other accounts
used in the system. etc
Windows 10 Universal apps
Cortana is an intelligent personal assistant created by Microsoft for
Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile.
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The Command Prompt enters the 21st Century
Another quite amazing feature for those of us that use it is that the command
prompt is now getting keyboard shortcuts
Charms
In large part, charms is a new implementation of the traditional Windows
start bar. Charms can also be used to quickly configure settings for individual
apps. On an ordinary non-touch PC, charms are accessed by dragging the mouse
to the bottom-left corner of the screen, to the same spot as the old Windows
start button
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Two Touch Keyboards
Windows 8 also contains two soft keyboards: an enhanced traditional
keyboard, plus a new thumbs keyboard for non-touch typists.
Native USB 3.0 Support
New USB 3.0 ports operate at speeds up to ten times faster than USB 2.0. To
better support these speeds, Microsoft is outfitting Windows 8 with native
USB 3.0 drivers.
Meanwhile, though, USB 3.0 will purportedly continue to work under
Windows 7, through the use of third-party drivers.
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