Publisher`s description - Training Course: Windows 8.1 Essential
Author, trainer, and learning and development expert David Rivers has over 20 years experience helping government, hi-tech, and healthcare businesses increase their efficiency and productivity by integrating technology tools. With deep experience in Microsoft Office, elearning tools, and assorted productivity tools such as FrameMaker and RoboHelp, David is passionate about helping people improve their workflows to recover time in their schedules. His clients include Microsoft, Corel Corporation, Halogen Software, and the City of Ottawa. David is also a published book author on topics ranging from Photoshop to Acrobat and the Microsoft Digital Image Suite
Training Course: Windows 8.1 Essential
Windows 8 was a new direction for Microsoft, offering mobile integration, cloud storage, and security enhancements. But some people were unhappy with its design. Windows 8.1 answers these complaints and takes Windows a step further. In this course, David Rivers shows you all its essential features. Take a tour of the interface, review the new file and folder behaviors, and meet the most useful apps, including Calendar, Photos, Maps, and Music. David also shows how to adjust system settings like default programs and volume, work with external devices, and set up networks. The final chapters show you how to keep your computer even more secure with Access Control and Windows Defender, and how to troubleshoot potential issues, like reversing fatal crashes.
App " Windows 8.1 Tutorials: Essential Training " include:
1. Introduction
0. Windows 8.1 System Requirements and Specifications
2. File Explorer
1. Using the ribbon in File Explorer
2. Organizing folders and files
3. Customizing folder behavior
4. Searching for files and file contents
5. Creating easy access to files and folders
6. Using SkyDrive
7. Copying files in a single window
3. Windows 8.1 Apps
8. Managing mail with the Mail app
9. Keeping dates with the Calendar app
10. Managing contacts in the People app
11. Communicating with contacts using Skype
12. Working with photos
13. Reading text with the Reader app
14. Managing music with the Music app
15. Locating places with Maps
16. Timing things with Alarms
4. Other Windows Accessories
17. Typing text with Sticky Notes, Notepad, and WordPad
18. Creating graphics with Paint
19. Performing calculations with the Calculator
20. Taking screenshots with the Snipping tool
5. System Settings
21. Viewing your current system specs
22. Controlling sound device volume settings
23. Removing unwanted applications
24. Setting default programs
25. Setting accessibility options
26. Navigation settings for desktop lovers
6. Devices and Networking
27. Getting connected
28. Connecting PCs with HomeGroup
29. Connecting to another computer with Remote Desktop
30. Selecting sharing options for networks
31. Adding and removing devices
7. Windows Security
32. Keeping your PC secure with Windows Update
33. Viewing and resolving security issues with Action Center
34. Battling malicious software with Windows Defender
35. Controlling user account access
36. Secure your account with passwords and PINs
37. Using Parental Controls
38. Encrypting a drive with BitLocker
39. Using Encrypting File System (EFS)
8. Printing
40. Printing files directly from Windows
41. Printing files to the XPS format
42. Accessing and changing printer options
9. Troubleshooting and Backing Up
43. Finding issues in the Troubleshooting control panel
44. Fixing issues with the Problem Steps Recorder
45. Backing up with File History
46. Reversing a fatal crash with System Restore
47. Reseting your Windows 8.1 installation
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Training Course: Windows 8.1 Essential
