Windows 8 - Part 1 & 2 - June 2014 (NEFLIN)
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WINDOWS 8 Presenter: Diana Silveira Novare Library Services
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NEFLIN presented class introducing Windows 8. Features, issues and customizations are discussed.
Transcript of Windows 8 - Part 1 & 2 - June 2014 (NEFLIN)
WINDOWS 8Presenter: Diana SilveiraNovare Library Services
AGENDA
Tour Windows 8
Explore the metro start screen
How to find resources formerly within your Start menu
How to manage files, folders and your desktop
Learn all about Apps
Utilizing Microsoft programs/apps like SkyDrive
Learn about User Accounts, Parental Controls and Security Settings
Discuss the pros, cons and upcoming features of the controversial Operating System
ARE YOU USING WINDOWS 8?
WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGES? FAVORITE PARTS?
GETTING STARTED
OTHER LOGIN OPTIONS
CHANGE YOUR LOCK SCREEN
METRO
ESSENTIAL APPS
START ON DESKTOP
- Right Click on Taskbar
- Click on Properties
- Under Navigation Tab, Change Setting
ADD ANY SITE TO YOUR APPS
Click icon to add picture
USING THE CORNERS
Charms
SNAP THE APP
SEARCH
FILE MANAGEMENT
EACH PROGRAM HAS ITS OWN DEFAULT• Browser = MyDownloads
• Office = My Documents
ONEDRIVE
QUESTIONS?
CHALLENGE
Customize Your Experience Lock Screen Metro Screen
Change the default save location for your browserUpload a document to OneDrive via Word or OneDrive Website
PART 2 - THURSDAY
Review Assignments – Challenges, Discoveries and More
User Accounts
Parental Controls
Security Settings
Additional Tips and Tricks
WEEK 2 – WINDOWS 8
AGENDA
Review and Questions from Week 1
Utilizing Microsoft programs/apps like OneDrive
Learn about User Accounts, Parental Controls and Security Settings
Tips and Tricks
Discuss the pros, cons and upcoming features of the controversial Operating System
REVIEW OF CHARMS
Search
Share (Share a screenshot)
Metro Menu
Devices (Manage Screens, etc)
Settings
CHANGING DOWNLOAD LOCATION IN INTERNET EXPLORER
WINDOWS RT 8.1
o Windows RT is an edition of Windows 8 operating system designed for mobile devices that use 32-bit ARM architecture (ARMv7).
o Runs on Surface
o Can not install Programs only Apps
o Comes with Microsoft Office & Student 2013 Edition
http://goo.gl/BnrQZS; You Tube Tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex5vNDrbl-s
CHANGING THE METRO BACKGROUND On Metro >
Select Settings
TURNING OFF MULTIGESTURE
Control Panel > Mouse > Device Settings > SettingsImage from: http://goo.gl/mhUOHw
FINDING OLD FAVORITES Paint
Calculator
Notepad
Search “Everywhere” > Right click on Program > Pin to Taskbar
TASKBAR
Add Toolbars to taskbar
Add Programs to taskbar
Move Taskbar
CONNECTING DEVICES
Network DevicesCreate a Homegroup
CREATING A HOMEGROUP
Control Panel > Homegroup
NETWORK COMPUTERS/ACCOUNTS VIA FOLDERS
CREATING NEW ACCOUNTS
Why add accounts?
- Children
- Public v Staff
- Guests (At home and library)
Charms > Settings > Change PC Settings
LOCAL V MICROSOFT ACCOUNT
Click icon to add picture
Note! You will need a MS Account to access Apps
FAMILY SAFETYFAMILYSAFETY.MICROSOFT.C
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SECURITY OPTIONS
WINDOWS STORE
Two separate stores:
Phones: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/overview
Tablets and PCS: http://goo.gl/dpVY3h
TIPS AND TRICKS
BOOT TO DESKTOP
EXTEND DESKTOP BACKGROUND TO START
Right Click on Desktop > Personalize > Taskbar and Navigation Properties
CHANGE DEFAULT PROGRAM
Settings > Change PC Settings > Search and Apps
HOTKEYS
Minimize Everything: Windows key + M Open Explorer: Windows key + E Screenshot: Windows key + Print Screen (saves to Screenshots folder > Pictures) Search: Windows key + Q Quick Access Menu = Windows key + X Settings = Windows key + I
Toggle Desktop/Start Windows key + D = On the Start screen, go to desktop. Windows key to enter the tiled Start screen.
Tablet: Windows key + O locks orientation on devices with an accelerometer. Screenshot: press the Windows button and the volume-down button
Tips from http://goo.gl/3VNKb
My personal favorite. Tip: Add a shortcut to
your desktop for this folder
SCREENSHOT ON TABLETS & PHONES
Just press and hold the Start and Power buttons at the same time to capture whatever is currently on your screen. Your screenshots are automatically saved in theScreenshots album in the Photos Hub.
SYNCING PHONES AND PC
TETHERING
MORE TOP APPS
WHAT’S NEXT FOR WINDOWS 8? MORE MOUSE READY
Start menu
Cortana (goo.gl/rlQztO)
Image from http://goo.gl/sZjhTF
QUESTIONS?
