Accessing & Managing Files in Windows 10

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Browsing with File Explorer in Windows 10
  4m 41s
  Understanding where a file or folder is located on your computer is important when it comes to managing your documents in Windows 10. You can use the File Explorer to gradually navigate your way through the different folders and subfolders found on your hard-drive or external storage devices. You can also create location shortcuts which can be stored in the Favorites section of File Explorer. The files that you see in your File Explorer will correspond with your individual user session so that your documents are always kept separately from other user accounts set up on your device. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Accessing file properties in Windows 10
  3m 22s
  You may at some point need to know the size of a file, its location, or its format. These details can be found using the File Explorer in Windows 10. The properties window can also be used to visualize the last time a file was modified. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Selecting items in Windows 10
  3m 31s
  See how to select your files, so that you can move and modify them. In Windows 10, you can select files using your mouse, keyboard, or by checking off your files. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Creating & saving a new file in Windows 10
  2m 59s
  When it comes to saving a file in Windows 10, it's important to choose a name that you'll remember, select the right location, and choose an appropriate format. Once you know how to do this, finding your file again, and opening and editing successfully it will be easy. In Windows 10 you can create a new file or folder directly from your desktop. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Opening a multimedia file in Windows 10
  3m 45s
  Windows 10 features a variety of different applications which can be used to read and play your multimedia files. You can use the dedicated applications to play videos and music, and even use Windows Media Player to create your own playlists. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Renaming items in Windows 10
  2m 50s
  One way of reorganizing your files in Windows 10 is to rename them. Windows 10 can help you automatically rename multiple elements at the same time while ensuring that no file in the same location has the same name. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Deleting items in Windows 10
  4m 27s
  The Recycle Bin can be found on the Windows 10 desktop and is used to store any files that have been deleted from your computer. In order to use it successfully, you'll need to know how to delete a file, how to permanently remove an item from your computer, and how to restore a file if you'd like to access it once again. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Displaying file information in File Explorer in Windows 10
  3m 8s
  The Windows 10 File Explorer can be used to visualize information and file properties relating to the items stored on your computer. In the click of a button, you can access file data such as the file's location, its size, its format and its relevant application. FREE ACCESS
• 9.  Sorting files & folders in Windows 10
  5m 21s
  The Windows 10 version of File Explorer can be used to view different file properties. The display settings can be toggled to display your file information in columns. It is also possible to group your files using these columns. FREE ACCESS
• 10.  Hiding & showing files in Windows 10
  2m 53s
  In Windows 10, you can use the File Explorer tool to hide files from view. Knowing how to adjust the visibility of these hidden files is important if you want to protect your confidential documents and system files that shouldn't be modified. You can also change your settings regarding the types of files automatically hidden from view. FREE ACCESS
• 11.  Moving a file in Windows 10
  3m 14s
  You can begin organizing your files by moving them from one location to another. In Windows 10, there are a number of different ways of moving a file from the File Explorer to your desktop or to another file location. FREE ACCESS
• 12.  Using your libraries in Windows 10
  4m 55s
  Windows 10 automatically organizes your documents, music, pictures and videos into a library. This file view allows you to easily view and access files of a specific type without having to search through different folders and windows. You can also create new libraries to regroup specific folders and create a separate library collection. FREE ACCESS
• 13.  Using the Send to function in Windows 10
  2m 57s
  The Send to function in Windows 10 helps you transfer files between locations. You can use it to create a shortcut on your desktop, share a file via email or save a copy to an external storage device. FREE ACCESS
• 14.  Customizing File Explorer's appearance in Windows 10
  6m 22s
  The Windows 10 version of File Explorer features a variety of different tools that can help you to locate the file you are looking for. Knowing how to activate the different features and change the way that you visualize your files is important if you want to get the most out of the application. You can, for example, hide or activate different navigation tools, the ribbon, and the status bar. You can also adjust how your files are displayed in the window. FREE ACCESS
• 15.  Customizing File Explorer's behavior in Windows 10
  4m 5s
  If you use File Explorer a lot, you may find it useful to know how to modify its behavior and tailor it to your needs. You can, for example, choose to open a folder with a single click, select items simply by hovering your mouse over them, and automatically expand the directory path for a selected file or location. All this is possible with the Windows 10 File Explorer. FREE ACCESS
• 16.  Finding a document in Windows 10
  3m 38s
  The search function accessed via the Start Screen in Windows 10 can be used to find many different types of file on your computer. The search function can be configured to target your inbox, the internet, a specific folder, and many more locations besides. FREE ACCESS
• 17.  Saving a file search in Windows 10
  2m 42s
  The File Explorer in Windows 10 helps you quickly find your files. Use it to browse through your different folders, subfolders, and desktop files. FREE ACCESS
• 18.  Customizing your search in Windows 10
  2m 49s
  The Windows 10 File Explorer search function can be customized. You can choose whether you search indexed or non-indexed locations. You can also choose to search within the contents of the file itself, rather than simply just the location or the file name. FREE ACCESS