Navigating in a Desktop Environment

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Using the desktop
  7m 52s
  The desktop is an essential part of Windows 7. From there, you can quickly access your folders, documents and program shortcuts. This tutorial will show you how to use the desktop. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Using the taskbar
  4m 17s
  The taskbar is one of the most useful tools in Windows 7, allowing you to quickly open applications of your choice in a single click. This tutorial will also show you how to access your open windows using this taskbar. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Pinning a program to the taskbar
  3m 41s
  Adding programs to your taskbar - a process known as "pinning" in Windows 7 - is a quick way of personalizing how the taskbar works. In this tutorial, you will find out how to quickly add and remove applications from the taskbar. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Using My Computer
  5m 25s
  The Computer view in Windows 7 is organized in order to allow the user to access the different files and applications stored on the computer. In this tutorial, you will find out how the Computer folder is organized. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Getting to know your PC
  7m 38s
  Windows 7 holds a huge amount of information relating to your computer. You can, for example, find out very quickly what sort of system you are running, the version of Windows that you have installed, and also how efficiently and effectively your computer is performing. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Using the notification area
  6m 12s
  The notification area in Windows 7 is by default located in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. From here you can access information relating to your computer, the time and date and your speaker volume. This tutorial will show you how to identify these icons and how to use them. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Locking, signing out & shutting down
  1m 48s
  If you have finished using your computer but you don't know what to do to switch it off, then this is the tutorial for you! As well as showing you how to turn off your computer safely and properly, this tutorial will also show you how to restart your computer and how to lock your Windows 7 session. This last option is particularly useful if you are using your computer in a public or work environment. FREE ACCESS