Reinforcement Handout: Learning the Basics Class 3 – Term-1

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Learning the Basics – Reinforcement Handout

Create a shortcut on Desktop:

1. The simplest way to create a desktop shortcut for your favorite program is to right-click on its .exe file and select Send To > Desktop (Create shortcut). You will see that its shortcut has been created on your Windows desktop.

If you instead select Create shortcut, its shortcut will be created in the same location. You can then drag and drop into your desired folder location.

Windows Shortcuts:

Windows 7 comes with interesting and useful shortcut key:

General Shortcuts Shortcut Description

Delete (or Ctrl+D) Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin

Windows logo key +D Display the desktop

Windows logo key Open or close the Start menu.

Windows logo key +M Minimize all windows

Windows logo key +E Open File Explorer.

Windows logo key +L Lock your computer or switch users

Alt+Tab Switch between open items

Ctrl+Alt+Tab Use the arrow keys to switch between open items

Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel Change the size of icons on the desktop

Windows logo key +Up Arrow Maximize the window.

Windows logo key +Down Arrow Minimize the window.

Windows logo key +P Choose a presentation display mode.

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File Compression: If you are running short on hard drive space, you can save precious free space by creating compressed folders that automatically compress every file and folder that you put into them. Zipped (compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files. Zip a file or folder:

1. In Windows, navigate to the file/folder you want to zip, and Right-click it.

2. On the menu that pops up, roll your mouse over Send to, then click Compressed (zipped) folder.

Unzip a file or folder:

1. In Windows, navigate to the zipped (compressed) file you want to Unzip, and right-click it.

2. On the menu that pops up, roll your mouse over Open with, then click Windows Explorer.

3. You will then see the contents of the zip file. Click the file and drop it on your desktop, or another file location. The contents of the file will be unzipped, and you can then use it as needed.

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View information about files and folders in Windows 7/10:

To access the properties of a file or folder, right-click on it and select Properties.

Here’s what each tab means: General: This first tab shows the file’s type (an MP3 file of the song “Getting Better”), its size (6.42MB), the program that opens it (in this case, the Music application), and the file’s location. Security: On this tab, you control permissions, which rules are determining who can access the file and what they can do with it. Details: This tab holds details about a file. On digital photos, for example, includes the artist, album title, year, track number, genre, length, and similar information. Previous Version: After you set up the Windows File History backup system, this tab lists all the previously saved versions of this file, ready for retrieval with a click.

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Purpose of Recycle Bin: The Recycle bin is similar to a trashcan available in every house. The Recycle Bin is used by Windows computer; to store deleted/trash items. It temporarily stores files and folders before they are permanently deleted. You can open the Recycle Bin by double-clicking the icon on the Windows desktop. When it is empty, the icon is an empty recycle bin. If it contains one or more items, the icon changes to a recycle bin with papers in it. You can move items to the Recycle Bin by either dragging them to the Recycle Bin icon or by selecting the items and pressing the Delete key. You may also right-click an item and select "Delete" from the pop-up menu. How to delete files and folders:

To delete a file or folder, select the file and hit Delete on your keyboard. Alternatively, right click or tap and hold it and select Delete from the right click menu.

In Windows 7 however, a pop-up will appear asking you if you really want to delete the file. When you click Yes , it will go to the Recycle Bin. You can choose to cancel the action by clicking No.

You can also select multiple items and delete them. The pop-up will be something like the one in the screenshot below.

How to bypass the Recycle Bin in Windows:

If you want to delete a file, you can bypass the Recycle Bin altogether by selecting a file or files and hitting Shift + Delete on your keyboard. You will immediately see this confirmation pop-up, asking if you are sure you want to permanently delete the selected file:

Remember, when you do this, the file or folder you selected is deleted for real (permanently) and cannot be found in the Recycle Bin for easy restoration.

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How to restore file/folder from Recycle Bin: When you open the Recycle Bin, you see a list with all the files and folders you have deleted.

In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, if you want to use a file again, you can select it and then click or tap "Restore the selected file” on the Restore group from the Manage section of the ribbon. You can also Right-click or tap and hold on the selected files and then click or tap "Restore".

The restored file will be automatically moved in its source location from where it was deleted. How to empty Recycle Bin: In the Recycle Bin , you can select the files that you want to delete permanently and hit Delete on your keyboard. That way you can delete some files and keep others. If you are sure you want to get rid of all your deleted items permanently, you can choose to empty the Recycle Bin. Right-click or

tap and hold on it and then click or tap "Empty Recycle Bin". You will get another popup, asking for confirmation. Press Yes to empty the Recycle Bin or No to leave it as it is. In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, when you open the Recycle Bin, you can find a button for emptying it on the ribbon. Clicking or tapping it will have the same effect as described above.

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Changing Date and Time:

1. To set the time zone in Windows 7 and Vista, left-click on the clock in the icon tray at the bottom right of your computer screen.

2. This should show the clock, date and calendar. Click on Change date and time settings... to get the Date and Time menu. (Alternatively, use Start > Control Panel > Date and Time.)

3. Click on Change time zone and select your time

zone.

4. When you have the correct time zone, check that the time displayed in the Date & Time tab is correct. If not, change it and click Apply.

5. When complete, click on OK.

6. You must exit the Wclock program

and start it again for your changes to take effect.

Protect computer from viruses and malware: Humans are note the only things that get sick from time to time. Different viruses and malware also affect computer’s performance. Viruses and malware are programs that can attack computers, tablets, phones and other digital devices. Viruses aim to illegally access to your device. They can cause damage by

accessing your financial data

destroying your personal data

damaging your hard disk

slowing or even crashing your device down

slowing down your network or internet connection How can we protect ourselves from viruses and malware: Research the best anti-virus software for your computer, and install and keep them up-to-date to for protection against all kinds of viruses and malware.