windows 8 - part 1 & 2 october 2013
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Windows 8 workshop.TRANSCRIPT
WINDOWS 8Presenter: Diana SilveiraNovare Library Services
AGENDA
Tour Windows 8
Explore the new 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
WINDOWS 8.1
Released last week
If have Windows 8, should have been an auto-update, if not go to store
Now available for purchase
Major Changes:
- “Start Button”
- Boot to Desktop
- Snap Smart Screen Apps
GETTING STARTED
CHANGE YOUR LOCK SCREEN
OTHER LOGIN OPTIONS
METRO
ESSENTIAL APPS
ADD ANY SITE TO YOUR APPS
Click icon to add picture
USING THE CORNERS
Charms
SNAP THE APP
Click icon to add picture
SNAP THE APP
SEARCH
FILE MANAGEMENT
EACH PROGRAM HAS ITS OWN DEFAULT• Browser = MyDownloads
• Office = My Documents
QUESTIONS?
CHALLENGE
Customize Your Experience Lock Screen Metro Screen
Change the default save location for your browserUpload a document to Skydrive via Word or Skydrive Website
NEXT WEEK
Review Assignments – Challenges, Discoveries and More
User Accounts
Parental Controls
Security Settings
Additional Tips and Tricks
WEEK 2 – WINDOWS 8
AGENDA
Utilizing Microsoft programs/apps like SkyDrive
Learn about User Accounts, Parental Controls and Security Settings
Tips and Tricks
Discuss the pros, cons and upcoming features of the controversial Operating System
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
TIPS AND TRICKS
BOOT TO DESKTOP
EXTEND DESKTOP BACKGROUND TO START
Right Click on Desktop > Personalize > Taskbar and Navigation Properties
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
QUESTIONS?
