Windows 10 Technical Tips for Seniors in S.W. Ocala, FL
This page is saved for archival reference, as Windows 11 has now been released and Windows 12 is anticipated.
See: Windows 10 and 11 Books and References from Amazon
Windows 10 Computers – Tutorial Topic Series
for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Computer Users
This outline material is drawn from notes for Windows 10 classes I teach in senior communities.
I have posted it here for my computer help customers to use as checklists in identifying areas where you would like some help.
Finding key Windows features and controls on your main screens
Start Icon – lower left
Simplified pop-up menu items
Tile screen for shortcuts
Search box placement
Simplified task bar
Settings = Control Panel
Personalization & themes
IE vs Edge
Maintenance tasks
Arranging space and equipment
Space behind (cables, port access)
Cool, clean, non-magnetic, roomy
Footspace
Well-lit
Wireless accessories
Printer platform
Neatly shelved
Surge protection
Side drawer space
Following computer maintenance schedules
Windows updates
AV updates
Backups
Software incl Adobe, Sun (java) updates
Printer and HW firm updates
Periodic full shutdowns
Controlling computer access
User accounts: Admin & Self (Adm); Guest and Other (Std)
Log-on:
Choice of Local or MS email-based User ID
Passwording option
Credentials: Web: Access to show passwords
Organizing your computer files and media
Windows Explorer renamed File Explorer
Left column: Quick Access, User folders, Drives / Network locations
Right-hand area: Content details with View / Order choices;
Manage with Cut, Paste, Move, Toolbar & Right-click options
Major technical support and Help resources available
Search Box, includes:
Web results
Help and Feature listings
File, Folder and Favorite results
Help via Microsoft.com – Answer documents online
BB-style tech help from tenforums.com
Computer clubs, youtube videos, and independent tutorial products
Control panel areas
System
Taskbar and Navigation
Internet Options
Mail
NVIDIA Control Panel
Remote App and Desktop
Software tools for preventive, diagnostic and corrective computer care
Administrative Tools – Defrag, Disk clean-up, Resource monitor
Power Options
Troubleshooting
Security and utility software
Security and Maintenance
Windows Defender (supplants Security Essentials)
Windows Firewall
Credential Manager
User Accounts
Backup and retrieval options
Backup and Restore
File History
Recovery
File location
File Explorer Options
Indexing Options
Storage Spaces
Home Group
Sync Center
Work Folder
Network and Sharing
Controls over software running on your computer
Default Programs
Programs and Features
Hardware-specific programs relevant:
Device Manager
Devices and Printers
Autoplay
HD Audio Manager
Flash Player
Nero Burn Rights
Phone and Modem
Sound
Speech Recognition
Computing environment
Date-Time
Keyboard
Mouse
Language
Region
Personalization Center
Display
Ease of Access
Fonts
Color Management
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