Exploring Windows 8
Objectives
• Use File Explorer and Desktop Apps to Create a
New Folder and Save a File on a Removable
Storage Device
• Identify the Functions of the Windows 8
Operating System and the Windows Store Apps
• Sign Out of Windows 8.1 and Turn Off Your
Computer
• Customize and Manage User Accounts
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• Use File Explorer to Display Locations, Folders,and Files
• Start Programs and Open Data Files
• Personalize Your Windows 8.1 Start Screen
• Create, Rename, and Copy Files and Folders
• Move and Delete Files and Folders
Overview
• Program—instructions
– Application
– App
• Windows 8.1—operating system; manages
other programs, hardware, and data
• Desktop app—installed on hard drive
• Windows Store apps—programs for
specific purposes
Functions and Feature of Windows 8
Operating System
• Operating system manages:
– Computer hardware
– Application software
– Data
• Modern design
• Graphical user interface (GUI)
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS FOR “WINDOWS 8”
• Windows + R --> Run box
• Windows + P --> Dual and external
monitor options
• Windows + C --> Charms and clock
• Windows + C --> New "Windows
Explorer" window
• Windows + F --> "Search Files" in "Metro
Search"
• Windows + L --> Go to "Lock Screen".
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS…(continued)
• Windows + M --> Minimize all open
Windows and go to Desktop
• Windows + Q --> "Metro Search"
• Windows + Q --> Step through Desktop
windows only
• Windows + U --> "Ease of Access Center"
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS…(continued)
•
• Get the "Windows Task List":
• Ctrl + Shift + Esc
• or
• Ctrl + Alt + Delete
•
Summary
• Windows 8 Overview
• File Explorer
• Files and folders