- How To Unlock The Power Of The Windows 8 Operating System
- Free tutorial
- Rating: 4.0 out of 54.0 (128 ratings)
- 4,324 students
- 33min of on-demand video
- Created by Bigger Brains
- English
What you’ll learn
- This course will teach you the basics of getting around in Windows 8. Such as…
- Navigate and customize the Start pane
- Troubleshoot program and printer issues
- Use the mouse or touchscreen to navigate between programs
- Learn tips and tricks for over 50 new Windows features
Requirements
- No prerequisites are required.
Description
Unlock the power of theWindows 8 operating system
This course is for people new to Windows 8–taking this course will help you understand the new operating system, learn its functionality, and its advantages.
When Microsoft released Windows 8 they surprised many PC owners. The interface and basic functionality were different from any previous Windows operating system. In fact, Windows 8 represents the biggest change in the Windows operating system since Windows 95.
Take advantage of Windows 8 functionality across multiple formats. Windows 8 is faster, prettier, and easy to operate for most tasks. It’s consistent across desktop computers, tablets, and even Windows phones. Tackle common Windows 8 issues. Many people need some training with Windows 8 because the familiar Start button and Control Panel are hidden. Users must learn a whole new way of navigating through the Windows environment.
Roll up your sleeves and maximize the benefits-this course helps you avoid sitting on the new operating system sidelines. New users of Windows 8 may ask, “Do the benefits outweigh the concerns of the new look and navigation?” Take our Windows 8 course to learn more about this updated version ofWindows and how you can use it most effectively
Topics covered include:
- Navigating and Customizing the Start Pane
- Finding the hidden Control Panel to tweak settings
- Using the mouse or touch-screen to navigate between programs
- How to troubleshoot program and printer issues
- Tips and Tweaks on over 50 new Windows features!
- Use the new start screen
- Apply touch-enabled features on Windows 8
- Duplicate mouse commands to navigate through Windows 8 more effectively
Over 30 minutes of high-quality HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging” TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learnerstyle!
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who uses Windows 8
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Course content
2 sections • 5 lectures • 33m total lengthCollapse all sections
Windows Essentials2 lectures • 19min
- Windows 8 Essentials, Part 110:51
- Windows 8 Essentials, Part 208:06
Using Keyboard, Touch, and Mouse3 lectures • 14min
- Keyboard Shortcuts05:00
- Touch Commands04:59
- Mouse Commands04:08
