Learning Microsoft Windows 8 Training Video

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• 00. Free Videos From This Course

  • What You Will Learn
  • About The Author
  • Working With Jump Lists
  • Configuring Libraries
  • Using Windows 8 Apps
  • Sharing Media With Media Player
  • Connecting To Others With The People App
  • Exploring The App Listing Page
  • Connecting To A Wireless Network
  • Adding And Deleting User Accounts
  • Sharing Printers
  • Restricting Access To Websites, The Store, Games, And Apps
  • Enabling And Training Speech Recognition
  • Checking What Is Running With Task Manager

• 01. Getting In Touch With The Windows 8 Interface

  • 0101 What You Will Learn
  • 0102 How To Use The Working Files
  • 0103 First Things First
  • 0104 More Than Just A Lock Screen
  • 0105 Logging On To Windows 8
  • 0106 Exploring The Start Screen
  • 0107 Manipulating Windows 8 Screens
  • 0108 Changing Tile Sizes On The Start Screen
  • 0109 Deleting And Adding Tiles On The Start Screen
  • 0110 Controlling Live Tiles
  • 0111 Rearranging And Grouping Tiles On The Start Screen
  • 0112 Accessing And Using Charms
  • 0113 Searching For Apps Settings And Files
  • 0114 Accessing The Traditional Desktop
  • 0115 Using The Desktop Taskbar
  • 0116 Multitasking Windows 8 Style
  • 0117 Calling It Quits

• 02. Making Windows 8 Our Own

  • 0201 Personalizing The Lock Screen
  • 0202 Personalizing The Start Screen
  • 0203 Pinning Programs To The Task Bar
  • 0204 Creating Desktop Shortcuts
  • 0205 Working With Jump Lists
  • 0206 Modifying Date, Time, And Clocks
  • 0207 Accessing The Secret System Menu
  • 0208 Optimizing Power Plans
  • 0209 Changing Screen Resolution

• 03. Managing Files And Folders

  • 0301 Exploring File Explorer
  • 0302 Configuring Libraries
  • 0303 Modifying Folder Properties
  • 0304 Creating File And Folder Shortcuts
  • 0305 Modifying User Folder Locations
  • 0306 Sharing Files From File Explorer
  • 0307 Burning Files To CDs And DVDs
  • 0308 Using Easy Access Options
  • 0309 Managing The Recycle Bin

• 04. Using Windows 8 Apps

  • 0401 Using Windows 8 Apps
  • 0402 Listening With The Music App
  • 0403 Working With The Photo App
  • 0404 Viewing With The Video App

• 05. Enjoying Multimedia

  • 0501 Exploring The Media Player Interface
  • 0502 Ripping CDs To Digital
  • 0503 Creating And Burning Playlists
  • 0504 Sharing Media With Media Player

• 06. Reaching Out With Windows Apps

  • 0601 Connecting To Others With The People App
  • 0602 Linking Social Sites To The People App
  • 0603 Using The Windows 8 Messaging App
  • 0604 Getting Oriented To The Mail App
  • 0605 Sending E-Mail Messages With The Mail App
  • 0606 Getting Organized With The Calendar App

• 07. Enhancing Our Experience With The Windows Store

  • 0701 Discovering The Windows Store
  • 0702 Searching The Store And Finding Free Apps
  • 0703 Exploring The App Listing Page
  • 0704 Installing Apps From The Windows Store
  • 0705 Keeping Windows 8 Store Apps Updated

• 08. Connecting To Networks And The Internet

  • 0801 Accessing The Network And Sharing Center
  • 0802 Designating A Computer And Workgroup Name
  • 0803 Connecting To A Wireless Network
  • 0804 Changing A Network Profile
  • 0805 The Two Faces Of Internet Explorer 10 - Part 1
  • 0806 The Two Faces Of Internet Explorer 10 - Part 2

• 09. Keeping Windows 8 And Data Secure

  • 0901 Adding A Picture To User Accounts
  • 0902 Changing User Account Types
  • 0903 Changing User Account Passwords
  • 0904 Creating A Picture Password
  • 0905 Creating A PIN For Accessing User Accounts
  • 0906 Bypassing Or Enhancing The Logon Process
  • 0907 Adding And Deleting User Accounts

• 10. Sharing Data And Resources

  • 1001 Creating A Homegroup
  • 1002 Joining And Leaving A Homegroup
  • 1003 Identifying And Changing The Homegroup Password
  • 1004 Accessing Homegroup Resources
  • 1005 Sharing Drives Folders And Files
  • 1006 Sharing Printers

• 11. Keeping Families Safe

  • 1101 Enabling Family Safety Features For User Accounts
  • 1102 Restricting Access To Websites, The Store, Games, And Apps
  • 1103 Setting Time Limits On Computer Use
  • 1104 Reviewing Activity Reports For Family Safety

• 12. Easing Use Of Your Computer

  • 1201 Getting To Know Ease Of Access Options
  • 1202 Getting Closer With The Magnifier
  • 1203 Listening With The Narrator
  • 1204 Enabling And Training Speech Recognition

• 13. Maintaining Windows 8

  • 1301 Associating File Extensions With Applications
  • 1302 Checking What Is Running With Task Manager
  • 1303 Managing Start-Up Programs
  • 1304 Running Programs As An Administrator
  • 1305 The Control Panel Revisited Windows 8 Style
  • 1306 Adding And Removing Windows Features
  • 1307 Defragmenting The Hard Drive
  • 1308 Enabling And Configuring Windows Firewall
  • 1309 Using Windows Defender
  • 1310 Reviewing The Action Center
  • 1311 Synchronizing Windows 8 Settings Between Devices
  • 1312 Enabling Reviewing, Restoring, And Using File History
  • 1313 Troubleshooting, Refreshing, And Resetting Windows 8

• 14. About The Author

  • 1401 About The Author

In this video based Microsoft Windows 8 training course for, Erin Olsen teaches you how to take advantage of the enhanced and new features that you will find in this latest Windows release. No previous experience is required to get the most out of this tutorial, as Erin breaks even complex operations down into easy to understand steps that anyone can absorb quickly and easily.

Erin begins with the basics of logging in and then guides you through a tour of the new Windows interface. You will learn how to manage files and folders and how to use Windows 8 Apps. Erin teaches you how to use the music App, as well as work with the Photo and Video Apps. You will master the Windows 8 messaging App, sending and receiving email, and getting organized with the calendar. This computer based training course also covers topics such as using the Internet, sharing your data, keeping your data secure, securing the computer for family-safe use, and finally, properly maintaining your Windows computer to keep it operating at peak efficiency.

Once you have completed this tutorial video you will have learned how to effectively use Windows 8 to make your life easier. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.