What you'll learn

Master Windows 8
Learn How To Get The Most Out Of This New Operating System

Course content

13 sections • 95 lectures • 8h 30m total length

Working Files - Download These First0:01
0101 What You Will Learn4:55
Explore Windows 8’s bright start screen, live tiles, and new apps while learning to access, personalize, and optimize features across desktop and file explore, Internet Explorer 10, and security.
0102 How To Use The Working Files2:10
0103 First Things First7:04
0104 More Than Just A Lock Screen3:06
0105 Logging On To Windows 82:12
0106 Exploring The Start Screen6:48
Explore the Windows 8 start screen, a bright dashboard of tiles and live tiles that offer real-time updates from email, weather, news, and social sites.
0107 Manipulating Windows 8 Screens7:26
0108 Changing Tile Sizes On The Start Screen2:16
Learn to resize start screen tiles in Windows 8 by right-clicking a tile to choose smaller or larger sizes, and balance information visibility on live tiles like the weather tile.
0109 Deleting And Adding Tiles On The Start Screen3:42
Customize the Windows start screen by unpinning unwanted tiles without uninstalling apps, and pinning needed tiles from all apps, such as adding the calculator under Windows accessories.
0110 Controlling Live Tiles3:17
Learn to control live tiles and lifestyles in Windows 8 by turning off dynamic tiles, re-enabling them, and managing notifications to protect privacy on calendar and people tiles.
0111 Rearranging And Grouping Tiles On The Start Screen5:32
Rearrange and group Windows 8 start screen tiles using drag-and-drop or tap-and-hold, and create named groups to organize related tiles such as Excel and the calculator.
0112 Accessing And Using Charms4:23
Explore how the Windows 8 charms bar from the right edge simplifies access to search, share, start screen, devices, and settings with context-sensitive options.
0113 Searching For Apps Settings And Files6:42
0114 Accessing The Traditional Desktop3:10
Access the traditional desktop in Windows 8, switch between the start screen and desktop using the Windows key and charms bar, and use desktop shortcuts and a taskbar.
0115 Using The Desktop Taskbar2:27
Windows 8 bridges the traditional desktop and the new start screen, preserving the desktop taskbar while the start button disappears, using thumbnails for open apps like Notepad and Word 2013.
0116 Multitasking Windows 8 Style9:31
0117 Calling It Quits5:57

0201 Personalizing The Lock Screen5:09
0202 Personalizing The Start Screen3:24
Personalize the start screen in Windows 8 by choosing a color and a pattern in PC settings, accessed via the start screen search.
0203 Pinning Programs To The Task Bar3:40
0204 Creating Desktop Shortcuts4:00
Create desktop shortcuts that act as pointers to programs or files, then use the new shortcut wizard to browse, name, and finish to launch from the desktop.
0205 Working With Jump Lists6:51
Use jump lists in Windows 8 to access recently used files quickly from the taskbar, pin important documents, remove items, and set how many recent files to keep for access.
0206 Modifying Date, Time, And Clocks5:39
0207 Accessing The Secret System Menu1:53
0208 Optimizing Power Plans7:01
0209 Changing Screen Resolution5:26

0301 Exploring File Explorer8:08
0302 Configuring Libraries10:45
0303 Modifying Folder Properties6:51
0304 Creating File And Folder Shortcuts5:40
Learn to create shortcuts in Windows 8 for quick access to files and folders from the desktop or file explorer using drag and drop, send to desktop, or cut and paste.
0305 Modifying User Folder Locations5:06
0306 Sharing Files From File Explorer2:41
0307 Burning Files To CDs And DVDs3:15
0308 Using Easy Access Options3:13
Discover easy access options in Windows 8 file explorer to quickly access content from a single button. Pin resources, map drives, and make content available offline from the Home tab.
0309 Managing The Recycle Bin6:38

0601 Connecting To Others With The People App7:58
Discover how the Windows 8 people app consolidates email and social network contacts in one cloud connected interface, keeping data across devices and enabling messaging.
0602 Linking Social Sites To The People App5:18
Learn how to link social sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to the Windows 8 People app, add accounts, grant permissions, and view updates in one place.
0603 Using The Windows 8 Messaging App7:49
0604 Getting Oriented To The Mail App6:56
0605 Sending E-Mail Messages With The Mail App5:49
0606 Getting Organized With The Calendar App7:33

0901 Adding A Picture To User Accounts3:24
Learn to personalize your Windows 8 experience by changing the account picture using PC settings, from taking a photo to browsing for an image and cropping it to a square.
0902 Changing User Account Types5:48
0903 Changing User Account Passwords2:24
Learn to change a Windows 8 user password by accessing PC settings, entering current and new passwords, and adding a password hint for both local and online accounts.
0904 Creating A Picture Password5:30
Master picture passwords in Windows 8 by creating an image-based login with three gestures, drag-to-position setup, and finger-friendly security.
0905 Creating A PIN For Accessing User Accounts2:06
0906 Bypassing Or Enhancing The Logon Process5:15
0907 Adding And Deleting User Accounts6:40
Learn how to add and delete user accounts in Windows 8, choosing between Microsoft and local accounts, setting passwords, and managing profiles, permissions, and family safety.

Requirements

Nothing More Than A Computer And The Willingness To Learn

Description

In this video training course for Microsoft Windows 8, an expert author 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 this course breaks even complex operations down into easy to understand steps that anyone can absorb quickly and easily.

The course 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. These lessons teach 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.

Who this course is for:

Users Upgrading From A Prior Version Of Windows
Users New To Windows

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Course content

01. Getting In Touch With The Windows 8 Interface18 lectures • 1hr 21min

02. Making Windows 8 Our Own9 lectures • 43min

03. Managing Files And Folders9 lectures • 52min

04. Using Windows 8 Apps4 lectures • 29min

05. Enjoying Multimedia4 lectures • 27min

06. Reaching Out With Windows Apps6 lectures • 41min

07. Enhancing Our Experience With The Windows Store5 lectures • 19min

08. Connecting To Networks And The Interne6 lectures • 30min

09. Keeping Windows 8 And Data Secure7 lectures • 31min

10. Sharing Data And Resources6 lectures • 25min

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