So the first thing we need to talk about is this: Why on earth did Microsoft name it Windows 10 instead of 9? Doesn't Microsoft know how to count?  They skipped over 8!  In this entertaining video lesson i'll offer my best theories but ultimately leave you to decide.

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Okay okay, I get it.  Windows XP is arguably one of the most stable and beloved operating systems around but there are several good reasons to abandon it.  In this lesson, I'll iron out the facts.

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Alright, so now we're going to get into some meat.  In this lesson you'll learn about how Windows 10 differs from Windows 8.1 and 7.  We're going to look at:

• the new Start Menu
• Universal Apps
• the new Settings App
• and the Windows Store app

Round 2 is all about:

• The new Notification Center
• Cortana
• and TaskView (aka virtual desktops)

You don't want to miss it.

Alright, so this is the final lesson in our three part series on getting comfortable with the new (and seemingly strange) features in Windows 10.  You're going to learn about:

• Microsoft Edge: the IE killer
• All about Microsoft Accounts
• Security features
• and a little surprise at the end :)

It's time to tackle some of the most annoying issues with Windows 10: Activation, updates and upgrades!  

The way Microsoft does licensing can be confusing so first we're going to get a firm understanding of Microsoft's licensing model then I'll take you through a super quick walk through of a clean install.

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If your machine is still running Windows 7 or 8.1 this video lesson will show you how to stop Microsoft from forcing you to upgrade to Windows 10. Tell me what you think about this lesson by clicking here.

Most upgrades are smooth; however, here's what to do if things go south.  Leave your thoughts about this lesson here.

And now ladies and gentleman for our main event: the upgrade!  Here's a quick walkthrough of a complete upgrade.

In this lesson we're going to investigate the steps you can take to make sure you have a clean upgrade.  I'll also show you waht to do when the errors start to swarm your screen. Please share your thoughts about this lesson here.

Yes yes yes! Finally, there's a way to control updates in Windows 10.  I'll show you everything I know n this lesson.  Oh, and tell me what you think about this lesson by clicking the link here.

It's time to maximize the speed and efficiency of your Windows 10 box!

Is your CPU hot enough to fry an egg? I hope not - in this video lesson I'll show you how to investigate an overheating CPU.

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Is your CPU hot enough to fry an egg? I hope not - in this video lesson I'll show you how to investigate an overheating CPU.

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This lesson is all about removing stubborn software. Tell me what you tihnk about it here!

Here are my five favorite tips and tricks for keeping Windows 10 running at maximum speed. Let me know what you think about this lesson here.

Privacy.  The word is the antithesis of everything Microsoft stands for.  When was the last time Microsoft actually respected your privacy? 

Do you know what my initial thoughts were when I first saw Windows 8? 

"What the heck is this?"

It was shocking.  The screen looked so garish, so immature, almost like it was designed for children. In this lesson I'm going to show you my best tips for making hte user interface feel like it was made for grownups.

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Windows 10 is unquestionably the most intrusive operating system created yet.  I feels like Microsoft wants to know everything about you!  In this video lesson I'lll take you through a brief walk through the most important parts of the Privacy statement and most of your privacy settings.

This is one of the longest videos in the course so get comfortable because I have a lot to share with you.

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In this lesson we're dive into Microsoft accounts.  I'll explain what they are and how you can lock them down and protect them.  In the second half of the lesson we talk about how to tweak some of the privacy settings in Microsoft Edge

In this last part journey into protecting your privacy in Windows 10, we'll finish up with the rest of the privacy settings and round things out with a brief explanation of BitLocker.

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It doesn't matter how new your Windows 10 PC is, or how well you take care of it; inevitably, it will slow down and suffer from performance issues.  In this lesson I'll show you how to speed up your PC and get it running like new again.

Here's a quick tip to get Cortana in your country if she isn't available there yet.  Let me know what you think about this video lesson on my survey form here.

This was one of my favorite lessons to build.  You'll learn why PINs trump passwords and the beauty of a little known (and used) featured called picture passwords. Tell me what you think about this lesson by clicking this link!

A few years ago I was working on my coworkers grandmothers PC and before my butt hit the chair I saw the problem: her toolbar was something like 4 rows deep.  She had so many junk extensions installed that her browser was basically beggin' for mercy.  

In this video lesson you're going to learn how to smash this problem.

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Moving your Libraries (such as your Photos, Videos, Documents and Music) to a separate hard drive can yield significant performance advantages.  In this video lesson I'll walk you through setting this up.

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Backups are one of those things that very few people do and out of the few who actually do backups, many of those backups were done inefficiently.  That's why in this video lesson I wanted to quickly show you a a trick for triumphing over your backup strategy. Let me know what you think about this lesson here.

This module is a miscellaneous module covering everything from dealing with the "Preparing for Automatic Repair" error message some people see and installing Windows 10 on legacy hardware.  Think of it like a quick reference you can consult when you experience an issue.

One of the most common errors people experience with Windows 10 is the infamous "Preparing for Automatic Repair" reboot loop.  You might want to use this video lesson as a reference that you can consult if you ever experience this issue.

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Sometimes the idiosyncracies of Windows 10 are too much to ignore.  If you ever discover applications automatically open simply because your mouse cursor is hoving over them, then this one is for you.  

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Don't you hate it when Windows get's in the way of itself?  For example, you're trying to complete the benign task of saving a file... and well it barks at you.  Or you're trying to close a document but it refuses to let go of the application.

In this video lesson we'll takle these issues and more. Tell me what you tihnk about it by clicking this link.

The great thing about Windows 10 is that it doesn't ask for much so installing it on limited or old hardware isn't so bad.  In this super quick video lesson I'll give you everything you need to get going.

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Resources, resources resources!  Check out my favorite websites to learn more about Windows 10 and gain additional support.

Resources! These are my favorite resources for learning more about Windows 10.  If you know of any other great Win10 resources please share them with your peers by entering them in the comments below!

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In this video lesson you'll step behind the curtain into my private studio to see how I created these lessons.  We'll review the hardware gadgets and software I used and I'll even show you the creative process I took to design and layout the material.  Enjoy.

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Congratulations! You've completed the core course material.  In this lesson I'll show you what's next and where you can go from here.  As always, please tell me what you think about this video lesson here.

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