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Microsoft Windows 8: Advanced
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Take your Windows knowledge to the next level with this Microsoft Windows 8 Advanced course and training materials. Here’s an overview of what our courseware has in store for you.
Section One
is all about File Explorer. You’ll learn how to use and customize File Explorer, change folder options, and manage the Recycle Bin.
Section Two
will help you get organized with libraries and various search tools.
Section Three
is all about creating, managing, and editing files. Administrative file tools are also covered.
Section Four
continues the theme of file management, with a look at how to share, send, and zip files and folders.
Section Five
is all about Windows 8 security. The Action Center, Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, and Family Safety Center are all covered in depth.
Introduction
Prerequisites
Section 1: Using File Explorer
Lesson 1.1: Using File Explorer
Opening File Explorer
Interface Overview
About Standard Tabs
About Contextual Tabs
About the File Menu
Using the Quick Access Toolbar
Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.2: Customizing File Explorer
Customizing the Navigation Pane
Showing and Hiding the Preview Pane and Details Pane
Choosing a Layout
Sorting and Grouping Items
Showing and Hiding File Elements
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.3: Changing Folder and Search Options
Accessing Folder Options
Changing General Options
Changing View Options
Changing Search Options
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.4: Working with the Recycle Bin
Opening the Recycle Bin
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Restoring Items
Viewing Recycle Bin Properties
Permanently Deleting Items
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 1: Case Study
Section 1: Review Questions
Section 2: Getting Organized
Lesson 2.1: Customizing Libraries
Understanding the Default Libraries
Using the Library Tools - Manage Tab
Adding Folders to a Library
Removing Folders from a Library
Pinning a Library to the Start Screen
Restoring Default Settings
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.2: Creating a New Library
Creating a New Library
Setting the Library Type
Customizing the Library Icon
Deleting a Library
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.3: Searching from the Charms Bar
Searching Apps
Searching Settings
Searching Files
Working with Search Results
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.4: Searching from the Desktop
Understanding Search Indexing
Using the Search Box
Using the Search Tools - Search Tab
Searching Tips and Tricks
Searching By Other Properties
Setting Search Options
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 2: Case Study
Section 2: Review Questions
Section 3: Managing Files and Folders
Lesson 3.1: Creating Files and Folders
Creating and Naming Folders
Renaming Folders
Deleting Folders
Creating and Naming Files
Renaming and Deleting Files
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.2: Managing Files and Folders
Selecting Files and Folders
Cutting and Pasting Files and Folders
Copying Files and Folders
Moving Files and Folders
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.3: Working with Files
Opening and Editing Files
Viewing File and Folder Properties
Enabling File History
Viewing File History
Copying File Paths
Pasting File and Folder Shortcuts
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.4: Making a File or Folder Easy to Access
Pinning Folders to the Start Screen
Including a Folder in a Library
Adding a Folder to Favorites
Mapping a Folder as a Drive
Setting Offline Options
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.5: Using Administrative File Tools
Using Command Prompt
Using Windows PowerShell
Accessing the Run Dialog
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 3: Case Study
Section 3: Review Questions
Section 4: Sharing Files and Folders
Lesson 4.1: Sharing Files from the Charms Bar
Choosing What to Share
Sharing with People
Sharing with Mail
Sharing with SkyDrive
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.2: Sending Files from File Explorer
Burning Files and Folders
E-mailing Files
Printing Files
Faxing Files
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.3: Sharing Files from File Explorer
Choosing Who to Share With
Customizing File Sharing
Stopping Sharing
Setting Advanced Permission Options
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.4: Using Zipped Folders
Zipping Files and Folders
Using the Compressed Folder Tools - Extract Tab
Extracting a Folder
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 4: Case Study
Section 4: Review Questions
Section 5: Staying Safe with Windows 8
Lesson 5.1: Using the Action Center
Opening the Action Center
Action Center Overview
Viewing Security Information
Viewing Maintenance Information
Resolving Problems
Changing Action Center Settings
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 5.2: Using Windows Defender
Opening Windows Defender
Interface Overview
Performing a Scan
Removing Malicious Objects
Using Quarantine
Setting Defender Options
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 5.3: Using Windows Firewall
Opening Windows Firewall
Interface Overview
Understanding Rule Types
Enabling or Disabling the Firewall
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 5.4: Keeping Your Family Safe, Part One
Opening Family Safety
Interface Overview
Choosing Accounts to Monitor
Turning Activity Reporting On or Off
Changing User Settings
Viewing Activity Reports
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 5.5: Keeping Your Family Safe, Part Two
Configuring Web Filtering
Managing the Allow and Block Lists
Setting Games Ratings
Restricting Windows Store and Games
Setting Time Limits
Restricting Applications
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 5: Case Study
Section 5: Review Questions
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