GO! with Windows 10 Getting Started

Shelley Gaskin, Series Editor for the GO! Series, is a professor of business and computer technology at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California. She holds a master's degree in business education from Northern Illinois University and a doctorate in adult and community education from Ball State University. Dr. Gaskin has 15 years of experience in the computer industry with several Fortune 500 companies and has developed and written training materials for custom systems applications in both the public and private sector. She is also the author of books on Microsoft Outlook and word processing.Nancy Graviett is a professor in the Business and Computer Science department at St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, Missouri, where she is the program coordinator for the Business Administrative Systems program and teaches within the program. Nancy is also very active with distance learning and teaches in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. She holds a master’s degree from University of Missouri. Nancy holds Microsoft® Certified Application Specialist certification in multiple applications and provides training both on and off campus. In her free time, Nancy enjoys quilting and spending time with family and friends.Debra Geoghan is currently an associate professor of computer and information science at Bucks County Community College, teaching computer classes ranging from basic computer literacy to cybercrime, computer forensics, and networking. She has earned certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, Apple, and others. Deb has taught at the college level since 1996 and also spent 11 years in the high school classroom. She holds a B.S. in Secondary Science Education from Temple University and an M.A. in Computer Science Education from Arcadia University. Throughout her teaching career, Deb has worked with other educators to integrate technology across the curriculum. At BCCC, she serves on many technology committees, presents technology workshops for BCCC faculty, and runs a summer workshop for K-12 teachers interested in using technology in their classrooms. Deb is an avid user of technology which has earned her the nickname “gadget lady”.

• GO! WalkthroughChapter 1. Getting Started with WindowsProject 1A Getting to Know Windows 10Objective 1: Explore the Windows 10 EnvironmentActivity 1.01 Identifying Apps and PlatformsActivity 1.02 Recognizing User Accounts in Windows 10Activity 1.03 Turning On Your Computer, Signing In, and Exploring the Windows 10 EnvironmentActivity 1.04 Changing Your Desktop Background and Lock Screen ImageActivity 1.05 Creating a PIN to Use in Place of PasswordsObjective 2: Use File Explorer and Desktop Apps to Create a New Folder and Save a FileActivity 1.06 Pinning a Program and Adding a Toolbar to the TaskbarActivity 1.07 Creating a New Folder to Store a FileActivity 1.08 Creating and Saving a FileMore Knowledge: Jump to a Lettered Section of the All Apps List QuicklyObjective 3: Identify the Functions of the Windows 10 Operating SystemActivity 1.09 Identifying Operating System Functions and Windows App FunctionsObjective 4: Discover Windows 10 FeaturesActivity 1.10 Using Windows AppsMore Knowledge: Where Did the Hamburger Icon Come From?Activity 1.11 Using Task View, Snap Assist, and Virtual DesktopsActivity 1.12 Organizing Your Start Menu and Getting Apps from the Windows StoreActivity 1.13 Using the Windows 10 Action CenterActivity 1.14 Using Cortana and Searching for HelpActivity 1.15 Using the Microsoft Edge BrowserObjective 5: Sign Out of Windows 10, Turn Off Your Computer, and Manage User AccountsActivity 1.16 Locking, Signing Out of, and Shutting Down Your ComputerActivity 1.17 Customizing and Managing User AccountsObjective 6: Managing Your Windows 10 SystemActivity 1.18 Managing Windows Updates, Notifications, and BackupMore Knowledge: Consider a Commercial Backup Service InsteadActivity 1.19 Managing Windows Defender and Windows FirewallProject 1B Managing Files and FoldersObjective 7: Download and Extract Files and FoldersActivity 1.20 Downloading Files from a WebsiteObjective 8: Use File Explorer to Display Locations, Folders, and FilesActivity 1.21 Navigating with File ExplorerActivity 1.22 Using File Explorer to Display Locations, Folders, and FilesObjective 9: Start Programs and Open Data FilesActivity 1.23 Starting ProgramsActivity 1.24 Opening Data FilesMore Knowledge: Storing Files and Creating Desktop Shortcuts for a Program on Your DesktopActivity 1.25 Searching, Pinning, Sorting, and Filtering in File ExplorerObjective 10: Create, Rename, and Copy Files and FoldersActivity 1.26 Copying Files from a Removable Storage Device to the Documents Folder on the Hard Disk DriveActivity 1.27 Creating Folders, Renaming Folders, and Renaming FilesActivity 1.28 Copying FilesActivity 1.29 Moving FilesMore Knowledge: Using Shift + Click to Select FilesActivity 1.30 Copying and Moving Files by Snapping Two WindowsActivity 1.31 Deleting Files and Using the Recycle BinObjective 11: Use OneDrive as Cloud StorageActivity 1.32 Using OneDrive as Cloud StorageSummary GO! Learn It Online GO! For Job SuccessReview and Assessment Guide for Windows 10 Chapter 1GlossarySkills ReviewMastering Windows 10RubricGO! Think