Learn Microsoft Windows 7

Title Description

Microsoft Windows 7 is the latest version of Microsoft's computer operating system. During this 5-hour course, we’ll teach you the basics of using Windows 7. We’ll also show you some fantastic new features found in Windows 7 as well as how to navigate Windows 7, organize your files, use shortcuts, personalize Windows 7, work with your photos, print, burn media, and much, much more.

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Title Windows 7

Duration 5 hours

Lessons

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Windows 7

Introduction*4:00 On, Off, Sleep, Hibernate modes*3:57 Opening a program*:45 Switching between windows*2:21 Using shortcuts*1:06 Jump lists*1:02 Using Windows 7 Help*1:22

Chapter 2 - Organizing Your File System

Intro to ways to view, secure, find files*:18 How to find/change/sort view styles*6:25 How to classify files*3:35 How to find recent files/folders without long search*:46 Having direct access (creating shortcuts) to files/folders*3:54 Using sub-folders*3:51 Delete files/retrieve/restore from recycle bin*1:07 Ways to share files and privacy options*4:48 How to compress a file*1:58 Copy files to a DVD or CD*5:15

Chapter 3 - Programs and Gadgets

Introduction to using programs in Windows 7:41 The Ribbon4:02 Formatting within WordPad5:27 Saving WordPad document1:28 Using and adding sticky notes to desktop2:03 Using Magnifier to enhance text1:17 Pinning programs to Start or Taskbar for quick access2:11 Using Gadgets2:45 Changing settings to run older programs1:27

Chapter 4 - Personalizing Windows 7

Personalize your Windows desktop6:56 Enlarging text1:32 Change desktop background1:04 Create a background slide show2:22 Customizing desktop icons3:56 Screen saver2:18 User account control (UAC)1:41 Changing your mouse properties5:42 Autoplay for media devices1:17 Changing the Start Menu and Taskbar5:57 Windows updates3:37

Chapter 5 - Internet Explorer

Introduction to Internet Explorer3:22 Using Multiple tabs 3:01 Using Favorites1:18 Adding and changing a home page1:57 RSS feeds2:26 Setting up internet privacy options2:58 How to save IE page2:57

Chapter 6 - Photos

Introduction to working with photos:39 Different options to view images5:40 Using DVD Maker to create multimedia slideshows6:57 Create a slideshow using Windows Media Center2:39 Create an online album using Windows Live photo gallery2:19 Import camera photos3:10

Chapter 7 - Audio Controls

Introduction to audio controls:18 Adjusting sound volume2:04 Personalize sound scheme1:40 Setting up speech recognition - Part 11:08 Setting up speech recognition - Part 21:59 Working with voice commands 3:14

Chapter 8 - Printing

Introduction to printing:54 How to install a printer3:23 Printing documents1:37 Printing photos2:41 Printing web pages4:06 How to print to XPS doc1:50

Chapter 9 - Networking

Wireless network5:08

Chapter 10 - Security

Introduction to security:29 Setting up a user password5:49 Manage user accounts 3:00 Changing security settings1:50 Configure the Windows 7 Firewall2:25 Restricting users to specified content4:45 Restricting users to specified internet content2:07 Defining internet security2:04 Setting up parental controls in Windows Media Center1:49 Installing updates1:12

Chapter 11 - Maintaining Windows 7

Introduction:20 Change appearance of monitors4:21 Customizing Windows Search features3:23 Adding other user accounts2:41 Changing power options4:28 Maintaining the hard drive2:24

Chapter 12 - Multimedia

Introduction to Windows Media Player:09 Using Windows Media Player8:38 Burn WMP music to CD1:22 How to Rip a CD to your computer1:50 Changing options for video playback1:09 Using skins with WMP1:25

Chapter 13 - Games

Accessing games in Windows 72:16 Chess3:43 Free cell5:29 Hearts5:19 Mahjong2:54 Minesweeper2:48 Solitaire3:15

Chapter 14 - Miscellaneous

Using the Windows Calculator11:18