
Microsoft Windows 8: Introduction
Microsoft Windows 8 is the latest version of the most popular Operating System in the world and it\'s a big release! Microsoft unashamedly calls Windows 8 \"Windows Reimagined.\" After extensive research on the current and near-future utilization of computing devices, Microsoft redesigned the Windows OS based on what they learned. The result is Windows 8. This version introduces some major changes to Windows while keeping many of the most powerful, productive features. In this VTC course, author Mark Long introduces you to Windows 8 and demonstrates the new features and functionalities. You\'ll learn how to get Windows 8, how to install it, and how to get productive with it right away! To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Course content
Introduction8 lessons
Installing Windows 86 lessons
Advanced Installation Options6 lessons
New in Windows 810 lessons
- A New Experience5:251 credit or ad
- Understanding Metro5:441 credit or ad
- Hello Cloud5:411 credit or ad
- The Windows Store5:171 credit or ad
- Using Multiple Monitors7:031 credit or ad
- Enhanced Task Manager3:411 credit or ad
- Refresh and Reset4:311 credit or ad
- Speed4:051 credit or ad
- The Windows 8 Interface6:331 credit or ad
- Windows Slates6:081 credit or ad
Getting Around in Windows 810 lessons
- Basic Mouse Commands7:011 credit or ad
- Touch Gestures6:551 credit or ad
- Not New4:091 credit or ad
- Tools3:221 credit or ad
- Installing Applications6:091 credit or ad
- The Desktop4:341 credit or ad
- Keyboard Shortcuts4:591 credit or ad
- Using Windows 8 Apps4:231 credit or ad
- Customizing Windows 82:501 credit or ad
- How to Print2:461 credit or ad
The Start Menu11 lessons
- Understanding the Start Menu2:001 credit or ad
- Opening and Closing Apps5:471 credit or ad
- Customizing the Start Screen5:181 credit or ad
- Naming Sections3:291 credit or ad
- Adding Tiles to the Start Menu pt. 16:141 credit or ad
- Adding Tiles to the Start Menu pt. 24:171 credit or ad
- The Windows 8 Lock Screen4:101 credit or ad
- Working with Tiles5:281 credit or ad
- Snapping Apps pt. 15:541 credit or ad
- Snapping Apps pt. 24:571 credit or ad
- Shutting Down3:311 credit or ad