Customizing Desktop Icons

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What is the purpose of the Background component on your Desktop?

To display an image at the back of your screen (correct)

To store files and documents

To access the Start Menu

To organize open windows

How do you add a new icon to your Desktop?

Right-click on the Desktop Background and choose 'New'

Right-click on the Desktop Background and choose 'New' and then 'Shortcut' (correct)

Drag and drop an application from the Start Menu to the Desktop

Left-click on the Taskbar and choose 'New Icon'

What happens when you change the Background?

The Taskbar will disappear

The Start Menu will close

The icons on your Desktop will change

The Background will change automatically (correct)

How do you access the list of all applications installed on your computer?

Open the Start Menu and click 'All Applications' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the File Explorer?

To browse all your folders and documents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Virtual Desktops in Windows 10?

To have multiple desktop screens where you can keep open windows organized Signup and view all the answers

How do you add a new Virtual Desktop?

Click Task View on the Taskbar and then click 'New desktop' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of access to your applications?

The Start Menu Signup and view all the answers

Where are files stored when deleted from a hard drive?

The Recycle Bin Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you restore a file from the Recycle Bin?

It is returned to its original directory and name Signup and view all the answers

How can you permanently delete a file without sending it to the Recycle Bin?

By holding the SHIFT key while deleting the file Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you empty the Recycle Bin?

Files are permanently deleted Signup and view all the answers

How do you recover a deleted file in Windows 10?

By opening the Recycle Bin and selecting 'Restore' Signup and view all the answers

What type of storage devices does the Recycle Bin not store files from?

Removable media, such as memory cards, thumb drives, or floppy disks Signup and view all the answers

What is the most recent version of the operating system from Microsoft?

Windows 10 Signup and view all the answers

When was Windows 10 officially released?

2015 Signup and view all the answers

How do you access the Recycle Bin?

Through the Desktop icon Signup and view all the answers

What was removed from the Windows 10 version?

Vertical toolbars (or “charms”) Signup and view all the answers

What is displayed when you view the Recycle Bin?

Files with their original names Signup and view all the answers

What is the main screen of the operating system?

Windows Desktop Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the search box in the Taskbar?

To browse both your computer and the Web Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click on an application icon in the Taskbar?

The application window will bring up Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the three buttons in the upper-right corner of a window?

To minimize, maximize, or close the window Signup and view all the answers

What is an icon in Windows?

A graphic representation of an application or a file Signup and view all the answers

How can you open the Windows 10 Start Menu?

Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the taskbar Signup and view all the answers

What can you do in the left pane of the Windows 10 Start Menu?

Change the settings of your computer Signup and view all the answers

What can you do with the tiles in the right pane of the Windows 10 Start Menu?

Move and drag them to different places Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Search box on the Taskbar?

To search within your documents and files or on the Web Signup and view all the answers

What is the Notification Area on the Taskbar used for?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the icons in the middle of the Taskbar?

Pinned applications Signup and view all the answers

How can you switch between left-to-right and right-to-left format in Notepad?

By using the right or left Ctrl+Shift keys Signup and view all the answers

How can you remove a pinned application from the Taskbar?

Right-click and unpin Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you right-click on a tile in the right pane of the Windows 10 Start Menu?

You see options to resize or unpin the tile Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Control Panel in Microsoft Windows?

To view and change system settings Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the application that was used for writing documents before Windows 95?

Write Signup and view all the answers

How can you open Notepad on Windows?

By clicking on the Start button and selecting Notepad from the results Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Notepad and WordPad?

WordPad is more advanced than Notepad Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin in Windows?

To provide a temporary storage for files that have been deleted Signup and view all the answers

How can you open the Control Panel on Windows 10?

By clicking on the Start button and typing Control Panel in the search box Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features does WordPad lack?

The ability to spell check Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Windows 10 Overview

Windows 10 is the most recent version of the operating system from Microsoft, officially released in 2015.
It combines features from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to suit users of desktop/laptop computers and mobile devices.
The Start screen tiles from Windows 8 were replaced, and the Start Menu was brought back.
The vertical toolbars (or “charms”) that appeared from the sides of the screen were removed.

Windows Desktop Basics

The Windows Desktop is the operating system's main screen, providing access to tools like the Start Menu, Taskbar, and other icons.
The Taskbar sits at the bottom of the screen, giving access to the Start Menu, application icons, and the Notification Area.
The search box in the Taskbar facilitates browsing both the computer and the Web.

Icons

Icons are graphic representations of applications or files that can be opened by double-clicking on them.
Icons can be added to the Desktop by following steps: right-click on the Desktop Background, choose “New” and “Shortcut”, browse for the application or file, assign a name, and click “Finish”.

The Start Menu is the main point of access to applications, featuring a left pane and a right pane.
The left pane allows users to access frequently used applications, change account settings, change computer settings, shut down the computer, and see all installed applications.
The right pane features tiles of applications or games that can be moved, dragged, and configured.

Taskbar

The Taskbar sits at the bottom of the screen, giving access to the Start Menu, icons of frequently used applications, and the Notification Area.
Icons in the middle of the Taskbar are “pinned” applications, which can be accessed quickly and stay in the Taskbar until unpinned.

The search box on the Taskbar allows users to search within documents, files, or on the Web.
Results appear within the Start Menu, grouped by closest match.

WordPad and Notepad

Notepad is a text editor that supports left-to-right and right-to-left based languages.
WordPad is a free rich text editor that can format and print text, but lacks intermediate features like spell checking and support for tables.

Control Panel

The Control Panel provides the ability to view and change system settings, consisting of applets that include adding or removing hardware and software, controlling user accounts, and accessing networking settings.
The Control Panel can be opened by clicking the Start button, typing “Control Panel” in the search box, and pressing Enter.

Recycle Bin

The Recycle Bin is temporary storage for deleted files that have not yet been permanently erased from the file system.
Files can be recovered from the Recycle Bin by right-clicking on the file and selecting “Restore”, which returns the file to its original directory and name.
The Recycle Bin only stores files deleted from hard drives, not from removable media or network drives.

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Learn how to add and manage icons on your desktop, including creating shortcuts and rearranging their position on the screen.