Windows 10/11 Client Environment

Windows 10/11 Applications

• Calculator: a shortcut that starts the Calculator program
• Cortana: a personal assistant that tries to find answers to queries
• Maps: an app that allows users to see their current location and surrounding area
• Microsoft Edge: a built-in web browser
• OneDrive: a cloud-based utility that allows users to connect and store files
• Tips: an app that provides Windows client tips and tricks to help users get the most out of Windows 10/11
• Windows Update: a shortcut that allows users to receive updates and security patches for the Windows 10/11 operating system
• XPS Viewer: an application that allows users to view and print Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS) files

Windows 10/11 Accessories

• Microsoft Edge: a default built-in web browser
• Microsoft Store: an app that allows users to download and purchase applications
• Notepad: an app that allows users to create text files
• Paint: a program that allows users to create and edit images
• Remote Desktop Connection: a program that allows users to connect remotely to another machine
• Snipping Tool: a tool that allows users to capture an item on the desktop
• Sticky Notes: an app that places a sticky note on the desktop, allowing users to type a message or reminder

Windows System Utilities

• Command Prompt: a utility that allows users to execute commands and manage their system
• Control Panel: a utility that holds many tools and configurations to customize the computer
• Default Apps: a configuration that allows users to choose their default apps
• Power Options: a utility that allows users to maximize their machine's performance and conserve energy
• Powercfg.exe: a command-line tool that allows users to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby mode

Managing Power States

• Windows 10/11 has different power states: Working, Sleep (Modern Standby), Sleep, Hibernate, Soft Off, and Mechanical Off
• Sleep power option allows computers to use very little power while allowing users to start up faster and resume work where they left off
• Hibernate mode saves the desktop state and open files to the hard drive, allowing users to resume work where they left off

Configuring Power Plans

• Windows 10/11 has three configurable power plans: Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance
• Power plans control the trade-off between quick access to an existing computer session and energy savings
• Each power plan contains default options that can be customized to meet the needs of various scenarios

Configuring the Power Button

• The power button can be configured to Switch User, Logoff, Lock, Restart, or Shut Down
• Users can configure the power button to suit their needs, especially in shared machine environments

Command-Line Configuration

• The Powercfg.exe tool allows users to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby mode
• The powercfg command has several switches that provide better functionality

Managing Windows 10/11 Services

• A service is a program, routine, or process that performs a specific function within the Windows 10/11 operating system
• Users can manage services through the Services window, which can be accessed through Control Panel or the Windows Tools folder

Windows Command Line Interface (CLI)

• The CLI has many commands and features, but it cannot work together with the core of Windows or the GUI
• Batch scripts can still be useful for running basic Windows commands

Batch Scripts

• A batch file is a text file saved with the .bat file extension
• Batch files can be created using Notepad or a more advanced plain text editor
• Batch files can run basic Windows commands and are still useful in Windows 10 and 11
• Users can create a batch file by writing commands in a text file, saving it with a .bat extension, and running it

PowerShell

• Windows PowerShell is an environment that can be used to create scripts to automate tasks that the regular CLI is unable to create
• PowerShell also provides a CLI for initiating commands