2014
Lynda
David Rivers
2:11
English
Get more done with Windows 8.1. Author David Rivers shares tips and shortcuts for working more efficiently, improving system performance, and protecting your data in Windows. The course opens with David's Top 10 list of power tips, before delving into great mouse tricks and keyboard shortcuts, display and desktop-organization tips, techniques for improving efficiency with basic but important operating system features, tips for improving system performance, and ten useful utilities.
Introduction
Introduction
What you should know before starting this course
Using the exercise files
1. The Top Ten
Choosing your start-up environment
Blocking notifications with Quiet Hours
Controlling what is stored in the cloud
Showing apps instead of tiles
Pinning email folders to the Start screen
Opening multiple app windows on one screen
Bypassing the sign-in screen
Using Classic Shell's Start button
Creating a lock screen slideshow
Disabling charms and hot corners
2. Mouse Tricks and Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts for searching
Keyboard shortcuts for running and navigating apps
Using a keyboard shortcut to power down
Time-saving mouse shortcuts
3. Display Tips
Naming and grouping home screen tiles
Re-enabling libraries in File Explorer
Customizing the taskbar
Uninstalling multiple apps simultaneously
Pinning apps to the Classic Shell Start menu
4. Efficiency Tips
Choosing a target folder for File Explorer
Enabling "God mode"
Customizing privacy options
Configuring automatic updates for apps
Selecting files in File Explorer
Capturing screenshots to your Pictures folder
Choosing a default photo viewer
5. Performance Tips
Deleting old Windows installation files
Controlling animations
Fine-tuning power settings
Running apps as the administrator
Optimizing your hard drive
6. Useful Apps, Tools, and Utilities
Using calculator templates
Using the Steps Recorder to track actions
Preventing users from uninstalling apps
Sharing content to Reading List
Getting help from Help+Tips
Creating a virtual drive
Creating backups with File History
Downloading a DVD player
Editing your photos in the Photos app
Recording audio with Sound Recorder
Conclusion
Next steps
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