Windows 7: New Features

Course Outline

Duration: 1/2 day

 

Description: This course introduces students to the major new feature and enhancements in Windows7.  Students will learn how to customize the windows7 environment, use jump lights and gadgets, manage content using libraries and windows Explorer, search for content, interact with devices, protect files, troubleshoot problems, and use new privacy and security features in Internet Explorer.

 

Course Content:

 

 


 


Unit 1: The Windows 7 environment

  • Topic A: The Windows 7 desktop
  • Topic B: The Start menu and taskbar
  • Topic C: Window management

Unit 2: Customizing the environment

  • Topic A: Customizing the taskbar and Start menu
  • Topic B: Working with gadgets

Unit 3: Libraries, folders, and content

  • Topic A: Folders and libraries
  • Topic B: Working with Windows Explorer
  • Topic C: Searching for content

Unit 4: Device Stage

  • Topic A: Devices and printers

Unit 5: File protection and troubleshooting

  • Topic A: File protection
  • Topic B: Troubleshooting

Unit 6: Internet Explorer 8

  • Topic A: Internet Explorer security and privacy