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Introduction to
Computer Literacy
Part 2

Class Etiquette in the Virtual Classroom

Basic Zoom Controls

Learning Outcomes

   Introduction to operating systems
   MS Windows introduction
   Desktop features/Windows explorer
   Programs overview/control panel
   Installing/removing a program
   Searching files and folders
   Modifying files and folders
   System settings/modifying
   Security

Agenda
   10 min break will be given at 5pm to 5:10pm
   Q&A sessions are included

Introduction to operating systems
    An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer
     hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer
     programs.

    Operating systems are found on many devices that contain a computer – from
     cellular phones and video game consoles to web servers and supercomputers.

    There are five main types of operating systems.
1.   Microsoft Windows
2.   Apple macOS
3.   Google's Android OS
4.   Apple iOS
5.   Linux Operating System

Microsoft Windows
   The Windows OS has been around since the 1980s and has had several versions
    and updates (including Windows 95, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/10,
    etc.) Microsoft Windows is one of the popular operating system types and is
    preloaded on most new PC hardware.
   With each new Windows update or release, Microsoft continues to work on
    improving their users’ experience, hardware, and software, making Windows
    more accessible and easier to use.
   Microsoft Windows contains a control panel, a desktop and desktop assistant,
    disk cleanup, event viewer, and more.
    Many kinds of computer programs run best on Microsoft Windows because
    they’re developed by Microsoft.

What’s NEW?! Microsoft announces
Windows 11!

   On June 24th 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 11!
   Windows 11 cuts through complexity and brings you simplicity.
   Redesigned for productivity, creativity and ease.

Welcome to Windows 11!

Apple macOS
   Head-to-head in the competition with Microsoft Windows is Apple’s macOS.
    macOS and Windows are both examples of proprietary operating systems,
    meaning that the company conceptualized, designed, developed, and now
    sells their own OS.
   They’re designed and sold by the companies and aren’t meant to be
    tampered with or tweaked by users. Apple and Macintosh computers run on
    the proprietary macOS and OS X system, the first of which launched 20 years
    ago. There are also previous versions or updates which include:

   Kodiak (OS X 10 Beta)
   Lion (OS X 10.7)
   Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8)
   Mavericks (OS X 10.9)
   El Capitan (OS X 10.11)

Google's Android OS
   The OS that companies including Google use to run its Android mobile
    smartphones and tablets is based on Linux distribution and other open source
    software.
   Android OS is the primary OS for Google mobile devices like smartphones and
    tablets. Android has gained increasing popularity since its release as an
    alternative to Apple’s iOS for smartphone users and is continuing to increase
    in popularity with new updates and exciting features.

   Android 1.5 Cupcake
   Android 1.6 Donut
   Android 2.3 Gingerbread
   Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
   Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
   Android 4.4 KitKat

Apple iOS
   Apple's iOS is another mobile operating system used exclusively for iPhones,
    some of the most popular mobile devices on the market. iOS integrations have
    regular updates, new expansions to software, and continually are offering
    new features for users even if they have older devices.
   Many users appreciate the unique user interface with touch gestures, and the
    ease of use that iOS offers. This operating system also allows other Apple
    devices to connect, giving users easy connections to other devices or people.
   iOS 8
   iOS 9
   iOS 10
   iOS 11
   iOS 12

Introduction to Microsoft Windows
   Let’s deep dive into Microsoft Windows 10!
   Windows 10 is a major release of the Windows operating system developed by
    Microsoft. It is the successor to Windows 8.1, released nearly two years
    earlier, and was released to manufacturing on July 15, 2015, and broadly
    released for the general public on July 29, 2015.

Windows 10

Windows Desktop Explained

   The desktop is the main screen area that you see after you turn on your
    computer and log on to Windows.
   Like the top of an actual desk, it serves as a surface for your work. When you
    open programs or folders, they appear on the desktop.
   You can also put things on the desktop, such as files and folders, and arrange
    them however you want.
   The desktop is sometimes defined more broadly to include the taskbar and
    Windows Sidebar.
   The taskbar sits at the bottom of your screen. It shows you which programs
    are running and allows you to switch between them.
   It also contains the Start button, which you can use to access programs,
    folders, and computer settings

Windows Desktop Visualized

Icons
   An icon is a small graphical representation of a program, feature, or file.
    When you click or double-click an icon, the associated file or program opens
    or an action is performed. For example, if you were to double-click My
    Computer icon, it would open Windows Explorer.

More Icons

Windows Explorer
   Windows Explorer is the file manager used by Windows 95 and later versions.
    It allows users to manage files, folders and network connections, as well as
    search

Q&A?

Computer Programs
   A program, also called an application or software, is a set of instructions that
    process input, manipulate data, and output a result. For example, Microsoft
    Word is a word processing program that allows users to create and write
    documents. A browser, such as the one you are using to view this page, is a
    program.

Control Panel
   The Control Panel in Microsoft Windows enables a user to change various
    computer hardware and software features. Settings for
    the mouse, display, sound, network, and keyboard represent a few examples
    of what may be modified in the Control Panel.

Control Panel Video

How to Install a Program?

How to uninstall a Program?

Files and Folders
   Windows gives you six main folders for storing your files. For easy access,
    they live in the This PC section of the Navigation Pane along the left side of
    every folder. The main storage areas in Windows 10 are Desktop, Documents,
    Downloads, Music, Pictures, and Videos.

Modifying Files and Folders
   In Windows, you have the option of modifying files and folders You can
    rename, share, copy, delete etc.

System Settings
   1. In general, a setting is an adjustment in a software program or hardware device
    that adjusts it to the user's preference. For example, you may have a hard time
    seeing small fonts, so you change the font setting to a larger font size.
   2. In Microsoft Windows, the Settings app is a part of the operating system first
    introduced in Windows 8, and included in Windows 10. It's the central location to
    customize, configure, and update your operating system

Security
   Antivirus software helps protect your computer against malware and
    cybercriminals. Antivirus software looks at data — web pages, files, software,
    applications — traveling over the network to your devices. It searches for
    known threats and monitors the behavior of all programs, flagging suspicious
    behavior. It seeks to block or remove malware as quickly as possible.

Next Class Learning Outcomes:

What are computer applications

Types: word processing

Types: spreadsheets

Types: database

Types: presentation

Mobile applications

Downloading applications

Installing/removing applications

What are computer applications