Windows and its components
The main components of Windows when you start your computer are the Desktop, My Computer, Recycle Bin, Start Button, Taskbar, and shortcuts to applications.
After opening an application, you will also have a window with an active application which will appear in your desktop and taskbar.
Desktop
The Desktop is the very first screen you see after Windows starts. There you find the folders: My Documents, My Computer, the Recycle Bin and any Shortcuts for applications and files that you have created.
My Computer
When you double-click on the My Computer icon on the desktop, it will open a window similar to the one shown below, where you can navigate between the computer's drives and Control Panel tools.
Windows and its components Computers
Recycle Bin
When you delete a file from your computer's hard drive, it is removed to the folder called Recycle Bin. Files deleted from your hard drive are still available for restoring if needed, unless you empty your Recycle Bin.
To restore the files, open the Recycle Bin folder by double-clicking the icon on your desktop, select the file and then select Restore.
To clear the Recycle Bin, select Empty Recycle Bin and the files will be permanently removed from your computer.
Minimize/Maximize/Close Buttons
In the top-right corner of your document are the Minimize/Maximize/Close buttons.
The first one when clicked minimize your screen, sending it to the taskbar. The second one maximize your screen, filling all desktop with the document you are working with.The last button is used to close your document. It is best practice to work with your document window maximized.
Start Menu
By clicking the Start button, in the very bottom-left corner of the screen, a vertical window will come up with the Start Menu. The list of submenus in the pop-up window let you navigate and select the application you want to run.
Taskbar
The Taskbar is the row at the bottom of the Windows screen where all currently open applications or files are listed.
The taskbar is used to select a file or application that is already opened or to put an application in the foreground.
To put an application in the foreground, just click on the icon of the application in the taskbar. Another way to put an application in the foreground when more than one is in use is to hold the ALT button and then click TAB on your keyboard to see all the open applications; you will need to hold the ALT button and continue pressing TAB to go through each application until you come to the one you want to use.
Shortcut:-
A shortcut creates a button or icon which typically stays on the desktop and when clicked, quickly allows you to start a program or open a file without having to go to its permanent location on your computer.
To create a shortcut, open the Windows Explorer or go to the Start menu, select the file or program you want to create a shortcut for, place the cursor on the icon for the file, then right-click and select Create Shortcut from the menu that pops up. The shortcut file will be created. After that, you drag the shortcut file to the desktop and whenever you click on it, it will open the application or document related to the shortcut.
Right and Left Click
To use the mouse, usually you click the left button. However, you can also right-click to display a hidden menu related to the object you are in when clicking. This menu can vary depending on which application you are using.
With right-clicking, you can operate different functions such as:
Copy/cut or paste a text, file, or folder.
Rename or delete a file or folder.
The main components of Windows when you start your computer are the Desktop, My Computer, Recycle Bin, Start Button, Taskbar, and shortcuts to applications.
After opening an application, you will also have a window with an active application which will appear in your desktop and taskbar.
Desktop
The Desktop is the very first screen you see after Windows starts. There you find the folders: My Documents, My Computer, the Recycle Bin and any Shortcuts for applications and files that you have created.
My Computer
When you double-click on the My Computer icon on the desktop, it will open a window similar to the one shown below, where you can navigate between the computer's drives and Control Panel tools.
Windows and its components Computers
Recycle Bin
When you delete a file from your computer's hard drive, it is removed to the folder called Recycle Bin. Files deleted from your hard drive are still available for restoring if needed, unless you empty your Recycle Bin.
To restore the files, open the Recycle Bin folder by double-clicking the icon on your desktop, select the file and then select Restore.
To clear the Recycle Bin, select Empty Recycle Bin and the files will be permanently removed from your computer.
Minimize/Maximize/Close Buttons
In the top-right corner of your document are the Minimize/Maximize/Close buttons.
The first one when clicked minimize your screen, sending it to the taskbar. The second one maximize your screen, filling all desktop with the document you are working with.The last button is used to close your document. It is best practice to work with your document window maximized.
Start Menu
By clicking the Start button, in the very bottom-left corner of the screen, a vertical window will come up with the Start Menu. The list of submenus in the pop-up window let you navigate and select the application you want to run.
Taskbar
The Taskbar is the row at the bottom of the Windows screen where all currently open applications or files are listed.
The taskbar is used to select a file or application that is already opened or to put an application in the foreground.
To put an application in the foreground, just click on the icon of the application in the taskbar. Another way to put an application in the foreground when more than one is in use is to hold the ALT button and then click TAB on your keyboard to see all the open applications; you will need to hold the ALT button and continue pressing TAB to go through each application until you come to the one you want to use.
Shortcut:-
A shortcut creates a button or icon which typically stays on the desktop and when clicked, quickly allows you to start a program or open a file without having to go to its permanent location on your computer.
To create a shortcut, open the Windows Explorer or go to the Start menu, select the file or program you want to create a shortcut for, place the cursor on the icon for the file, then right-click and select Create Shortcut from the menu that pops up. The shortcut file will be created. After that, you drag the shortcut file to the desktop and whenever you click on it, it will open the application or document related to the shortcut.
Right and Left Click
To use the mouse, usually you click the left button. However, you can also right-click to display a hidden menu related to the object you are in when clicking. This menu can vary depending on which application you are using.
With right-clicking, you can operate different functions such as:
Copy/cut or paste a text, file, or folder.
Rename or delete a file or folder.
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