Windows 10 is Microsoft's most powerful operating system yet, with an intuitive interface but also complexity requiring customization. Key features include Cortana voice assistant, Edge browser, and multiple desktops. The Start menu looks more like a task launcher than previous versions. The customizable taskbar allows pinning apps and moving/resizing buttons. Notifications and quick actions are centralized in the Action Center. File Explorer, now called Windows Explorer, can be opened from the Start menu, Windows key + E, or taskbar folder icon. Cortana is a digital assistant that can provide reminders, track interests/flights, send messages, manage calendars/lists, play media, find information, and open apps.

1. Unit 1 –Fundamentals of ICT
1.5 Basic functions in Windows 10
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2. WINDOWS 10
Windows 10 is the most powerful operating system that Microsoft has ever
made, but it's also the most complex. While the user interface is extremely
intuitive, you'll have to dig a little deeper to customize your experience, get
maximum performance and make the most of features such as;
• Cortana voice assistant,
• Edge browser
• multiple desktops.
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3. Windows 10 Desktop
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4. Start Menu
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The new Windows 10 Start menu
looks very different to the existing
menu found in the desktop version
of Windows 10. It includes apps
you can pin in place and a list of
recent documents, and looks like
more of a task launcher than what
exists right now.

5. Windows 10 Taskbar Overview
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You can personalize it in many ways change the color and size, pin your
favorite apps to it, move it around on your screen, and rearrange or resize
taskbar buttons.

6. Notification Area and Action Center
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The Windows 10 system tray is more
customizable than ever before
• Show/hide the volume icon
• Pin items to Notification area
With the Action Center, Windows 10 finally
provides a central place for notifications
and quick actions to live.

7. Windows Explorer
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It's called File Explorer in Windows 10. Here are three ways to open it:
•Select the Start button and find it on the Start menu.
•Press the windows key + 
E.
•Select the folder icon on the taskbar.

8. Working With Files and Folders
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Difference between files and folders
File - is defined as a set of related data or
information that is being stored in secondary
storage.
Folder - It is used to contain many other folders
and files. We can have any number of folders

9. Cortana
Cortana is Microsoft’s digital assistant whose mission is to help you get things
done.
To get started, select the Cortana icon in the taskbar or type a command in the
search bar. If you’re not sure what to say, try asking, "What can you do?"
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10. •Give you reminders based on time, places, or people.
•Track teams, interests, and flights.
•Send emails and texts.
•Manage your calendar and keep you up to date.
•Create and manage lists.
•Play music, podcasts, and radio stations.
•Chit chat and play games.
•Find facts, files, places, and info.
•Open any app on your system.
Here are some things Cortana can do for you

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Lesson Summary
 Introduction to Window 10
 Cortana – Digital Assistant