Using Windows
Operating System
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Desktop Background
The Desktop Background is the picture or color
you see on your computer screen when you turn it on.
You can change the background to your favorite
photo, color, or design.
To change it:
1-Right-click on the desktop.
2-Click Personalize.
3-Choose a picture or color.
Example: Setting a cartoon or nature as your
background.
Screen Saver
A Screen Saver is an animation or
moving picture that appears when you
don’t use the computer for a while.
It saves the screen and makes it look fun!
To set a screen saver:
1- Open Settings.
2- Click Personalization → Lock Screen →
Screen Saver Settings.
3 - Choose a design and time.
Example: Set a picture from your
computer as a sceensaver
Search Option
The Search Option helps you find files,
apps, or settings on your computer.
It saves time by quickly finding what you
need!
To use it:
1- Click the Search bar at the bottom of the
screen.
2- Type the name of the file or app.
3- Click on the result to open it.
Example: Searching for Paint or Documents.
Setting Date and Time in
Windows 10
The Date and Time show the current day,
month, year, and time on your computer.
To set the correct time:
1 - Click the clock at the bottom-right
corner.
2 - Click Date & Time settings.
3- Turn on Set time automatically or
change manually.
Example: Changing the time to match your
country.
Windows Explorer (File
Explorer)
Windows Explorer (or File Explorer) helps
you find, open, and manage files and
folders.
It looks like a folder and stores all your
documents, pictures, and videos.
To open it:
1- Click the yellow folder icon on the taskbar.
2 - Browse different drives (C: Drive, D:
Drive, USB, etc.)
Example: Finding a last edited file in your drive
or saved documents.