Operating Systems Course
53 minutes
Syllabus
Understanding the CLI
Video - 00:11:00
All operating systems provide at least one command-line interface (CLI). While the CLIs differ, they all share certain features and functions.
File explorer
Video - 00:13:00
Techs use File Explorer to access and manipulate files and folders on their local machines and on networks. By default, File Explorer works well, but a good tech should know about the many features of this tool.
Introduction to users and groups
Video - 00:06:00
The Microsoft NT File System (NTFS) enables fine control of multiple users accessing resources on a single computer. To do this, every person accessing a single computer must have their own user account. Windows also has groups which combine users with common resource needs.
Windows settings
Video - 00:06:00
Windows Settings has a number of options to change, update, and customize the OS. You can find settings for System, Devices, Network and Internet, Accounts, Gaming, and more.
The task manager
Video - 00:06:00
The Task Manager has lots of information about services, processes, applications, and users. It gives information to help you monitor, manage, and control what’s running in order to maximize the performance of your machine.
Windows 11 editions and features
Video - 00:05:00
There are important differences between Windows 11 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Enterprise. This video reviews the versions and feature differences.
Windows 10 editions and features
Video - 00:07:00
There are important differences between Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Enterprise. This video reviews the versions and feature differences.
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