Category: Windows Desktop

Week 2 Assignment – Working with Text
Instructions:
Word Basics
After completing

Week 2 Assignment – Working with Text
Instructions:
Word Basics
After completing the assigned reading, including the Lessons area and online content, complete the assigned modules listed below and upload both documents to the Week 2 Assignment area. Be sure to read ALL of the instructions for assignment submission, as there are added tasks for each module that are explained below.
Challenge activity
Follow the instruction given at the following hyperlink: Text Basics
Use the file provided on the site. Create a screen shot of your edited document and paste it on your document before saving. Save as YourName_TextBasics.docx
Challenge activityFollow the instructions given at the following hyperlink: Formatting Basics
Put your name on the file and screen shot the document showing your name. Paste the screenshot onto your document before saving as a YourName_FormattingText.pdf. (Be sure to save it as a PDF file.)
Word: Text Basics (gcfglobal.org)
Word: Formatting Text (gcfglobal.org)

We will be using Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies for this week’s reading.

We will be using Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies for this week’s reading. This book has multiple sections with their own chapters. Here is the link to the textbook for Windows users: Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies, 3rd EditionLinks to an external site.
For this week you will read the following chapters:
Starting Windows 10 – Chapter 2
Personalizing Windows – Chapter 1
Working on the Desktop – Chapters 1 through 3
Using the Universal Apps – All Chapters
Connecting with the Universal Apps – Chapter 4
Controlling your System – Chapters 1, 2, 3 4 and 7
Maintaining Windows 10 – Chapter 1
Required Resources
The following resources will be used to complete your assignment:
Taking screenshotsWindows 10: Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch
MacOS: Grab tool
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Now that you have learned about Windows 10 and macOS it is time to apply your learning. As you may recall, you have been assigned a brand new computer so there are certain settings, options, and steps you should take to get it ready for your work on the research team.
The research team needs to verify that the right equipment has been shipped to you. To do this you need to provide the following information in the form of screenshots and then paste them inside a Word document. Make sure to provide screenshots for each of these tasks.
To begin we need to make sure you have the following folder setup. Create a new folder called “COMP150 Research” within the documents folder.
Next create a new Microsoft Word document titled “YourName_COMP150_W1_Assignment”. You will take screenshots and add information from the following steps into this Word document.
Create a screenshot of your documents folder with the newly created “COMP150 Research” folder inside of it and add this to the Word document.
Provide information about your computer by identifying the version of operating system you are using and its system information.
It is important to know which type of network settings you have. Are you using a wireless or wired connection? Please provide a screenshot of your network settings.
Since this is a company computer, we need to add the attached imageLinks to an external site. as part of your desktop wallpaper. Take a screenshot of your desktop once it has been added.
The following weeks we will be using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as our main tools. Please pin these three programs to the task bar (Windows) or add them in the dock (macOS).
We will be setting up many meetings and need to be sure you know how to access the calendar application in your system. Provide a screenshot of the current month in your calendar.
We need to meet at the following coordinates. Use your operating system’s map application to find it. 41.833381, -88.007658
Once you have completed all of these steps, submit your Word document. Include a heading or title for each screenshot and submit it.
Textbook links:
Office 2016 All-In-One for Dummies
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacOS Sierra
MacOS high Sierra for dummies
Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies
Android Phones & Tablets for Dummies
Microsoft Office 2016 at work for dummies
Windows 10 for dummies
iPhone for dummies
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Week 2 project
Windows 10 for dummiesLinks to an external site.
Security
Protecting data & Backing up (Chapter 13) & (Book 8 – Chapter 1Links to an external site.)
Viruses and malware (Part 3 | Chapter 11: Safe Computing)
Firewalls (Part 3 | Chapter 11: Safe Computing)
Windows Bitlocker (Book 9 -Chapter 4Links to an external site.)
Internet & Communication Apps
Connecting to internet (Part 3 | Chapter 9: Cruising the Web)
Edge browser (Part 3 | Chapter 9: Cruising the Web)
Creating bookmarks or favorites (Part 3 | Chapter 9: Cruising the Web)
Using mail (Part 3 | Chapter 10: Being Social: Mail, People, and Calendar)
Messaging & Skype (Book 5 – Chapter 2Links to an external site.)
Android phones & tablets for dummiesLinks to an external site.
What is in the box? (Chapter 1)
Android basics (Chapter 3)
Mail (Chapter 9)
Internet Browser (Chrome) (Chapter 10)
File sharing & syncing (Chapter 19)
Google Play (Chapter 17)
Virtual Assistants (Chapter 26)
Security Settings (Chapter 22)
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Mobile device (Android or iOS device). If you do not own a mobile device, please contact your instructor.
Taking screenshots on your mobile deviceAndroid: https://support.google.com/android/answer/9075928?hl=enLinks to an external site.
iOS: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200289Links to an external site.
Microsoft Word
Instructions
The research team needs to verify that you have configured both your computer and mobile devices correctly.
To complete the assignment for this week, create a Microsoft Word document titled “YourName_COMP150_W2_Assignment”. You will take screenshots and add information from the following steps into this Word document. Make sure to provide screenshots for each of these tasks. Pictures will not be accepted.
Computer tasks:
Review the backup options for your operating system and provide evidence of it being enabled for your system with a screenshot.
Open the firewall system and take a screenshot showing that it is enabled
Setup the operating system’s mail app with your preferred e-mail account and provide evidence that is setup with a screenshot. For example, showing settings or a new email in draft mode.
Show Skype (Windows 10) or Facetime (MacOS) opened and configured in your system with a screenshot. You can show this by showing your username or account option in Skype or Facetime.
Mobile device tasks:
Setup your email and provide a screenshot of a draft email or the settings of your email.
Create a bookmark for https://www.chamberlain.edu/Links to an external site. and provide evidence that has been setup in your internet browser (Chrome or Safari).
Download this documentLinks to an external site. and show a screenshot of the file available in your device via file manager, Google Drive (Android) or AirDrop|iCloud (iOS). If you use other cloud file management apps such as Dropbox, this will be accepted as well.
Download the Chamberlain mobile app and add it to your home screen. Provide a screenshot of the app on your device.
Ask your virtual assistant to create a new appointment for tomorrow at 10 AM and provide a screenshot of your assistant’s response.
Take a screenshot of information about your device which is located in the settings.
Once you have completed all of these steps, submit your Word document.

Discussion week 1
Minimum of 1 post using technologies such as Kaltura or PowerP

Discussion week 1
Minimum of 1 post using technologies such as Kaltura or PowerPoint to explain the concepts learned during the week.
Minimum of 1 scholarly source
Initial Post Instructions
This week we are learning about Windows and macOS. You were given the freedom to select the operating system you felt the most comfortable with. Let’s discuss the following topics during this week:
Why did you select Windows or macOS as your operating System? What features did you find the most valuable?
How do you use your computer at home or work? Think about the programs and features you use the most
What is the most challenging aspect for you when using a macOS or Windows computer?
Were you a Windows user that converted to macOS or vice versa? How was that transition? What tips would you offer to those trying to switch?
What was the most surprising feature you learned this week and why?
Week 2 discussion
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Assigned textbook reading
Minimum of 1 post using technologies such as Kaltura, PowerPoint, or any other tool to explain the concepts learned during the week.
Minimum of 1 scholarly source
Initial Post Instructions
This week we continued our operating system configuration and initiated learning about mobile devices. Let’s discuss the following topics during this week:
Mobile devices
What are the most used features in your mobile device?
What is your favorite app and why?
Have you used AirDrop, Google Drive, Dropbox, or other cloud based file systems? How do you use them?
What is your experience with virtual assistants such as Google, Siri, or even Alexa?
What is the best way to secure your mobile device?
Textbook links:
Office 2016 All-In-One for Dummies
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacOS Sierra
MacOS high Sierra for dummies
Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies
Android Phones & Tablets for Dummies
Microsoft Office 2016 at work for dummies
Windows 10 for dummies
iPhone for dummies

Week 1 B
We will be using Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies for this week’s rea

Week 1 B
We will be using Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies for this week’s reading. This book has multiple sections with their own chapters. Here is the link to the textbook for Windows users: Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies, 3rd EditionLinks to an external site.
For this week you will read the following chapters:
Starting Windows 10 – Chapter 2
Personalizing Windows – Chapter 1
Working on the Desktop – Chapters 1 through 3
Using the Universal Apps – All Chapters
Connecting with the Universal Apps – Chapter 4
Controlling your System – Chapters 1, 2, 3 4 and 7
Maintaining Windows 10 – Chapter 1
Required Resources
The following resources will be used to complete your assignment:
Taking screenshots
Windows 10: Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch
MacOS: Grab tool
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Now that you have learned about Windows 10 and macOS it is time to apply your learning. As you may recall, you have been assigned a brand new computer so there are certain settings, options, and steps you should take to get it ready for your work on the research team.
The research team needs to verify that the right equipment has been shipped to you. To do this you need to provide the following information in the form of screenshots and then paste them inside a Word document. Make sure to provide screenshots for each of these tasks.
To begin we need to make sure you have the following folder setup. Create a new folder called “COMP150 Research” within the documents folder.
Next create a new Microsoft Word document titled “YourName_COMP150_W1_Assignment”. You will take screenshots and add information from the following steps into this Word document.
Create a screenshot of your documents folder with the newly created “COMP150 Research” folder inside of it and add this to the Word document.
Provide information about your computer by identifying the version of operating system you are using and its system information.
It is important to know which type of network settings you have. Are you using a wireless or wired connection? Please provide a screenshot of your network settings.
Since this is a company computer, we need to add the attached imageLinks to an external site. as part of your desktop wallpaper. Take a screenshot of your desktop once it has been added.
The following weeks we will be using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as our main tools. Please pin these three programs to the task bar (Windows) or add them in the dock (macOS).
We will be setting up many meetings and need to be sure you know how to access the calendar application in your system. Provide a screenshot of the current month in your calendar.
We need to meet at the following coordinates. Use your operating system’s map application to find it. 41.833381, -88.007658
Once you have completed all of these steps, submit your Word document. Include a heading or title for each screenshot and submit it.
Textbook links:
Office 2016 All-In-One for Dummies
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacOS Sierra
MacOS high Sierra for dummies
Windows 10 All-in-One for Dummies
Android Phones & Tablets for Dummies
Microsoft Office 2016 at work for dummies
Windows 10 for dummies
iPhone for dummies
cccc
Week 2 project
Windows 10 for dummiesLinks to an external site.
Security
Protecting data & Backing up (Chapter 13) & (Book 8 – Chapter 1Links to an external site.)
Viruses and malware (Part 3 | Chapter 11: Safe Computing)
Firewalls (Part 3 | Chapter 11: Safe Computing)
Windows Bitlocker (Book 9 -Chapter 4Links to an external site.)
Internet & Communication Apps
Connecting to internet (Part 3 | Chapter 9: Cruising the Web)
Edge browser (Part 3 | Chapter 9: Cruising the Web)
Creating bookmarks or favorites (Part 3 | Chapter 9: Cruising the Web)
Using mail (Part 3 | Chapter 10: Being Social: Mail, People, and Calendar)
Messaging & Skype (Book 5 – Chapter 2Links to an external site.)
Android phones & tablets for dummiesLinks to an external site.
What is in the box? (Chapter 1)
Android basics (Chapter 3)
Mail (Chapter 9)
Internet Browser (Chrome) (Chapter 10)
File sharing & syncing (Chapter 19)
Google Play (Chapter 17)
Virtual Assistants (Chapter 26)
Security Settings (Chapter 22)
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Mobile device (Android or iOS device). If you do not own a mobile device, please contact your instructor.
Taking screenshots on your mobile deviceAndroid: https://support.google.com/android/answer/9075928?hl=enLinks to an external site.
iOS: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200289Links to an external site.
Microsoft Word
Instructions
The research team needs to verify that you have configured both your computer and mobile devices correctly.
To complete the assignment for this week, create a Microsoft Word document titled “YourName_COMP150_W2_Assignment”. You will take screenshots and add information from the following steps into this Word document. Make sure to provide screenshots for each of these tasks. Pictures will not be accepted.
Computer tasks:
Review the backup options for your operating system and provide evidence of it being enabled for your system with a screenshot.
Open the firewall system and take a screenshot showing that it is enabled
Setup the operating system’s mail app with your preferred e-mail account and provide evidence that is setup with a screenshot. For example, showing settings or a new email in draft mode.
Show Skype (Windows 10) or Facetime (MacOS) opened and configured in your system with a screenshot. You can show this by showing your username or account option in Skype or Facetime.
Mobile device tasks:
Setup your email and provide a screenshot of a draft email or the settings of your email.
Create a bookmark for https://www.chamberlain.edu/Links to an external site. and provide evidence that has been setup in your internet browser (Chrome or Safari).
Download this documentLinks to an external site. and show a screenshot of the file available in your device via file manager, Google Drive (Android) or AirDrop|iCloud (iOS). If you use other cloud file management apps such as Dropbox, this will be accepted as well.
Download the Chamberlain mobile app and add it to your home screen. Provide a screenshot of the app on your device.
Ask your virtual assistant to create a new appointment for tomorrow at 10 AM and provide a screenshot of your assistant’s response.
Take a screenshot of information about your device which is located in the settings.
Once you have completed all of these steps, submit your Word document.