Chapter 3 : Window 10
Introduction:-
Operating system (OS):- An operating system is a software that communicates with the hardware of a
computer and allows other programs to run.
Common desktop operating systems include Windows, OSX and Linux.
Windows and Linux can be installed on standard PC hardware, while OSX is designed to run on Apple
Systems.
The hardware decides the type of an operating system that runs on a computer system.
Windows 10:-
Windows is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft.
It was launched on 29 July 2015.
It includes a Graphics User Interface (GUI), with a desktop that allows users to operating system for personal
computers (PCs).
Windows 10 is an operating system that acts as an interface between the user and the hardware.
It is built in the Windows NT kernel and follows Windows 8.
Kernel:-
A kernel is the foundational layer of an operating system.
It functions at a basic level, communicating with hardware and managing resources, such as RAM
and CPU.
The kernel performs a system check and recognizes components, such as the processor, GPU and
memory.
It also checks for any connected peripherals.
Windows Media Player:-
Window Media Player is an application program of Microsoft.
It is used for playing and organizing audio and video files available in the computer memory.
It helps us play, copy and create CDs/ DVDs.
It also helps us copy music and video to portable devices.
It comes pre-installed with all versions of Windows.
For this: Click the Start button →All apps →Widows Accessories →Windows Media Player.
(Windows media player opens on your monitor screen.)
Using Media Player:-
To listen to songs on your multimedia software, you have to open it.
For this: Click the Library Pane →search the categories list of your choice to play →Double-click the selected item in
the Pane for playing it.
(Your selected item starts playing.)
Copying an Audio CD to a Computer:-
With the help of Windows Media Player, you can copy songs from CDs/DVDs to the computer.
For this:- Insert the CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive→ Open Windows Media Player→ Select the CD
drive from the left sidebar→ Click on the Fip CD button at the top→ Choose the file format and audio quality
from the Rip Settings menu→ The ripping process will begin and the songs will be saved in your Music
folder.
Coping Data to CD/DVD:-
For this:-Insert a CD into the CD ROM of your computer→ Click the Burn files to disc File Explorer option→ Choose
With a CD/DVD Player option→ click the next button→ Drag the files → Click the Burn to Disc button from Share
Menu.
VLC Media Player :-
VLC media player is the most stable, flexible and easy to use tool that plays almost all audio and video file
formats.
For this:- Click the Start button→ VideoLAN→ VLC media player→ Media tab→ Open File option→ Choose
the audio/video files → Open button.
Uninstalling a Program from a Computer:-
You can uninstall both apps and desktop programs from the Start menu.
For this:- Open Control Panel→ Program group→ Uninstall a program → Find and select the program→ Click
the Uninstall button.
Power Saving Modes:-
Windows provides several options for conserving power when are not using your PC.
Sleep Mode:-
A low-power state for devices where operations pause, the screen turns off, but memory remains
active.
It allows quick resume without a full restart.
Sleep mode is useful if you want to stop working for a short-period of time.
For this: Open the Control Panel→ System and Security option→ Power Options→ Power Saver
section→ Change plan setting option→ In Put the computer to sleep option, choose the drop-down
list.→ Save Changes button.
Hibernate Mode:-
In Hibernate mode, computer first saves all the open documents and running applications to your
hard disk and then shuts down to save power.
It is very similar to sleep mode.
Shuts down completely, using no power.
When you restart the computer, it will resume everything where you left off.
For this: Open the Control Panel→ System and Security→ Power Options→ Choose what the power
buttons do options→ Change settings that are currently unavailable options→ save change button.
Troubleshooting Tips:-
Detecting problems in a computer system when it is not working properly is called troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting is the process of diagnosing the source of a problem.
Suppose you are working on your computer and you system suddenly stops responding to your commands.
You say that your computer is gung.
To fix this problem: Press Alt+Ctrl+Delete Key combination→ Select the Not responding the application→
Click the End Task button .
Computer screen is blank:-
It would not happen often, but there may be a time when something goes wrong and your Pc will display
lack or blank screen.
Do the following to fix the issues.
The computer may be in Sleep mode. Click the mouse button or press any key on the keyboard to
wake it
Make sure the monitor or your computer is plugged in and turned on.
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