Windows 11 Essential Training (2023)

Course details

Looking to get up to speed with the Windows 11 operating system? Whether you're new to Windows or upgrading from Windows 10, this comprehensive course can help you work effectively with this powerful operating system.

LinkedIn Learning staff instructor Nick Brazzi begins with the basics, such as configuring setup and system options, launching and using applications, and managing files and folders with File Explorer. Learn how to work with the desktop, use the core bundled apps that come with Windows, and work with email, calendar, and contacts. Along the way, Nick shares a preview of Copilot for Windows, an AI-powered assistant that you can use to interact with webpages and settings and applications in your own PC.

He also demonstrates how to leverage the most useful accessibility features and customize preferences and account settings. Plus, discover how to use live captions and voice control, share data between Windows devices, and back up Windows.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Learn Windows 11
02 - Use the exercise files
03 - Windows 11 S and other editions
04 - New features in Windows 11 in 2023

1. Getting Started

05 - Understanding the login account
06 - First-time setup and signing in
07 - Sign in, shut down, sleep, and restart
08 - Interface with the taskbar and windows
09 - Adjust system settings
10 - Connect wired and Bluetooth wireless accessories
11 - Mouse and trackpad options
12 - Use the Quick Settings panel
13 - Connecting to the internet
14 - Use keyboard shortcuts
15 - Update Windows 11

2. Launch and Use Applications

16 - Launch applications from the Start menu or taskbar
17 - Quit applications
18 - Customize the Start menu and taskbar
19 - Multitask to switch between applications
20 - Manage multiple workspaces
21 - Use widgets

3. File Explorer - The Windows Filing Cabinet

22 - Browse through folders on your storage drive
23 - Essential folder structure, including the user folder
24 - Understand OneDrive and folder organization
25 - Use shortcuts to essential folders
26 - Use the tabs in File Explorer
27 - Customize the File Explorer interface
28 - Create and rename folders
29 - Move and copy files
30 - Delete files and folders
31 - Zip and unzip archive files
32 - Save files within an application
33 - Use an external drive or memory stick

4. Work with the Desktop

34 - Organize items on the desktop
35 - Change the wallpaper and other visuals

5. Work with Bundled Applications

36 - Use bundled applications
37 - Use the bundled Office apps
38 - Browse the web with Edge
39 - Clear your web browsing history
40 - Organize and edit photos

6. Work with Mail, Address Book, and Calendars

41 - Link online accounts to mail, address book, and calendar
42 - Work with Outlook for mail, calendar, and contacts

7. Install and Manage Applications

43 - Set app privacy and permissions
44 - Install applications from the Microsoft Store
45 - Install applications from the web or install disk
46 - Use Android apps on Windows 11
47 - Uninstall applications
48 - Set up a printer

8. Manage Notifications

49 - Manage notifications
50 - Use Do not disturb and Focus sessions

9. Use AI and Search Tools

51 - Use Bing AI for online searches and compositions
52 - Use the Copilot AI assistant in Windows
53 - Use Windows Search with Bing AI

10. Account Settings

54 - Manage multiple user accounts
55 - Change passwords and sign-in options

11. Accessibility Features in Windows

56 - Overview of accessibility features
57 - Control Windows using voice commands
58 - Use live captions

12. Share Data between Devices

59 - Link a phone to Windows
60 - Use Nearby sharing between computers

13. Backup

61 - Set up a backup

Conclusion

62 - Continue learning other applications for Windows