Lynda.com - Windows 8 Consumer Preview First Look - with David Gassner
This course shows how to get started with Windows 8 Consumer Preview, including three installation options: as the primary OS, side-by-side with Windows 7, or in a virtual machine. Author David Gassner also leads a tour of the Windows 8 user interface, using the new mouse and touch gestures; describes the life cycle and presentation of Metro style applications; and explores the Windows Store, where you can purchase apps, videos, and music.
Topics include:
Downloading and installing Windows 8
Using Metro style apps
Docking and arranging Metro apps on the Start screen
Using Windows 8 hot keys
Navigating with a touch screen
Working with Internet Explorer 10 on the Start screen and Desktop
Using the updated Control Panel and Task Manager
Exploring the Windows Store
*Welcome 1m 21s
1. Getting Started 25m 40s
*Exploring the new features in Windows 8 4m 10s
*Downloading the Windows 8 installer 2m 42s
*Creating an installer DVD or USB drive 2m 32s
*Installing Windows 8 side by side with Windows 7 4m 7s
*Installing on a virtual machine 5m 37s
*Starting Windows 8 for the first time 5m 19s
*Using the Windows 8 boot menu 1m 13s
2. Taking a Tour 44m 16s
*Using Metro apps 4m 37s
*Docking two Metro apps 2m 45s
*Using Windows 8 charms 7m 42s
*Docking and arranging apps on the Start screen 3m 42s
*Using Windows 8 hot keys 5m 25s
*Navigating the user interface with a touch screen 5m 14s
*Using Internet Explorer 5m 30s
*Getting stuff: exploring the Windows Store 3m 18s
*Configuring Windows 8 with Settings and the Control Panel 6m 3s
Conclusion 1m 9s
*Where to go from here 1m 9s
author : David Gassner
subject : Business, Operating Systems, Developer, Development Tools, Home Computing, Windows
software : Windows 8
level : Beginner
duration : 1h 12m
released : Apr 06, 2012
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