1.4 Windows Control Panel and 1.5 Windows Settings Flashcards
Given a scenario, use the appropriate Microsoft Windows 10 Control Panel utility and Windows Settings
Internet Options
An older legacy applet that can be used to configure Internet Explorer
Network and Sharing Center functions (list 3)
- Check status of any network adapter
- Change settings
- Configure media streaming
Windows Defender Firewall
Determines which processes, protocols, and hosts are allowed to communicate over a network. Software/host based
Configures Microsoft Outlook, no other mail apps
Sound
Used to select input and output
System
Overview of the PC, hardware and OS
Device Manager
Separate program that allows viewing and editing of the properties of the hardware, components, and peripherals installed on a system
Administrative Tools
More in-depth configuration or troubleshooting of digital infrastructure
Indexing Options
Configures how search capability in File Explorer will work; configures how things are indexed to increase search speeds
Power options
Turn off/reduce power; use less energy
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Industry standard for power management services designed to allow software and hardware to have compatibility
Define the difference between S3 and S4 in the Power Interface.
S3 - Most devices will lose power
S4 - Power will be maintained to the memory
Ease of Access
Configure input and output options; accessibility area
List the 10 subsections under ‘Windows settings’.
- Accounts
- Apps
- Devices
- Gaming
- Network and Internet
- Personalisation
- Privacy
- System
- Time and Language
- Update and Security
