1.4 – Windows Control Panel Options Flashcards
Internet Options
o Configure default internet browser options
Devices & Printers
o Add, remove administrator printers, scanners, cameras, & other devices
Programs & Features
o Reinstall, uninstall programs & windows features
Network & Sharing Center
o Check & administer NIC
System
o Check computer specifications, rename computer, join domain & workgroup
Windows Defender Firewall
o Check & change firewall settings / can open ports
o Add / remove or repair mailboxes
o Mostly used by Microsoft outlook
Sound
o Used to setup speaker / mics on computers
User Accounts
o Used to change / add / remove local user accounts
Device manager
o Check if devices are functioning correctly
o Update or rollback drivers
Indexing Options
o Check what is being indexed on a system
Administrative Tools
o Set of commonly used utilities to manage the system
Ease of Access
o Make the system easier to use for persons with disabilities
File Explorer Options
o Show / Hide files
o Hide extensions
o General options
o View options
Power Options
o Hibernate = copies everything in computer to RAM
o Power Plans
o Sleep / suspend = low power / save mode
o Standby
o Choose what closing lid does
o Turn on fast startup
o USB - selective suspend = to shutdown certain USB devices
