1.5 - Windows Settings

Question 1

Settings

Answer 1

• An updated interface
  – A migration from the Control Panel
• One place for most configuration settings
  – A common UI
• Search for “Settings”, Or scroll down to “S”

Question 2

Time and Language

Answer 2

• Windows can automatically set the time
  – Active Domain is very sensitive to synchronized clocks
  – Five minutes of tolerance by default
• Windows can speak many different languages
  – Change or add a language

Question 3

Update and Security

Answer 3

• Keep your OS up to date - Security patches, bug fixes
• Automatic installation - Updates are always installed
• Active hours - You control the update time

Question 4

Personalization

Answer 4

• Change the way Windows looks and feels
  – Colors, wallpaper, lock screen
• Extensive customization - Make Windows your own

Question 5

Apps

Answer 5

• Manage installed applications
  – Uninstall or modify an existing app
• Add Windows features
  – Fonts for other languages
  – OpenSSH Server
  – SNMP support

Question 6

Privacy

Answer 6

• Share app activity - Customized advertising
• Share your language - Website content
• Speech recognition - Sends audio to an online service

Question 7

System

Answer 7

• Change display settings
  – Night light, scaling, resolution
• Audio settings
  – Input and output
• Notifications
  – Enable/disable
  – Show on lock screen

Question 8

Devices

Answer 8

• Manage devices
  – Bluetooth, printers, etc.
• Mouse settings
  – Button and wheel options
• Typing and writing
  – Keyboard and pen

Question 9

Network and Internet

Answer 9

• Network settings
  – Internet connectivity
• View Internet status
  – Up or down?
• Change IP settings
  – Modify address information

Question 10

Gaming

Answer 10

• Xbox Game Bar - Xbox gaming network
• Chat, join games - Look for friends

Question 11

Accounts

Answer 11

• Manage login account information
  – Microsoft account or local account
• Email configuration - Specify an email app
• Sign-in options - PIN, password, security key, etc.