The Windows Desktop and Start Menu

• What is the purpose of the Start menu in Windows?


  It serves as a table of contents to all the apps, folders, and contacts you use often.
• How are app icons displayed in Desktop mode of the Start menu?


  They appear in an alphabetical list on the left side of the screen.
• What are Live Tiles in the Start menu?


  Live Tiles can show dynamic information from the app, such as mail summaries or weather forecasts.
• What feature was replaced in Windows 8 that returned in Windows 10?


  The Start menu was replaced by the Start screen in Windows 8 and returned in Windows 10.
• How do you open the Start menu in Windows 10?


  Click the Start menu or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
• What commands can be accessed from the user account photo in the Start menu?


  Commands include changing account settings, locking the computer, and signing out.
• What is the shortcut to lock your computer?


  Press Windows + L.
• How can you view all installed apps in the Start menu?


  You can view them in alphabetical order by clicking the Start button.
• What type of apps does Windows 10 come pre-installed with?


  Windows 10 comes with several default apps like Alarms & Clock, Calculator, and Weather.
• What are the functions of the Alarms & Clock app?


  • Set alarms for specific times
  • Use a timer or stopwatch
  • View regional clocks
• What can you do with the Calculator app in Windows 10?


  • Perform standard calculations
  • Make conversions for different units of measurement
• What features does the Maps app provide?


  • View specific locations on a map
  • Get directions and traffic information
• What can you do with the Money app?


  • Track stocks
  • Read financial news
  • Get current financial data
• What is the purpose of the News app?


  • Access news stories from various publications
  • Customize news to fit your interests
• What functionality does the Notepad app provide?


  • Type notes for later review
• How does the Skype app function?


  • Allows internet-based video or phone calls to friends and family
• What information can you access through the Sports app?


  • View top sports stories
  • Scheduled games and up-to-date scores
  • Customize to view favorite teams
• What is Sway used for?


  • Create online presentations with text, images, and videos
  • Similar to PowerPoint presentations
• What does the Voice Recorder app do?


  • Use the computer microphone to record notes
• What information does the Weather app provide?


  • Current weather conditions
  • Five-day forecast using MSN Weather service
• How do you pin an app to the Start menu?

  Right-click the app and choose "Pin to Start."
• What happens when you unpin an app from the Start menu?


  It removes the app from the Start menu but does not uninstall it.
• How can you remove a pinned app from the Start menu?

  Right-click the app tile and choose "Unpin from Start."
• How can you resize an app tile in the Start menu?


  Right-click the app tile and choose the resize option.
• What is the function of Live Tiles in the Start menu?


  Live Tiles provide real-time information from the specific app.
• If you want to see more information about a Live Tile, what can you do?


  You can make the tile bigger by resizing it.