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Getting started with the desktop.

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If you're just getting started with windows,

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learning how to navigate the desktop is a great way to start.

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Let's take a look at the desktop, which is the screen you see here.

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It includes a desktop background.

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Also known as your wallpaper and the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

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The taskbar is where you'll find shortcuts to some of the applications on your computer,

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as well as the Start button.

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You can click the Start button to open the Start menu.

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Here you can see a list of applications.

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You can click an application to open it.

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You can also find shortcuts to your settings,

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documents, and more.

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The taskbar is also where you'll find the file explorer.

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It allows you to view and open files and folders.

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For now, I'm going to close the window by clicking the X.

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Let's check out more features in the desktop.

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The desktop is the main workspace for your computer.

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To open a program file or folder, just double-click the icon.

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Each time you open something, it will appear in a new window.

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You have the ability to move windows by clicking and dragging the top of the window.

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When you're done, just release the mouse.

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If you have more than one window open at a time,

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you can quickly switch between them by clicking the one you want.

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Or you can click the icon for it on the taskbar.

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You can also maximize it so it fills the entire screen.

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Just click the square near the top right corner.

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Click it again to return the window to its original size.

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When you're finished, closing the windows is easy.

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Just click the X.

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If you want to quickly search the file settings or applications on your computer,

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you can use the search feature.

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Just click the search bar and start typing.

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And it will show a list of results.

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Now you know the basics of getting around the windows desktop.