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  • If you're just getting started with Windows, learning how to navigate the desktop is a great way to start.

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

  • It includes a desktop background, also known as your wallpaper and the task bar at the bottom of the screen.

  • The task bar is really You'll find shortcuts to some of the applications on your computer as well as the start button.

  • You can click the start button to open the start menu.

  • Here you can see a list of applications you can click an application to open it.

  • You can also find shortcuts to your settings, documents and more.

  • The task bar is also where you'll find the File Explorer.

  • It allows you to view and open files and folders.

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

  • Let's check out more features on the desktop.

  • The desktop is the main workspace for your computer.

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

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

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

  • When you're done, just released the mouse.

  • If you have more than one window open at a time, you can quickly switch between them by clicking the one you want, or you can click the icon for it on the task bar.

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

  • Just click the square near the top right corner.

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

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

  • Just click the X.

  • If you want to quickly search the files, settings or applications on your computer, you can use the search feature.

  • Just click the search bar and start typing, and it will show a list of results.

  • Now you know the basics of getting around the Windows desktop G C F.

If you're just getting started with Windows, learning how to navigate the desktop is a great way to start.

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