Module 2: Operating Systems & File Management
Topics:
- Overview of operating systems
- Desktop, taskbar, and start menu
- Opening and managing programs
- File and folder organization
Overview of operating systems:
An operating system is the main program on a computer that makes everything work together
Desktop, taskbar, and start menu:
Simple way to remember:
- Desktop = your workspace
- Taskbar = quick access bar
- Start Menu = where you find everything
Opening and managing programs:
Opening a program: This means starting an app so you can use it
Managing programs: This means controlling the apps you already have open
File and folder organization:
- A folder is like a drawer or a file folder where you keep things organized.
- A file is like a piece of paper (a document, picture, video, etc.) that goes inside the folder.
Example:
Imagine this setup:
- 📁 School Work
- 📁 Math
- 📄 Homework1.docx
- 📄 Notes.pdf
- 📁 Science
- 📄 Project.pptx
- 📁 Math