Computer Support/Windows/Control Panel

This lesson covers the Control Panel.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the Control Panel portion of A+ certification include:^[1]

Given a scenario, use Windows Control Panel utilities.

Internet options
- Connections
- Security
- General
- Privacy
- Programs
- Advanced
Display/Display Settings
- Resolution
- Color depth
- Refresh rate
User accounts
Folder options
- View hidden files
- Hide extensions
- General options
- View options
System
- Performance (virtual memory)
- Remote settings
- System protection
Windows firewall
Power options
- Hibernate
- Power plans
- Sleep/suspend
- Standby
Programs and features
HomeGroup
Devices and Printers
Sound
Troubleshooting
Network and Sharing Center
Device Manager