Thursday, July 19, 2012

Customizing Your Computer Using the Control Panel – Chapter 6


After completing chapter 6 I found it to be the heart and soul of both Windows 7 and your computer. In going through this section you’re focus is on the Control Panel which touches all parts of the operating system. The control panel default window contains eight categories that allow you to change properties of an object and customize the Windows 7 environment. A neat feature with the control panel is that instead of having eight categories you can change them to display icons which makes it easier to navigate the system.

It goes on to talk about the Action Center were you can manage your computer’s security by monitoring several key security features. It walks you through the Windows Firewall settings which are an important part of the overall system security. Along with guiding you through the system security it also covers the Windows Experience Index which evaluates your computers performance and gives you tips on how to improve it.

The chapter goes in depth on the Device Manager, hardware and Sound, Mouse configurations, AutoPlay Settings Programs and The Clock, Language and Region Window. Again all key components in making your system efficient and customized the way you want.

The User Accounts and Family Safety Window is a great feature for parents to use in monitoring and curtailing their children’s activity on the computer. Working through the activity this week regarding the parental controls was very informative.


Once again another good chapter packed with lots of helpful information.

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