When you first start up the computer you will see a
picture that looks like the one below. This is like the Control
Center because
you can start any program you like. The programs on your desktop
are
icons called shortcuts. These makes it easier to start.
My Computer is always on the desktop of a
computer
in less you have Window's Xp like the desktop below. Then it will
be
in the Start Menu 
Start Menu
" You might see folders like me
on the desktop too!! There
are also programs and folders in a menu that is called the
Start Menu. To access it simply click the button
on
the bottom of the screen that says Start.
Programs is the main menu
that
has folders for all of the things that you use like games, internet,
and
writing programs. There are also folders in the start menu like
My Documents that holds all of your personal files
Here is a example of what a start menu might look like." (Note: you might not have all of these buttons on your start menu)
Taskbar
"The gray or blue band at the button of the screen. If you
have a Windows Xp you will have a blue band. If not it will
be gray." When you open a program. it will show it on the taskbar like
this(is circled in red)
When you have more then one program
running you can click a program on the taskbar to switch
programs. This is great for reports!!! The clock is also on
the taskbar.
Creating a Icon on the Desktop
" Do you want to create a shortcut for
your favorite game. It
is easy but don't make to many shortcuts or your desktop will get
messy.
follow the step below to create a shortcut- Click on the Start Menu
- Go to programs.
- Go to the file with the program that you want a shortcut to.
- Right-click on it (a menu should pop up)
- Go to the option that says Send to> and click on Desktop (create shortcut)
- A shortcut should appear on the desktop
- You're Done!!!