Installing & Using Windows Universal Apps in Windows 10
Windows 10
| Intermediate
- 11 videos | 58m 15s
- Earns a Badge
Browse and download apps with the Windows Store application in Windows 10. Discover how to configure and use the Windows Store. Also, explore some Windows 10 apps, including Calculator, Weather, Maps, and Voice Recording.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Using the windows storeConfiguring your windows store account settingsInstalling a new applicationUninstalling an applicationUsing the calculator appUsing the weather app
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Using the maps appUsing the stopwatch appUsing the reading list appUsing the voice recording appEditing photographs
IN THIS COURSE
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5m 21sIn Windows 10, the Windows Store application is automatically installed on your device. Use the Windows Store to browse and download free and paid apps. Learn to quickly browse the different application categories and also how to adjust your Windows Store settings and follow updates. FREE ACCESS
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5m 53sYou can adjust your Windows Store settings based on your preferences. You can choose to allow automatic updates of apps downloaded from the Windows Store so that you won't have to do so manually. You can also change your account information and personal data settings. FREE ACCESS
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6m 15sThe Windows Store can be used to access thousands of applications - such as games, online newspapers and films - which you can install on your device. Once you've found the app that you'd like to download and install in Windows 10, you can add it to your Start menu or task bar. FREE ACCESS
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4m 23sIf you no longer use a particular application in Windows 10, it's a good idea to remove it entirely. Uninstalling an application frees up space on your hard-drive, which can sometimes make your computer run more quickly. Leaving unused applications and long-forgotten files on your computer causes your system to become bloated and slow. FREE ACCESS
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3m 52sWindows 10 features a calculator app with integrated conversions. Use the calculator to perform basic and complex calculations using the standard, scientific, and programmer options. FREE ACCESS
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5m 6sThe Windows 10 Start menu features a dedicated weather application, which can be used to consult real-time weather reports for a particular location. Check the weather forecast for the day or week based on the city you're in to see the temperature highs and lows and the likelihood of rain. Choose whether to display the temperature in Fahrenheit or in Celsius and select your default location. FREE ACCESS
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7m 3sUse the Maps app in Windows 10 to locate your position on a map and get directions. View detailed street maps and directions whether traveling by foot, bike, public transit, or car. FREE ACCESS
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5m 17sWindows 10 features a stopwatch, timer, and clock all wrapped up in one stopwatch app. Use the stopwatch to time an activity, set an alarm or check the time around the world across different time zone. FREE ACCESS
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4m 25sUse the Reading List app in Windows 10 to create a one-stop list of items to read or consult at a later time. This application allows you to store different kinds of reading material: articles that you've found online, stories seen in the News app, or even documents that you have been sent via email, so that you can save them to access later on. FREE ACCESS
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5m 12sCreate your own sound and audio recordings using your Windows 10 device. Then you can save your recordings, share them with others, and listen to them at another time. FREE ACCESS
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5m 28sWindows 10 features a photo editing app that you can use to make basic modifications to your photographs. This is particularly useful if you have used your Windows device or phone to take some photos and want to make changes on the fly. You can, for example, rotate your photos, crop them, and even change the lighting and color settings. FREE ACCESS
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