THE DESKTOP ENVIRONxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxMENT.pptx

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1. THE DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT

2. A desktop environment is a graphical user interface that allows user to access applications and services provided by OS. In the earlier version of Windows, the user is directed to the desktop after the computer finished starting up. The most recent version of Windows, on the other hand, displays the start screen.

3. You can go directly to the desktop screen by clicking the Desktop tile on the start screen or by using the mouse. Another way to launch the Desktop is to click ` + D

4. The main components of a desktop environment are the icons on the desktop area and the taskbar.

5. THE DESKTOP WINDOWS

6. Some applications or apps create shortcuts on the desktop when they are downloaded. Nowadays, there are apps and programs that are pre-installed in your computer even before you buy them.

7. RECYCLE BIN Keeps deleted files

8. COMPUTER ICON Displays the contents of the drives installed in the computer as well as the storage devices connected to it

9. Control panel Used to manage computer settings.

10. Setting icon Used to access the general setting for the computer or an app