The Visible Computer

• What is an Operating System?

• Users and Super Users

• Why Windows?

• Windows Editions and Versions

• Touring the macOS

• Touring Linux

CPUs

• 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit Processing

RAM

• Virtual Memory

Power Supply

• Power Protection

Implementing Mass Storage

• Understanding Partitioning

• MBR Partitioning

• GPT Partitioning

• Understanding File Systems

• Popular File Systems

• Formatting in Action

• Dynamic Disks

• Software RAID in Storage Spaces

• Encrypting Mass Storage

Building a PC

• Boot from Everything

• Installing Windows

• Post-Installation Tasks

• Windows Installation options

Windows Under the Hood

• What is the Registry?

• Processes

• Services

• Your Windows Toolset

• Windows 7 Task Manager

• Windows 10 Task Manager

• Information and Configuration Tools

• Performance Monitor

• Event Viewer

• Tools for Programmers

Users, Groups, and Permissions

• Introduction to Users and Groups

• Managing Users and Groups

• NTFS Permissions

• Linux and macOS Permissions

• File Explorer

• Sharing Resources

• Security Policies

Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems

• Patch Management

• Working with Disks

• Working with Applications

• System Restore

• Backing up Your Files

• Task Scheduler

Working with the Command Line Interface

• Understanding the CLI

• Navigating the CLI

• Working with Folders

• Working with Files

• Working with Drives

• Super Copy Commands

• Advanced Windows Command Line

• Advanced Linux Commands

• Command-Line Permissions

• Introduction to Scripting

• Interpreted Languages

Troubleshooting Operating Systems

• Windows Recovery Environment

• Advanced Windows Startup Options

• Troubleshooting Boot Problems

• Troubleshooting at the GUI

• Troubleshooting Applications

• Kernel Panic

Display Technologies

• Resolutions and Aspect Ratios

• Multiple Monitors