1.6 - CompTIA A+ Core 2

Internet Options (Windows Control Panel)

Utility that manages how a Windows machine accesses the Internet through Internet Explorer and similar browsers.

Devices and Printers (Windows Control Panel)

Utility that manages devices on a network, including desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.

Programs and Features (Windows Control Panel)

Utility that displays all installed applications on a Windows machine, allowing users to uninstall them and manage Windows features.

Network and Sharing Center (Windows Control Panel)

Utlity that displays the status of wired and wireless network connections and allows for adapter and network address settings.

System (Windows Control Panel)

Contains information about the current Windows machine, including Windows version, edition, RAM, CPU, and storage.

Windows Defender Firewall

A security feature of Windows that helps protect the PC from unauthorized access and threats by filtering incoming and outgoing traffic.

Mail (Windows Control Panel)

Applet that controls email accounts and data files, which only appears when a desktop mail client is installed.

Sound (Windows Control Panel)

Applet that manages audio input/output devices.

User Accounts

Stores information about local user accounts, including account name, type, password, picture, and digital certificate information.

Device Manager (Windows Control Panel)

A Windows Control Panel utility for centralized management of peripheral devices and managing their associated device drivers.

Indexing Options (Windows Control Panel)

Utility that allows users to manually update Windows’ search index to speed up file search by adding or removing files/folders.

Administrative/Windows Tools (Windows Control Panel)

Less common utilities used primarily for system administration tasks.

File Explorer Options (Windows Control Panel)

Utility that controls Windows File Explorer settings, including default folder and privacy settings.

Power Options (Windows Control Panel)

Allows users to manage the power consumption settings of their device, including sleep, hibernate, and shutdown settings.

Hibernate

A Power Options setting that saves open documents and applications to storage disks, allowing for fast startup.

Sleep/Standby

A Power Options setting that saves open applications and documents in memory for quick startups, transitioning to Hibernate when power is low.

Ease of Access (Windows Control Panel)

Feature providing usability enhancements for users with disabilities.

Windows Settings

Windows utility for customizing system settings with a more upgraded layout compared to the Control Panel.

Update and Security (Windows Settings)

Manages security patches and bug fixes within Windows to ensure the system remains up-to-date.

Personalization (Windows Settings)

Changes the appearance of Windows, including colors, wallpaper, and lock screen settings.

Bluetooth & devices (Windows Settings)

Allows management of peripheral devices, including Bluetooth connections and various input devices.

Network & internet (Windows Settings)

Offers settings for managing Wi-Fi connections, Ethernet settings, VPN configurations, and IP settings.

Gaming (Windows Settings)

Provides settings related to gaming - such as Xbox Game Bar, and game capture/recording preferences.

Accounts (Windows Settings)

Allows management of a user’s Microsoft account and local Windows account in Windows Settings, email config, and setting authentication methods (password, PIN, biometrics, MFA).