Windows Settings

Windows Settings is the control room of your computer. You open it to change how your computer looks, sounds, and works. Every setting you change takes effect right away.

How to Open Settings

Press the Windows key + I together. The Settings window opens instantly. You can also click the Start button, then click the gear (⚙️) icon.

Display Settings

Display settings let you change the brightness of the screen, make text bigger or smaller, and choose your screen resolution. A higher resolution shows more detail on screen.

Sound Settings

Sound settings control the volume of speakers and microphone. You can set different sounds for notifications, errors, and startup.

Account Settings

Account settings show your username and profile picture. You can change your password and manage sign-in options here.

🔑 Key Terms

• Resolution – Number of dots that make up the screen image
• Brightness – How light or dark the screen looks
• Notification – A pop-up message from an app or Windows

✏️ Exercise

1. Which keyboard shortcut opens Settings?
2. Name two things you can change in Display Settings.
3. Where do you go to change your profile picture?

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