How important is the Operating System to you as a user?

It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer's language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.

How do I become a window power user?

You can bring up the Power User Menu with your keyboard by pressing the WIN (Windows) key and the X key together. With a mouse, you can show the Power User Menu by right-clicking the Start button.

What is the main purpose of an Operating System?

The purpose of an operating system is to provide a platform on which a user can execute programs in a convenient and efficient manner. An operating system is a piece of software that manages the allocation of computer hardware.

What is a Linux power user?

Becoming a Linux Power User is a technical skills course designed to elevate viewers to "Power User" status. Linux provides a very robust and powerful platform that enables users to achieve great things. Unfortunately, most users only scratch the surface of what Linux is capable of.

How many Operating Systems are there?

There are three main operating systems for computers: Windows, Apple, and Linux. The two main operating systems for mobile are Android and iOS

How do I become an Operating System Developer?

For you to be an operating system developer, the most important thing is to know the programming languages such as Java and C++ etc and to get into systems development you usually need a degree related to computer science or software development.

Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User- Henry Harvin®

Q: How important is the Operating System to you as a user?

It manages the computer&#39;s memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer&#39;s language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.

Module 1: Navigating the System
we will cover the basics of Windows and Linux operating systems (OS). We will learn about how directories and files work in Windows and Linux OS. You will also learn practical ways to manipulate files and directories in the Windows graphical user interface (GUI), Windows command line interface (CLI), and Linux shell. By the end of this module, you will interact with files and directories and perform basic text manipulation in Windows and Linux OS.
- Course Introduction
- Lesson Overview & Practice Tips
- List Directories in a GUI
- Windows: List Directories in CLI
- Linux: List Directories
- Windows: Changing Directories in the GUI
- Windows: Changing Directories in the CLI
- Linux: Changing Directories in Bash
- Windows: Make Directories in the GUI & CLI
- Windows: Display File Contents
- Windows and Linux Advanced Navigation
- Linux: Display File Contents
- Windows: Modifying Text Files
- Linux: Modifying Text Files
- Windows Powershell
- Windows: Searching within Files
- Windows: Searching within Directories
- Linux: Searching within Files
- Windows: Input, Output, and the Pipeline
- Linux: Input, Output and Pipeline
- Learner Story: Chelsea
- Cindy Why OS is Important
- Linux: Removing Files & Directories
- Windows: Removing Files & Directories
- Linux: Moving and Renaming Files, Directories
- Windows: Moving and Renaming Files, Directories
- Linux: Copying Files and Directories
- Windows: Copying Files & Directories
- Linux: Command History
- Windows: Command History
- Linux: Make Directories in Bash
Module 2: Users and Permissions
we'll learn about configuring users and permissions in Windows and Linux OS. As an IT Support Specialist, it's important to know how to grant the appropriate permissions to users and groups for both Windows and Linux OS. By the end of this module, you will know how to add, modify, and remove users for a computer and for specific files and folders by using the Windows GUI, Windows CLI, and Linux shell.
- Users, Administrators, and Groups
- Windows: View User and Group Information
- Windows: View User and Group Information using CLI
- Linux: Users, Superuser and Beyond
- Windows: Passwords
- Linux: Passwords
- Windows: Adding and Removing Users
- Linux: Adding and Removing Users
- Mobile Users and Accounts
- Ben Life as a CIO
- Windows: File Permissions
- Linux: File Permissions
- Windows: Modifying Permissions
- Linux: Modifying Permissions
- Windows: Special Permissions
- Linux: SetUID, SetGID, Sticky Bit
Module 3: Package and Software Management
we'll learn about package and software management in Windows and Linux OS. It's important to know how package installs work and how devices and drivers are managed within these operating systems. We will also learn about different packaging and file compression methods. By the end of this module, you will know how to create, update, and remove software by using the Windows GUI, Windows CLI and Linux shell.
- Module Introduction
- Windows: Software Packages
- Linux: Software Packages
- Mobile App Packages
- Windows: Archives
- Linux: Archives
- Windows: Package Dependencies
- Linux: Package Dependencies
- Windows: Package Manager
- Linux: Package Manager Apt
- Windows: Underneath the Hood
- Linux: Underneath the Hood
- Windows: Devices and Drivers
- Linux: Devices and Drivers
- Windows: Operating System Updates
- Linux: Operating System Updates
Module 4: Filesystems
we'll learn about how filesystems work for Windows and Linux OS. We'll learn about filesystem types and why they're different for certain OS. We'll learn about disk partitioning and virtual memory and why these are so important for an IT Support Specialist's role. We'll also cover ways mount and unmount filesystems, read disk usage, and repair filesystems. By the end of this module, you will partition and format a disk drive yourself in both Windows and Linux.
- Module Introduction
- Review of Filesystems
- Disk Anatomy
- Windows: Disk Partitioning and Formatting a Filesystem
- Windows: Mounting and Unmounting a Filesystem
- Linux: Disk Partitioning and Formatting a Filesystem
- Linux: Mounting and Unmounting a Filesystem
- Windows: Swap
- Linux: Swap
- Windows: Files
- Linux: Files
- Windows: Disk Usage
- Linux: Disk Usage
- Windows: Filesystem Repair
- Linux: Filesystem Repair
Module 5: Process Management
we'll explore process management. As an IT Support Specialist, it is important to use system tools to read and understand process statuses of machines. We will cover ways to start and terminate a process in Windows and Linux. We will also apply troubleshooting tools to solve problems with processes and resources. By the end of this module, you will use Windows and Linux commands to do practical process maintenance.
- Module Introduction
- Programs vs Processes Revisited
- Windows: Process Creation and Termination
- Linux: Process Creation and Termination
- Jess Passions
- Windows: Reading Process Information
- Linux: Reading Process Information
- Windows: Signals
- Linux: Signals
- Windows: Managing Processes
- Linux: Managing Processes
- Mobile App Management
- Windows: Resource Monitoring
- Linux: Resource Monitoring
Module 6: Operating Systems in Practice
we will cover some of the practical aspects of operating systems that you'll use all the time in IT Support. We will cover remote access and how to troubleshoot a computer from afar. We'll explore virtualization tools to manage and remove virtual instances, use logs for system monitoring, and show you a few different techniques for OS deployment. By the end of this module, you will apply all the skills from this course to debug some issues within Windows and Linux OS.
- Introduction
- Remote Connection and SSH
- Remote Connections on Windows
- Remote Connection File Transfer
- Remote Connection File Transfer on Windows
- Virtual Machines
- System Monitoring
- The Windows Event Viewer
- Linux Logs
- Working with Logs
- Imaging Software
- Operating Systems Deployment Methods
- Mobile Device Resetting and Imaging
Module 7: Note: SKILLS LEARNT:
Powershell, Linux File Systems, Linux, Command-Line Interface

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