How to change the location of the Taskbar
Typically, your taskbar is located at the bottom end of the desktop, but it can be moved to either side or to the top of the desktop. When your taskbar is unlocked, its location can be changed (locking and unlocking taskbar has already been discussed). Once you have verified that your taskbar has been unlocked, simply press and hold or right-click on any empty space on your taskbar. Click on Taskbar settings , tap Taskbar location on screen , and then choose Left, Right, Top, or Bottom .
View the battery status of your PC on the taskbar
If you wish to add the icon of the battery to your taskbar, click the Start menu, select Settings , tap Personalization , choose Taskbar , and then scroll down to the notification area. Click on Select which icons appear on the taskbar , and switch the Power to On .
The status of the battery can be checked by clicking on the battery icon in your taskbar.
Note: You might have to click on the Up arrow of the “show hidden icons” on your taskbar before you select the battery icon. The battery icon shows the percentage of your battery during and after charge time.
How to rearrange taskbar button
If you wish to edit how the taskbar buttons are group together, press and hold or right-click on any empty space on your taskbar, click on Taskbar settings, tap Combine taskbar buttons and then select from the below list:
- Always, hide labels . This setting is the default taskbar setting. Each app will appear as one, unlabeled button, even when multiple windows of a particular app are opened.
- When taskbar is full . With this setting, each window will be shown as an individual, labeled button. When your taskbar becomes too crowded, the apps with multiple open windows will collapse into one app button. Click on the button to view a list of all the opened windows.
- Never . With this setting, each window will be shown as an individual; buttons are labeled and not combined, no matter how many of your windows are opened. As you open more windows and apps, the button will get smaller, and will eventually scroll.
If you are using multiple displays, a different choice can be made for the extra display. Click on Taskbar settings , tap Multiple Displays, select Combine taskbar buttons on other taskbars . For these displays, choose from hide label, Always, Never and When taskbar is full.
How to show badges on taskbar buttons
A badge on any taskbar button is just an alert letting you know that there are some activities going on or some activities that need to happen within that particular app.
For instance, a bell badge on the Alarms & Clocks app wakes you to an active alarm that will notify you at the time you set. This feature is usually activated by default, but if you decide to check whether it is on (or you just want to turn it off), press and hold or right-click on any empty space on your taskbar, click Taskbar settings , and navigate to Show badges on taskbar buttons .
CHAPTER THREE
DRIVERS AND DEVICES
How to add a device to your PC
Although, Windows 10 will usually find connected devices automatically anytime you turn them on or plug them inside your computer. Nevertheless, if your PC is unable to find connected devices automatically, follow the steps below;
- Click Start , tap Settings , select Devices and then click Bluetooth & other devices .
- Click on Add Bluetooth or other device and proceed with the instructions given.
Installing a Printer on Windows 10
By connecting a printer to your computer or adding a new printer to the home network, printing can start right away. Most printers are supported by Windows 10, so you don’t need to have some printer software installed on your device before printing can be done.
Follow the steps below to install or add a Bluetooth, wireless or Network printer;
Windows 10 should be able to locate your printer easily once the printer is ON and connected to the network. The printers that are available can include all printers on a network, such as wireless and Bluetooth printers or printers plugged into another computer and shared on the network. Some printers need system permission to be able to install them.
- Click Start , tap Settings , tap Devices and then click Printers & scanners .
- Click on Add a printer or scanner . Wait for Windows to locate nearby printers, and then select the printer that you wish to use, and click on Add device .
If you are unable to find your printer on the list, choose “The printer that I want isn't listed ,” and then proceed with the onscreen instructions to manually add the printer that you want.
Adding a local printer
Proceed with the steps below to add or install a local printer;
In some cases, all that you need to do to set up your printer is to connect the printer to your computer. Simply plug your printer’s USB cable into an appropriate USB port on your computer, and then turn on the printer.
- Click Start , tap Settings , tap Devices and then click Printers & scanners .
- Click on Add a printer or scanner . Wait for Windows to locate nearby printers, and then select the printer that you wish to use, and click on Add device .
If you are unable to find your printer on the list, choose “The printer that I want isn't listed ,” and then proceed with the onscreen instructions to manually add the printer that you want.
Sharing the printer on a primary PC
Two ways are available to share your printer; using settings or using the control panel.
To share printer from Settings, follow the prompts below;
