Windows for the In^xperienced

Chapter 1

 

The Start Menu Left Column continued.

Remote Desktop Connection Option

The Remote Desktop Connection option allows you to connect to your computer’s desktop from a remote computer and run programs as if you were sitting at your own computer.

Accessories - Entertainment Menu

The Entertainment menu contains options for controlling multimedia applications on your computer. These include Sound Recorder, Volume Control and Windows Media Player.

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Sound Recorder

Sound Recorder is an application, which enables you to record sounds using your computers sound card and a microphone.

Volume Control

Volume Control controls the record and playback sound level from your sound card.

Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player plays all your digital media including music and video clips, CDs, DVDs and radio stations broadcasting on the Internet.

Accessories - System Tools Menu

The System Tools menu contains options to assist in keeping your computer in optimum condition. The options it contains are: Character Map, Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, Scheduled Tasks, System Information and System Restore.

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