Lab Objective:
Learn how to use the Microsoft Display Settings utility.
Lab Purpose:
You will use the Display Settings to change your screen resolution, layout and manage multiple monitors.
Lab Tool:
Windows 10
Lab Topology:
Use a single PC. Note that if you use a virtual machine, you may not always be able to see some the same options.
Lab Walkthrough:
Task 1:
Type ‘display settings’ into the search bar and click on the result. Note that you can also right-click on your desktop area and select it there.
Task 2:
Under ‘Scale and Layout’ and ‘Change the size of text, apps and other items’ to 125%.
You may be asked to sign out and back in. Note that some icons and apps now appear larger.
Task 3:
Change the orientation to ‘Portrait’ and you will see the screen flip.
Do not press anything and it will revert in a few seconds.
Task 4:
Click on ‘Graphics Settings’.
Windows 10 users and administrators can assign graphics performance preferences to specific programs on the operating system. Universal refers to apps installed from the Microsoft Store, classic apps are traditional Windows desktop programs. Select the type from the drop-down menu which appears.
Select ‘Universal app’ then ‘Microsoft Edge’ and change the Graphics specifications to ‘Power saving’.
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