Summary

Chapter 5: Fundamental Operating Systems 147Control Panel AppletsThe names of various applets in the Control Panel differ slightly depending on the versionof Windows installed. In Windows XP, the icons are grouped into categories:■■■■■■Appearance and Themes: Applets that control the look of windows:■■■DisplayTaskbar and Start menuFolder optionsNetwork and Internet Connections: Applets that configure all the connection types:■■Internet optionsNetwork connectionsAdd or Remove Programs: An applet to add or remove programs and windows componentssafelySounds, Speech, and Audio Devices: Applets that control all the settings for sound:■■■Sounds and audio devicesSpeechPortable media devicesPerformance and Maintenance: Applets to find information about your computer orperform maintenance:■■■■Administrative toolsPower optionsScheduled tasksSystemPrinters and Other Hardware: Applets to configure devices connected to your computer:■■■■■■Game controllersKeyboardMousePhone and modem optionsPrinters and faxesScanners and cameras