The desktop (Grade 2)

*The desktop of a monitor is the area that displays the applications, icons, and files that are currently open or saved on the computer.

*It is the main working area of the computer and is usually the first thing that users see when they turn on their computer.

*The desktop can be customized with different backgrounds and icons, and it is also possible to add or remove icons and shortcuts to different applications and files.

The Desktop of a computer contains ICONS and SHORTCUTS

The Desktop of a Computer

Uses of the desktop of a computer

1. Launching and using programs: The desktop is where you can find and open the programs that you want to use on your computer. For example, you might use the desktop to open a painting program to create a picture or to open a game to play.

2. Accessing and organizing files and folders: The Desktop is also a place where you can find and open the files and folders that you have saved on your computer. You can use the desktop to create new folders to store your files, ad to move files and folders around to keep them organized.

3. Playing games: Many computers come with games pre-installed, and you can access these games from the desktop by double-clicking on their icons.

4. Watching movies: If you have a movie file saved on your computer, you can use the desktop to open the file and watch the cartoons

Multiple Choice

What is the desktop of a computer?

• The physical surface of a computer's screen

• A place to store all of your games

• A place to store all of your pictures

• A place on the screen of your computer where you can click and drag things around

Multiple Choice

Can you move icons on the desktop of a computer?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Can you change the background of the desktop of a computer?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

How do you open a program on the desktop of a computer?

• By clicking on the program's icon

• By typing the program's name into the search bar

• By going to the start menu and clicking on the program's name

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What can you do on the desktop of a computer?

• Play games

• Chat with friends

• Watch movies

• All of the above