control panel

Types of panel control

 The Control Panel is a part of the Microsoft Windows, in older versions, which allows users to view and manipulate basic system settings and controls via applets, such as adding hardware, adding and removing software, controlling user accounts, and changing accessibility options. Additional applets can be provided by third party software.

The Control Panel has been an inherent part of the Microsoft Windows operating system since Windows 2.0,^[1] with many of the current applets being added in later versions. Beginning with Windows 95, the Control Panel is implemented as a special folder, i.e. the folder does not physically exist, but only contains shortcuts to various applets such as Add or Remove Programs and Internet Options. Physically, these applets are stored as .cpl files. For example, the Add or Remove Programs applet is stored under the name appwiz.cpl in the SYSTEM32 folder.

In recent versions of Windows, the Control Panel has two views, Classic View and Category View, and it is possible to switch between these through an option that appears on either the left side or top of the window.

Many of the individual Control Panel applets can be accessed in other ways. For instance, Display Properties can be accessed by right-clicking on an empty area of the desktop and choosing Properties.

The classic view consists of shortcuts to the various control panel applets, usually without any description (other than the name). The categories are seen if the user use "Details" view.

Control panel with a clean interface: Vivint Go! Control

The Vivint Go! Control has a sleek and simple design. The panel is the first all-in-one security and home management system and comes with integrated 2-wWy voice capabilities to connect homeowners to operators. The control also has a user-friendly color touch-screen interface and a cellular GMS radio, the most reliable communication option available in the security industry. The control’s built-in Z-Wave RF protocol gives users to control HVAC, lighting and other Z-Wave appliances from the panel.

Control Panel with wireless capabilities: FrontPoint Security GE Simon XT Home Security Panel

The FrontPoint Security’s GE Simon XT Home Security Panel alerts FrontPoint’s monitoring center in case of any emergencies. And because the panel is wireless and uses a cellular connection, potential burglars can’t cut the wires to the system and deactivate the security system. Other features of the FrontPoint control panel include a large backlit LCD screen, 212-word spoken vocabulary, and the ability to connect to 39 individual sensor devices throughout your home or office.

Control panel with sophistication: LifeShield Home Security Console

The LifeShield Home Security Console comes with a piercing 100 decibel alarm and a one-touch panic button. Other features include a full-featured phone with speakerphone capabilities, 60-sensor support capability and a remote system access and control. The system also doesn’t fail if your base is disconnected. The console will still pick up the signal and alert the monitoring system using its multiple system components.