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Identify and describe the five core computer functions—input, storage, processing, output, and input/output devices—using keyboard, mouse, microphone, hard drive, usb flash drives, monitor, and speakers.
Learn keyboard basics on windows, including qwerty layout, simple keys, and shift. Use common shortcuts like copy, paste, cut, select all, and explore the clipboard, windows key, and caps lock.
Master keyboard navigation in a word document, using home and end for line and document ends, ctrl+home and ctrl+end for top and bottom, and delete versus backspace.
Download the keyboard shortcuts document and start using its list of combination keys to make your computing life more efficient.
Learn the basic functions of the mouse, including mechanical and optical types, wired and wireless setups, and the left button, right button, and wheel for selecting, dragging, and scrolling.
Explore the Windows desktop by learning to view and arrange icons, use left and right clicks, adjust icon size, and practice dragging to customize the desktop.
Learn to customize the Windows desktop by changing the background, icons, and grid, then add gadgets like clock and calendar and set a screensaver.
Explore the system tray in Windows 7, lower right, left-click for volume, right-click for controls. Discover action center, hidden icons, show desktop, and date and time settings.
Explore the start button and its exit section, covering log off, shut down, restart, switch user, lock, and sleep, plus privacy and password tips.
Use the start button to access the search field and all programs, then refine results by typing to find programs or documents, including frequently used items.
Discover how to use the start button and start menu, access personal folders, documents, pictures, and music, manage recent items, and customize power options.
Explore Internet Explorer's ten shared browser features, from the web page viewport and address bar to built-in search, favorites, history, and navigation controls.
Explore Google Chrome's ten browser characteristics, from the viewport and tabs to the address bar, search bar, bookmarks, history, stored credentials, home button, and back, forward, stop, and refresh controls.
This BRAND NEW COURSE was designed in June 2015 with the absolute beginner in mind. Whether you know nothing about computers, or you simply want to reinforce the knowledge you already have, I'll help you achieve your goals.
Even if you've never used a Windows computer, this course will guide you step-by-step to computer confidence. I'll lead you slowly through each topic, cover everything you need to know to feel comfortable, and I promise to avoid confusing computer jargon.
Updated July 1 2015!!!
Register now and get access for life!! If you ever need to review any part of this course, you can repeat each lecture as many times as you want.
Best of all, you get 30 days to decide if I've kept my promise. If within 30 days, you're dissatisfied for any reason, I'll gladly refund your tuition, no questions asked!!!
I've been working in the computer industry for over 30 years and I've helped thousands of people just like you learn to use their computer more efficiently and without frustration. I'm completely confident I can help you as well.
In this course, you'll learn the following:
I'm constantly working for you by adding new lectures and material to this course. As a registered student, you'll be the first to have access to new material and you'll never need to pay one penny more. You have my personal guarantee.