Computer Basics For Seniors: The Easy Way To Learn Computers

Name: Computer Basics For Seniors: The Easy Way To Learn Computers
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Learn how to overcome the intimidation of computers and use this technology to better your life.

Created byEric Eisenmann

Last updated 2/2015

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What you'll learn

By the end of this course you will feel comfortable using a Windows PC
You will learn the basics of computer hardware and jargon
You will learn the basics of using a Microsoft Windows PC
You will learn how to work with files, folders, icons and applications
You will learn the basics of surfing the web

Course content

4 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 26m total length

How to use this course3:00
Learn how to navigate the course platform, find and enroll in courses, track progress with check marks, and move between lectures and discussions for a smooth learning experience.
Lesson Preview0:56
Preview future lessons by showing screen capture software, left-click red circles, and right-click indents, helping you follow the onscreen action.
Introduction1:47
Learn basic computer terminology, from windows and folders to hardware like towers, screens, mouse, and keyboard, and explore cables, storage devices, and essential operations like clicking, saving, and copying.

Basic Terminology14:05
Master basic terminology for Windows computers, including windows, icons, the taskbar and system tray, dragging and resizing windows, clicking and right-clicking, and basic web browser, cursor, and copy-paste concepts.
Basic Terminology 22:11
Explore basic computer terminology by identifying the desktop, icons, folders, and the taskbar; learn how to open, minimize, and close programs using left clicks and double clicks.
Hardware Basics8:27
Explore core computer hardware, from the tower and monitor to keyboard, mouse, USB ports, drives, and basic desktop or laptop setup with a trackpad.
Basic Cables1:23
Learn the basic cables you connect to your pc, including ethernet, usb printer, power, and speaker cables, and where each plugs into the computer and peripherals.
Setup a Pc2:55
Connect monitor with the blue connector and tighten back screws. Plug the mouse and keyboard into USB ports, connect power, and attach the green audio plug (pink for mic).
Storage Devices3:29
Explore the different storage devices used by computers, from internal and external hard drives to portable flash drives and SD cards, and learn their connectors and cables.
CD-ROM Drives2:30
Learn how to use a cd-rom or dvd-rom drive, insert disks shiny side down, view disk contents, and eject or close the tray.

Start Button3:57
Explore the start button across Windows versions, showing how it launches programs and provides access to recently used programs, folders like My Documents and My Pictures, and system settings.
What Version of Windows Do You Have?2:51
Discover how to identify your Windows version, whether Vista, 7, XP, or 8, by using the start button, right-clicking on My Computer or This PC, and viewing properties.
Files and Folders4:58
Organize your computer by understanding files and folders, use save as, create folders, and drag and drop to My Documents or desktop for easy access.
Name Files and Folders3:52
Highlight and Select Files5:08
Highlight and select items on your desktop or in folders with click and drag. Use shift for a range and control for multi-select, then copy, cut, paste, or delete.
Copy and Paste Files3:16
Master basic Windows copy and paste for files and folders using right-click or drag-and-drop to copy, move, rename, or create shortcuts, with options for external drives.
How To Run a Program3:27
Learn several ways to run programs in Windows, including double-clicking icons, opening from documents, using the start menu or taskbar, and noting differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Shutdown and Restart1:29
Learn how to shut down or restart your computer across Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 using the start button, charms bar, or power settings.
Surf The Web6:01
GMail9:56
This lecture is an overview of how to setup and use the online email service from Google called GMail.

Requirements

Windows PC
Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
Internet Access

Description

Do you feel intimidated by computers?

Do you often find yourself frustrated when attempting to do seemingly simple tasks in Windows?

Do you have a parent that struggles with learning how to use a PC?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions than this course is for you.

This course will guide you step by step on the basics of using a PC, from explanations of the terminology to the simple use of your computer to accomplish what you wanted to do with it when you first purchased it.

This course can be given as a gift to a loved one to help them get comfortable with their Windows PC. The course starts out by actually showing how to best use the course and gives examples of how to navigate the course and download the supplemental materials that go along with the course.

As with all of Udemy's course, their is a full 30 day money back guarantee, so this is no risk in trying the course.

Who this course is for:

Computer Novices
People who want to brush up on the basics

Computer Basics For Seniors: The Easy Way To Learn Computers

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 6min

Hardware7 lectures • 35min

Microsoft Windows10 lectures • 45min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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