
Learn Windows basics, navigate your PC, and use shortcuts while performing simple backups, as you explore hardware and software essentials in this six-class beginner course.
Learn to review and customize privacy settings in Windows 10 by opening settings from the start menu and selecting privacy, then adjust location, camera, microphone, and feedback and diagnostics.
Learn to perform general maintenance with disk cleanup to reclaim hard drive space, remove temporary files, manage the recycle bin, and improve system speed.
Enable the recycle bin as a desktop icon, locate it with the bottom-left search box, and use common icons for drives and recovering deleted files.
Learn to use task manager to see what runs on your computer, monitor performance and memory, and manage startup programs by enabling or disabling items that launch at startup.
Speed up your system with disk cleanup, empty the recycle bin, and use the task manager to monitor processes, startup items, and memory usage, noting virus or hard drive issues.
Learn how file history backs up files to an external drive or network location, restore previous versions, and use WD Backup or Seagate Dashboard for regular backups.
Explore how to identify flash and external drives, understand gigabytes, navigate key folders like desktop, documents, pictures, videos, favorites, and bookmarks, and learn what the cloud is.
Explore computer hardware with a focus on input and output devices, including keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer, and learn how to distinguish input from output to troubleshoot and explain systems.
Discover how memory, RAM, and hard drives differ, and how processors, motherboards, power supplies, and video cards influence system performance and hardware compatibility.
Explore vendor diagnostics to test hardware such as the hard drive, video card, and network card on HP and Dell machines, and learn how to access these tools during boot.
Describe Microsoft Office as a suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, with Office 365 options and one-time alternatives, plus basic repair steps.
Learn how add-ins extend Office programs and how to disable problematic add-ins in Word 2016 or 2013 by navigating file, options, and add-ins.
This short exercise will teach you how to easily add videos to your PowerPoint presentations.
Learn essential Windows shortcuts, including creating folders with ctrl+shift+n, renaming, and copy-paste with ctrl+c and ctrl+v, plus quick Notepad search and multi-method paste.
Install AdBlock Plus for Firefox from addons.mozilla.org by clicking add to Firefox and install to block pop-ups and improve browsing, and learn its features and how to use it.
Learn the basics of Windows 10 operating system. How to navigate with Windows Explorer, Identify hardware and software, along with various troubleshooting techniques to repair your computer.
Computers and technology have become a vital part of work, home, and educational endeavors across the world. Understanding how to efficiently use your PC will give you a competitive edge in the workplace and build a solid understanding of technology for years to come.
With over 14 years in the IT field working in positions such as Help Desk Analyst, Local Area Network Specialist, and IT Consultant; I've witnessed first hand how technology can be intimidating for users. In this Introductory course you'll learn how to use technology to your advantage and build a solid foundation for the road ahead.
You will discover computer shortcuts, navigation tips, and tools that will allow you to work more efficiently, save time, and began your journey into the Information Technology field. You'll follow along with quick exercises and quizzes that will reinforce materials covered in each lesson. The aim is not only to teach you a class about computers, but to share knowledge and tools that will help you for years to come.
What are the requirements?
Internet access.
Windows PC running Windows 10.
Thumb drive or External Hard Drive (Used in Backup Lesson)
An eagerness to learn!