Basic Computer Skills

Basic Skills

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  Getting Started with Your First Computer arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn all about getting started with computers.
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  How to Use Your Computer's Built-in Help arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use your computer's built-in help function.
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  Undo Your Mistakes arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use your computer's Undo feature to revert back to the most recent changes you made.
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  Understanding File Extensions arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn about the many different file extensions that exist, as well as how to determine what they are.
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  Downloading and Uploading arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to upload and download files on your computer.
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  Free Software arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to find the safest, most reliable free programs among the thousands available today.
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  Open Source vs. Closed Source Software​ arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn the difference between open source and closed source software in this free tutorial.
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  What is a PDF File? arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn what a PDF file is, as well as what you can do to the file itself.

Setup and Maintenance

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  How to Set Up a Wi-Fi Network arrow_forward_ios ✓ Here's how to set up your Wi-Fi network.
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  How to Update Your Software arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to run software updates to keep your computer running smoothly.
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  How to Customize Your Desktop Background arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use the desktop customization features available on your computer to customize its appearance.
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  What To Do if Your Computer Gets a Virus arrow_forward_ios ✓ Here's what to do if your computer gets a virus.
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  How to Set Up a New Printer arrow_forward_ios ✓ Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up a new printer.
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  How to Power Cycle a Device arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to power cycle a modem and other devices to get them functioning properly.
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  Disable Applications from Running on Startup arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to disable applications from running on startup to keep it running smoothly.
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  How to Keep an Old Computer Running Smoothly arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to keep an old computer running smoothly.
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  Tips for Speeding Up Your Computer arrow_forward_ios ✓ Use these tips to speed up your computer if it's running slower than usual.
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  How to Defragment Your Hard Drive arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to defragment your hard drive so your computer runs as smoothly as possible.
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  Starting a Computer in Safe Mode arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to start your computer in safe mode so it's only using the essential programs needed to run.

Installing and Uninstalling Software

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  Installing Software on Your Windows PC arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to install software on your Windows computer.
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  Installing Software on Your Mac arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to install software on your Mac device.
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  Uninstalling Software from Your Windows PC arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to uninstall software from your Windows computer.
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  Uninstalling Software from Your Mac arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to uninstall software from your Mac device.
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  Basic Computer Skills Quiz arrow_forward_ios ✓ Take the final quiz to see how much you've learned about computers.