Do you or someone you know understand little to nothing about how to use a computer? Ever wonder what computer terms like virus, mouse, keyboard and antivirus mean? What about all of this downloading and the internet? If you are not sure about those terms or think you may want to know more, this is for you.
Do you or someone you know understand little to nothing about how to use a computer? Ever wonder what computer terms like virus, mouse, keyboard and antivirus mean? What about all of this downloading and the internet? If you are not sure about those terms or think you may want to know more, this is for you.
You hear people talking about all of these weird terms like the Windows Desktop, the start menu and the dreaded virus. You will learn what all of that means in simple, easy to understand terms and actual demonstrations.
We will learn the basics of using a computer bit by bit. Each section will be a different computer topic and there will be several lessons in each section. We will learn about using your computer, computer parts such as the mouse, monitor, keyboard, USB and Ethernet as well as topics such as computer security, the internet, problems and troubleshooting as well as a few more advanced topics.
This course also includes videos showing features specific to Windows 8.1, 10 and 11. These videos range from basic functions included in each operating system to how to access settings and the layout of your computer desktop. Additionally, we try to cover some of the differences among these operating systems.
What should you expect from this course? What not?
Understand what I expect from you while participating in this course. Understand how to prepare yourself to learn in this course!
An overview of what you will be learning in Section 2 - The Beginning!
Why you should not fear your computer!
What is the difference among the three and what would best work for you?
Learn the compnents, ports and buttons on the front of your computer!
Understand what all those crazy ports and antenna are on the back of the computer and what you can plug into them!
Where to (and not to) place your computer!
Sooooo many wires, what do I do?
Learn about your computer mouse, what it looks like, the different types of mice and its main functions.
Learn about the computer keyboard, what it looks like, the different types and functions.
An Overview of the things you will learn about Windows in this sections!
You have heard the name many times, but what is Windows?
The different versions of Windows.
UPDATE: Different Windows Versions: Windows 10
A brief overview of Microsoft's newest Operating System.. Windows 10.
An Overview of the Exploring Windows section
The CORRECT methods for turning your computer power on and off
Turn a Windows 10 Computer Off (as well as restart)
How to power off or restart your Windows 11 computer!
The Windows Desktop and the basic features
Changes to the Windows 8 / 8.1 Desktop
A brief description of some changes / features of the Windows 10 desktop
A quick overview of the windows 10 Desktop
A brief introduction to Windows 11!
A brief overview of the Windows 11 desktop!
That bar on the bottom of the screen that contains the start button, the clock and your running tasks. It is more than just a bar to look at!
A demonstration / overview of the Windows 10 Taskbar.
A demonstration of the Windows 11 taskbar!
These have important power saving functions
A brief overview of the word "windows" and its many meanings!
The hierarchy of the Windows system is made of folders with files or more folders in them.. learn how it works and how to navigate your way around them!
A demonstrations of Files and Folders on Windows 10.
An overview of the Windows 11 Files and Folders.
What is the recycle bin and how to use it!
Basic applications that come with windows
A brief overview of a few of the apps available on Windows 10.
A brief overview of commonly used apps included in Windows 11.
What is it and what will we learn in Section 5: Control Panel?
Note that the control panel is still available in Windows 10; however, as Windows 10 matures they are moving toward using the Settings feature instead. I have a plan to implement a section related to this area in the near future.
If you cannot find the control panel in Windows 10 try this: click the Start button (bottom left). As soon as the Start menu appears start typing Control Panel. It should appear in the search results for you to click on. It is important that after clicking the Start button you do not do anything else and immediately start to type Control Panel. If you accidentally make a mistake, click on your desktop and try again, you may need to close any programs that may have been accidentally opened by clicking the red X at the top right of the program.
How to access the control panel AND the settings area in Windows 10!
Windows 11 Settings Panel!
How to adjust your display and settings from the control panel
This video will go over your date and time settings from the control panel
How to make changes to your keyboard settings: Changing the repeat delay and repeat speed.
Making changes to your mouse settings, click speed, reversing buttons and more!
How to remove unneeded or unwanted programs from your computer
How to apply updates to your Window 11 computer!
Why are passwords so important regardless of what you do on your computer? How do you make a secure password?
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