2016
Lynda
Garrick Chow
2:07
English

Having basic computer skills is a significant asset in today's modern world. Computers keep us connected to family and friends and help us do our jobs. Learn how to use a computer comfortably, while improving learning and productivity. This course focuses on the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and offers a thorough, jargon-free introduction to computers, files and folders, networks, and peripherals like printers and keyboards. Garrick Chows also covers basic skills for working with software applications, the Internet, and email.
Interested in Mac computers? Check out Garrick's companion course, Computer Literacy for Mac.

Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files
1. Getting to Know Computers
What's a computer?
What's inside a computer?
Laptop vs. desktop vs. tablet
Special considerations when using a laptop
2. Getting Started
Understand the operating system
Understand files and folders
Understand your Home (User) folder
How to use your desktop
How to delete files
Understand the right-click
3. Software and Applications
Understand applications
How to open and save files
Choose the right tool
How to learn any application
Five things that work in all applications
4. Computer Peripherals
Understand computer ports
How to set up a printer
How to print your documents
Portable storage devices
How to pair with Bluetooth devices
5. Networks and Getting Online
Understand networks and Internet access
Connect to wired networks
Connect to Wi-Fi (wireless) networks
How to work in a networked environment
Stay protected from viruses
6. Email
Understand email servers and clients
How to set up your email application (client)
Receive and read email
How to compose new email messages
Reply vs. Reply All
Deal with spam
7. Web Browsing and Searching
Understand search engine basics
How to conduct basic searches
How to conduct advanced searches
Conclusion
What's next?

lynda.com/Windows-tutorials/Computer-Literacy-Windows-10/449032-2.html

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