Basic Skills

• 1

  Getting Started with Your First Computer ✓

  Learn all about getting started with computers.

• 2

  How to Use Your Computer's Built-in Help ✓

  Learn how to use your computer's built-in help function.

• 3

  Undo Your Mistakes ✓

  Learn how to use your computer's Undo feature to revert back to the most recent changes you made.

• 4

  Understanding File Extensions ✓

  Learn about the many different file extensions that exist, as well as how to determine what they are.

• 5

  Downloading and Uploading ✓

  Learn how to upload and download files on your computer.

• 6

  Free Software ✓

  Learn how to find the safest, most reliable free programs among the thousands available today.

• 7

  Open Source vs. Closed Source Software​ ✓

  Learn the difference between open source and closed source software in this free tutorial.

• 8

  What is a PDF File? ✓

  Learn what a PDF file is, as well as what you can do to the file itself.

Setup and Maintenance

• 9

  How to Set Up a Wi-Fi Network ✓

  Here's how to set up your Wi-Fi network.

• 10

  How to Update Your Software ✓

  Learn how to run software updates to keep your computer running smoothly.

• 11

  How to Customize Your Desktop Background ✓

  Learn how to use the desktop customization features available on your computer to customize its appearance.

• 12

  What To Do if Your Computer Gets a Virus ✓

  Here's what to do if your computer gets a virus.

• 13

  How to Set Up a New Printer ✓

  Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up a new printer.

• 14

  How to Power Cycle a Device ✓

  Learn how to power cycle a modem and other devices to get them functioning properly.

• 15

  Disable Applications from Running on Startup ✓

  Learn how to disable applications from running on startup to keep it running smoothly.

• 16

  How to Keep an Old Computer Running Smoothly ✓

  Learn how to keep an old computer running smoothly.

• 17

  Tips for Speeding Up Your Computer ✓

  Use these tips to speed up your computer if it's running slower than usual.

• 18

  How to Defragment Your Hard Drive ✓

  Learn how to defragment your hard drive so your computer runs as smoothly as possible.

• 19

  Starting a Computer in Safe Mode ✓

  Learn how to start your computer in safe mode so it's only using the essential programs needed to run.

Installing and Uninstalling Software

• 20

  Installing Software on Your Windows PC ✓

  Learn how to install software on your Windows computer.

• 21

  Installing Software on Your Mac ✓

  Learn how to install software on your Mac device.

• 22

  Uninstalling Software from Your Windows PC ✓

  Learn how to uninstall software from your Windows computer.

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  Uninstalling Software from Your Mac ✓

  Learn how to uninstall software from your Mac device.