Learn Basic Computer Tutorials

Features Learn Basic Computer Tutorials

This app will help you understand how computers work and how to use them.
Well talk about how to set up a computer, the difference between hardware and software, and the types of computers you can use.
Well also explore operating systems, applications, the cloud, and a whole lot more.Using a computerWhether youre getting started with your first computer or are just looking to learn more about how they work, youll find all of the information you need in our written lessons, videos, and interactives.
When youre done, youll have a fundamental understanding of how to use a computer.
Youll also be ready to learn even more about computers with some of our other app.What is a computer?A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
You may already know that you can use a computer to type documents, send email, play games, and browse the Web.
You can also use it to edit or create spreadsheets, presentations, and even videos.Hardware vs.
SoftwareHardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
It also includes all of the computers internal parts, which you can see in the image below.viewing hardware.Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
Examples of software include web browsers, games, and word processors.viewing software.
Everything you do on your computer will rely on both hardware and software.
For example, right now you may be viewing this lesson in a web browser (software) and using your mouse (hardware) to click from page to page.
As you learn about different types of computers, ask yourself about the differences in their hardware.
As you progress through this tutorial, youll see that different types of computers also often use different types of software.Hardware and softwareThe main components of a computer, including input and output devicesThe function of communication devices such as smartphones and tabletsThe role of Operating Systems, programs and apps.WindowsTurning on the computer and logging onThe Windows screenRunning programs from the Start MenuMinimising, maximising, moving, resizing and closing windowsLogging off and shutting down your computer.Working with programsRunning multiple programsDesktop icons and creating a desktop shortcutManaging programs from the taskbarClosing programs.File managementManaging Windows ExplorerCreating, moving, renaming and deleting folders and filesUnderstanding file extensionsViewing storage devices and network connectionsManaging USB flash drives.Word processingCreating documents in Microsoft WordTyping text, numbers and dates into a documentEasy formattingChecking the spelling in your documentMaking and saving changes to your document.SpreadsheetsUnderstanding spreadsheet functionalityCreating spreadsheets in Microsoft ExcelTyping text numbers and dates into a worksheetEasy formulasEasy formattingMaking and saving changes to your workbookPrinting a worksheet.PrintingPrint previewPrint settingsManaging the print queue.Using emailThe Outlook mail screen elementsComposing and sending an email messageManaging the Inbox.Accessing the internetGoing to a specific website and bookmarkingUnderstanding how to search/Google effectivelyCopy and paste Internet content into your documents and emailsStopping and refreshing pagesDemystifying the CloudComputer security best practices