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Computer Basics

Description:

This course provides an essential understanding of the basics of computer hardware including all of the components inside the computer, system bus and expansion cards, buying and upgrading a desktop or laptop computer. The course also explores different types of software, networks, an introduction to the Windows XP operating system, and the Internet.

The Essentials
Computer Overview
The Front of a Computer and Peripheral Devices
The Inside of a Computer
The Back of a Computer (Ports)
System Bus and Expansion Cards
Memory Cache
Computer Performance
Buying a Desktop Computer
Buying a Notebook Computer
Upgrading a Computer
Understanding Hardware
Memory
RAM and ROM
Mouse
Keyboard
Digital Cameras and Web Cams
Other Input Devices
Monitor
Graphics Card
Printer Basics
Types of Printers
Sound and Speakers
Modem
Input/Output Devices
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Maintenance
CD-ROM Drive
DVD Drive
Diskette
Zip and Jaz Drives
Other Storage Devices
Formatting a Disk
Understanding Software
Types of Software
Operating Systems
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Presentation Software
Accounting
Web Browsing
Web Authoring
Programming Languages
Systems Development
Information Networks
Internet
Intranets and Extranets
Telephones and Networks
Introduction to Windows XP
Understanding the Windows XP Screen
Using the Mouse: Pointing, Clicking, and Double-clicking
Using the Mouse: Dragging and Dropping
Using the Mouse: Right-clicking
Using the Keyboard
Exiting Windows and Turning off Your Computer
Working with a Window
Understanding the Parts of a Window
Minimizing, Maximizing, and Restoring a Window
Closing a Window
Moving a Window
Sizing a Window
Switching Between Windows
Working with Programs
How to Use Toolbars
Filling Out a Dialog Box
Entering Text in the WordPad Program
Editing Text
Saving and Opening a File
Selecting, Replacing, and Deleting Text
Using Undo
Printing a File
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text
Changing the Font Type and Size
Using Bold, Italics, and Underline
Changing Paragraph Alignment
Getting Help by Contents
Getting Help with the Help Index and Search
Saving and Opening Files in Different Locations
Working with Files and Folders
Using My Computer to See What's in Your Computer
Opening a Folder
Creating and Renaming a Folder
Copying, Moving, and Deleting a Folder
Opening, Renaming, and Deleting a File
Copying and Moving a File
Restoring a Deleted File and Emptying the Recycle Bin
A Closer Look at Files and Folders
Changing How Information is Displayed
Selecting Multiple Files and Folders
Finding a File Using the Search Companion
Using Windows Explorer
File Management Using Windows Explorer
Exploring the Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Displaying a Specific Web Page
Browse the Web
Search the Web
Adding a Web Page to Favorites and Changing your Home Page
Displaying a History of Visited Web Pages
Dowloading Pictures and Files
Introduction to E-mail
Composing and Sending E-mail
Adding a Name to the Address Book
Receiving E-mail
Replying to a Message
Forwarding and Deleting a Message

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