Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction
    • 1.01 For the absolute computer beginner (Windows 2003/XP to 10).
  • 2
    Using the Mouse
    • 1.02 The Windows Desktop
    • 1.03 The Mouse and its Components
    • 1.04 Moving the Mouse and How the Mouse Detects Movement
    • 1.05 Making Selections with the Mouse
    • 1.06 Right Clicking and Context Menus
    • 1.07 The Drag-n-Drop Technique
    • 1.08 Double Clicking vs Single Clicking
    • 1.09 Double Clicking a Program Icon and Closing a Window
    • 1.10 Double Clicking a Picture
  • 3
    Using the Keyboard
    • 1.11 The Keyboard and How it is Laid Out
    • 1.12 Locating the Home Row Keys
    • 1.13 Typing F and Using Repeat
    • 1.14 Typing J
    • 1.15 Typing Home Row Keys
    • 1.16 Creating Space in Documents with the Spacebar
    • 1.17 Alphabetical Keys
    • 1.18 The Shift Key
    • 1.19 The Caps Lock Key
    • 1.20 The Number Keys and Special Characters
    • 1.21 Accessing Symbols and Punctuations
    • 1.22 Correcting Errors with the Backspace Key
    • 1.23 Using the Enter Key in a Word Processor
    • 1.24 Using the Tab Key in a Word Processor
    • 1.25 How Tab Stops Affect the Tab Key in a Word Processor
    • 1.26 Using the Arrow Keys to Move Around in a Document
  • 4
    Windows Desktop
    • 1.27 Desktop Icons Explained
    • 1.28 Icons Types and Properties
    • 1.29 How Icons Link to Actual Items
    • 1.30 Benefits of Program Shortcut Icons
    • 1.31 How Computers Store Data
    • 1.32 How Computers Organize Data
    • 1.33 The Desktop and Changing the Desktop Background
    • 1.34 Scrollbars and How they are Used
    • 1.35 Scrolling and Paging with Scrollbars
    • 1.36 The Windows Taskbar Sections and Properties
    • 1.37 The Quick Launch Bar
    • 1.38 Moving the Taskbar to a Different Side of the Desktop
    • 1.39 Changing the Date and Time Properties
    • 1.40 The Start Button and the All Programs Menu
    • 1.41 The Most Frequently Used Programs List
    • 1.42 The Pinned Items List
    • 1.43 Pinning and Unpinning Items
    • 1.44 Files and Folders
    • 1.45 Standard Windows Menu Structure
  • 5
    Computer Hardware
    • 1.01 Main Uses of a Computer
    • 1.02 INPUT
    • 1.03 OUTPUT
    • 1.04 A Close Look at the Front of the Case
    • 1.05 Floppy Disks and CD-ROMs
    • 1.06 The Back of the Computer
    • 1.07 Hooking Up the Monitor
    • 1.08 Connectors that Look Alike
    • 1.09 The Sound Card
    • 1.10 Connecting Devices to the Sound Card
    • 1.11 The Keyboard and Mouse
    • 1.12 USB Connector Types and Devices
    • 1.13 The Power Supply Unit and its Components
    • 1.14 Functions of the Power Supply
    • 1.15 Computer Programs and How Computers Use them
    • 1.16 The Hard Drive
    • 1.17 What is RAM and How is it Used
    • 1.18 How RAM Affects Computer Performance
    • 1.19 A Closer Look at How Computers Use RAM
    • 1.20 The CPU and the Motherboard
    • 1.21 CPU Speed and How it is Measured
    • 1.22 How the CPU Speed Increases Performance
    • 1.23 Keeping the CPU Cool
    • 1.24 Understanding the System BIOS
    • 1.25 Functions of the BIOS
    • 1.26 BIOS Tests and the Boot Process
    • 1.27 BIOS Chips and Flashing the BIOS
    • 1.28 BIOS and Calculator Comparison
    • 1.29 Review of the System BIOS
    • 1.30 The Operating System and the Roles it Plays
    • 1.31 A Look at Software Compatibility
    • 1.32 Computer Shopping Tips for Typical PC Shoppers
    • 1.33 Course Review
  • 6
    Internet
    • 1.01 The Internet and How it Began
    • 1.02 How the Internet is Used Today
    • 1.03 How Computers Communicate Over the Internet
    • 1.04 Launching and Closing Internet Explorer
    • 1.05 The Internet Explorer Interface and How to Change the Address
    • 1.06 Using the Back and Forward Navigation Buttons
    • 1.07 How Search Engines Work and How to Use them
    • 1.08 The Home Page and How to Change the Default Home Page
    • 1.09 Using Favorites and How to Add Site to Your Favorites
    • 1.10 Identifying and Clicking Text and Image Links
    • 1.11 Configuring Internet Options
    • 1.12 Spyware Trojans and Worms
    • 1.13 Introduction to Outlook Express and Setting up an Account
    • 1.14 Getting Started with Outlook Express
    • 1.15 Receiving and Opening Email
    • 1.16 Replying to Received Email
    • 1.17 Creating and Sending Email
    • 1.18 Deleting Email and the Deleted Items Folder
    • 1.19 Spams Scams Viruses and Attachments
  • 7
    Windows Basics (Start from 2003/XP to today)
    • 1.01 Course Introduction
    • 1.02 Taskbar Windows Commands
    • 1.03 Unlocking and Resizing the Taskbar
    • 1.04 Adding Toolbars to the Taskbar
    • 1.05 Customizing the Start Menu Properties
    • 1.06 Customizing the Notification Area
    • 1.07 Customizing Your Desktop and Video Settings
    • 1.08 Using the Standard Windows Programs
    • 1.09 Creating a Grocery List with WordPad and Paint
    • 1.10 Installing a Program
    • 1.11 Installing a Printer
    • 1.12 Multiple Users
    • 1.13 Navigating in Windows Explorer
    • 1.14 Folder Views
    • 1.15 The Tasks Pane
    • 1.16 Opening Items with Special Keys
    • 1.17 Working With Files and Folders
    • 1.18 Creating and Deleting Shortcuts
    • 1.19 The Disk Defragmenter Tool
    • 1.20 The Disk Cleanup Tool
    • 1.21 The Check Disk Tool
    • 1.22 Scheduling Tasks
    • 1.23 Working with System Restore
    • 1.24 Program Compatability Mode
    • 1.25 Introduction to the Control Panel
    • 1.26 Accessibility Options
    • 1.27 Add Hardware and Add Remove Programs
    • 1.28 Automatic Updates
    • 1.29 Folder Options
    • 1.30 Registered File Types
    • 1.31 Fonts
    • 1.32 Keyboard and Mouse
    • 1.33 Phone Modem
    • 1.34 Power Options
    • 1.35 Sound
    • 1.36 System Properties
    • 1.37 The Windows Firewall
    • 1.38 The Internet and How it Began
    • 1.39 How the Internet is Used Today
    • 1.40 How Computers Communicate Over the Internet
    • 1.41 Launching and Closing Internet Explorer
    • 1.42 The Internet Explorer Interface and How to Change the Address
    • 1.43 Using the Back and Forward Navigation Buttons
    • 1.44 How Search Engines Work and How to Use them
    • 1.45 The Home Page and How to Change the Default Home Page
    • 1.46 Using Favorites and How to Add Site to Your Favorites
    • 1.47 Identifying and Clicking Text and Image Links
    • 1.48 Configuring Internet Options
    • 1.49 Spyware Trojans and Worms
    • 1.50 Introduction to Outlook Express and Setting up an Account
    • 1.51 Getting Started with Outlook Express
    • 1.52 Receiving and Opening Email
    • 1.53 Replying to Received Email
    • 1.54 Creating and Sending Email
    • 1.55 Deleting Email and the Deleted Items Folder
    • 1.56 Spams Scams Viruses and Attachments
  • 8
    Windows Basic Tips (Start from 2003/XP to today)
    • 1.01 Course Introduction
    • 1.02 Configuring Outlook Express to Start Automatically
    • 1.03 The All Users Folder
    • 1.04 Program Grouping
    • 1.05 The Windows Registry
    • 1.06 Modifying Internet Explorer from the Registry
    • 1.07 Modifying the Default Thumbnail Size from the Registry
    • 1.08 Modifying Program Tooltips from the Registry
    • 1.09 Sorting Start Menu Programs
    • 1.10 Safely Removing USB Devices
    • 1.11 Password Recovery
    • 1.12 Creating Custom Keyboard Shortcut
    • 1.13 Customizing the Search Companion
    • 1.14 Accessing and Using the Microsoft Narrator
    • 1.15 Keyboard Shortcuts with the Window Key
    • 1.16 Accessing and Using the On-Screen Keyboard
    • 1.17 Special Click and Drag Techniques
    • 1.18 Using the Windows Backup Utility to Create a Backup
    • 1.19 Using the Windows Backup Utility to Restore a Backup
    • 1.20 Monitoring System Performance with Task Manager
    • 1.21 Increasing System Performance
    • 1.22 Increasing System Performance
    • 1.23 Increasing System Performance
    • 1.24 Increasing System Performance
    • 1.25 Windows XP File Systems
    • 1.26 Networking Basics Introduction
    • 1.27 Equipment Needed for Networking
    • 1.28 Verifying Network Connectivity
    • 1.29 Connecting to a Wireless Network
    • 1.30 How to Share a Printer on the Network
    • 1.31 Sharing Files and Folders on the Network
    • 1.32 Networking Tips and Tricks
    • 1.33 Upgrading to Windows XP
    • 1.34 Checking System Compatibility with Windows Upgrade Advisor
    • 1.35 Preparing for the Upgrade to Windows XP
    • 1.36 Performing the Upgrade to Windows XP
    • 1.37 System Requirements Overview
    • 1.38 Meeting Minimum System Requirements
    • 1.39 System Requirements for a Word Processor and a 3D Video Game
    • 1.40 System Requirements for a CAD Program
    • 1.41 System Requirements vs Recommended Configuration
  • 9
    Windows Vista & 7
    • 1.01 Overview and Introductory Look at Vista
    • 1.02 Vista Product Line Overview
    • 1.03 Logging On and Off
    • 1.04 The Welcome Center
    • 1.05 Using the Mouse
    • 1.06 Orientation to the Desktop
    • 1.07 Using The Sidebar
    • 1.08 Sidebar Gadgets
    • 1.09 Orientation to the Taskbar
    • 1.10 Orientation to the Start Menu
    • 1.11 Using the Search Box to find Applications
    • 1.12 Using the Search Box to Locate Files
    • 1.13 Introducing a Typical Window
    • 1.14 Minimizing and Maximizing a Window
    • 1.15 Moving Windows
    • 1.16 Resizing Windows
    • 1.17 Running Applications
    • 1.18 Selecting Applications from the Taskbar
    • 1.19 The Taskbar Grouping Feature
    • 1.20 Introduction to Folders
    • 1.21 Creating Folders
    • 1.22 Creating Files
    • 1.23 Organizing Pictures in Folders
    • 1.24 Organizing Data in Folders
    • 1.25 Renaming Files and Folders
    • 1.26 Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders
    • 1.27 Moving Files and Folders
    • 1.28 Copying Files and Folders
    • 2.01 Customizing the Start Menu
    • 2.02 Displaying the Run Command
    • 2.03 Recently Used Programs List
    • 2.04 Turning Off Internet and Email Pinned Items
    • 2.05 Pinning Items to the Start Menu
    • 2.06 Removing Items From the Start Menu
    • 2.07 Resetting Defaults in the Start Menu
    • 2.08 Customizing the Desktop
    • 2.09 Changing Color and Appearance
    • 2.10 Changing the Background
    • 2.11 Changing the Screensaver
    • 2.12 Changing Sounds
    • 2.13 Changing Mouse Pointers
    • 2.14 Working with Themes
    • 2.15 Changing Display Settings
    • 2.16 Customizing the Taskbar
    • 2.17 Changing the Date and Time
    • 2.18 Creating Desktop Shortcuts
    • 2.19 Changing Power Management Options
    • 2.20 Adding a Printer
    • 2.21 Changing Printer Settings
    • 2.22 Adding a User
    • 2.23 Changing the Account Image
    • 2.24 Creating a Password
    • 2.25 Changing a Password
    • 2.26 Removing a Password
    • 2.27 Removing a User
    • 2.28 Adding Gadgets to the Sidebar
    • 2.29 Online Gadgets
    • 2.30 Configuring Gadgets
    • 3.18 Introduction to Word Processing
    • 3.19 The Interface
    • 3.20 Basic Features
    • 3.21 Creating Your First Letter
    • 3.22 Enhancing Text with Attributes
    • 3.23 Changing Fonts
    • 3.24 Adding Images to Your Document
    • 3.25 Saving Your Documents
    • 3.26 Printing Basics
    • 3.27 System Maintenance
    • 3.28 The Disk Defragmenter
    • 3.29 Disk Cleanup
    • 3.30 Creating a System Restore Point
    • 3.31 Launching System Restore
  • 10
    Windows 10
    • Coming Soon!