PC Basics

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  Introduction

  Intel® PC Basics software is a free educational product for users of Intel-based PCs. The courseware enables users to increase ICT literacy & facilitate acquisition of 21st century skills.

  Covering the needs of users in emerging markets and new or inexperienced users, the courseware includes getting started with your new computer and learning how to use basic and common computer applications.

  Intel® PC Basics was designed and developed by the Performance Learning solutions group (PSG) who are based in the Ireland site.
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  Basic Computer Skills

  • Using computers File

    In this lesson, you will learn what you  can use computers for and also how to identify the different types of  computers

  • Turning Your Computer On and Off File

    In this lesson, you will learn how to  turn your computer on and off.

  • Input Devices - Mouse File

    In this lesson, you will learn how to  use the mouse.

  • Input Devices - Keyboard File

    In this lesson, you will learn how to  use the Keyboard.

  • The Desktop File

    In this lesson, you will learn to  identify the features of the desktop. The desktop is the screen you see when you  first log on to your computer.

  • Start Button and Taskbar File

    In this lesson, you will learn how to  identify the different sections of the Start menu and the  taskbar.

  • Windows File

    In this lesson, you will learn how to  work with windows. The box with a frame that appears when you open a file,  folder or program, is called a window

  • Practice File
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  Introduction to Windows 7 Operating System

  • Saving Files

    In this lesson, you will learn how to save your work

  • Using Windows Explorer File

    In this lesson, you will learn how to  use Microsoft® Windows Explorer.

  • Using Windows Libraries File

    In this lesson, you will learn how  libraries work and how to find your saved files in a library.

  • Understanding File Types

    In this lesson, you will learn to  recognize file types and search based on type.

  • Practice File

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