Lesson 21: Learning a New Program Learning a new program You ask a friend who is good with computers to help you do something in a new program. The friend says she hasn’t used the program before, but will give it a try. Two minutes later, she’s figured out what to do. How did she […]
Lesson 20: How to Use Your Computer’s Built-in Help How to use your computer’s built-in help Everyone needs to look for help sometimes. Luckily, when you want help with a computer program, it’s usually easy to find. Most programs have a help feature somewhere, and learning how to use it can make a big difference.
Lesson 19: Basic Troubleshooting Techniques Basic Troubleshooting Techniques Troubleshooting Do you know what to do if your screen goes blank? What if you can’t seem to close an application, or can’t hear any sound from your speakers? Whenever you have a problem with your computer, don’t panic! There are many basic troubleshooting techniques you can use to fix issues
Lesson 18: Creating a Safe Workspace Creating a safe workspace In addition to keeping your computer healthy, it’s important to think about your own health. Using a computer involves a lot of repetitive motions such as typing and using the mouse. Over time, these motions can begin to negatively impact your body, especially your wrists, neck, and back. Staring at a monitor
Lesson 17: Protecting Your Computer Protecting your computer Your computer faces many potential threats, including viruses, malware, and hard drive failure. This is why it’s important to do everything you can to protect your computer and your files. Watch the video below to learn how to protect your computer from viruses, as well as how to back up
Keeping your computer physically clean Dust isn’t just unattractive—it can potentially damage or even destroy parts of your computer. Cleaning your computer regularly will help you keep it working properly and avoid expensive repairs. Watch the video below to learn how to keep a computer clean.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gdheyyNnJyk?rel=0&showinfo=0 Looking for the old version of this video? You can still view it here.
Lesson 15: Understanding the Cloud What is the cloud? You may have heard people using terms like the cloud, cloud computing, or cloud storage. But what exactly is the cloud? Simply put, the cloud is the Internet—more specifically, it’s all of the things you can access remotely over the Internet. When something is in the cloud, it means it’s stored on Internet servers instead of
