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LinkedIn Learning

Computer Literacy for Windows 10

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn basic skills for working with software applications, the internet, and email on your Windows 10 computer.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Get up to speed with your Windows computer
1. Getting to Know Computers
  • What is a computer?
  • What is inside a computer?
  • Laptop, desktop, or tablet
  • Special considerations when using a laptop
2. Getting Started
  • Understanding the operating system
  • Understanding files and folders
  • Understanding your Home (user) folder
  • How to use your desktop
  • How to delete files
  • Understand the right-click
3. Software and Applications
  • Understanding applications
  • How to open and save files
  • How to learn any application
  • Five things that work in all applications
4. Computer Peripherals
  • Understand computer ports
  • Portable storage devices
  • Pairing with Bluetooth devices
5. Networks and Getting Online
  • Understand networks and internet access
  • Connect to wired networks
  • Connect to Wi-Fi (wireless) networks
  • How to work in a networked environment
  • Stay protected from viruses
6. Email
  • Understand email servers and clients
  • How to set up your email application (client)
  • Receiving and reading email
  • How to compose new email messages
  • Reply vs. Reply All
  • Dealing with spam
7. Web Browsing and Searching
  • Understand search engine basics
  • How to conduct basic searches
  • How to conduct advanced searches
Conclusion
  • Continue expanding your computer knowledge

Taught by

Garrick Chow

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