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Basic computer training – Your desktop and icons

June 1, 2011 by steve

Basic computer skills

To continue our basic computer training course for seniors, beginners and novices, we move on to a tutorial explaining the layout of your computer desktop and an introduction to desktop icons. The lesson is suitable for anyone learning online worldwide and for those looking to qualify in The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) this lesson will cover Equal Skills, desktop, elements 2.1 and 2.2.

The lesson demonstrates a conventional computer desktop and lists the three main areas, icons, gadgets and taskbar. The computer lesson then goes on to explain about desktop shortcuts and how they are identified fundamental for improving your computer skills.

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Your Computer – How to use a Mouse – Online Computer Lesson

December 11, 2010 by steve

How to use a mouse free online computer lesson for seniors and beginners.

This tutorial forms part of our basic computer training course and for those looking to learn about computers and qualify in the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) the tutorial will cover elements 1.4 and 1.5 of the Equal Skills module and shows how to use a mouse, essential for improving computer skills.

Learning Objectives

  • Using the left and right mouse buttons
  • Double clicking
  • Using the mouse wheel

Target Audience:

Complete computer beginner/novice [Read more…]

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