Basic Computer Skills

Looking to learn basic computer skills or upgrade the skills you already have? You've come to the right place.

Basic Skills

1

Getting Started with Your First Computer print

Learn all about getting started with computers.

2

How to Use Your Computer's Built-in Help print

Learn how to use your computer's built-in help function.

3

Undo Your Mistakes print

Learn how to use your computer's Undo feature to revert back to the most recent changes you made. 

4

Understanding File Extensions print

Learn about the many different file extensions that exist, as well as how to determine what they are.

5

Downloading and Uploading print

Learn how to upload and download files on your computer.

6

Free Software print

Learn how to find the safest, most reliable free programs among the thousands available today.

7

Open Source vs. Closed Source Software​ print

Learn the difference between open source and closed source software in this free tutorial.

8

What is a PDF File? print

Learn what a PDF file is, as well as what you can do to the file itself.

Setup and Maintenance

9

How to Set Up a Wi-Fi Network print

Here's how to set up your Wi-Fi network.

10

How to Update Your Software print

Learn how to run software updates to keep your computer running smoothly.

11

How to Customize Your Desktop Background print

Learn how to use the desktop customization features available on your computer to customize its appearance.

12

What To Do if Your Computer Gets a Virus print

Here's what to do if your computer gets a virus.

13

How to Set Up a New Printer print

Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up a new printer.

14

How to Power Cycle a Device print

Learn how to power cycle a modem and other devices to get them functioning properly.

15

Disable Applications from Running on Startup print

Learn how to disable applications from running on startup to keep it running smoothly.

16

How to Keep an Old Computer Running Smoothly print

Learn how to keep an old computer running smoothly.

17

Tips for Speeding Up Your Computer print

Use these tips to speed up your computer if it's running slower than usual.

18

How to Defragment Your Hard Drive print

Learn how to defragment your hard drive so your computer runs as smoothly as possible.

19

Starting a Computer in Safe Mode print

Learn how to start your computer in safe mode so it's only using the essential programs needed to run.

Installing and Uninstalling Software

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Installing Software on Your Windows PC print

Learn how to install software on your Windows computer.

21

Installing Software on Your Mac print

Learn how to install software on your Mac device.

22

Uninstalling Software from Your Windows PC print

Learn how to uninstall software from your Windows computer.

23

Uninstalling Software from Your Mac print

Learn how to uninstall software from your Mac device.

Basic Computer Skills

Looking to learn basic computer skills or upgrade the skills you already have? You've come to the right place.