Computer Basics


	GCFLearnFree.org Contributed by: Goodwill Community Foundation International Link: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics 5 Click the title to vote The Goodwill Community Foundation offers free, great online learning on a wide range of basic and intermediate skills in Microsoft office applications, computer basics, Internet basics, social media and other self-sufficiency skills.
	Google Docs Tutorial Contributed by: Tech Goes Home Link: http://www.techgoeshome.org/index/876844 5 Click the title to vote A tutorial on how to use Google Docs. Google Docs is a powerful word processor that allows you to create documents, upload existing files, and share them with friends, family, and co-workers. Google Docs comes free with a Gmail account.
	New Mexico State Library Curriculum Materials Contributed by: Fast Forward New Mexico Link: http://fastforwardnm.org/resources/curriculum 5 Click the title to vote The New Mexico State Library offers curriculum materials for educators offering a basic skill series and a small business success series in English and in Spanish.
	Data Storage Training Contributed by: Connect Your Community Link: http://www.connectcommunity.org/2010/09/24/module-... 5 Click the title to vote An introductory training on data storage including offline and online solutions.
	New User Tutorial Contributed by: The Library Network Link: http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/ 5 Click the title to vote A training designed for people that have never used a computer before, focuses on using the mouse and scrolling.
	Free Online Typing Course Contributed by: GoodTyping.com Link: http://www.goodtyping.com/introduccion.htm?n=Guest... 4 Click the title to vote This typing course will guide you step-by-step from the beginning. You will be typing quickly and accurately, without looking at the keys, in just a few hours.
	How to Create an Adobe ID Contributed by: New York State Library State of New York Link: http://www.midyork.org/_pdf/How%20to%20Create%20an... 3 Click the title to vote A one-page reference guide that explains how to create an Adobe ID.
	Microsoft Word Basics Contributed by: New York State Library State of New York Link: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/curri... 3 Click the title to vote A one-page reference guide on Microsoft Word.
	How to Copy, Cut, and Paste for Beginners Contributed by: LifeHacker Link: http://lifehacker.com/5801525/help-new-pc-users-le... 2 Click the title to vote This tutorial walks through the steps on how to cut, copy, and paste a file, image, text, or other item.
	Using Windows--Basics Contributed by: New York State Library State of New York Link: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/curri... 1 Click the title to vote A one-page reference guide to understanding Windows operating system.
	Passwords 101 Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzIWURjhrRo&feature... 0 Click the title to vote Learn some easy ways to create a strong password.
	Sense-Lang.org Contributed by: Sense-Lang.org Link: http://www.sense-lang.org/ 0 Click the title to vote Since 2001 this site has provided a free, very unique and user-friendly learning method proven to help each and every person learn, practice, and improve your typing speed and accuracy. The site has been adopted by many schools worldwide as a leading learning method for their students. It can help teachers » Design a typing program specifically for your students » Grade students’ tests » Track students’ progress
	Using a Mouse Contributed by: Broadband Access Project (BAP) Link: https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/computer-basics... 0 Click the title to vote Learn how to use a mouse.
	Mouse Tutorial Contributed by: City of Mesa Libraries Link: http://www.mesalibrary.org/research/mouse/page01.h... 0 Click the title to vote Learn how to use a computer mouse.
	Microsoft Word Contributed by: Goodwill Community Foundation International Link: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/word 0 Click the title to vote Microsoft Word, a popular word processing software, is essential for producing documents both at home and work.
	Microsoft Word Common Shortcuts Contributed by: New York State Library State of New York Link: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/curri... 0 Click the title to vote A one-page reference guide on commonly used Microsoft Word shortcuts.
	Basic Computer Terminology Contributed by: New York State Library State of New York Link: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/curri... 0 Click the title to vote A one-page reference guide that explains basic computer terms.
	Google Mail (Gmail) Tutorial Contributed by: Tech Goes Home Link: http://www.techgoeshome.org/index/876869 0 Click the title to vote Tutorial on how to use Gmail. Gmail, or Google Mail, is a free electronic communications suite featuring email, chat, video chat, calendar, an office suite, and much more. This will help you create a gmail account and send your first email.
	Tech Goes Home Curriculum Contributed by: Tech Goes Home Link: http://www.techgoeshome.org/curriculum 0 Click the title to vote The TGH curriculum program offers individuals the ability to improve their quality of life as new members of the on-line community. Offered in English and in Spanish.
	Selecting, Installing, and Purchasing a Computer Contributed by: Fast Forward New Mexico Link: http://fastforwardnm.org/sites/default/files/Level... 0 Click the title to vote Tutorial on how to identify, name, and understand parts of the computer, learn how to select and purchase a computer, and how to set up a new computer system. Part II offers a tutorial on how to connect to the Internet, select an Internet Service Provider, and how to maintain Internet security and back-up files.