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Basic Computer Skills for Beginners

For beginners who have not used computers before. Learn to use the mouse to click, double click, highlight, scroll, and drag.

 

Basic Computer Information

 

Basic Computer Books

Interested in expanding your knowledge of computers? Here are a few books to help you become more familiar with your new best friend!! If you are ready for more, see Introduction to Windows and the Web. [1]

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    Computing with Windows 7® for the older and wiser - Adrian Arnold [2]

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    Is this thing on? - Abigail Stokes [3]

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    Confident computing for the over 50s - Bob Reeves [4]

 

Another Video to Watch

Get inspired AND enjoy the Irish brogue and some scenary in Ireland!

 

Online Tools

Want to learn more? Use our Online Tools to help you learn all there is to know about computers! [5]

Learning Express Basic Computer Skills link [5] [6] [6]

Enter your Oak Park Public Library Card number to access Learning Express Library and our other Online Tools.

      

     

    Recommended Websites

    • New user starter guide [7]
      This site offers not only computer basics but also Internet basics.
    • Mouse Tutorial [8]
      The longer Mouse Tutorial I in the Computer Class Handout was based on this originally.
    • Computer Basics, Internet Basics & More [9]
      Offers Computer Basics, Email training, Word Processing tips, and Web Skills.
    • Digital Literacy.Gov [10]
      Under Learn the Basics, find innumerable resources!
    • More Class Handouts [11]
      Access the many handouts created by the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

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    Class Handout

    • Basic Computer Skills for Beginners Class Handout [14]
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