INTRODUCTION TO BASIC COMPUTING ONE DAY COURSE R IN SOUTH AFRICA

Introduction to Basic Computing (hartbeespoort and surounding area's) Students will get the most out of this course if their goal is to learn the basics of computing. After completing this course, students will know how to: Define the key component of a computer, identify basic Windows interface elements, use a mouse, and open and close applications. Describe the computing process, identify storage devices, check the capacity of a hard disk, navigate in Windows Explorer, and word with folders and files. Search for items on your computer, and use Windows Help and Support. Customize your desktop and Start menu, use gadgets, and use the Control Panel to change system settings. Use Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, use the Address bar, History list, tabs, and RSS feeds, manage Favorites, clear the browsing history, and discuss the role of social networking sites. Protect a computer from malware, configure Windows Defender and Windows Firewall, clean up and defragment a disk, and lock and log off of the computer. Course Outline 1. Computer basics  Topic A: Computer components  Topic B: What makes computers work 2. Managing computer contents  Topic A: Storing items on your computer  Topic B: Working with folders  Topic C: Working with files 3. Searching for content and using Help  Topic A: Searching for data on your computer  Topic B: Windows Help and Support 4. Customizing Windows  Topic A: Shortcuts  Topic B: Gadgets  Topic C: System settings 5. Using the Internet  Topic A: Browsing the Web  Topic B: Customizing Internet Explorer  Topic C: Social networking 6. Security and maintenance  Topic A: Basic security  Topic B: Routine maintenance 7. Course summary  Topic A: Course summary  Topic B: Continued learning after class Frans