Computer Tuition for Over 50s

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Introduction to your PC 
 
 
Example topics you may wish to learn more about.
 
 
The Windows environment
 
  • How do computers 'think'.
  • What are Windows?
  • Computer orientation
    • The Desktop
    • The keyboard -v- the mouse
    • The Taskbar
    • The Start Menu
 
Using Windows Explorer
 
  • How to organise data
  • Navigation
  • What is a folder?
  • Creating, naming, moving, copying and deleting a folder or file
  • Using the Recycle bin
 
Customising the Windows Desktop
 
  • Setting a screensaver
  • Changing the 'wallpaper' on the desktop
  • Adding and manipulating desktop icons 
  • Understanding the Task bar
  • Understanding and creating a shortcut
 
Standard folders
 
  • My Computer
  • My Documents
  • My Pictures

 

The Control Panel

 
  • The Printer folder
  • Adding/Removing programmes
  • Setting the date/time
  • Changing mouse settings

 

                                                                                                                                        
 
Contact us on:
 
07900 211142
 
or via email at:  hazel@computingmadeclear.co.uk