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The tutorial will introduce you to the different parts of the computer.
This tutorial presumes that you have little or no computer experience. It covers the topics such as the parts of a computer, computer terminology, disk drives, using the mouse, purchasing a computer, and care and feeding of your computer.
Introduction To Windows http://www.camden.lib.nj.us/tutorials/windows/default.htm Learn how to use Windows from this tutorial.
This site explains a lot of the techno-babble that you hear about computers. It covers the topics of computer types, applications, input and output devices, processing, storage and programming with hands-on practice and quizzes.
General windows training, as well as particulars on Windows 98 and XP, are covered here, along with understanding folders, and keyboard shortcuts.
Mousing Around http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/intro.htm Become proficient at using a mouse through this tutorial.
There's more keyboard than mouse practice provided here, but the site is still quite useful for the novice.
The first part of this excellent tutorial on the Internet features some good mouse training and practice.
This keyboard tutorial is brought to you by the folks who brought you Mouserobics. It's an interactive keyboard that allows you to click on specific keys to learn more about them.
This site is a great resource -- if you only try one site, try this one. It covers: Moving a mouse and clicking, radio buttons, checkboxes, drop-down menus, scrolling, scroll-bar menus, pop-up windows, forms (including email), and even copying and pasting text. It is also available in Spanish and Danish.
This site features good illustrations and hands-on practice in clicking and moving.
Dave’s Guide to Buying a Home Computer. It provides suggestions on: things to consider before buying a computer, operating systems and software applications, hardware, Internet providers, types of configuration and superstores.
An excellent eight page document that asks all the right questions and offers sound, practical advice.
These guides are created and maintained by Queens Library's Cyber Center Staff.