Demystifying Computers Part 2

BEGINNERS & SENIORS GUIDE TO COMPUTERS

Learn the basics of computers in this video presentation.
Hardware and software are demonstrated. Easy to understand.

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RECOMMENDED READING:
Beginners guide to Computer Hardware

Windows 10 Made Easy

THE BASICS - an overview of the main parts of a personal computer (PC) as it relates to your own physical office.

ACCESSIBILITY
How to set up a computer for individuals with vision and other disabilities.
Display settlings
Keyboard functions
Magnifier
Mouse settings
Narrator
Keyboard
Voice Recognition Software

BACKING UP YOUR DATA - Probably the single most important task you'll perform.
Benefits of offline storage
External hard drives
Backing up to CDs and DVDs
Making an image of an entire drive
Reviews of different backup software

EMAIL
Email programs
Email attachments
How to handle spam
Phishing schemes
Safe email practices
Web-based email

HARDWARE
Displays
Solid State and Physical Hard Drives
Keyboards
Memory
Mice

INTERNET
Web Browsers:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Vivaldi
Connection types:
Cable modem
Dial-up
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Fiber Optic Cable
Safe surfing
Search engines
Settings

SECURITY
Anti-spyware software
Anti-virus software
Hardware Firewalls
Online banking
Online shopping
Software Firewalls
Windows Update
Windows user accounts

SOFTWARE
Financial
Free online alternatives
Free word processors
Office Suites
Photo Viewing & Editing