Computer help and lessons. How to learn a computer or laptop from scratch on your own for beginners: instructions for dummies, beginners, retirees

The main task of a computer is to provide the user with the most efficient performance of assigned tasks. Nowadays, many jobs require the ability to use hardware, but not everyone can handle it. This article will provide brief instructions on how to learn how to use a computer for free.

You will need

computer;
teaching aids;
computer courses.

Instructions

Learn to touch type (ten-finger touch typing method). In many cases, working at a computer involves typing, which is why it is important to type quickly without looking at the keyboard. People who master this method can type more than 300 characters per minute.
Try to avoid the “poke method”, this path is very tortuous: many programs cannot be understood on an intuitive level.
Make it a rule to read the built-in documentation for all distributions new to you. This way you can reduce the time spent studying programs and be able to work more productively.
Remember the hotkey combinations and then use them in your work. They exist in almost all software.
It's worth optimizing your virtual workspace. You can place shortcuts to the programs and folders that you use daily on your desktop.
Structure the data stored on your hard drive. Place text documents in some folders, photos in others, videos in a third. Make sure that finding the necessary information takes minimal time.
If you realize that you are not very good at computers, it is worth hiring a tutor or enrolling in computer literacy courses. This way you can get rid of the need to study from books and get the same amount of knowledge faster.

Please note

If you have managed to master a computer to the level of an ordinary user and want to study further, then you can study from books, you just need to avoid materials for beginners, since then you will have to filter more unnecessary information. Give preference to books for advanced users or professionals.

Don’t be afraid to introduce a virus into your computer or break it; constantly study unknown computer functions. Confidence is only half the battle.

If you decide to find a tutor or enroll in computer literacy courses, you don’t need to rely on them for everything: you should always take the initiative. Otherwise, you will automatically always wait for advice, and the necessary information will be more difficult to remember.

Video lessons

Modern realities are such that the computer has firmly and permanently become an integral part of our lives. It is necessary at work, in the family and at home, for leisure, etc. The volumes of data that we entrust to PCs are constantly and rapidly growing, and it is already difficult to believe that just twenty years ago for many of our For compatriots, the concept of “computer” was mysterious and abstract.

But to become a full-fledged computer user, it is not enough just to purchase it and install it on workplace. First, you will have to obtain at least some minimum knowledge and skills that will allow you not only to find out what a modern PC is and what it consists of, but also how to actually use it. Moreover, consultations with more “advanced” acquaintances will not be enough: you will have to read specialized literature, which includes the proposed book - designed, by the way, for the most novice users (to put it simply, “dummies”).

The relationship between a person and a PC is ensured using a special software product called an “operating system”. At the moment, the most popular systems are those produced under the “Windows” brand from Microsoft. But there are other “operating systems”, for example – Linux, Unix, MS-DOS. In this book we will consider the Windows system, because it is the one that is used on the vast majority of computers (the description is based on the example of Windows XP Professional).

Chapter 1
General information about your personal computer

So what is a typical personal computer? This and much more is discussed in the first chapter of the book.

1.1. What does a typical PC consist of?

The key element of every PC is the system unit. It is he who ensures the processing and storage of all the data necessary for the user. The system unit consists of a number of individual elements, which together form a single whole. We will not consider each of them in detail, since the purpose of the book is to teach a person how to use a computer, and not to tell about its structure. Let us just emphasize that any PC includes:

Hard drive (in simple terms - “hard drive”);

Random access memory (RAM; simply called “RAM”);

CPU;

Motherboard;

Video card;

Fan.

All these elements are located inside the case; Without any of them, it is basically impossible to operate a computer. However, the system unit may also contain other devices: a fax modem, a TV tuner, a network card, etc. - here a lot depends on what tasks are solved using of this computer. For example, to watch television programs you need a TV tuner, to work on the Internet you need a modem, etc.

Designed for storing data on a computer hard drive. But for this you can use (and often it is more convenient) external media - floppy disks (which, admittedly, are already reaching their end of life), CDs and DVDs, flash drives, etc.

Their use is possible if there are appropriate devices in the system unit: for floppy disks - a floppy drive, for disks - CD- or DVD-ROM, etc. Sometimes it is useful to use the so-called “removable hard drive” - for example, in order not to leave too much in the computer valuable or secret data that should not be accessible to unauthorized persons.

In addition to the system unit, the computer includes a number of other necessary technical means– such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer.

Monitor in your own way appearance looks like a regular TV. The result of processes occurring in the system unit is displayed on its screen. Today, the market offers a wide range of any monitors - both with a cathode ray tube - the age of which, however, is already ending, and liquid crystal ones. We'll talk more about how to choose a suitable monitor for yourself and test it below.

Advice. Please note that choosing a monitor is a very responsible process. Before doing this, try to get advice from specialists or at least more experienced users. Choosing the right monitor has important for health (primarily the eyes), as well as for comfort, so this issue deserves the closest attention. It is highly undesirable to buy monitors that have already been used.

A keyboard is a device that is used to input and output information. Simply put, using the keyboard, the user gives commands to the computer to perform certain tasks (operations). The keyboard is easy to operate even for beginners; the only difficulties on initial stages are associated with remembering the location of the keys and, accordingly, quickly finding the required symbol.

The functions that a computer manipulator “mouse” performs are in many ways similar to the functions of a keyboard: first of all, it is the input and output of information. Besides this, a whole series It is more convenient to perform actions using the mouse.

The key elements of a mouse are its buttons. The left button is designed to perform most of the most common actions (calling menu items, highlighting text fragments, etc.); As for the right button, it is usually used to call up context menu commands.

Keyboards and mice are also widely available in the market. There are wireless, optical, and a whole range of other different models and execution options. When choosing a keyboard and mouse, first of all, be guided by considerations of practicality - otherwise you risk spending money on completely unnecessary bells and whistles.

A printer is a printing device that uses it to print data displayed on a monitor screen onto paper. The printer is connected to the computer in the same way as a monitor, keyboard and mouse - using a cable inserted into the port on the rear panel of the system unit. Today on Russian market There are three types of printers: matrix, inkjet and laser.

The undoubted advantage of dot matrix printers is their relatively low cost and ease of maintenance. Main disadvantage is the noise produced during printing, which often causes serious discomfort (especially if several dot matrix printers are used in the same room).

Inkjet printers are also inexpensive, but they differ from their matrix “brothers” best quality print. The main disadvantage of inkjet printers is the unjustified high cost of maintenance (the price of a new cartridge is sometimes more than half the cost of the entire printer).

The most “modern” printers these days are laser ones. They are cheaper than matrix and inkjet, and the print quality is better, and the price maintenance(in particular, cartridge refills) is quite reasonable.

So, with the most important elements We are already more or less familiar with the modern computer. However, there are also technical devices that are not “vital”, but are necessary for some operations. The most typical example is a modem.

This device is designed to connect your computer to the Internet. Modems can be built-in (that is, located inside the system unit), or external, made in the form separate device, connected to the computer via a cable. In order for communication with the World Wide Web to be possible, you need to set up an Internet connection (we'll talk about this below). The modem receives and sends data over the Internet.

To quickly transfer information from paper to a computer, a special device is used - a scanner. It allows you not to enter text printed on paper from the keyboard, and thereby saves a lot of time. In addition, the scanner’s capabilities make it possible to create and print a document, the formation of which traditional way unrealistic or impractical.

1.2. Basic technical characteristics of the computer

Main technical characteristics computer are: volume hard drive, processor clock speed and volume RAM. Of course, these are not all the parameters available on a PC, and their own indicators exist, for example, for a modem, video card, sound card, etc. However, it is these three characteristics that give the most complete picture of a particular computer, its speed and ability to satisfy the user's needs. Let's briefly look at each of them.

It’s not difficult to guess what the volume of a hard drive is: this indicator characterizes the capacity of the hard drive, and based on this you can determine how much and what kind of information can be stored and processed on the computer. For most users, a hard drive capable of storing from 80 to 160 GB of information is quite suitable.

The processor clock speed also has great value. Along with the amount of RAM, this indicator directly affects the performance of the computer. If you are not going to play powerful modern games on your computer, or engage in complex processing of music files, videos, graphics, etc., then a processor frequency of 1.5–2 GHz will be sufficient for you.

But even if your computer uses a large hard drive and a powerful processor, but there is not enough RAM, performance problems will arise. The average amount of RAM, which will completely satisfy most users, is 1024 MB.

Note. The recommendations given here are conditional and “average”: someone needs more powerful computer, and someone is quite satisfied with twice the characteristics. Much depends on what tasks the computer is used to solve.

1.3. Basic rules for working on a computer

The rules for working on a personal computer were formed long ago based on many years of experience in operating a PC. Every user should know them: this is necessary both to protect the computer from troubles and to protect the information contained in it.

1. You must install a reliable one on your PC antivirus program. Even if you don’t use the World Wide Web, you can always pick up a virus from someone else’s CD or DVD, from local network, etc. From time to time you need to completely check your computer for detection malware.

2. If you access the Internet, be sure to protect your computer with a firewall (many have probably heard the word “firewall”). The most common Internet Explorer browser from Microsoft is protected by a standard firewall, but even not the most “advanced” hackers have long found loopholes in it. Therefore, use more reliable protection(for example, a good firewall is Zone Alarm, and it also has free version, which can be downloaded from the Internet).

3. Do not experiment with the contents of the system unit. If you need to somehow change the configuration of your computer, use the services of professionals (or, as a last resort, at least get comprehensive advice from them).

4. Provide stable, uninterrupted power supply. Please note that the quality of Russian electricity is far from the best (this is a legacy of the USSR - a similar problem exists in all countries of the former Union), so the computer must be protected from power surges, unexpected power outages, etc. A surge protector must be purchased at any case, or even better - spare no expense and buy a source uninterruptible power supply.

5. If the computer has been in the cold for some time, do not turn it on immediately after it is in a warm place, but be sure to let it stand for at least 1.5–2 hours.

6. Do not install the PC where it may overheat (near radiators, in direct sun rays, etc.).

7. Never launch icons and shortcuts that unexpectedly appear on your desktop and are unfamiliar to you (we will talk about what a desktop, an icon and a shortcut are below) - malware is often spread in this simple way. If you find something like this, scan your computer immediately good antivirus(required - with updated and fresh anti-virus databases).

8. Track temperature regime operation of PC components. All standard fans must work; if any of them fails, it should be quickly repaired or replaced with a working one. You can monitor the temperature using special utilities that can be found on the Internet.

9. Try to minimize dust getting into the system unit. Not everyone knows that it can cause overheating of computer components, loss of contacts and other similar problems. Try not to place the system unit on the floor, as there is always a lot of dust on the floor. From time to time (for example, once every six months), clean the system unit and remove accumulated debris from it (you can use a vacuum cleaner for this).

10. Complete any work session correctly, using the normal shutdown mode (we will talk about this in the next section).

Compliance with these rules will significantly extend the life of your computer and greatly increase its reliability.

1.4. How to properly turn on, turn off and restart your computer

Even such seemingly simple operations as turning on, turning off and restarting a computer require certain knowledge from the user.

For example, turning on the computer (by pressing the corresponding button). Not all beginners know that before doing this, it is necessary to connect all used devices to the system unit: monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc. The fact is that they are recognized by the computer during the loading of the operating system. Therefore, if you first turn on the computer, and only after that connect a mouse or keyboard to it, they may remain unrecognized, therefore, their use will be impossible (or rather, you will have to reboot).

Let us remind you once again that it is strictly not recommended to connect the computer to the electrical network directly, without a “buffer” in the form of a surge protector or an uninterruptible power supply. Otherwise, the slightest voltage surge will lead to computer breakdown: the motherboard, power supply, etc. may fail. As a rule, repairs in such cases cost a lot of money. In addition, you risk losing data.

It is necessary to turn off the computer using the appropriate normal mode, having first closed all running programs and open documents. On the menu Start need to select a team Shutdown– as a result, the window shown in Fig. will open. 1.1.

Rice. 1.1. Shutting down the system

In this window, click the button Shutdown and wait until the system shuts down. There is no need to press any buttons after this - the computer will turn off automatically.

The need to restart the computer arises when installing or uninstalling certain programs, when performance problems arise (in other words, when it freezes), as well as in some other cases. Rebooting is carried out in the same way as turning off the computer - with the difference that in the window (see Fig. 1.1) you need to press the button not.

However, sometimes the computer freezes so much that even the menu Start does not open. In this case, the reboot is initiated by pressing a button specially designed for this purpose, which is located on the system unit (it may have the inscription Reset).

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Windows XP Professional

We noted earlier that to work on a computer you need a special software product- operating system. This book describes the most popular operating room today Windows systems from Microsoft (Windows XP Professional version is being considered).

The first thing that appears on the screen after the computer boots is the Windows user interface (Fig. 2.1), which includes following components: Desk, Taskbar and menu Start.

Rice. 2.1. Windows user interface

Menu Start opens by pressing the button of the same name, which is located on the left bottom corner interface. Taskbar is a strip located along the entire bottom border of the interface, and includes icons, buttons for open applications, the system clock, etc. The largest part of the user interface is occupied by Desk– this is the entire screen area except the button Start and taskbar.

2.1. Desk

The desktop is decorated with a background image, on top of which application shortcuts and folder icons are displayed. In addition, right-clicking on the desktop brings up a context menu.

2.1.1. Desktop background

You can use files with one of the following extensions as your desktop background: bmp, gif, jpg, dib, png or htm.

Note. A file extension is a set of characters characterizing its type, immediately following its name and separated from the file name by a dot. To make it clearer, let's explain specific examples: in file List. doc extension - doc(it indicates that this document was created in Word program), in the file Drawing. bmp extension - bmp(by the way, this is one of the graphic extensions), etc.

By default, the desktop background is set to an image called Serenity(see Fig. 2.1). Note that the developers included a number of graphic files in the operating system, and you can choose any of them to decorate your desktop. This is easy to do: right-click on the desktop, in the menu that opens, run the command Properties, and in the window that appears Properties: Screen select tab Desk(Fig. 2.2).

Rice. 2.2. Selecting an image for the wallpaper

In the field Background image a list of graphic files is presented, any of which can be used for design. To select a suitable image, select it in the list with the cursor and click the button Apply or OK. Above the list of images, a sample of how the desktop will look with the currently selected image is shown - this allows you to quickly view the entire contents of the list and select the most appropriate option. Please note: in fig. 2.2 background image is selected in the list Serenity, which decorates the desktop in Fig. 2.1.

In principle, you can use any image to decorate your desktop (for example, a photo of your favorite lap dog, or a family photo, etc.) by adding it to the list and selecting general rules. To perform this operation there is a button Review, which is located to the right of the list (see Fig. 2.2). With its help, a window is called up on the screen Review(Fig. 2.3).

Rice. 2.3. Selecting a custom image

Here in the field Folder(at the top of the window) indicates the path to the file of the required picture. Open the drop-down list, select a directory (if the picture file is not in the root directory, then sequentially open all the folders on the path to it), then click on the desired file and click the button Open.

As a result of these actions, the specified picture will be added to the list of background images located in the window Properties: Screen on the tab Desk. Moreover, the cursor is automatically positioned on it, and in the field located above, a sample of what the desktop will look like will be displayed (Fig. 2.4).

Rice. 2.4. Custom image

Changes will take effect after clicking the button Apply or OK(Fig. 2.5).

Rice. 2.5. Decorating your desktop with a custom image

Similarly, you can decorate your desktop with any design. The only condition is that its extension must correspond to one of those given at the beginning of the section.

2.1.2. Desktop icons and shortcuts

The main functional element of the worker Windows desktop– these are icons and shortcuts located on it, designed for quick access to programs, files, documents and folders. You can install the necessary icons and shortcuts on your desktop yourself.

Note. Typically, shortcuts and icons for your most frequently used applications, files, and folders are displayed on your desktop. In other cases, it is better to use Explorer (we will talk about it in more detail below) so as not to clutter the desktop with rarely used elements.

After installing the operating system, the icon appears on the desktop by default. Basket. With its help, you can access the recycle bin with deleted files, folders and other objects. Periodically, you should delete all contents from the Recycle Bin so that you don’t store anything on your hard drive that you no longer need.

Note. If you need to immediately and permanently delete an object from your hard drive, bypassing the recycle bin, use the key combination Shift+Del.

Also when Windows installation The following icons and shortcuts can be automatically displayed on the desktop:

My computer– to access files, folders and documents stored on the computer.

My documents– this folder stores various current user documents (letters, reports, etc.).

My music– the folder is intended for storing music and sound files.

My drawings– it is advisable to store digital photographs, drawings, graphic objects, etc. in this folder.

Incorrect handling can damage your laptop. The laptop is complex technical device, and knowing how to use a desktop computer will not really help you understand a laptop. Of course, every laptop comes with instructions, but, unfortunately, few people read them. It is good if the user quickly views the prohibitions. If you belong to the category of people who decided to purchase a laptop, or purchased it and did not read the instruction manual, then this article will tell you how to use the laptop so that it serves you faithfully for many years.

Let's look at the rules of how to work on a laptop:

You need to install the laptop on a hard, flat, horizontal surface. Do not install in places subject to vibration.
Do not overcool or overheat the laptop.
Do not leave the device in the sun.
You should not place the laptop on your naked body while working, as, in theory, you can get burned.
It is worth making sure that moisture does not get on the laptop or any of its parts.
You should carefully ensure that dust or dirt does not get into your laptop.
You need to transport your laptop in special bags.
Do not lift the laptop by the display.
Do not keep your laptop near devices that generate strong electromagnetic radiation.
Do not operate the device long time, placing it on the bed and the pile covering.
Do not wipe the lens in the CD-ROM. There are cleaning discs for this.
Do not hit the laptop.

According to statistics, 80% of laptop computer breakdowns are due to the inability to use the keyboard. This mainly happens due to liquids spilled on it. The complexity of repairs and the high cost of replacing the keyboard, as well as other parts, especially the motherboard, leads to the need to purchase a new computer.

In case of liquid contact

Turn off the laptop.
Turn off power.
Remove the battery.
Do not shake or turn the laptop over.
Contact service center.

An important point in the question of how to use a laptop correctly is the battery. The battery can last for correct operation, 1.5-3 years, after which it will need to be changed.

Battery Operation

A new battery should be discharged 5-6 times. It's called training.
Approximately once a month you should completely discharge the battery. Then remove it from the device (at least for 1 minute), then insert it back and charge.
If the laptop battery begins to discharge quickly, it is worth repeating the training with pulling it out. If this does not work, then use the energy saving mode.

How to work on a laptop

When the laptop is running, you cannot connect or disconnect various peripheral devices. Exceptions include USB and LiC cards, as well as external drives.
Improper use of the battery will reduce its service life. You should carefully read the instructions for using the battery device.
You should create backup copies of the software from the very beginning of using your laptop.
Install a good antivirus program. Carefully check the information entering the laptop for viruses. Use licensed programs and trusted sources. If a virus somehow gets onto your computer, it can damage data and programs and disrupt the operation of the operating system.
It should be remembered that “curing” a laptop computer from malware and restoring the operating system is not included in the warranty service.
You should not press hard on the power button, as well as the “Reset” button, and you should not use force when inserting the disk into the drive. All these actions can lead to mechanical damage to the laptop.
Do not slam the laptop lid because the matrix may break.
You should be careful about blocking access to your computer or hard drive.

Laptops are increasingly popular, they occupy a large niche among people who use computer technology. After all, it very often happens that a desktop computer is not the best option. Many users who have purchased a laptop are faced with the fact that they still have to get used to the portable device, because working on it differs from working on an ordinary desktop personal computer. There are some differences between laptops and desktop computers.

Main differences from PC

Laptops are task-oriented. That is, they lack versatility. All laptops are divided into classes, the category will depend on the purpose of the machine. Creating a universal laptop is impossible today. And all because many of the requirements for a laptop are mutually exclusive.
Laptops are mobile. Laptops can be easily moved, and the device can work offline for some time. Also a big plus is the possibility of wireless communications. You can also connect a wireless device to your desktop computer, but you will lose the ability to move freely, which is the main advantage of such devices.
Differences in technology. For a desktop computer, increasing performance is important. But for a laptop – duration battery life, maintaining the temperature and weight of the portable device within normal limits.
Integration of embedded devices. For the user, it is not so important how the devices work, the main thing is that they work. But if suddenly the sound cannot be output to external speakers, for example, then replacing a broken device in a laptop will no longer be enough. It will be necessary to get rid of the problem comprehensively. This is a kind of payment for mobility.
Upgrade. Unfortunately, it is not possible for laptops. After all, it will not be possible to replace the network card or modem that is built into the motherboard. You can work on increasing the RAM. With certain difficulties, you can replace the hard drive. You will have to face even greater difficulties when replacing the processor. That's all. For many laptops, such replacements are not possible. But with desktop computers everything is much simpler. You can buy the most regular computer and “increase” it as needed.
Functionality and performance. In laptops, optical drives operate at a lower speed than in a desktop computer; the speed of the hard drive is much lower on laptop computers. Similar situations can be observed with other nodes. Everything is better with functionality. Many laptops accommodate various ports, and optical drives are common. A unified set of ports, which is available on desktop computers, is absent on portable ones. You can read their instructions on how to properly use the laptop and everything included in it.
Reliability. The question is twofold. On the one side, mobile device more reliable because newer technologies were used in its manufacture. But on the other hand, the laptop can be damaged during transportation. And there are many such nuances.

Now you know the basic requirements and rules that will help you answer the question of how to learn to work on a laptop. The main thing to remember is that careful attitude to your laptop will help you use its services longer.

What level of user is this course designed for?

This course is designed for novice users, and for those who know how to work in the operating system and are familiar with some programs, but do not know how to assemble a computer, replace devices or install Windows, drivers, etc. And also, for those who decided to expand their knowledge in the field of computer literacy.

All lessons from the course were tested on my friends who knew how to use a computer, but their knowledge was very limited.
Of these there were: one accountant, one secretary, two gamer neighbors and my father, who bought himself a computer literally three days before the completion of recording this course.

When my father bought a computer, using its components (in disassembled form), he was able to assemble it himself after watching the first discs of the course.

As I recorded the material, I gave all the above-mentioned people my video lessons, and today, they have a basic understanding of computer components, install and reinstall the operating system, drivers and programs. And of course, they work on the computer without any problems.

So, what does the whole course consist of?

In this course, I will not focus on one operating system, I will not tediously talk about various functions of programs that hardly anyone will access at all... Also, I will not talk about outdated devices and ports... These the devices are outdated and out of use... I don’t think it’s necessary to waste your time studying “Computer History”. I will also not talk about rarely used devices, or devices intended for a limited group of users.

And yet, I got it
the largest and most complete Russian-language course on computers.

In this course, I will try to give only the most necessary information. So that you can fully, independently, without any help from outsiders, understand the computer, operating system and software.

The entire course is divided into topics. Naturally, you can view it in its entirety, or you can view only the topics that interest you.

Even if you are now interested in only one or a couple of topics from this course, this does not mean that tomorrow you will not be interested in some more.

You can always insert a disc and watch a lesson on a topic that interests you.

The following courses are recorded on the discs:

Disc 1."Iron" - Theory and practice
62 lessons. Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes

In this course, we will look at the types of computers, consider and select devices, analyze their purpose, installation and connection, and also consider step-by-step assembly and disassembling the computer system unit.

The disc is recorded in DVD-Video format. This means that you can view this disc both on your computer and on a home DVD player. This disk can be used as reference material, for example, if your computer fails...

Disc 2."Operating systems" - Theory and practice
29 lessons. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

In this course we will look at all kinds of operating systems. Let's install operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows 7. Let's understand the basic BIOS settings. Let's learn how to boot from removable media such as CD, DVD and Flash card.

Disc 3."Operating systems" - Settings
34 lessons. Duration: 13 hours 44 minutes

In this course, we'll look at how Right configure operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows 7 (these lessons may be applicable to other operating systems Windows line). We'll figure out installing drivers, creating a backup copy of the system disk to restore the system in case of failures...

Disc 4."Programs and utilities" - Installation, Configuration, Operation...
19 lessons. Duration: 12 hours 53 minutes

In this course, we will install, configure and understand how to work in various programs... We will analyze where, how and which programs are best to install... We will analyze how to work with archivers, how to burn discs, how to work with video, sound and images, how to work with text documents and e-books, how to work on the Internet, with websites and mail, and what programs we may need for this, we will understand computer security, etc...

This disc is intended for viewing on a computer. The lessons are made in the format of WMV files that can be opened with any player in the Windows environment.

I'm glad you decided to take the initial video course - Computer Basics. This course is a textbook, which many who have completed it already call – Computer for Dummies.

If you want to start learning it right away, then first watch the video lesson about how to complete this tutorial, you can watch the video lesson (click on the word “here” once with the left mouse button), and then return here (it will tell you how), scroll down to the content of the video course, and start studying. Well, those who want to read the preface to the textbook are welcome.

A computer for dummies, or what is a computer and what do you eat it with?

For many people who are just starting to use a computer, this “usage” is a real problem. After all, this ill-fated PC (personal computer, means the same thing as just the word “computer”, so don’t be alarmed), has a huge number of functions, and as I already wrote on, after a person finds the answer to one question, fifteen more immediately appear in its place.

One day, while teaching my mother and aunt, I realized that if a person is taught certain, basic computer knowledge, then after such training, all other knowledge will be easily applied. But how can we determine this database, where can we find such words in order to present information to novice users in such a way that computer for dummies became clear.

I decided to take on this matter and wanted to create computer courses for beginners, so that they would learn from the simplest to the most complex. You will say that everyone does this. But no. Before making my course, I read three thick textbooks on teaching computers for dummies, looked at a bunch of sites with video lessons and articles, and noticed this thing - literally from the first lesson, beginners are told what a registry is, etc. But these “teachers” forget about one thing, that sometimes a person doesn’t know how to turn on a computer, and they already start telling him what a registry is, a terribly scary word for a “dummie” (By the way, if you get interested later, you can then read it, but only after going through the textbook).

My computer courses for beginners.

Let me tell you how my first course differs from others (I also have a second course, but I strongly recommend that you take it after completing the first). What makes it different is that in the very first lesson (the first video is an Introduction, but it is not considered a lesson), we will learn, yes, exactly how to work with a mouse. Believe me, knowing this will save you from a lot of problems, one of which is when to click the mouse button once, and when to click twice (sometimes even the “old people” get confused). By mouse you will work the most, however, other “teachers” sometimes don’t even mention the mouse, but it’s what you’ll be “fidgeting” with the whole time you’re sitting at the computer.

After which there will be more deep learning what is located on the desktop, because it is what opens in front of you after turning on the computer. We will talk in great detail about, which for many beginners is a rattling forest. After watching this tutorial, you will understand that the Start menu is one of the the most convenient tools , for quick work with programs.

In the next step, we will go through the tab (sometimes it is also called “My Computer”) and everything that is in it. More precisely, not everything, but what you need, since it is there some files and folders, in which even good craftsmen“climbing in” for a very urgent need. By the way, a couple of incomprehensible words slipped through - , and you will also be told about them in detail.

After which we once again back to the mouse, only now to , because she demands special attention and it is imperative to know how to work with it.

After we have mastered everything I talked about above, we will move on to more complex things such as: and. Do you think this is difficult and scary? But no, after completing the first five lessons, you will lose this very fear, which used to slow down your learning. Here another feeling will awaken - interest. This is exactly what we need. After all, what is interesting to learn will always encourage you to learn something new, and in the end, before you even blink an eye, you will understand the PC at a good level.

Well, in conclusion, I will show you how to write down anything. I think it is necessary to know this because learning how to write information to disk, with recording to a flash drive, you will not have any problems at all. A flash drive is a very necessary thing, and you need to know how to handle it.

Here you go brief overview The textbook is finished, its meaning is very simple:

1. At the beginning, we study what is the basis of the basics (mouse, desktop)
2. After which, the environment in which we will work (My Computer, Start)
3. Working with the program (Installation, and actually the work itself (using Word, Excel as an example))

As you understand, we are moving from simple to complex.

Well, all I have to do is wish you successful completion of this tutorial! To understand how to watch video lessons correctly, be sure to study this short article - (click once, left mouse button). And then you can start going through the tutorial. Good luck!