Basic Computer Skills |
Learn the basics of computer operations on a Windows computer. Using the WordPad word processing program, you will learn to format text, edit, save, print, and more. Create original illustrations using tools in the Paint application. A flash drive is required.
This Computer Skills class is for you to gain familiarity with:
- The differences in function between the Right/Left/Middle Mouse buttons.
- Using Windows keyboard shortcuts.
- How to move, resize, open, close, minimize and maximize Microsoft’s Windows
- How to cut, copy and paste text and other objects in Windows.
- How to use Window's built-in programs including WordPad, Paint, that allow you to view, edit and print text files and pictures without installing Microsoft Office.
- How to add a shortcut to the task bar or your desktop so it’s easy to start frequently used programs.
- How to properly eject your flash drive so you don’t corrupt the data on it.
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Organize/Personalize Your Windows 10 Computer |
Explore the Windows 10 Start Menu and File Explorer. Learn how to organize and manipulate files and folders and how to personalize your computer. We'll change the desktop background, make the text larger, create shortcuts for the desktop and more. A flash drive is required.
This Computer Skills class is for you to gain familiarity with:
- Using File Explorer to find, copy, cut, move and organize your files and pictures.
- Organizing and customizing your desktop including setting background pictures, creating desktop shortcuts and custom folders.
- Drives, folders, file extensions, program ribbons and most importantly, File Explorer to navigate through your computer.
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Organize/Personalize Your Windows 11 Computer |
Explore the Windows 11 Start Menu and File Explorer. Learn how to organize and manipulate files and folders and how to personalize your computer. We'll change the desktop background, make the text larger, create shortcuts for the desktop and more. A flash drive is required.
This Computer Skills class is for you to gain familiarity with:
- Using File Explorer to find, copy, cut, move and organize your files and pictures.
- Organizing and customizing your desktop including setting background pictures, creating desktop shortcuts and custom folders.
- Drives, folders, file extensions, program ribbons and most importantly, File Explorer to navigate through your computer.
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Protecting You and Your Computer |
This hands-on lab class will teach you how to protect your computer from viruses, Ransomware, apply Microsoft updates, update your virus signatures, setup Windows backups for your personal data and mechanically maintain your computer for longevity. Two free utility programs, Malwarebytes & Glary Utilities, will be introduced to help you protect and manage your data and one paid program, Acronis Cyber Protection, to shield you from Ransomware and provide full disk data backup/recovery. Intermediate to advanced skills that everyone should know. Flash Drive required.
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Intro to Microsoft Office |
This class will discuss basic Microsoft Office applications including: Word (word processing), PowerPoint (slide show presentations), and Excel (basic spreadsheets). A flash drive is required.
This Computer Skills class is for you to gain familiarity with:
- Microsoft Word including basic word functions, creating newsletters, family docs, imbedding pictures and creating tables.
- PowerPoint including creating presentations, imbedding graphics, pictures and slide automation.
- Excel including spreadsheet layouts, tracking finances, group gatherings, personal inventory tracking etc.
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A Free Alternative to Microsoft Office |
Libre Office available for free on the internet is an excellent replacement for Microsoft Office. This full featured office suite includes all of the standard office components including word processing, spreadsheet, slide presentations and more. If you’re tired of paying Microsoft every year for Office 365, this software is for you. Although the class is taught using Windows 11, versions are available for Mac and Linux platforms, users of these systems will also benefit. Flash drive is required.
This Computer Skills class is for you to gain familiarity with:
- LibreOffice Writer including basic word functions, creating newsletters, family docs, imbedding pictures and creating tables.
- LibreOffice Impress including creating presentations, imbedding graphics, pictures and slide automation.
- LibreOffice Calc including spreadsheet layouts, tracking finances, group gatherings, personal inventory tracking etc.
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Excel 1 |
Excel is a comprehensive and popular spreadsheet program that will help you organize, format, and calculate numerical data. You will be provided with in-depth information on how spreadsheets can benefit you. A flash drive is required. |
Excel 2 |
Microsoft Excel is a powerful software program for summarizing and analyzing data. This course will provide information on linking data, creating charts, graphs, pivot tables and more! Excel 1 is a prerequisite for this class. Flash drive is required. |
Exploring Windows 10 |
Explores the features of Windows 10 and how it differs from previous versions. Learn how to customize the Desktop, Start menu, and task bar, and how to tailor the appearance and behavior to suit your needs. Intermediate level course, must have some knowledge of Windows. |
Exploring Windows 11 |
Explores the features of Windows 11 and how it differs from previous versions. Learn how to customize the Desktop, Start menu, and task bar, and how to tailor the appearance and behavior to suit your needs. Intermediate level course, must have some knowledge of Windows. |