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Introduction to the PC
Introduces the novice to computer basics and the Windows operating system.
Topics include:

• using and customizing the taskbar
• using the Start Menu
• managing the desktop
• using desktop themes
• managing & deleting files and folders
• creating folders and shortcuts
• using the Help system
• opening applications
• system tools
• working with documents
• exchanging information between applications.

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Introduction to Windows
For those who know computer basics but are new to Windows.
Topics include:

• understanding the relationship between hardware, software, and operating systems
• understanding the role of Windows
• working with the desktop and the taskbar
• starting and managing multiple applications
• managing files and folders
• using the Recycle Bin
• using the Help system
• learning how to work within programs
• moving information between programs.

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Introduction to Windows XP
Introduces the Windows XP operating system.
Topics include:

• working with the desktop and taskbar
• understanding Objects
• starting and managing multiple applications with the taskbar
• using shortcut menus
• managing files and folders
• using the Recycle Bin
• creating personal shortcuts for easy access to files and devices
• learning how to work within programs and move information between multiple programs.

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• working with the desktop and taskbar
• understanding Objects
• starting and managing multiple applications with the taskbar
• using shortcut menus
• managing files and folders
• using the Recycle Bin
• creating personal shortcuts for easy access to files and devices
• learning how to work within programs and move information between multiple programs.

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Guest Article:

Do You Need Computer Training?
By Rick Boklage

The answer is yes, sooner or later you will need some computer training. As computers evolve and new software becomes available people are finding it important to keep up on their computer skills.

If you work in office environment for example, you may be faced with a situation where your employer purchases a new piece of software in the hopes that it will help his company become more efficient. As a result, you may be required to learn to use this new piece of software. Even if you work in a warehouse this new software may required that you need to enter inventory and print packing slips.

Do you need to know everything about the software? The answer is no, you by no means have to become a computer expert. Just acquire the skills that will allow you to use the software as efficiently as possible in your day to day activities. Here are some ways to gain those computer skills.

1. The software manual. Take some time to briefly read the titles and summaries. By doing so when you come across something you are not sure how to do you may think, "I remember reading something about that" and quickly find it again in the manual.

2. Software specific books. These are books you can purchase at most major book stores. They are quite often written by people who are experts with the software. The text is often followed by examples which may make it easier for you to understand and therefore you learn quicker.

3. CD tutorials. With some of the more popular software you may be able to purchase a CD tutorial. These training aids take you through step by step the different functions of the software. By "doing", as you are learning you are more often to remember these various functions.

It's never to late to start computer training. The skills you learn today may be all you need to get that promotion or qualify for that new job. Taking the initiative to upgrade you computer skills shows your employer or potential employer that you are able to adapt to the every changing computer workplace.

Rick Boklage operates the training specific website and search engine Focus On Training. For more information visit http://www.focus-on-training.com

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