Computer Lab  

Introduction to PCs

• Using the Mouse
• Practice with the Mouse
• Mouse Aerobics
• Starting and Stopping a PC
• Starting up a PC
• Logging on to a PC
• Logging off of a PC
• Shutting Down a PC

Keyboards and Keyboarding

• Using Keyboards
• Keyboards
• Arrow Keys
• Caps Lock Key
• Backspace and Delete Keys
• End Key and Home Key
• Page Up and Page Down Keys
• Enter Key
• Insert Key
• Keyboarding to 30 WPM (beginning Cert.) or 50 WPM (Advanced Cert) at 95% accuracy
• Ten Key to 150 KSPM at 95 % accuracy
• Using Mavis Beacon

Starting Programs In Windows

• Starting Programs in Windows
• Starting Programs Auto-magically
• Using the StartUp Folder
• Changing the properties of Start-Up Programs
• Starting Programs Manually: The Run Option

Running Programs In Windows

• Running Programs in Windows
• Starting Programs
• Browsing for Programs
• Introduction to Program Shortcuts
• Data files that Open up Programs

Printing Documents

• Introduction to Printing
• Drag and Drop Printing
• Send Files the Fast Way
• Checking on the Jobs Status
• Pause or Cancel Printing
• Delete or Rearrange Print Jobs
• Printing Properties
• Colors in Printing

Beginning Internet

• Introduction to the Internet
• Browsers
• ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and E-Mail
• Choosing an ISP and Setting up Internet

Browsing the Internet

• Browsing the Internet
• Navigation on the Internet
• Internet Explorer
• Menu Bar
• Buttons
• Printing Web Pages
• Searches and Search Engines
• Internet Browser Settings
• Internet Security
• AutoFill
• Passwords
• Secure Sites

Email

• Setting up Email
• Using Email Readers

Running Windows

• Windows Help
• Program Help
• The Find Utility
• Menus in Windows
• Tool Bar Buttons
• About Keyboard Shortcuts
• Using Keyboard Shortcuts
• Multitasking - Switching Between Open Windows
• Tile and Cascade Windows
• Working with Scrollbars
• Arrange Contents to Avoid Scrollbars
• Removing Scroll Bars
• The Taskbar
• Taskbar Properties
• Switching Between Open Windows and Multitasking
• Tile and Cascade Windows

Working with Files

• Opening Files
• Opening Files with no Shortcut
• Saving Files
• Create Folders and Files Quickly
• Creating Files and Folders on USB Drives or Floppy Disks
• Deleting Files and Folders
• Deleting a File
• Deleting Folders
• Working with Multiple Files at a Time
• Selecting Multiple Objects
• Naming a File
• Re-naming a File
• File Versions
• File Types and Extensions
• File Associations
• Template Files

Drives and Folders

• Windows Explorer
• Using the Desktop as a Holding Tank
• 2 ways of Accessing Your Computer Disks
• About Your Computer: Windows Explorer
• Starting Windows Explorer
• Moving Around Inside Explorer
• Working in Explorer
• Checking Drive Space in Windows Explorer
• My Computer
• My Computer
• Explore and Browse Drives
• Checking Drive Space on your Disks
• Viewing and Changing Drive Settings

File Recovery

• The Recycle Bin
• File Recovery: Where'd it go?
• Recovering a File or Folder
• Clearing out the Recycle Bin
• Making the Recycle Bin Larger or Smaller
• Recycle Bin Properties

Organizing Files and Folders

• Folder Organization
• File Organization
• Essential Housekeeping Skills
• Drag and Drop Files
• Drag and Drop Folders
• Cut, Copy and Paste
• Getting Information on a File
• File Properties

Shortcuts in Windows

• Shortcuts in Windows
• Shortcuts for Files and Folders
• Creating Shortcuts for Disk Drives
• Create Shortcuts for Printers
• Shortcuts for Starting Programs
• Shortcut Wizard
• Creating Shortcuts for Folders
• Change How Shortcuts Work
• Keyboard (Hotkey) Shortcuts
• Finding the Target
• Testing Shortcuts
• Deleting Shortcuts
• Organizing Shortcuts on the Desktop
• Placing Shortcuts into Folders
• Change how Shortcuts Work 2

Icons

• Icons
• Curser Icons
• Identifying Actions by Icons
• Arranging Desktop Icons and Objects

Begin Word Processing

• Beginning Word Processing
• Create and Edit a Word Document
• Create a Research Paper
• Creating a Resume, Wizard and Cover Letter

Beginning Spreadsheets

• Beginning Spreadsheets
• Start Worksheets,Cells and Creating an Embedded Chart
• Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries
• Series, What If, Charts and Working with Large Worksheets

Begining Presentations

• Beginning Presentations
• Using a Design Template and Text Slide Layouts
• Using Outline Tabs and Clip Art
• Using PowerPoint on the Web
• Using Visuals to Enhance a Slide Show

Personal Portfolio

• Building a Portfolio
• Tools For Building Your Resume
• Writing Your Resume
• Parts of the Resume
• Making a Cover Sheet
• Cover Sheets, Interview Questions, Apps for Employment Worksheets
• Thank You Letters

Intermediate Word Processing

• Intermediate Word Processing
• Creating Web Pages from Word
• Tables, Charts and Watermarks
• Form Letters, Mailing Labels, Directories

Intermediate Spreadsheets

• Intermediate Spreadsheets
• Financial Functions, Data Tables, Amortization Schedules and Hyperlinks
• Creating, Sorting and Querying a List
• Creating Templates and Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks

Beginning Databases

• Beginning Databases
• Creating and Using Databases
• Quering a Database
• Maintaining a Database

Intermediate Presentations

• Intermediate Presentations
• Modifying Visual Elements and Presentation Formats
• Collaboration

Advanced Word Processing

• Advanced Word Processing
• Create Professional Newsletters
• Collaboration

Intermediate Databases

• Intermediate Databases
• Reports and Forms
• Enhanced Forms with OLE
• Switchboards, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts

Advanced Spreadsheets

• Advanced Spreadsheets
• Integrating Features (OLE)
• Macros and the VB IDE
• Formula Auditing, Data Validation and Complex Problem Solving
• Importing Data from Databases, Files, XML, PivotTables and Trendlines

Advanced Presentations

• Advanced Presentations
• Working with Macros and VBA
• Creating a Self-Running Presentation Containing Shapes
• Importing Files from MS Office Web Sites

Email Using Outlook Express (Coming Soon)

• Introduction to Outlook Express
• Setting Up Your Account
• Email Housekeeping
• Newsgroups

Email Using Outlook

• Introduction to Outlook
• Setting Up Your Account
• Setting Up Your View
• Email Housekeeping
• About Mail Box Size
• Archiving Your Email
• Creating Back Ups
• Contacts
• Distributions Lists
• Calendars and Appointments

Internet Fraud (Coming Soon)

• Internet Fraud
• Scams
• Email Fraud
• Phishing
• Bait and Switch
• Excessive S & H Charges
• Vendor Integrety
• Prevention

Spam (Coming Soon)

• Hazards and Problems
• Managing Spam
• Taking Back Control
• Prevention

Email - Instant Messaging - CHAT (Coming Soon)

• Instant Messaging Hazards
• Ethics in the Workplace
• Stopping Malicious Email
• Email Header Hazards
• EMailing Lists
• IRC and CHAT Hazards
• Stoping It Now That I Started It
• Agents and Other Malicious Registry Entries
• Techno Removal
• Dating Service Hazards
• Form Entry Traps
• Secure Data Entry Forms
• Pen Pal Software

Introduction to Theft And Loss

• Introduction to Theft & Loss
• Types of Theft
• Types of Loss

Hardware Theft (NEW!)

• Intro To Hardware Theft
• Hardware Theft
• Recognizing Hardware Theft
• Preventing Hardware Theft

Identity Theft (NEW!)

• Intro To Identity Theft
• Identity Theft
• Recognizing Identity Theft
• Preventing ID Theft

Data Theft (NEW!)

• Intro To Data Theft
• Data Theft
• Recognizing Data Theft
• Preventing Data Theft

Hardware Loss failure)

• Intro to Hardware Failure
• Getting Help
• Hardware Failures
• Mishap Prevention
• PC Desktops
• Laptops
• Printers and All-in-One Units

Software Failure (Loss)

• Application Software
• Common Failures
• Installing Software
• Uninstalling Software
• Repairing Software Installations
• Software Updates
• Using Old Software With New Operating Systems
• Drivers
• Software and OS Components
• System Files

Digital Age Survival (Coming Soon)

• PDA 101
• USB 101
• Digital Camera 101
• Digital Video 101
• Digital Scanner 101
• All In One 101
• Cell Phone 101
• CD / ROM and DVD 101
• Copying 101 (May I Please)

How People Use PCs

• Introduction to PCs
• PCs in Business and E-Commerce
• Manufacturing
• Installation, Service and Repair in IT (Information Technology)
• Programming and Site Development
• PCs in Communication
• PCs in Education
• PCs in Entertainment
• Jobs Using PCs
• Basic Terminology
• Table of Terms
• Glossary of Computer Terms
• How to Connect the Computer Cables
• How to Protect a Computer
• Some Simple Rules to Help You
• How to Buy or sell a Computer
• Newspaper Examples
• Using Disks; Hard and Soft
• Using CDs and other Media
• CD and DiskCare

Network Problems (Coming Soon)

• Terminology
• Major Failure
• Minor Failure
• Minor Failure
• Security
• Permissions
• NTFS Permissions
• File and Folder Permissions
• DUN (Dial Up Networking - modems)
• X 10

Wireless Networking (Coming Soon)

• Wireless Networking
• Major Failure
• Minor Failure
• Wireless Security
• Wireless Connections
• Wireless Devices

Policy Police (Coming Soon)

• Policies, Copyrights and Digital Media
• Porated Music
• Pirated Video
• Pirated Services
• Pirated Printed Material
• Pirated Subscription Services
• Policy Police "Gotchas"

Data Backup and Recovery (Coming Soon)

• Backup Schemes
• Backup Software
• Backup Techniques
• Data Loss
• Loss Prevention
• Restore Techniques
• Recovering From the Disaster
• System Restore
• Getting Help

Viruses (Coming Soon)

• Types
• Definition Files
• Removal Software and Utilities
• Infected?
• Specialty Software
• Prevention

Beware the Wares!! Junkware, Malware, Adware, Spyware, Hijackware (Coming Soon)

• Types
• Hazards
• Junk Privacy
• Attack Recognition
• Removal Software and Utilities
• Prevention

Travel Dangers (Coming Soon)

• Computer Survival 101
• Getting Connected
• Using Remote Access Service
• Accessing Email From Home
• Getting Power to Peripherals
• Batteries
• Power Adaptors
• Problems
• Identifying What Goes Where
• Hazards
• Surge Protectors
• Testing the UPS
• What To Avoid
• Crossing Borders and Customs
• Airline "Gotchas"
• Peeping Cell Phones

PC Ethics

• What are PC Ethics
• Software Licensing Agreements
• Shareware and Freeware
• End User Licensing Agreements (EULA)
• Safeguarding Software
• Consequenses in the Courts