Computer Training

PC & Networking Basics

Course Length: 1 Day

Course Prerequisites

  • Required: This course is not intended for beginners. An Intermediate or better knowledge of one or more programs is a must.

Course Description

  • This course looks at all of the things every personal computer user should know. Topics include: PC overview (drives, memory, screen resolution), basic networking (mapping drives, adding printers, sharing folders), some Windows (selecting folders and drives in any program, efficient use of window size, taskbar and the task manager), shortcuts & tips useful in any program, and basic troubleshooting ideas to try before contacting the IT department.

Detailed List of Topics

Basic PC Overview

  • Hard Drives
  • Floppy Drives
  • CD Roms (Read & Write)
  • DVD Drives
  • Computer Memory
  • Setting Screen Resolution
  • Adding Printers

Basic Networking

  • Mapping Drives
  • Adding Network Printers
  • Sharing Your Folders

Basic Windows

  • Selecting Folders and Drives in any Program (for example, to a attach file in an email message)
  • Efficient use of Window Size (min/max/restore)
  • Tiling Several Programs
  • Efficient use of the Taskbar
  • Efficient use of the Task Manager
  • Adding Shortcuts to the Desktop and customizing them
  • Useful Generic Tips

Basic Troubleshooting

  • Ideas to Try Before Contacting Your IT Department for Help