Computer Basics

Starting and Stopping a computer

Be Connected, then click Turning Computers on and off (Note: Be Connected courses require you to have created a free account.)
Absolute Beginners Series Make sure to click the Getting Started link and reading the simple steps (NOT AVAILABLE as at 6/2019)

Mastering the Mouse

Absolute Beginner Series. Then click 'T1 Introduction to Computers' explains the mouse and how to use it. (NOT AVAILABLE as at 6/2019)
Be Connected, then click What is a mouse and then Using a Mouse
The US Palm Beach Library site has some great interactive tutorials for new starters

Using the Keyboard

Absolute Beginner Series T1 Introduction to Computers' has interactive training on the basics of the computer keyboard. (NOT AVAILABLE as at 6/2019)
Be Connected, then click What is a keyboard and then Using a Keyboard
Learn My Way keyboard tutorial Has audio and/or captions. Be aware that it uses the UK keyboard layout which has the " and @ symbols swapped, ie Shift + 2 will type ", Shift + ' will type the @ symbol.

Desktop and Start Menu

Later Life Learners. Then click 'My Courses, 6. Computer and Tablet Guides, Launch Course, Using a Windows Computer Part 1 Slides 5 & 6 explains the desktop, 20 - 23 explains the Start Menu.

Windows Tutorials

Home and Learn is a UK site with several tutorials for Windows 7 and Windows 10
GCF Learn Free has tutorials on the Windows Basics plus five versions of Windows
If there was ONE PROGRAM to get on top of in any computer it is how to manage your files and folders. In Windows 10 its called File Explorer, in earlier versions Windows Explorer. Both are very similar in function. Below are links that explain it:
- File Explorer YouTube video by gFriend Master Computer Series
- File Explorer: Working with Files and Folders Youtube video by Computer Skills, Simply

Apple Mac Tutorials