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We are also have a new service that we are testing - Computer Software Video Classes. Check out our series on Microsoft Excel -- click here.

 

Free Online Computer Tutorials

 

Typing

This is an easy typing course that will teach you touch typing.

 

Already know typing basics and need to practice?  Keybr.com is fast and easy, and it will
keep track of your speed and your errors.
 

This is another website that teaches touch typing to beginners.  Free registration required.

 

Computer Basics

This tutorial includes mousercise, games and an explanation for using the mouse.

 

Here’s a short mouse practice tutorial by Chris Rippel.

 

Learn the parts of desktop and laptop computers through a series of well-produced videos.  Very up-to-date (she even talks about Wi-Fi).  Registration needed.

 

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Microsoft Windows

 

Self paced Tutorial, video tutorials, step by step exercises, practice exercises and evaluations.

 

            Detailed Step by Step Question and Answer based tutorial

 

 Includes an overview of parts of the computer, using a mouse and the keyboard

 

Intermediate level Online Windows Vista tutorial and blog by learnthat.com

 

 

Internet 

This is a step-by-step interactive course for beginners on using the Internet, from connecting to searching for information.

 

 

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RSS Feeds

A You Tube video by Commoncraft that explains the basics of RSS and how to get started.  You’ll need sound!

 

 

Free Photo Editing

Fun videos that teach you how to edit your pictures.  Sound needed. 

             

            27 videocasts about Photoshop express editing

 

            Tour of Flickr features including how to upload, use maps and make stuff

 

Short index of Flickr tutorials by MediaMazine includes signing up, uploading and starting out.

 

E-mail

Tutorial by learnthenet.com explains the basics of e-mail and how it works.

 

            Tutorial about writing effective e-mail messages

 

            Official help topics from Gmail

 

Short Multimedia description of Gmail including some of the more advanced features. (sound required)

 

Gmail tips which are searchable in a table of contents

 

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Microsoft Word

Check the official Microsoft homepage of this program for tips and free downloads.

 

This site is subject- specific to allow users to search by their category of interest.

 

Once you gained some familiarity with Microsoft Word, this site will provide you with additional advice and frames of reference.

  

This informative site breaks the Word program into ten progressively more difficult sections on learning the well-known word processing program.

 

This site is a great resource for learning Word although designed for teacher use.

 

Bay Con Group has designed a terrific tutorial site that acquaints new users with popular Microsoft Programs.   Specific tasks are outline for quick reference.

 

This link will provide you with shortcuts and answer questions about the latest version of Microsoft Word.

 

Got Windows XP?   Do you know how to change you desktop layout and views?   This is just one of the answers provided using this handy site.

 

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Microsoft Excel

Check the official Microsoft homepage of this program for tips and free downloads.

 

Do you have a specific question about Microsoft Excel?   Click the link above for answers.

 

This online course provides users with twelve progressively more difficult sections for learning the popular spreadsheet program.

 

Great information although especially designed for teachers.   It includes both Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh versions of Excel.

 

Bay Con Group has designed wonderful tutorials to acquaint new users with popular Microsoft Programs.   Specific tasks are outline for quick reference.

 

Excel 2007 Tutorial 2007:  A Practical Guide

An excellent tutorial with demo video, special tips, and a directory of additional links.

 

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Microsoft PowerPoint

Check the official Microsoft homepage of this program for tips and free downloads.

 

Bay Con Group has designed wonderful tutorials to acquaint new users with popular Microsoft Programs.   Specific tasks are outline for quick reference.

 

Great resource although specifically designed for teachers.   It teaches basic slide shows using Microsoft Office 97 through Office 2007 Microsoft Windows XP.

  

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Microsoft Access

Check the official Microsoft homepage of this program for tips and free downloads.

 

Find brief tutorials that introduce users to databases and their applications for MS Access 97 through 2002.

 

 Microsoft Publisher

Check the official Microsoft homepage of this program for tips and free downloads.

   

Microsoft FrontPage

Check the official Microsoft homepage of this program for tips and free downloads.

 

Other Programs

Find brief explanations on specific tasks for the photo program.

 

Want help with Flash?   Follow the link for assistance with some of the programs common tasks.

 

Try out a free beginner 19 step tutorial and quiz by Vineyard Designs.

 

Download tutorials for Dreamweaver 3 through MX using Adobe Acrobat reader.

   

This link will provide you with a number of practice modules for the various programs included with Works, including word processing and databases.   Macintosh instructions also provided.

 

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Quick Reference Sheets

Do you need a quick Reference sheet to keep by your computer?  Custom Guides includes tip sheets for programs from 1997 to current for Microsoft, Mac, Adobe and a few others.

 

En Español

Aprendiendo usar el mouse.

 

¿ Qué le gustaría aprender? Tutoriales de las computatadoras, el Internet y Microsoft Office.

 

Aprende a usar el correo electrónico a www.learnthenet.com

 

 

 

 

 
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