WORKING WITH THE MOUSE
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How to Use a Mouse
Basic lesson in how to use a computer mouse.
Mousing Around Tutorial
"Resource to help beginning computer users become familiar with using a mouse, including mousercise exercises and practice games.
Advanced Mousing
One page of info on how to use a computer mouse beyond the basics.
Games!
Practice using a mouse at this game site.
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PRACTICE TYPING
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Touch Typing
Lets you exercise and learn touch typing.
Typing Games
Improve your typing through fun games.
Keyboarding Practice
A series of drills to improve your keyboarding technique and speed.
Bubbles
Popular online game to improve your typing speed. www.typingmaster.com/individuals/bubbles.asp
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COMPUTER BASICS
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Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101: Computer Basics
Basic tutorial introduction to computers covering types of computers, computer programs (aka applications), input, processing, output, storage, networking, programming, What You See, Hands On exercises and more.
Basic Web Lessons
This tutorial for beginners provides definitions, explanations of browser features, and instructions on navigation, searching, and troubleshooting. From AARP.
Quick Reference Guides
Free, downloadable guides for Microsoft Office, Mac, Adobe and other software programs.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac OS X
Common keyboard shortcuts from the Apple website.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Browsers : Firefox, Internet Explorer & Opera
"List of the most common keyboard shortcuts in Firefox, and the equivalents in Internet Explorer and Opera."
Keyboard Assistance and Shortcuts for Microsoft
Find keyboard shortcuts for leading Microsoft products.
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USING THE INTERNET
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Internet 101
A good starting point for absolute beginners. Lessons on many topics including how to use e-mail and chat.
cRANKy
This search engine, bills itself as "the first age-relevant search engine," and is designed for those over 50. Only four results are displayed at a time, and users may rank sites (free registration required).
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Last updated: 8/2/2010 4:59:13 PM