Basic Skills

How to use a computer?

Basic Navigation:

• Desktop: The main screen you see when you start your computer. It has icons for different applications and files.
• Start Menu: Click the start button (usually at the bottom left) to find and open applications.
• Taskbar: The bar at the bottom of the screen that shows open applications and shortcuts to frequently used programs.

 

Opening Applications:

• Icons: Double-click an icon on the desktop to open an application.
• Start Menu: Click the start button, find the application in the list, and click to open it.
• Search Bar: Type the name of the application in the search bar (usually next to the start button) and press Enter.

Interactive Typing Exercises

Why Practice Typing? 

Good typing skills help you work faster and more efficiently on a computer.

Interactive Typing Exercises:

• Typing Games: Fun games that help you practice typing, like "Dance Mat Typing".
• Typing Tests: Websites that let you test your typing speed and accuracy, such as "10FastFingers" or "Typing.com."
• Practice Lessons: Step-by-step lessons that teach you proper finger placement and typing techniques like "Typing Club."

Regular typing practice can make you a faster and more accurate typist!