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Beginner\’s Linux Guide

Connect2Compete: Discounted High-Speed Internet, Low-Cost Computers and Free Computer Training for Qualifying Individuals [ View Description ]Connect2Compete will help Americans access technology through three exciting offers: free digital literacy training, discounted high-speed Internet, and low-cost computers.

CustomGuide – Free Computer Training Quick References, Cheat Sheets

Digital Basics: Step-by-step instructions and videos [ View Description ]Digital Basics is a part of The Beehive and was built to help you learn the basic terminology of computer literacy, understand how to use current and future tools and get a better understanding of how you can get the most out of your internet experience.

DIGITALLEARN.ORG (free, self-paced computer skills training) [ View Description ]If you are new to computers, haven’t used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

digitalliteracy.gov – learn computer and Internet skills [ View Description ]This is the destination for digital literacy resources and collaboration. Use it to share and enhance the tools necessary to learn computer and Internet skills needed in today’s global work environment.

Free Computer Basics Tutorial [ View Description ]Getting Started
Using a Desktop Computer
Using a Laptop Computer
Doing More with Your Computer: set up, maintenance, troubleshooting

Free Computer Training at GCFLearnFree.org [ View Description ]GCFLearnFree.org, formerly GCF Global Learning®, is operated on behalf of GCF by Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC).

Free Online Courses and Education — Education-Portal.com

Free Typing Tests

Fun Typing Test

In Pictures: FreeOnline computer tutorials based on pictures

Jan\’s Computer Literacy 101

Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Products

Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

Learn2Type (free registration required)

Microsoft Office Online: Free self-paced training courses

Mouse Basics Tutorial ~ Hammond Public Library ~ Hammond, Indiana

Mouse practice game

Mouse Tutorial

Mousing Around – Basic Mouse Tutorial

Newbie Dot Org

OpenOffice Tutorials

PC.com – Computer Help, Reviews, and News

Photoshop Tutorials

PowerPoint Tutorials

PowerTyping.com – Free typing tutor online

Ratón Tutorial [ View Description ]Recurso sobre el uso de computadoras para ayudar a principiantes a familiarizarse con el uso del ratón.

Tech Support and Business Questions? Ask Dave Taylor!

Tech Tutorials

TechEncyclopedia

TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER – select Career Tools/Basic Computer Skills (EPL subscribes to this) [ View Description ]Learn some of the most common computer software programs:

* Microsoft Windows 7

* Microsoft Word 2010

* Microsoft Excel 2010

* Microsoft Access 2010

* Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

The life-changing list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows users – Download Squad

ThinkTutorial: Free Computer Tutorials and Lessons [ View Description ]Basic Computer Training, Computer Knowledge for Work, Beginners Computer Tutorials

Touch Typing Instruction – begins with finger placement [ View Description ]Keyboard instruction & pactice. Includes numeric keypad instruction, typing games and a speed test.

Typing Practice For Beginners

Unix Tutorial for Beginners

Wired How To’s [ View Description ]a collaborative site dedicated to the burgeoning DIY culture… all kinds of projects, hacks, tricks and tips on how to live, work and play better.

Miscellaneous

Byte Converter

DSL Reports

Free Programming Resources

How Firewalls Work

Logical Tips – Computing Tips E-zine Archive

McAfee – Computer Virus Information [ View Description ]Contains virus removal tools, a glossary of terms and information on recent threats.

OnGuard Online – computer security & information protection

Orb Networks – Streaming to any Web-enabled device, Free

PC Repair & Set Up Guide – ACME HOW TO.com

Public domain image resources

Updating your time zone setting: Indiana moves to Daylight Saving Time

What is the Difference Between Viruses, Trojans, Worms, and Other Malware?

Wi-Fi Planet

Mouse Tutorials

Mouse practice game

Mousing Around – Computer Mouse Basics

Ratón Tutorial [ View Description ]Recurso sobre el uso de computadoras para ayudar a principiantes a familiarizarse con el uso del ratón.

Software/Hardware

BigScreenLive: Makes Computers and the Internet Easy to Use for Seniors

CNET – Product reviews – Consumer reviews – Unbiased reviews – Hardware reviews – CNET reviews

Computers – Buying Advice (Consumer Reports)

Desktop computer buying guide – CNET Reviews

Download.com (CNET)

Free online media file conversion (Document, Images, Audio, Video)

Freeware4pc.com: Download freeware for your PC

Freeware: 450+ Common Problems Solved

Job Search Widgets, Gadgets, and Tools

Laptop buying guide – CNET Reviews

Laptop, Netbook, Smart Phone, Tablet – Interactive Feature Comparison

OpenOffice.org – The Free and Open Productivity Suite [ View Description ]Compatible with other major office suites, OpenOffice.org is free to download, use, and distribute.

Pear Budget – FREE simple budgeting & and expense tracking service

Techbargains – Targeting the Best Deals in Technology

Tucows – software downloads

Zamzar – Free online file conversion [ View Description ]Zamzar is dedicated to helping you transform your songs, videos, images and documents into different formats.

Tech Support

Annoyances.org – Microsoft Windows Help

How Stuff Works – Computers

MacFixIt – Troubleshooting For Mac Users, By Mac Users

PC Mechanic

PCWorld.com – Internet Tips: Internet Tips: Take Charge of What Web Sites Know About You [ View Description ]Control cookies, clear your download history, and take other steps to keep snoops off your online trail.

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