Windows Operating Systems (Windows 7)
Last revised: August 28, 2011
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Computer Glossary |
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Need a place to look up technical terms? Need to decipher an acronym? Check out these web sites. |
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Using the Internet Using E-Mail |
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The basics of surfing the web and sending Email messages. Additional E-mail references. |
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Introduction to Windows |
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Overview of the Windows operating system |
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Control Mechanisms |
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How to control all those goofy little symbols in Windows |
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Windows Control Mechanisms |
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How to use the common components of dialog boxes |
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Volker's Favorite Keystrokes |
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My favorite Windows and Microsoft Office shortcut keys. |
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Help Systems |
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How to use the Windows and Microsoft Office help systems. Applies to help systems in other programs as well. |
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File Management |
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How to manage your files using Windows Explorer |
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Open-Save-Print |
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How to use the Windows standard open, save as, and print dialog boxes. |
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Computer Ergonomics |
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How to set up a computer workstation that allows you to work comfortably and safely. |
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Computer Viruses |
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What viruses are, how you catch them, how to avoid catching them, what to do if you catch one. |
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Software/Internet Copyright Law |
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Why can't I copy my friend's software? What material on the Internet can I use for my own purposes? |
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Computer Application Software |
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What are the most common types of software and what do you use them for? |
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1. File Management | ||
Part 1
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Files, folders, extensions, navigating using My Computer | ||
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Part 2
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Creating folders; renaming files and folders; selecting multiple files; moving and copying files | ||
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Part 3
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Review, Clipboard, Deleting Files (Recycle Bin), Renaming Files, Backups, Submitting Assignments | ||
| Assignments | |||
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Unit 1 - Computer Terminology |
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Reading and worksheet assignments for computer terminology |
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Unit 2 - Internet & Email |
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Reading and worksheet assignments for Internet and Email |
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Unit 3 - Control Mechanisms |
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Reading and worksheet assignments for control mechanisms |
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Unit 4 - File Management |
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Reading and worksheet assignments for file management |
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Unit 5 - Ergonomics |
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Reading and worksheet assignments for ergonomics |
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Unit 6 - Viruses & Copyrights |
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Reading and worksheet assignments for viruses and copyrights |
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Terminology Worksheet |
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Computer terminology worksheet |
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Internet & Email Worksheet |
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Internet surfing and Email worksheet. |
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Control Mechanisms Worksheet |
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Control mechanisms worksheets. |
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File Management Worksheet |
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File management worksheet |
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Computer Ergonomics Worksheet |
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Ergonomics worksheet |
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Computer Viruses & Copyright Worksheet |
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Viruses and copyright laws worksheet |
| Handouts | |||
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Competency Checklist |
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List of competencies (skills) gained in this course, presented by tutorials |
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Terminology Outline |
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A brief outline of computer terminology. |
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General Computer Terminology |
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PowerPoint presentation on general computer terms |
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PC Fundamentals |
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Fundamental personal computer terminology |
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Student Files How to download student files |
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Data files for the File Management assignment stored in Zip file. |
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MSTC Rental Car
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Program for practicing Windows Control Mechanisms.
If this program will not run on your home computer, you can either download the .Net Framework 2.0 from the Microsoft Update site, or, simply run this program in an MSTC computer lab. |
| Keep your computer problem free | |||
| If you have suggestions for additions to this list of protection software, email me. | |||
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AVG Virus Scanning |
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FREE (to home users) virus scanning software. My favorite free anti-virus program. |
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Avast Virus Scanning |
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FREE (to home users) virus scanning software. Not as good as Norton, but much better than nothing. |
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Norton AntiVirus (Symantec) |
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The (current) king of antivirus software. Includes some spyware and adware scanning. |
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Microsoft Security Essentials |
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Microsoft's FREE all-in-one security package. |
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Spybot Search & Destroy |
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Shareware utility to search out and remove spyware. A must have in your home arsenal. |
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Ad-Aware |
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Free utility to locate and remove adware from your computer. |
