Computer Basics

Welcome to our guide to computer basics

Use the menu on the left to start learning

Basic icons

Start Menus- Menus that contain frequently used programs, common programs or programs set appear on menu.

My Documents- Icon that allows access saved files, images, music, videos and programs.

Web Browsers-  Allows user to search the internet. Different icons represent different companies that created the browser.

Google    Internet Explorer       Firefox            Apple Safari 

My Computer- Allows access to hard drives (where programs are saved) and removable disk (such as CDs or Flash Drives).

Recycle Bin-  Folder for deleted files. User can retrieve/restore files if necessary or empty permanently. 

Volume Control- Used to increase/ Decrease volume. 

WiFi Signal- Displays WiFi connection and signal strength. 

Keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts are a combination of keys on a keyboard to perform a function.

Keyboard shortcuts are universal and time saving. 

Ctrl-C: Copy highlighted text, image or content.

Ctrl-X: Cut highlighted text, image or content.  

Ctrl-V- Paste highlighted copied text or content. 

Ctrl-Z- Undo previous action.

Ctrl-P- Print current page or document. 

Ctrl-F- Find text on page.