Course Overview
Teacher
Richard Rost is the owner and president of 599CD Computer Training and Amicron Computing, a small technology firm based in Amherst, NY dedicated to helping people get the most from their computers. A self-taught computer expert, Richard founded... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 31 min
- Lessons 11
- Attachments 6
- Exercises 43
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82 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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11 minFREEBasic Computing lesson 1Free6 CQ
Thinking about upgrading to Windows 8? First, get a rundown of the history of Windows and learn about the features of the new Windows 8 editions.
with AmicronThinking about upgrading to Windows 8? First, get a rundown of the history of Windows and learn about the features of the new Windows 8 editions.
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15 minBasic Computing lesson 28 CQ
Before you make the leap, learn some important information about Windows 8. This lesson covers new and enhanced features and specifications in Windows 8.
with AmicronBefore you make the leap, learn some important information about Windows 8. This lesson covers new and enhanced features and specifications in Windows 8.
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14 minBasic Computing lesson 38 CQ
Don’t be surprised when you boot up Windows 8 only to find there’s no Start menu. Learn how to unlock your computer and use the Start screen in this lesson.
with AmicronDon’t be surprised when you boot up Windows 8 only to find there’s no Start menu. Learn how to unlock your computer and use the Start screen in this lesson.
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10 minBasic Computing lesson 46 CQ
Find all of your programs and utilities in one place! In this lesson, learn about shortcuts, windows, and the taskbar on the Windows 8 desktop.
with AmicronFind all of your programs and utilities in one place! In this lesson, learn about shortcuts, windows, and the taskbar on the Windows 8 desktop.
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20 minBasic Computing lesson 511 CQ
It’s time to open up some applications in Windows 8. This lesson demonstrates how to use included applications and download new ones from the Windows Store.
with AmicronIt’s time to open up some applications in Windows 8. This lesson demonstrates how to use included applications and download new ones from the Windows Store.
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13 minBasic Computing lesson 67 CQ
This lesson on Windows 8 provides an overview of the Internet Explorer, Mail and People apps, and how to set up a Gmail account and sync it to Windows Mail.
with AmicronThis lesson on Windows 8 provides an overview of the Internet Explorer, Mail and People apps, and how to set up a Gmail account and sync it to Windows Mail.
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14 minBasic Computing lesson 78 CQ
In this second lesson in the Windows 8 Useful Apps series, learn how to use the calendar, Xbox Music, weather, sports, Bing, photos, and travel apps.
with AmicronIn this second lesson in the Windows 8 Useful Apps series, learn how to use the calendar, Xbox Music, weather, sports, Bing, photos, and travel apps.
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9 minBasic Computing lesson 85 CQ
If you're new to Windows, this lesson provides an overview of WordPad, Notepad, Calculator, SkyDrive, Recycle Bin, File Explorer, and the Documents Library.
with AmicronIf you're new to Windows, this lesson provides an overview of WordPad, Notepad, Calculator, SkyDrive, Recycle Bin, File Explorer, and the Documents Library.
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10 minBasic Computing lesson 96 CQ
Want to customize your Windows settings instead of using the out-of-the-box options? Learn how to change PC settings, add users, turn on notifications, & more!
with AmicronWant to customize your Windows settings instead of using the out-of-the-box options? Learn how to change PC settings, add users, turn on notifications, & more!
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14 minBasic Computing lesson 108 CQ
Want to customize your Windows control panel settings? Learn how to change firewall, Windows Defender security, display, mouse settings, and more!
with AmicronWant to customize your Windows control panel settings? Learn how to change firewall, Windows Defender security, display, mouse settings, and more!
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16 minBasic Computing lesson 119 CQ
Want your "Start" button back? Learn helpful tips for bringing back "Start" and customizing your taskbar, quick launch bar, shortcuts, and Classic Shell.
with AmicronWant your "Start" button back? Learn helpful tips for bringing back "Start" and customizing your taskbar, quick launch bar, shortcuts, and Classic Shell.
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11123 min11-part Microsoft Office course68 CQ
Microsoft Access, part of the Microsoft Office Professional suite, is the go-to entry-level software for mass tracking and managing of records. In need of your own data management system for your small business? This 14-lesson course for beginners from Amicron shows you how to use Access to create tables and run queries, sort and filter data using several easy-to-use parameters, work with different data types, and more.
with AmicronMicrosoft Access, part of the Microsoft Office Professional suite, is the go-to entry-level software for mass tracking and managing of records. In need of your own data management system for your small business? This 14-lesson course for beginners from Amicron shows you how to use Access to create tables and run queries, sort and filter data using several easy-to-use parameters, work with different data types, and more.
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762 min7-part Microsoft Office course33 CQ
New to Microsoft Office? Then you're probably eager to get started with Microsoft Word, the go-to program for creating text documents. Over the course of 13 lessons, instructor Richard Rost will walk you through an overview of Microsoft Word basics. Learn to navigate the program using the Word interface and ribbon. Once you're comfortable, learn to create a document—a business letter—and enter edit, and format text. You'll learn a few keyboard shortcuts and how to print, email, and save files.
with AmicronNew to Microsoft Office? Then you're probably eager to get started with Microsoft Word, the go-to program for creating text documents. Over the course of 13 lessons, instructor Richard Rost will walk you through an overview of Microsoft Word basics. Learn to navigate the program using the Word interface and ribbon. Once you're comfortable, learn to create a document—a business letter—and enter edit, and format text. You'll learn a few keyboard shortcuts and how to print, email, and save files.
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1171 min11-part Microsoft Office course42 CQ
Become a spreadsheet ninja! This course from Amicron, designed for complete beginners, covers everything you need to know to make functional, dynamic spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel 2010. Tour the Excel ribbon and interface before jumping into basic data entry and formatting. By the end of these 11 simple lessons, you should know how to write math formulas and organize data into easy-to-read XLS files.
with AmicronBecome a spreadsheet ninja! This course from Amicron, designed for complete beginners, covers everything you need to know to make functional, dynamic spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel 2010. Tour the Excel ribbon and interface before jumping into basic data entry and formatting. By the end of these 11 simple lessons, you should know how to write math formulas and organize data into easy-to-read XLS files.
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858 min8-part Basic Computing course35 CQ
In this course, pick up expert advice about setting up a computer safely and quickly, creating a network drive, replacing a laptop screen, installing a CPU, overclocking your computer, and more!
with CPU ModderIn this course, pick up expert advice about setting up a computer safely and quickly, creating a network drive, replacing a laptop screen, installing a CPU, overclocking your computer, and more!
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1066 min10-part Basic Computing course40 CQ
Google offers a full suite of free apps to help manage your personal and professional lives, organize files, and increase productivity. Learn how to use Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and more.
with Klista RaderGoogle offers a full suite of free apps to help manage your personal and professional lives, organize files, and increase productivity. Learn how to use Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and more.
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318 min3-part Basic Computing course12 CQ
In this course, an expert from Computer Care Clinic introduces the basic features you need to know to navigate Windows 10. Learn how to customize the Start menu, find your favorite programs, and more.
with Computer Care ClinicIn this course, an expert from Computer Care Clinic introduces the basic features you need to know to navigate Windows 10. Learn how to customize the Start menu, find your favorite programs, and more.
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8106 min8-part Basic Computing course57 CQ
Need detailed guidance on how to make the best of the Windows 10 operating system? This course familiarizes beginner students with the Windows 10 user interface and its basic capabilities.
Need detailed guidance on how to make the best of the Windows 10 operating system? This course familiarizes beginner students with the Windows 10 user interface and its basic capabilities.
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10120 min10-part Basic Computing course65 CQ
If you're a Mac or Windows user looking for more control over your operating system, switch to open source Ubuntu Linux! Install and customize the latest Ubuntu build in this course.
with Anything AppleIf you're a Mac or Windows user looking for more control over your operating system, switch to open source Ubuntu Linux! Install and customize the latest Ubuntu build in this course.