Microsoft Windows 8.1 for Beginners
A 10-part course with Robert McMillen
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I wear a lot of hats. I teach at two colleges in the Portland, OR. area, I am the president of a technology company called All Tech 1, LLC., and I host a weekly syndicated talk show called All Tech Radio. I love to teach. I do it online, in the... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 27 min
- Lessons 10
- Attachments 11
- Exercises 34
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78 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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12 minFREEBasic Computing lesson 1Free7 CQ
Just getting started with Windows 8.1? In this lesson, get a guided tour of the Start Menu, PC Settings, and desktop in the Windows 8.1 operating system.
with Robert McMillenJust getting started with Windows 8.1? In this lesson, get a guided tour of the Start Menu, PC Settings, and desktop in the Windows 8.1 operating system.
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17 minBasic Computing lesson 29 CQ
In this lesson, learn all about personalizing your Windows 8.1 experience, as well as how to set up options for assisting the hearing or visually impaired.
with Robert McMillenIn this lesson, learn all about personalizing your Windows 8.1 experience, as well as how to set up options for assisting the hearing or visually impaired.
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11 minBasic Computing lesson 36 CQ
Thinking of buying a Windows 8.1 tablet or phone? In this lesson, follow along to see how easy it is to navigate Windows touch screen devices!
with Robert McMillenThinking of buying a Windows 8.1 tablet or phone? In this lesson, follow along to see how easy it is to navigate Windows touch screen devices!
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20 minBasic Computing lesson 411 CQ
In this lesson, learn all about the Control Panel—the heart of your Windows 8.1 computer—to configure devices and programs in easy-to-understand terms.
with Robert McMillenIn this lesson, learn all about the Control Panel—the heart of your Windows 8.1 computer—to configure devices and programs in easy-to-understand terms.
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14 minBasic Computing lesson 58 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to install Microsoft Office 2013 in Windows 8.1, get an overview of Microsoft Word and Excel, and see how to print documents.
with Robert McMillenIn this lesson, learn how to install Microsoft Office 2013 in Windows 8.1, get an overview of Microsoft Word and Excel, and see how to print documents.
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13 minBasic Computing lesson 67 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to create separate user accounts, set up scanning, troubleshoot devices, and use the speech recognition feature in Windows 8.1.
with Robert McMillenIn this lesson, learn how to create separate user accounts, set up scanning, troubleshoot devices, and use the speech recognition feature in Windows 8.1.
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14 minBasic Computing lesson 78 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to configure popular web browsers for Windows to turn on privacy modes, set your homepage, save favorites, and more!
with Robert McMillenIn this lesson, learn how to configure popular web browsers for Windows to turn on privacy modes, set your homepage, save favorites, and more!
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13 minBasic Computing lesson 87 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to set up an account, search, and download from the new Microsoft Windows store to install a wide variety of fun apps!
with Robert McMillenIn this lesson, learn how to set up an account, search, and download from the new Microsoft Windows store to install a wide variety of fun apps!
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13 minBasic Computing lesson 97 CQ
In this lesson, learn about setting up the Windows Media Player for organizing multimedia, configuring firewalls for security, and setting up Outlook for email.
with Robert McMillenIn this lesson, learn about setting up the Windows Media Player for organizing multimedia, configuring firewalls for security, and setting up Outlook for email.
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15 minBasic Computing lesson 108 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to use troubleshooting utilities and antivirus software to make your Windows 8.1 computer run faster and more reliably!
with Robert McMillenIn this lesson, learn how to use troubleshooting utilities and antivirus software to make your Windows 8.1 computer run faster and more reliably!
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10127 min10-part Hardware course68 CQ
Considering a move to a new server operating system? In this 10-lesson course for system administrators, Robert McMillen breaks down the features of Windows Server 2012 and how they form a robust OS for all of your needs. Learn about available management tools and where to find them; how to configure TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS; and work with Active Directory to authenticate users and secure your network.
with Robert McMillenConsidering a move to a new server operating system? In this 10-lesson course for system administrators, Robert McMillen breaks down the features of Windows Server 2012 and how they form a robust OS for all of your needs. Learn about available management tools and where to find them; how to configure TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS; and work with Active Directory to authenticate users and secure your network.
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10117 min10-part Microsoft Office course64 CQ
Word—it’s the fundamental element to all things written. Learn how to use Microsoft’s 2013 version of the word processing software! In this course, information technology instructor Robert McMillen explains everything you need to know from saving, printing and manipulating text to creating macros, mail merges, citing sources and more! Professor Robert McMilllen has years of experience teaching college students and clients how technology works, and now he can teach you.
with Robert McMillenWord—it’s the fundamental element to all things written. Learn how to use Microsoft’s 2013 version of the word processing software! In this course, information technology instructor Robert McMillen explains everything you need to know from saving, printing and manipulating text to creating macros, mail merges, citing sources and more! Professor Robert McMilllen has years of experience teaching college students and clients how technology works, and now he can teach you.
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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.