Application Software Basics

This lesson introduces the primary concepts of application software and offers an overview of what will be covered in this essential computer course.

Learn about software licensing, intellectual property (IP), end-user license agreements, and piracy in this computer lesson from technology whiz Todd McLeod.

In this cloud computing lesson, computer expert Todd McLeod discusses the differences between web-based software, or cloud software, and installed software.

In this lesson for beginner computer users, get an introduction to word processing and learn how to get started using Microsoft Word to type and format text.

In this lesson for beginner computer users, learn how to use page formatting options in Microsoft Word to control the overall look of your Word documents.

In this lesson for beginner computer users, Todd McLeod discusses section formatting in MS Word and demonstrates how to add section breaks to a text document.

Create a well-formatted document in MS Word by learning how to add a title page, headings, and a table of contents to your document quickly and efficiently.

Computer expert Todd McLeod demonstrates how to include references in a Microsoft Word document and create and format bibliographies in a matter of minutes.

Pictures can make a Microsoft Word document come alive. In this lesson, learn how to insert pictures into a Word document and format them with ease.

In this lesson for new computer users, learn how to add headers and footers to a Word document and format them to coordinate with the rest of your paper.

Learn how to use the Find and Replace functions within Microsoft Word to expedite searching for certain words within a document and make text adjustments.

Mail Merge in Microsoft Word allows you to compose mass documents with customized names, email addresses, and more. Learn how to use it in this lesson!

In this lesson for beginner computer users, get an introduction to spreadsheets and learn how to get started using Microsoft Excel to process numbers.

In this lesson, Todd McLeod demonstrates how to copy and paste a formula in Microsoft Excel using keyboard shortcuts and use relative references to save time.

Todd McLeod discusses how absolute references differ from relative references and demonstrates how to create an absolute reference in Microsoft Excel.

Functions and formulas in Microsoft Excel are terms that are often used interchangeably, but, in fact, they're different. Learn how in this lesson on functions.

Repackage large amounts of data in a visual format that is easy to read and understand by learning how to create charts and graphs in Microsoft Excel.

Want to learn how to manage several unique formulas in one useful spreadsheet? Discover how to calculate grades using Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets.

Todd McLeod demonstrates how to use Google Forms within Google Drive to build and share an easy-to-make survey, then preview the results in spreadsheet form.

Computer expert Todd McLeod discusses the history of data storage and shares the many advantages of digital databases over the old system of filing cabinets.

Not sure how databases work? No problem! In this lesson, learn the fundamentals of relational databases and see how they work at their most basic level.

Are you ready to create your first database? Let computer expert Todd McLeod guide you through the process of creating a table in Microsoft Access with ease!

In this lesson with computer expert Todd McLeod, practice your table making skills and create a relational database with several tables containing unique data.

A database functions based off the relationships set up between different tables. Learn how to create database relationships between tables made in MS Access.

Turn all of the data in a database into useful information with queries. Todd McLeod demonstrates how to question a database with a query in Microsoft Access.

Round out your fundamental knowledge of databases by learning about data hierarchy and data normalization with technology expert Todd McLeod.

In this lesson, Todd McLeod discusses data mining and its importance to business. Learn how companies use data to make decisions that influence sales.

This lesson with instructor Todd McLeod is perfect for anyone who wants to quickly acquaint themselves with the basic capabilities of Google Drive Slides.

Instructor Todd McLeod offers helpful tips to keep your audience engaged while you deliver a great oral presentation alongside a PowerPoint slide show.

In this lesson with computer guru Todd McLeod, get an introduction to image editing software and learn about the most robust software around, Adobe Photoshop.

Want to make compelling videos and great sounding music? Learn about some of the best audio and video editing software available for Mac and Windows machines.

Want to learn how to make a quick, simple movie on your computer? Learn how to use the basic features of Windows Movie Maker and upload a video to YouTube.