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HELP FOR SENIORS LEARNING THE COMPUTER

    These are free and designed to help newcomers get around on their computer

    There are a number of websites designed to help Seniors learn how to use the internet and computers. 

    You might want to try this one, it has a Ton of Stuff.

    http://members.aol.com/jb44/index.html#INTERNET 

 

Learn the Basics of Windows

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Windows is the key to using your computer. As a new user, you'll want to    explore two areas first: 

My Computer and the Start menu. Basically, you click on My Computer to get to files, and you use the Start menu to launch programs.

In this article, you'll learn:

What an operating system is and why you need one

  • How to use Windows to organize your : folders, Find, and the recycle bin

  • How to open programs so you can create files

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    Windows Tip: Shortcuts for Windows Key

    Use the Windows key to speed up computing

    The Windows icon key located on the bottom of your PC's keyboard is a little-used treasure. Come watch Leo show you the many different ways the Windows key comes in handy on today's episode of "Call for Help."

    Here's a list of things you can do with the Windows key:

    • Windows: Display Start menu.
    • Windows + D: Minimize or restore all Windows.
    • Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer.
    • Windows + Tab: Cycle through buttons on taskbar.
    • Windows + F: Display find: all files.
    • Windows + Ctrl + F: Display find: computer.
    • Windows + F1: Display Help.
    • Windows + R: Display Run command.
    • Windows + break: Display system properties dialog box.
    • Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows.