Computer Concepts: Windows 7/Vista/XP

• Categorizing Computer Systems
  • Computer Systems
  • Computer System Categories
  • Units of Measure
  • Computer Hardware Categories
• Processing Hardware
  • Processor
  • Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • Surge Protection
• Storage Hardware
  • Types of Storage Drives
  • External Drives
  • Card Readers
• Viewing and Printing Hardware
  • Computer Screens
  • Printers
• Networking Hardware
  • Modems
  • Routers and Wireless Access Points
• Human Interface Hardware
  • Common Interface Devices
  • USB Ports
  • Webcams
• Computer Software
  • Software Files
  • The Operating System
  • Application Programs
  • Anti-malware Software
  • User Files
• Starting Windows
  • Loggin On
  • The Windows Desktop
  • Other Modes of Operation
• Starting Programs
  • Start Menu
  • The Windows Taskbar
  • User Files
  • Searching for Programs
• Controlling Program Windows
  • Program Window Features
  • Quick Sizing Buttons
  • Positioning and Shaping Program Windows
  • Multitasking
  • Switching Programs
  • Aero Desktop (Win 7)
• Shutting Down Windows
  • Logging Off
  • Restarting Windows
• File Management
  • Browsing User Files
  • How Files Are Organized
  • About LIbraries
  • Browsing Files
  • About Drive Letters
  • Storing Your Exercise Files
  • Opening Files
  • About Files
  • Filename Extensions
• Working with Folders
  • Folder Hierarchy
  • Creating Folders
  • Renaming Files and Folders
• Moving and Copying Files
  • Selecting Multiple Files for Move and Copy Commands
• Deleting Files and Folders
  • What Happens to Deleted Files?
  • Emptying Files from the Recycle Bin
  • Restoring Files from the Recycle Bin
  • Recovering Lost Files
• Backing Up Your Files
  • Storing Backups

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