These are hands-on exercises in basic tasks for early beginner computer users. It includes crossword puzzle, power point, step-by-step instructions for various activities, videos from the internet and longer handouts with more detailed information. Topics included in this series are: Computer Basic Essentials, Hardware, Software, Networks, Typing Skills, Word Pad, Windows, using Programs, Files & Folders-Tool bars, Create, Edit and Save a document, Exploring and using the Internet-Web pages, Email, Change your homepage, Pop-up Blocker and Firewalls. 

Part 1

• Steps to Using Crossword Puzzle
• Crossword Vocabulary 1-1
• Crossword Puzzle - 1-1
• Word Bank
• What's Inside My Computer
• Computer Skills Introduction-Windows 7- Reference Card
• Computer Skills Introduction -Window XP-Reference Card
• Mouse Aerobics and Typing Exercise

Part 2

• Network How-to Videos
• Mouse Aerobics
• Using Software
• Free Online Typing Practice Trial Version
• Free Typing Games.net

Part 3

• Typing Lessons On-Line.co.uk
• Control Panel & Security Center-Windows XP-Reference Card
• Control Panel & Security Center-Windows XP-Reference Card
• Control Panel & Security Center Windows 7 Reference Card
• Fundamentals Exercises

Part 4

• Create Files, Folders and Desktop Shortcuts using Windows 7
• Create Files , Folders and Desktop Shortcuts using XP
• Save to a CD in Windows XP
• Save to a Flashdrive using Windows XP
• Word Pad & Save to CD using Windows 7 Exercise

Part 5

• Introduction to the Internet Exercise
• Internet Explorer 7 Reference Card
• Internet Explorer 8 Reference Card
• Internet Explorer 9 Reference Card

Part 6

• Introduction to Email Exercise