How to learn basic computer?

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Learning basic computer skills is the first step to becoming confident with technology. You don’t need to be a technical expert — just start small and practice regularly. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

🔹 Step 1: Understand Computer Basics

  • What a computer is (desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile).

  • Main parts: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU, Speakers.

  • How to switch on/off a computer properly.

🔹 Step 2: Learn to Use the Mouse & Keyboard

  • Mouse: Click, Double-Click, Right-Click, Scroll, Drag & Drop.

  • Keyboard: Learn letters, numbers, Enter, Backspace, Spacebar, Shift, Ctrl, Alt.

  • Practice typing using free websites (like typing.com).

🔹 Step 3: Learn the Operating System

  • If using Windows: Know Start Menu, Taskbar, Files & Folders.

  • If using macOS: Learn Dock, Finder, System Preferences.

  • Practice creating folders, saving files, copying & pasting.

🔹 Step 4: Learn Essential Software

  • Word Processing → MS Word, Google Docs (typing documents).

  • Spreadsheets → MS Excel, Google Sheets (basic calculations).

  • Presentations → MS PowerPoint, Google Slides.

🔹 Step 5: Learn Internet Basics

  • Open a browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari).

  • Use Google Search to find information.

  • Learn about Email (create Gmail/Outlook account, send & receive emails).

  • Practice safe browsing (avoid suspicious links).

🔹 Step 6: Learn File Management

  • Save files with proper names.

  • Copy files to a USB drive or cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive).

  • Learn how to download and upload files.

🔹 Step 7: Practice Digital Communication

  • Use WhatsApp Web, Zoom, Google Meet for video calls.

  • Learn how to share your screen or documents online.

🔹 Step 8: Practice Regularly

  • Try doing small projects (e.g., write a letter in Word, make a budget in Excel, create slides in PowerPoint).

  • Spend at least 30 minutes daily practicing.