Boost Your Skills
in Computer Basics and Windows 11

An easy-to-use guide that takes you step-by-step through the skills you need to succeed in today's digital world


Boost Your Skills in Computer Basics and Windows 11 prepares new users with a solid foundation in computer basics, file management, and more. We begin Unit 1 with a discussion of the Microsoft Windows operating system, including signing on, controlling app windows, multitasking, creating a Microsoft account, using the online Office apps, and emailing. In Unit 2 we move on to discussing key file management best practices. And in Unit 3, we get on the Internet to do some web searching!

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Learning Objectives
  • Log in to the computer using a username and a password
  • Describe the basic layout of the Windows Desktop screen
  • Use the mouse to right-click and drag
  • Work with the Start menu
  • Shut down the computer correctly
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Learning Objectives
  • Minimize, maximize, resize, and move app windows
  • Use touch controls
  • Describe the basic features of the Windows 11 taskbar
  • Multitask effectively using the taskbar
  • Access commands using the notification area
  • Use the Action Center
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Learning Objectives
  • Describe why we use online resources
  • Understand the basics of cloud computing
  • Create a free Microsoft account
  • Connect your Microsoft account to Windows
  • Understand account verification

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  • Use common features found in drop-down menus, on toolbars and Ribbons, and on scroll bars
  • Use the mouse effectively as the appearance and function of the mouse pointer changes
  • Type and edit text in an app
  • Cut or copy text and then paste it into another location
  • Save files or copies of files on OneDrive

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  • Create a properly formatted email address
  • Send and receive emails, including those with attachments
  • Create folders and organize emails using Outlook
  • Identify spam and other email threats

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  • Describe and use various storage devices
  • Use File Explorer to locate files and folders
  • Plug in a USB flash drive
  • Identify different types of folders used by Windows
  • Find files and folders with File Search

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  • Create new folders and subfolders for organizing your files
  • Move or copy folders and files from one location to another
  • Delete folders and files and, if necessary, restore them from the Recycle Bin
  • Use OneDrive to store your files and folders
  • Upload to and download from OneDrive

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  • Use a World Wide Web address to go directly to a website
  • Identify the main components of a web address
  • Use Microsoft Edge to browse the web
  • Create a favorite with Microsoft Edge

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  • Use Google to perform a basic search
  • Use Google to search for images
  • Protect yourself from web threats
  • Complete a complicated search

Learning Objectives
  • Search your computer using the new Search program
  • Change the screen resolution and Desktop background
  • Change the power options
  • Update Windows 11
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