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Getting started

Find out the basics of using a computer, software and the Internet.

• Computers

  

  • Computers
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Monitor
  • Sound
  • Printer / Scanner
  • CDs, DVDs & USB keys
  • Passwords

• Software

  

  • What is software?
  • Updating your computer
  • Files and folders
  • Office software
  • Protect your PC

• Internet

  

  • About the Internet
  • Getting connected
  • Web Browsers
  • Surfing
  • Searching
  • Do it online

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