How to independently learn to use a personal computer. PC courses for beginners: step-by-step training from scratch Windows OS, Word, Excel, Internet. What user level is this course designed for?

Computer from scratch from Neumeka - these are free lessons for self-study computer and laptop. Each of them contains detailed instructions and recommendations. An interpretation of popular terms is also given.

Computer for beginners

A series of lessons for beginners. Basic concepts and operations: learning to create folders, delete and copy data, work with disks and flash drives

Computer work

Lessons for those who already know the basics. We increase the level of computer literacy: we learn to configure the system, compress files, study the structure of the computer

Program training

Work in popular computer programs. Burn discs, print text and create Word documents, creating Excel tables

A lesson is a text article with pictures, where in simple language explains how to perform a particular action on a computer.

Classes are suitable for both beginners and advanced users of any age. The only limitation: most of them are compiled only for computers running Windows.

Learning from the lessons is extremely simple: you just need to read the text, think about it and follow the instructions provided (if any).

All educational materials sorted by topic. At the end of each of them there is an opportunity to ask a question or speak on the topic. But keep in mind that the response to your message may not come as quickly as you would like.

Alas, I am the only one answering all the comments here. If I do only this, then there will simply be no time left for everything else (including sleep and food). Please treat this with understanding. I also recommend that you read the lesson on this topic.

Computer courses

Computer courses

Hello dear visitor!

On the site you can take computer courses to learn how to use a computer. After completing computer training, you will become a professional computer user. The site also provides various training instructions for learning windows, training computer programs and much more.
For all those who want to learn how to use a computer or expand their existing knowledge, they can take a free computer course for beginners on learning how to use a computer, which any novice user can easily master. These simple and accessible lessons will help you cope when working with personal computer with a task of any degree and complexity.

What programs are needed for a computer

What programs need to be installed on your computer first and which your computer simply cannot do without? For example, play the most common video codecs, download music, video files from the Internet and much more.

Keyboard key assignments

The purpose of the keyboard keys today is very important to know, since the ability to use the keyboard is extremely important for mastering the system; having studied the keyboard shortcuts, you can easily work with all major computer programs

What does a personal computer consist of?

Let's look at what a personal computer consists of. At first glance, a computer consists of a monitor, a system unit, a keyboard and a mouse, but if you look inside the system unit, you can see all the important details there.

What can you connect to your computer?

Today, you can connect to a personal computer various devices, such TV tuner, glasses virtual reality and many other devices, which you can find in this article.

How to create Mailbox

Today, mail is a popular means on the Internet with the ability to send letters extremely quickly using a computer network.

After studying this lesson, you can easily create your own mailbox.

If when you open your Yandex, Google Chrome, Opera browser, a site with advertising opens, and you do not know how to remove an ad virus from your computer, then here, in this instruction, you will learn how to remove an ad virus.

How to make an invisible folder

If you want to make a folder with files invisible on your computer, but do not know how to hide a folder in Windows, then this is the place for you, in this detailed and step-by-step lesson I will tell you how to make an invisible folder.

How to register on Skype

If you cannot register for Skype or you need help registering for Skype, then this is the place for you, in this lesson I will tell you how to register for Skype correctly. The lesson is not difficult and is designed for every novice computer user.

Download Daemon tools

Today the emulator daemon tools plays a very important role on a computer and laptop, because without this program, you will not be able to make a disk image, install a game downloaded from the Internet, since all programs, games, films and other files are in iso format, so installing this program on your computer simply needs it.

How to set a password for an archive

If you don’t know how to set a password for an archive, then in this lesson I will tell you in detail and step by step how to set a password for an archive.

The lesson is very simple and accessible for every beginner.

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Mastering the computer

Mastering the Internet

Hello dear visitors of the site Teryra.com! I'm glad you decided to take the initial video course - Computer Basics. This course is a textbook, which many who have completed it already call - Computer for Dummies.

If you want to start learning it right away, then first watch the video lesson about how to complete this tutorial, you can watch the video lesson here (click on the word “here” once with the left mouse button), and then return here (it will tell you how), scroll down to the content of the video course, and start studying. Well, those who want to read the preface to the textbook are welcome.

A computer for dummies, or what is a computer and what do you eat it with?

For many people who are just starting to use a computer, this “usage” is a real problem. After all, this ill-fated PC (personal computer, means the same thing as just the word “computer”, so don’t be alarmed), has a huge number of functions, and as I already wrote on home page site, after a person finds the answer to one question, fifteen more immediately appear in its place.

One day, while teaching my mother and aunt, I realized that if a person is taught certain, basic computer knowledge, then after such training, all other knowledge will be easily applied. But how can we determine this database, where can we find such words in order to present information to novice users in such a way that computer for dummies became clear.

I decided to take on this matter and wanted to create computer courses for beginners, so that they would learn from the simplest to the most complex. You will say that everyone does this. But no. Before making my course, I read three thick textbooks on teaching a computer for dummies, looked at a bunch of sites with video lessons and articles, and noticed this thing - literally from the first lesson, beginners are told about what the registry is, how to install Windows and how to print in word. But these “teachers” forget about one thing, that sometimes a person doesn’t know how to turn on a computer, and they already start telling him what a registry is, a terribly scary word for a “dummie” (By the way, if you get interested later, you can then read what a registry is, but only after going through the tutorial).

My computer courses for beginners.

Let me tell you how my first course differs from others (I also have a second course - Getting to Know the Internet, but I strongly recommend that you take it after completing the first one). What makes it different is that in the very first lesson (the first video is an Introduction, but it is not considered a lesson), you and I will learn how to work with a mouse, yes, exactly how to work with a mouse. Believe me, knowing this will save you from a lot of problems, one of which is when to click the mouse button once, and when to click twice (sometimes even the “old people” get confused). By mouse you will work the most, however, other “teachers” sometimes don’t even mention the mouse, but it’s what you’ll be “fidgeting” with the whole time you’re sitting at the computer.

After which there will be a deeper study of what is located on the desktop, because it is the one that opens in front of you after turning on the computer. We will talk in great detail about the Start menu, which for many beginners is a rattling forest. After watching this tutorial, you will understand that the Start menu is one of the most convenient tools, For fast work with programs.

In the next step, we will go through the “Computer” tab (sometimes it is also called “My Computer”) and everything that is in it. More precisely, not everything, but what you need, since it is there some files and folders, into which even good masters “get into” due to a very urgent need. By the way, a couple of incomprehensible words slipped through - file and folder, you will also be told about them in detail.

After which we once again back to the mouse, only now to the right button, because it requires special attention and it is imperative to know how to work with it.

After we have mastered everything I talked about above, we will move on to more complex things, such as installing programs and games. Do you think this is difficult and scary? But no, after completing the first five lessons, you will lose this very fear, which used to slow down your learning. Here another feeling will awaken - interest.

Computer training from scratch

This is exactly what we need. After all, what is interesting to learn will always encourage you to learn something new, and in the end, before you even blink an eye, you will understand the PC at a good level.

After that we will learn to print. After all, when many people question how to learn to work on a computer, they mean the question how to learn to type. And we will learn to print in Word program. At first, it will seem to you that you will never learn to type quickly without special exercises. Remember, this statement is complete nonsense. I didn't do any special exercises, but I type so quickly that it only takes about five minutes to write a whole sheet of paper. The only way to learn to type quickly is to type a lot. By the way, I personally learned to type quickly after I began regularly publishing articles and video lessons on this site.

After which there will be a short lesson on working with tables in Excel.

Well, in conclusion, I will show you how to burn anything to disk. I think it is necessary to know this because learning how to write information to disk, with recording to a flash drive, you will not have any problems at all. A flash drive is a very necessary thing, and you need to know how to handle it.

Here you go short review The textbook is finished, its meaning is very simple:

• At the beginning, we study what is the basis of the basics (mouse, desktop)
• After which, the environment in which we will work (My Computer, Start)
• Working with the program (Installation, and actually the work itself (on Word example, Excel))

As you understand, we are moving from simple to complex.

Well, all I have to do is wish you successful completion of this tutorial! To understand how to watch video lessons correctly, be sure to study this short article - How to watch video lessons on Teryra.com (click once, left mouse button). And then you can start going through the tutorial. Good luck!

P.S. By the way, if you like to view lessons on your computer, or your Internet speed is low, then you can DOWNLOAD TWO TEXTBOOKS AT A TIME“Computer Basics” and “Introduction to the Internet”, DIRECTLY TO YOUR COMPUTER! To do this, in the right column, at the very top, enter your name and e-mail (mail), then click on the “Get courses” button and you will receive a link by email and detailed instructions for downloading courses to your computer.

More than 150 video lessons
with a total duration of more than 30 hours

This is the most complete and only video course on working with a computer in RuNet, relevant for today and tomorrow!

As the name suggests, the course is designed to show you that mastering a computer is truly very simple! And make of you independent user.

After completing these lessons, you will no longer need to contact specialists or friends to install Windows, or take your computer to the seller or service center to replace HDD, increase volume random access memory etc.

You will learn to do everything yourself!

The knowledge that you acquire from this video course will always be relevant!

They have no expiration date!

Whatever Windows comes out, be it Win-8, Win-9, Win-10, etc... What you learn from these video lessons will remain with you in 5-10 years! Like a multiplication table that remains the same...

Make the right investment in your education. The knowledge you need. And which will benefit you throughout your life!

What level of user is this course designed for?

This course is designed for novice users, and for those who know how to work in the operating system and are familiar with some programs, but do not know how to assemble a computer, replace devices or install Windows, drivers, etc. And also, for those who decided to expand their knowledge in the field of computer literacy.

All lessons from the course were tested on my friends who knew how to use a computer, but their knowledge was very limited.
Of these there were: one accountant, one secretary, two gamer neighbors and my father, who bought himself a computer literally three days before the completion of recording this course.

When my father bought a computer, using its components (in disassembled form), he was able to assemble it himself after watching the first discs of the course.

As I recorded the material, I gave all the above-mentioned people my video lessons, and today, they have a basic understanding of computer components, install and reinstall the operating system, drivers and programs. And of course, they work on the computer without any problems.

So, what does the whole course consist of?

IN this course, I won’t get hung up on one operating system, I won’t tediously talk about various functions programs that hardly anyone will access at all... Also, I won’t talk about outdated devices and ports... These devices are outdated and out of use... I don’t think it’s necessary to waste your time studying “ Computer history". I will also not talk about rarely used devices, or devices intended for a limited group of users.

And yet, I got it
the largest and most complete Russian-language course on computers.

In this course, I will try to give only the most necessary information. In order for you to be able to fully understand your computer independently, without any help from others, operating system And software.

The entire course is divided into topics. Naturally, you can view it in its entirety, or you can view only the topics that interest you.

Even if you are now interested in only one or a couple of topics from this course, this does not mean that tomorrow you will not be interested in another one.

You can always insert a disc and watch a lesson on a topic that interests you.

The following courses are recorded on the discs:

Disc 1."Iron" - Theory and practice
62 lessons. Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes

In this course, we will look at the types of computers, consider and select devices, analyze their purpose, installation and connection, and also consider the step-by-step assembly and disassembly of the computer system unit.

The disc is recorded in DVD-Video format. This means that you can view this disc both on your computer and on a home DVD player. This disk can be used as reference material, for example, if your computer fails...

Disc 2."Operating systems" - Theory and practice
29 lessons. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

In this course we will look at all kinds of operating systems. Let's install operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows 7. Let's understand the basics BIOS settings. Let's learn how to boot from removable media such as CD, DVD and Flash card.

The disc is recorded in DVD-Video format. This means that you can view this disc both on your computer and on a home DVD player. This disk can be used as reference material, for example, if you need to reinstall the operating system...

Disc 3."Operating systems" - Settings
34 lessons. Duration: 13 hours 44 minutes

In this course, we'll look at how Right configure operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows 7 (these lessons may be applicable to other operating systems in the Windows line). Let's deal with installing drivers, creating backup copy system disk to restore the system in case of failures...

Disc 4."Programs and utilities" - Installation, Configuration, Operation...
19 lessons. Duration: 12 hours 53 minutes

In this course, we will install, configure and understand how to work in various programs... We will analyze where, how and which programs are best to install... We will analyze how to work with archivers, how to burn discs, how to work with video, sound and images, how to work with text documents and e-books, how to work on the Internet, with websites and mail, and what programs we may need for this, we will understand computer security, etc...

This disc is intended for viewing on a computer. The lessons are made in the format of WMV files that can be opened with any player in the Windows environment.

Modern realities are such that the computer has firmly and permanently become an integral part of our lives. It is necessary at work, in the family and at home, for leisure, etc. The volumes of data that we entrust to PCs are constantly and rapidly growing, and it is already difficult to believe that just twenty years ago for many of our For compatriots, the concept of “computer” was mysterious and abstract.

But to become a full-fledged computer user, it is not enough just to purchase it and install it on workplace. First, you will have to obtain at least some minimum of knowledge and skills that will allow you not only to find out what a modern PC is and what it consists of, but also how, in fact, to use it. Moreover, consultations with more “advanced” acquaintances will not be enough: you will have to read special literature, which includes the proposed book - designed, by the way, for the most novice users (to put it simply, “dummies”).

The relationship between a person and a PC is ensured using a special software product called an “operating system”. On this moment The most popular are systems produced under the “Windows” brand from Microsoft. But there are other “operating systems”, for example – Linux, Unix, MS-DOS. In this book we will consider the Windows system, because it is the one that is used on the vast majority of computers (the description is based on the example of Windows XP Professional).

Chapter 1
General information about your personal computer

So what is a typical personal computer? This and much more is discussed in the first chapter of the book.

1.1. What does a typical PC consist of?

The key element of every PC is the system unit. It is he who ensures the processing and storage of all necessary for the user data. The system unit consists of a number of individual elements, together representing a single whole. We will not consider each of them in detail, since the purpose of the book is to teach a person how to use a computer, and not to tell about its structure. Let us just emphasize that any PC includes:

Hard drive (in simple terms - “hard drive”);

Random access memory (RAM; simply called “RAM”);

CPU;

Motherboard;

Video card;

Fan.

All these elements are located inside the case; Without any of them, it is basically impossible to operate a computer. However, in system unit Other devices may also be present: fax modem, TV tuner, LAN card, etc. – here a lot depends on what problems are solved with the help of this computer. For example, to watch television programs you need a TV tuner, to work on the Internet you need a modem, etc.

A hard drive is used to store data on a computer. But for this you can use (and often it is more convenient) external media - floppy disks (which, admittedly, are already reaching their end of life), CDs and DVDs, flash drives, etc.

Their use is possible if there are appropriate devices in the system unit: for floppy disks - a floppy drive, for disks - CD- or DVD-ROM, etc. Sometimes it is useful to use the so-called “removable hard drive” - for example, in order not to leave a lot in the computer valuable or secret data that should not be accessible to unauthorized persons.

In addition to the system unit, the computer includes a number of other necessary technical means– such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer.

Monitor in your own way appearance looks like a regular TV. The result of processes occurring in the system unit is displayed on its screen. Today, the market offers a wide range of any monitors - both with a cathode ray tube - the age of which, however, is already ending, and liquid crystal ones. We'll talk more about how to choose a suitable monitor for yourself and test it below.

Advice. Please note that choosing a monitor is a very important process. Before doing this, try to get advice from specialists or at least more experienced users. Choosing a monitor correctly is important for health (primarily the eyes), as well as for comfort, so this issue deserves the closest attention. It is highly undesirable to buy monitors that have already been used.

A keyboard is a device that is used to input and output information. Simply put, using the keyboard, the user gives commands to the computer to perform certain tasks (operations). The keyboard is easy to operate even for beginners; The only difficulties in the initial stages are related to remembering the location of the keys and, accordingly, quickly finding the required symbol.

The functions that a computer manipulator “mouse” performs are in many ways similar to the functions of a keyboard: first of all, it is the input and output of information. In addition, it is more convenient to perform a number of actions using the mouse.

The key elements of a mouse are its buttons. Left button designed to perform most of the most common actions (calling menu items, highlighting text fragments, etc.); As for the right button, it is usually used to call up context menu commands.

Keyboards and mice are also widely available in the market. There are wireless, optical, and a whole range of different models and options. When choosing a keyboard and mouse, first of all, be guided by considerations of practicality - otherwise you risk spending money on completely unnecessary bells and whistles.

A printer is a printing device that uses it to print data displayed on a monitor screen onto paper. The printer is connected to the computer in the same way as a monitor, keyboard and mouse - using a cable inserted into the port on the rear panel of the system unit. Today, there are three types of printers on the Russian market: matrix, inkjet and laser.

A definite plus dot matrix printers– their relatively low cost and ease of maintenance. The main disadvantage is the noise produced during printing, which often causes serious discomfort (especially if several dot matrix printers are used in the same room).

Inkjet printers are also inexpensive, but they have better print quality than their matrix counterparts. Main disadvantage inkjet printers– unjustified high cost of maintenance (the price of a new cartridge is sometimes more than half the cost of the entire printer).

The most “modern” printers these days are laser ones. They are cheaper than matrix and inkjet, and the print quality is better, and the price Maintenance(in particular, cartridge refills) is quite reasonable.

So, with the most important elements modern computer we are already more or less familiar. However, there are also technical devices, not “vital”, but necessary for some operations. The most typical example is a modem.

This device is designed to connect your computer to the Internet. Modems can be built-in (that is, located inside the system unit), or external, made in the form of a separate device connected to the computer via a cable. In order for communication with the World Wide Web to be possible, you need to set up an Internet connection (we'll talk about this below). The modem receives and sends data over the Internet.

To quickly transfer information from paper to a computer, a special device is used - a scanner. It allows you not to enter text printed on paper from the keyboard, and thereby saves a lot of time. In addition, the capabilities of the scanner make it possible to create and print a document, the formation of which in a traditional way is unrealistic or impractical.

1.2. Basic technical characteristics of the computer

Main technical characteristics computer are: volume hard drive, processor clock speed and amount of RAM. Of course, these are not all the parameters available on a PC, and their own indicators exist, for example, for a modem, video card, sound card, etc. However, it is these three characteristics that give the most complete picture of a particular computer, its speed and ability to satisfy the user’s needs. Let's briefly look at each of them.

It’s not difficult to guess what the volume of a hard drive is: this indicator characterizes the capacity of the hard drive, and based on this you can determine how much and what kind of information can be stored and processed on the computer. For most users, a hard drive capable of storing from 80 to 160 GB of information is quite suitable.

The processor clock speed also has great importance. Along with the amount of RAM, this indicator directly affects the performance of the computer. If you are not going to play powerful modern games on your computer, or engage in complex processing of music files, videos, graphics, etc., then a processor frequency of 1.5–2 GHz will be sufficient for you.

But even if your computer uses a large hard drive and powerful processor, and there is not enough RAM, performance problems will arise. The average amount of RAM, which will completely satisfy most users, is 1024 MB.

Note. The recommendations given here are conditional and “average”: someone needs more powerful computer, and someone is quite satisfied with twice the characteristics. Much depends on what tasks the computer is used to solve.

1.3. Basic rules for working on a computer

The rules for working on a personal computer were formed long ago based on many years of experience in operating a PC. Every user should know them: this is necessary both to protect the computer from troubles and to protect the information contained in it.

1. Be sure to install a reliable antivirus program. Even if you don’t use the World Wide Web, you can always pick up a virus from someone else’s CD or DVD, from local network, etc. From time to time you need to completely scan your computer to detect malware.

2. If you access the Internet, be sure to protect your computer with a firewall (many have probably heard the word “firewall”). The most common browser Internet Explorer from Microsoft is protected by a standard firewall, but even not the most “advanced” hackers have long found loopholes in it. Therefore, use more reliable protection (for example, a good firewall - Zone Alarm, and it also has free version, which can be downloaded from the Internet).

3. Do not experiment with the contents of the system unit. If you need to somehow change the configuration of your computer, use the services of professionals (or, as a last resort, at least get comprehensive advice from them).

4. Provide stable, uninterrupted power supply. Please note that the quality of Russian electricity is far from the best (this is a legacy of the USSR - similar problem available in all countries of the former Union), so the computer must be protected from power surges, unexpected power outages, etc. A surge protector must be purchased in any case, or even better, spare no expense and buy a source uninterruptible power supply.

5. If the computer has been in the cold for some time, do not turn it on immediately after it is in a warm place, but be sure to let it stand for at least 1.5–2 hours.

6. Do not install the PC where it may overheat (near radiators, in direct sunlight, etc.).

7. Never launch icons and shortcuts that unexpectedly appear on your desktop and are unfamiliar to you (we will talk about what a desktop, an icon and a shortcut are below) - malware is often spread in this simple way. If you find something like this, scan your computer immediately good antivirus(required - with updated and fresh anti-virus databases).

8. Monitor the operating temperature of PC components. All standard fans must work; if any of them fails, it should be quickly repaired or replaced with a working one. Watch for temperature conditions possible using special utilities, which can be found on the Internet.

9. Try to minimize dust getting into the system unit. Not everyone knows that it can cause overheating of computer components, loss of contacts and other similar problems. Try not to place the system unit on the floor, as there is always a lot of dust on the floor. From time to time (for example, once every six months), clean the system unit and remove accumulated debris from it (you can use a vacuum cleaner for this).

10. Complete any work session correctly, using the normal shutdown mode (we will talk about this in the next section).

Compliance with these rules will significantly extend the life of your computer and greatly increase its reliability.

1.4. How to properly turn on, turn off and restart your computer

Even such seemingly simple operations as turning on, turning off and restarting a computer require certain knowledge from the user.

For example, turning on the computer (by pressing the corresponding button). Not all beginners know that before doing this, it is necessary to connect all used devices to the system unit: monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc. The fact is that they are recognized by the computer during the loading of the operating system. Therefore, if you first turn on the computer, and only after that connect a mouse or keyboard to it, they may remain unrecognized, therefore, their use will be impossible (or rather, you will have to reboot).

Let us remind you once again that it is strictly not recommended to turn on the computer electrical network directly, without a “buffer” in the form of a surge protector or uninterruptible power supply. Otherwise, the slightest voltage surge will damage the computer: it may fail motherboard, power supply, etc. As a rule, repairs in such cases cost a lot of money. In addition, you risk losing data.

It is necessary to turn off the computer using the appropriate normal mode, having first closed all running programs and open documents. On the menu Start need to select a team Shutdown– as a result, the window shown in Fig. will open. 1.1.

Rice. 1.1. Shutting down the system

In this window, click the button Shutdown and wait until the system shuts down. There is no need to press any buttons after this - the computer will turn off automatically.

The need to restart the computer arises when installing or uninstalling certain programs, when performance problems arise (in other words, when it freezes), as well as in some other cases. Rebooting is carried out in the same way as turning off the computer - with the difference that in the window (see Fig. 1.1) you need to press the button not.

However, sometimes the computer freezes so much that even the menu Start does not open. In this case, the reboot is initiated by pressing a button specially designed for this purpose, which is located on the system unit (it may have the inscription Reset).

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Windows XP Professional

We have already noted earlier that to work on a computer you need a special software product - an operating system. This book describes the most popular operating room today Windows systems from Microsoft (under consideration Windows version XP Professional).

The first thing that appears on the screen after the computer boots is the user Windows interface(Fig. 2.1), which includes the following components: Desktop, Task bar and menu Start.

Rice. 2.1. Windows user interface

Menu Start opens by clicking the button of the same name, which is located in the lower left corner of the interface. Task bar is a strip located along the entire bottom border of the interface, and includes icons, buttons open applications, system clock etc. Most user interface takes Desktop– this is the entire screen area except the button Start and taskbar.

2.1. Desktop

The desktop is decorated with a background image, on top of which application shortcuts and folder icons are displayed. In addition, right-clicking on the desktop brings up a context menu.

2.1.1. Desktop background

You can use files with one of the following extensions as your desktop background: bmp, gif, jpg, dib, png or htm.

Note. A file extension is a set of characters characterizing its type, immediately following its name and separated from the file name by a dot. To make it clearer, let us explain with specific examples: in the file List. doc extension - doc(it indicates that this document was created in Word), in the file Drawing. bmp extension - bmp(by the way, this is one of the graphic extensions), etc.

By default, the desktop background is set to an image called Serenity(see Fig. 2.1). Note that the developers included a whole range of other features in the operating system. graphic files, and you can choose any of them to decorate your desktop. This is easy to do: click on the desktop right click mouse, in the menu that opens, run the command Properties, and in the window that appears Properties: Screen select tab Desktop(Fig. 2.2).

Rice. 2.2. Selecting an image for the wallpaper

In field Background image a list of graphic files is presented, any of which can be used for design. To select a suitable image, select it in the list with the cursor and click the button Apply or OK. Above the list of images, a sample of how the desktop will look with the currently selected image is shown - this allows you to quickly view the entire contents of the list and select the most appropriate option. Please note: in fig. 2.2 background image is selected in the list Serenity, which decorates the desktop in Fig. 2.1.

In principle, you can use any image to decorate your desktop (for example, a photo of your favorite lap dog, or a family photo, etc.) by adding it to the list and selecting general rules. To perform this operation there is a button Review, which is located to the right of the list (see Fig. 2.2). With its help, a window is called up on the screen Review(Fig. 2.3).

Rice. 2.3. Selecting a custom image

Here in the field Folder(at the top of the window) indicates the path to the file of the required picture. Open the drop-down list, select a directory (if the picture file is not in the root directory, then sequentially open all the folders on the path to it), then click on the desired file and click the button Open.

As a result of the completed actions, the specified picture will be added to the list background images located in the window Properties: Screen on the tab Desktop. Moreover, the cursor is automatically positioned on it, and in the field located above, a sample of what the desktop will look like will be displayed (Fig. 2.4).

Rice. 2.4. Custom image

Changes will take effect after clicking the button Apply or OK(Fig. 2.5).

Rice. 2.5. Decorating your desktop with a custom image

Similarly, you can decorate your desktop with any design. The only condition is that its extension must correspond to one of those given at the beginning of the section.

2.1.2. Desktop icons and shortcuts

The main functional element of the worker Windows desktop– these are icons and shortcuts located on it, designed for quick access to programs, files, documents and folders. You can install the necessary icons and shortcuts on your desktop yourself.

Note. Typically, shortcuts and icons for your most frequently used applications, files, and folders are displayed on your desktop. In other cases, it is better to use Explorer (we will talk about it in more detail below) so as not to clutter the desktop with rarely used elements.

After installing the operating system, the icon appears on the desktop by default. Basket. It allows you to access your shopping cart with deleted files, folders and other objects. Periodically, you should delete all contents from the Recycle Bin so that you don’t store anything on your hard drive that you no longer need.

Note. If you need to immediately and permanently delete an object from your hard drive, bypassing the recycle bin, use the key combination Shift+Del.

Also when Windows installation The following icons and shortcuts can be automatically displayed on the desktop:

My computer– to access files, folders and documents stored on the computer.

My Documents– this folder stores various current user documents (letters, reports, etc.).

My music– the folder is intended for storing music and sound files.

My drawings– it is advisable to store in this folder digital photos, drawings, graphic objects and so on.

Computer literacy courses for beginners include 20% theory and 80% practice. It has been proven that knowledge gained in practice is absorbed faster and remembered for a longer period.

In theory, many computer terms and algorithms may seem like something “extraordinary” to understand, but with practice everything turns out to be accessible. Classes are taught by a teacher with extensive experience teaching adults and older people. During the practice, you will disassemble and reassemble computers and laptops, replace computer components, format the hard drive and reinstall the operating system. You will learn to create text documents, tables, presentations, and also perform simple design tasks in a graphics program. The teacher will not move on to a new task until he is sure that you have completed the task and learned the knowledge.

You can easily repeat everything that we have learned in computer training courses on your own home computer to consolidate the information.

In case of missing a lesson, the student can come on any other day, next week, with another group so as not to miss important information. You can attend courses at any schedule convenient for you. You can go all days in a row, or you can go once a week.

Personal computer training is available to everyone and at any age. Our teachers have specially developed a program for beginner users. In practical classes, you will be able to master computer skills for both personal and professional tasks.

The mission of the FIXIT school is deep computer literacy of the residents of our city. Therefore, after completing computer programs courses, we do not leave our students to fend for themselves, but strive to ensure that the acquired knowledge becomes firmly established in their lives.

We understand that while setting up your computer “in real life,” doubts or questions may arise. To get support you can:

And if you want to go even deeper into your computer science, you can continue your studies on one of our other computer training courses.

At FIXIT school you can take computer courses for beginners. These are courses from scratch, so no specific skills are required. The training is structured in such a way that even if you have never turned on a computer, the information in the course will be accessible to you.

If you already use a computer or laptop in everyday life, the course will also be effective for you and will help you deepen your knowledge. The course program includes both lessons on working with programs and more technical knowledge that even active users computer and the Internet: how the equipment works, how to correctly install the software.

Thus, the only thing you need to have to take computer courses is your desire to learn new things.

Our computer courses are available for adults and senior citizens. There are no age restrictions, the main thing is your willingness to gain new knowledge.

IN modern world opportunities, age boundaries are erased. A person can lead an active social life and earn money online both in adolescence and in old age, without even leaving home. Computer technologies are aimed at making human life more convenient and richer. This is why computer courses in Moscow are often attended by adults who do not want to lag behind the younger generation.

Our children learn technology almost at the same time they learn to speak. It’s easier for them - knowledge is hardwired into the cerebral cortex almost from birth. However, with the advent of computer courses for beginners, you can start at any age! This is an excellent opportunity to catch up and surpass our children in knowledge of modern technologies.

Training is carried out in small groups of 7-8 people, which allows you to work with each student individually.

We train our students in classrooms that are equipped with high-quality multimedia equipment, informative teaching aids and productive computer equipment based on Intel Core processors i5 and Core i7. For each student there is one powerful computer. This material base allows you to organize an effective educational process.

We provide truly high-quality educational services. How did we manage to achieve this? Firstly, our teaching staff has extensive experience. Secondly, all training is based on our unique programs, which allow us to convey knowledge to our students as effectively as possible. Thirdly, our educational activities have brought positive results: over the years of our work we have trained hundreds of people, many of whom have improved their computer literacy and received basic professional knowledge, which helped them to take place as successful specialists. If you choose our educational center, then you are guaranteed to receive up-to-date knowledge that will help you start productive work at the computer!

• In the first lessons, you will become familiar with the structure of a personal computer, its components, PC software, and the operating system of the Microsoft Windows family.
• Further, the PC course curriculum includes training in creating, saving, renaming, deleting files and folders, working in text editor Microsoft Word And spreadsheet editor Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of the MS Word application will allow you to create, edit and save text documents, add tables and pictures to them, work with text and print text documents.
• Using MS Excel, you can build and edit charts and tables of varying complexity, prepare and display this information to print.
• We will devote a sufficient number of training hours to work in global network Internet. Learning the Internet from scratch is an introduction to “ world wide web"and its capabilities. You will learn how to create your own mailbox, send and receive emails, search for the necessary information.

Why is computer training in the “IT course” convenient and beneficial for you?

• The offered PC courses for beginners are built on a close fusion of theory and practice. At each lesson, the theoretical part is first studied, and then practical exercises are performed to consolidate computer skills. A set of carefully designed homework assignments helps you reliably master the material covered.
• Classes are held in equipped classrooms using modern computer technology.
• You can always choose a training time that is convenient for you. We regularly recruit students for PC courses for beginners in morning, afternoon and evening groups, in weekend and intensive training groups.
• Having mastered curriculum course, you can continue studying computer technology by choosing the direction you are interested in (a 10% discount is provided for those continuing their studies). Our educational center offers you computer courses for confident users PC, courses in computer design, graphics, layout and animation, courses in web technologies and it technologies.
• Graduates of courses for beginners to work with a personal computer are issued a document confirming completion of training: a certificate of the established form with the qualification of a PC operator. If you wish, you can use the help of our training center in further employment in the following specialties: PC operator, office manager, secretary.