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Learning Computer Basics at Home

  • Megan M.
  • Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Check out these digital resources for learning computer basics:

Introduction to Computers Tutorials 

GCFLearnFree’s Computer Basics Tutorials 

DigitalLearn.org Computer Basics Tutorials

Mouse & Typing Tutorials 

Mousing Around 

Perfect for those learning how to use a mouse for the first time.

GCFLearnFree Typing Tutorial 

Typing.com 

Basic Internet and Email Tutorials 

GCFLearnFree’s Internet Tutorials    

GCFLearnFree’s Email Basics Tutorials

GCFLearnFree’s Gmail Tutorials 

Microsoft Excel  

GCFLearnFree’s Excel Tutorials 

LinkedIn Learning Excel Tutorials*  

Hold onto your spreadsheet! There’s even an entire tutorial on Pivot Tables! 

Microsoft PowerPoint  

GCFLearnFree’s PowerPoint Tutorials   

LinkedIn Learning Powerpoint Tutorials*

Microsoft Word 

GCFLearnFree’s Word Tutorials  

LinkedIn Learning Word Tutorials*

Google Drive & Docs 

No Microsoft products? No worries! Google has you covered with their alternatives:

Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Tutorials 

GCFLearnFree Google Drive & Docs Tutorials 

LinkedIn Learning Google Drive Tutorial*

LinkedIn Learning Google Docs Tutorial *

GCFLearnFree Google Sheets Tutorials 

LinkedIn Learning Google Sheets Tutorials*

GCFLearnFree Google Slides Tutorials 

LinkedIn Learning Google Slides Tutorials*

 

Richland Library Computer and Software Tutorials & Resources

Learning Express* 

Allows you to learn at your own pace with interactive tutorial courses.   

Popular Software Tutorials are available for Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word.  Computer Skills Center has tutorial video courses to walk you through the fundamentals of getting started with your computer and with introduction to the internet and email. You must register for a free Learning Express account to view these tutorials. 

LinkedIn Learning*

Has courses for all levels, including software tutorials for Microsoft Office, plus technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more. 

*NOTE: To access these resources from home, you will need your Richland Library card number and PIN (typically the last four digits of your phone number).  

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Megan M.

Research & Readers' Advisory Professional

Likes a good mix of fiction and nonfiction, especially international fiction and books with a strong sense of place.

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