The Complete Computer Basics Guide for Beginners: 2024

’Are you new to computers? Looking for something that is good for beginners?

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the basics of computers.

It covers topics such as hardware components, operating systems, software applications, and basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

It is ideal for those who are new to computers and want to gain a better understanding of how they work.’’

• Introduction 22:13

  • 1: The Computer Defined 08:54
  • 2: Classification of Computers (Based on how the data is handled) 07:19
  • 3: Quiz # 1 06:00

• Computers for Individual Users 26:38

  • 4: Personal Computers 17:38
  • 5: Quiz # 2 09:00

• Computers for Organizations 26:57

  • 6: Computers for Organizations 19:57
  • 7: Quiz # 3 07:00

• A Look Inside a Computer System 16:12

  • 8: Parts of a Computer System 08:52
  • 9: Information Processing Cycle 04:20
  • 10: Quiz # 4 03:00

• Categorizing Computer Hardware 43:20

  • 11: Processing Devices 06:13
  • 12: Memory Devices 10:36
  • 13: Input and Output Devices 06:43
  • 14: Storage Devices 12:36
  • 15: Quiz # 5 03:00
  • 16: Bus Interconnection 04:12

• System Software and Application Software 22:43

  • 17: Software Runs the Machine 02:28
  • 18: System Software 07:37
  • 19: Application Software 06:38
  • 20: Quiz # 6 06:00

• IBM Compatible Keyboard 1:42:55

  • 21: Keyboard Layout 04:05
  • 22: Alphanumeric Keys 08:54
  • 23: Modifier Keys 16:09
  • 24: Numeric Keypad 06:20
  • 25: Function Keys 07:30
  • 26: Cursor-Movement Keys 08:47
  • 27: Quiz # 7 18:00
  • 28: Special-Purpose Keys 24:10
  • 29: Quiz # 8 09:00

• Mouse and Its Variants 22:27

  • 30: Mouse (Things you can do using a mouse) 15:18
  • 31: Mouse Variants 07:09

• Other Ways to Input Data (Other than mouse and keyboard) 35:47

  • 32: Devices for the Hand 10:41
  • 33: Optical Input Devices 11:45
  • 34: Audiovisual Input Devices 13:21

• Video 1:27:12

  • 35: Monitors (Introduction) 03:42
  • 36: Monitors Classified (Based on Color) 03:41
  • 37: Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors 16:30
  • 38: Flat Panel Monitors 02:22
  • 39: Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitors 15:53
  • 40: Advantages/Disadvantages of LCD Monitors 02:09
  • 41: Light Emitting Diode Monitors 10:02
  • 42: Comparing Monitors 03:50
  • 43: Characteristics of Monitors 16:26
  • 44: Graphics Card (Video Controller) 12:37

• Printers 17:15

  • 45: Impact Printers and Non-Impact Printers 05:43
  • 46: Laser Printer 06:52
  • 47: Working of a Laser Printer 04:40

• Internet and Its History 18:25

  • 48: Internet and Its History 18:25

• The World Wide Web 20:25

  • 49: Understanding the World Wide Web 20:25

• Data Representation in Computers 22:34

  • 50: Numbering Systems 09:04
  • 51: Bit, Nibble and Byte 05:18
  • 52: Text Codes 08:12

• Microsoft Word Basics 16:11

  • 53: Launching Microsoft Word (in Windows 10) 01:20
  • 54: Creating a New Document 02:01
  • 55: Getting Familiar with Microsoft Word Interface 05:30
  • 56: Entering and Editing Text in Microsoft Word 03:35
  • 57: Copying Text Formatting Using Format Painter 01:14
  • 58: Insert Hyperlink 02:31

• Microsoft PowerPoint Basics 54:35

  • 59: Launching Microsoft PowerPoint 04:07
  • 60: Creating a Blank Presentation 01:43
  • 61: The PowerPoint Workspace 06:05
  • 62: New Presentation (Using predesigned template) 01:37
  • 63: Applying a Theme 02:23
  • 64: Inserting New Slides 02:07
  • 65: Adding Text to Slides 03:25
  • 66: Formatting Text 07:36
  • 67: Changing Slide Background 05:15
  • 68: Applying Transitions Between Slides 06:32
  • 69: Creating Charts 05:48
  • 70: Starting the Slide Show 01:52
  • 71: Applying Animations to Text or Objects 06:05

• Microsoft Excel Basics 1:07:09

  • 72: Launching Microsoft Excel in Windows 11 03:31
  • 73: Opening Excel using Desktop Shortcut 03:18
  • 74: Creating a New Blank Workbook 03:55
  • 75: Understanding the Excel Interface 11:16
  • 76: Cell Addressing 01:43
  • 77: Entering Data in Excel 02:33
  • 78: Insert or Delete Rows or Columns 04:01
  • 79: Adjusting Column Width 02:18
  • 80: Creating a Formula in Excel 03:58
  • 81: Including Other Cells in Formula 08:20
  • 82: Quick Addition with Autosum 06:28
  • 83: Using Functions in Excel 08:37
  • 84: Creating a Table in Excel 01:44
  • 85: Convert Table to Range in Excel 02:04
  • 86: Creating a Chart 03:23

• Windows 11 26:29

  • 87: Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 01:23
  • 88: 5 Ways to Shut down or Restart Your Computer 03:05
  • 89: Getting to Know Windows 11 Desktop 08:46
  • 90: Opening the Start Menu 05:34
  • 91: Aligning the Taskbar 02:39
  • 92: Search Box 02:10
  • 93: Control Panel 02:52

If you are still unclear about what's the difference between Hardware and Software, memory devices and storage devices, Read Only Memory (ROM) and Random Access Memory (RAM), System Software and Application Software, Input and Output, Data and Information. You are passionate about learning the Layout of an IBM Compatible keyboard and the different groups of keys present in a standard keyboard as well as their purpose. And if you are confused about the various terms such as Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid-State Drives (SSDs). Also, you absolutely have no clue about what's the difference between a Mainframe Computer and a Minicomputer or a Network Server for that matter. You tend to confuse the terms "Internet" and "World Wide Web" and use them interchangeably. And you are clueless about how a "computer network" relates to "Internet". You want to know about the pointing devices and their different variants. In addition to that you have no idea as to how devices other than primary input devices may be used to input the data. You want study in detail the commonly used output devices and their types. You want to meticulously analyze the various types of storage devices. If some/all of the aforementioned applies to you, then this course is for you. For these and many other interesting topics I am presenting to you my course titled "The Complete Computer Basics Guide for Beginners: 2024". The course also covers the basics of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel and the Basics of Windows 11.

This course covers the following topics :

The Computer Defined

Classification of Computers Based on how the data is handled (digital, analog, hybrid)

Personal Computers (Desktop Computers, Laptops, Notebooks, Workstations, Personal Digital Assistants, Tablets, Smartphones)

Computers for Organizations (Mainframe computers, Minicomputers, Network Servers, Supercomputers)

Parts of a Computer System (Hardware, Software, Data, User)

Information Processing Cycle Steps

Hardware Categories (Processing Devices, Memory Devices, Input and Output Devices, Storage Devices, Bus Interconnection)

System Software

Application Software

IBM Compatible Keyboard (Different groups of keys on an IBM Compatible Keyboard their functions)

Keyboard Shortcuts

Mouse and its Variants (Trackpads, Trackpoint, Trackballs)

Devices for the Hand

Optical Input Devices

Audiovisual Input Devices

Monitors Classified Based on Color (Monochrome monitors, Grayscale monitors, Color Monitors) (to be added)

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors (to be added)

Flat Panel Monitors (to be added)

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitors (to be added)

Light Emitting Diode Monitors (to be added)

Comparing Monitors (to be added)

Characteristics of Monitors (to be added)

Graphics Card (Video Controller) (to be added)

Impact Printers and Non-Impact Printers

Laser Printer

Working of a Laser Printer

Internet and Its History

The World Wide Web

Some of Windows 11 Basics (to be added)

Microsoft Word Basics

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

Microsoft Excel Basics

Data Representation in Computers (Numbering Systems, Bit, Byte and Nibble, Text Codes)

Anyone is welcome to take this course. I believe this course will be useful for everyone regardless of his background as computers are being used in almost every discipline.

No requirements as such. A basic knowledge about computers is a plus.

After taking this course students will have improved their understanding of computers. It will certainly help them in one way or the other regardless of the career choices they make. Students will have increased their computer proficiency which is a plus. However, the course in itself cannot guarantee any job placement and is meant for avid computer learners and a mature audience.

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