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Basic Computer Skill
Basic Computer Skill
As the world continues to move at a pace not imagined before in the area of information and communications technology, the
basic computer skill is a must for anyone who wants to be successful in ones job, in retrieving information from libraries
and other public amenities, in education and many other areas of our daily lives. Gone are the days where the use of
typewriters and telegramme dominate our daily communications. Those who live in the era before the invention of computer
will find it hard to keep up with the computer world. Fortunately, the way the computer software has been programmed is
making it easy for anyone who has a basic of reading and writing to pick up these basic skills in a matter of days.
Some of the basic computer skill that one should know are ....
- Computer Operating System This is the fundamental of how one uses and operate a computer. Basic skills such as
using windows explorer to manage, locate and open files are fundamentals. Launching an application software such as
spreadsheet program to do ones work, doing a search in finding a file, how to install a program that you purchase from a
computer shop...
- Internet This is the most important skill that you should pick up. The internet has tons of valuable information
that you can find in the comfort of your home or office. Use it well and it will save you lots of hassle in getting good and
timely information in your daily lives.
- Microsoft Office Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint are
tools that you should know. Knowing them will help you to get things done by means of electronics hence data manipulation
and automating processes can be done easily.
- Email The email has become a basic needs for everyone these days. Email is fast replacing hardcopy letters in our
communications with our friends where the information flow is faster and cheaper. Learn how to send an email and retrieve an
email.
There are many websites that offer free online learning on basic computer skill. Some of them are....
HP Learning Center
Free Online computer classes on software, business, marketing and IT.
GCF Global Learning
Offering free, beginning computer courses and other learning opportunities online.
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