Windows for Beginners
If you're a Windows beginner, look here for answers to your first questions. You'll also find basic tutorials to help you get started using your Windows computer.
Several ways to open files
There are several ways to open files using Microsoft Windows. The way you choose to open the file will depend on how often you need it and the type of file it is. Learning several ways to open files can save you time.
There are several ways to open files using Microsoft Windows. The way you choose to open the file will depend on how often you need it and the type of file it is. Learning several ways to open files can save you time.
How to enter text into programs
Using your keyboard to enter text into programs is one of the most basic computer skills you need. Learn how to tell where your text will be inserted, how to move the insertion point (cursor), how to capitalized text, and how to delete text you've entered.
Using your keyboard to enter text into programs is one of the most basic computer skills you need. Learn how to tell where your text will be inserted, how to move the insertion point (cursor), how to capitalized text, and how to delete text you've entered.
Move text and pictures between files
If you have text or pictures in one file that you want to move to another, use the cut, copy, and paste functions of the Windows Clipboard.
If you have text or pictures in one file that you want to move to another, use the cut, copy, and paste functions of the Windows Clipboard.
Using a computer mouse
Learn how to use a computer mouse, including single-clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, and dragging and dropping. Also learn how to customize your mouse's functions to better suit your needs.
Learn how to use a computer mouse, including single-clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, and dragging and dropping. Also learn how to customize your mouse's functions to better suit your needs.
Computer Keyboard Layouts
You may not realize it, but there are more computer keyboard layouts available than just the standard QWERTY keyboard layout. Learn about the Dvorak layouts available and why you might want to try something new.
You may not realize it, but there are more computer keyboard layouts available than just the standard QWERTY keyboard layout. Learn about the Dvorak layouts available and why you might want to try something new.
Find a file quickly
Whether you're trying to open a file in Word or attach a file to an email, you're often presented with the challenge of finding the right file with in the Open dialog box. Often-overlooked tools make it easier to find the right file quickly.
Whether you're trying to open a file in Word or attach a file to an email, you're often presented with the challenge of finding the right file with in the Open dialog box. Often-overlooked tools make it easier to find the right file quickly.
Getting Started in Windows Vista
This tour of Windows Vista introduces you to the Vista desktop, taskbar, Start menu, and Sidebar. You'll learn how to use the Vista interface to open files and folders, start programs, and switch between open windows.
This tour of Windows Vista introduces you to the Vista desktop, taskbar, Start menu, and Sidebar. You'll learn how to use the Vista interface to open files and folders, start programs, and switch between open windows.
Visual Tour of the Windows XP Home Control Panel
Follow this online course to learn how to use your Winodws XP Home Control Panel to change how Windows looks, add printers and other hardware, setup user accounts, connect to the Internet, maintain your computer, and more.
Follow this online course to learn how to use your Winodws XP Home Control Panel to change how Windows looks, add printers and other hardware, setup user accounts, connect to the Internet, maintain your computer, and more.
What's New in Windows XP?
Windows XP offers many new features in comparison to previous versions of Windows. Learn about what's new in Windows XP for security, user accounts, browsing the Internet, digital photos, music, and movies, and much more.
Windows XP offers many new features in comparison to previous versions of Windows. Learn about what's new in Windows XP for security, user accounts, browsing the Internet, digital photos, music, and movies, and much more.
What is the Difference between Windows, Macs, and Linux Computers?
Windows, Macintosh, and Linux are three different operating systems for computers. Learn the differences between the three systems and choose the one that is best for you.
Windows, Macintosh, and Linux are three different operating systems for computers. Learn the differences between the three systems and choose the one that is best for you.
Navigating in Windows XP
Learn how to navigate in Windows XP using the desktop and start menu.
Learn how to navigate in Windows XP using the desktop and start menu.
What is Windows?
Read this introduction to the Windows operating system to learn what Windows is.
Read this introduction to the Windows operating system to learn what Windows is.
3 Ways to Use the Clipboard
Learn three ways to use the Windows clipboard.
Learn three ways to use the Windows clipboard.
What is the Clipboard?
Learn what the Windows clipboard is and how to use it.
Learn what the Windows clipboard is and how to use it.
File Associations
Windows associates file types with software programs. Learn what file extensions are and how to change the program a file type is associated with in this article from the About Guide to Antitrust Software.
Windows associates file types with software programs. Learn what file extensions are and how to change the program a file type is associated with in this article from the About Guide to Antitrust Software.
Understanding Files and Folders
The About Guide to Antivirus Software provides this basic overview of Windows files and folders, including the importance of file extensions.
The About Guide to Antivirus Software provides this basic overview of Windows files and folders, including the importance of file extensions.
Introducing the Windows System Registry
The Windows System Registry is a database that stores information that Windows uses to run software. Learn what the registry is and what you can use it for in this article from the About Guide to Antitrust Software.
The Windows System Registry is a database that stores information that Windows uses to run software. Learn what the registry is and what you can use it for in this article from the About Guide to Antitrust Software.
History of Windows
Learn the history of Windows from this Wikipedia article.
Learn the history of Windows from this Wikipedia article.