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Basic Computer Skills
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Rosalind Gardner
 
By Rosalind Gardner
Published on 02/13/2007
 

Knowing basic computer skills, will make everything about your Internet business SO much easier. Do you know how to download files, navigate your computer or do basic cut and paste? If your answer is 'no', you should learn these essentials. You'll be glad you did!


Learn more about your computer hardware, software and functions

Nothing is more frustrating as a new Internet marketer than trying to learn how to build a web site, install links or upload files before you even know how to operate your computer with ease. 

I don't want you to ever feel that frustrated, so here is a list of basic computer skills that you will want to be well-versed in before tackling web site building and selling online:

  • Turning your computer on and off
  • Using your mouse (right and left clicks)
  • Finding files and programs
  • Opening and closing files
  • Saving files
  • Deleting files
  • Drag and drop
  • Highlighting, cut and paste
  • Starting and ending programs
  • Downloading software and files
  • Installing Software
  • Setting up your Email software
  • What to do when your computer freezes
  • Maintaining your Internet Connection

    You will also want to have a basic understanding of the following terms:

  • ISP
  • URL
  • Web site
  • Home page
  • Bookmark
  • Search engine

    Below I've listed information products, services and software that will help you hone and polish your basic computer skills.


    Computer Skills Training

    The Ultimate Beginners Guide on CD-ROM - Find out how to download files, zip and unzip, navigate your computer, back up files, FTP, avoid viruses, cut and paste, chat, send instant messages, download from the net, play mp3's, and more. Discover how to use your computer the right way with access to this easy to read, and fully illustrated guide.

    Joe Robson's 'Newbie Club - In Joe's club, you will find an extraordinary range of Free tutorials, newbie books, articles, email courses, newbie software and links to the best Internet and Computer learning resources on the web.