Basic Computer Skills
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
I’ve provided a Glossary of Terms for you to check when you need help with those and other terms related to your computer and Internet marketing.
Below I’ve listed information products, services and software that will help you hone and polish your basic computer skills.
Computer Skills Training & Tutorials
Joe Robson’s Newbie Club
In Joe’s Newbie 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.
Joe’s best and 2 most popular products for newbies are his PC & Internet Companion and Windows for Newbies (available for both Windows 98 and XP users).
The PC & Internet Companion consists of a library of picture-driven ebooks, that helps you understand the gobbledygook and start handling your PC and the Internet like a pro, while Windows for Newbies is perfect for anyone who is just getting started with computing or still finds Windows something of a mystery.
Video Professor
Video Professor has been the leader in comprehensive, self-paced computer software tutorials for almost 20 years.
At the core of Video Professor’s teaching initiative is providing home users as well as corporate professionals with valuable and user-friendly learning solutions for today’s most common software titles, including:
- AccessTM
- Microsoft®
- Money
- Quicken®
- eBay®
- Outlook®
- Windows®
- Excel®
- Photoshop®
- Wireless Networking
- FrontPage®
- PowerPoint®
- Word
- HTML
- Publisher
- WordPerfect®
- The Internet
- QuickBooks®
- Works
Video Professor has helped over 10 million people learn the computer skills they need to remain viable in today’s computer-driven marketplace… and Video Professor can help you too!
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