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What is this resource? 

This is an online course created by GCF Global that will help you to learn more about Windows, the operating system that comes preloaded on most new personal computers (PCs).

What will I learn? 

After you complete this online course, you will be able to:

  • Explain what Windows is and what it allows computer users to do,
  • Navigate the Windows interface,
  • Adjust your Windows settings,
  • Demonstrate how to find and work with files and folders, 
  • Complete basic computer tasks like cutting, copying, and pasting,
  • Use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, and Ctrl+A.

Key Vocabulary (to keep in mind):

  • Windows
  • Operating System (OS)
  • Desktop
  • Window
  • Application
  • Minimize
  • Maximize
  • Restore
  • Control Panel
  • Commands
  • Control 
  • Alt
  • Shortcuts

How can I access this resource? 

To access this resource, click on the link below.

Windows Basics

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