The Essentials
Hardware, Software, and Information Technology (IT) 
Computer Overview 
The Front of a Computer and Peripheral Devices 
The Inside of a Computer 
The Back of a Computer (Ports) 
System Bus and Expansion Cards 
Memory Cache 
Computer Performance 
Buying a Desktop Computer 
Buying a Notebook Computer 
Upgrading a Computer

Understanding Hardware
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 
Memory 
RAM and ROM 
Mouse 
Keyboard 
Digital Cameras and Web Cams 
Other Input Devices 
Monitor 
Graphics Card 
Printer Basics 
Types of Printers 
Sound and Speakers 
Modem 
Input/Output Devices 
Hard Drive 
Hard Drive Maintenance 
CD-ROM Drive 
DVD Drive 
Floppy Drive 
Flash Drives
External Hard Drives 
Other Storage Devices 

Understanding Software
Types of Software 
Operating Systems 
Word Processing 
Spreadsheets 
Databases 
Presentation Software 
Accounting 
Web Browsing 
Web Authoring 
Programming Languages 
Systems Development

Finding, Filtering, and Formatting Data
Finding and Replacing Information 
Sorting Records 
Filtering by Selection 
Filtering by Form 
Creating an Advanced Filter 
Adjusting Row Height and Column Width 
Rearranging Columns 
Changing Gridline and Cell Effects 
Freezing a Field 
Hiding a Field 
Changing the Datasheet Font

Information Networks
Introduction to Networks
Home Networks
Wireless Networks
WiFi 

Introduction to Windows XP & Vista 
Starting and Logging On to Windows 
Understanding the Windows XP Screen 
A Look at the New Windows XP Interface 
Using the Mouse: Pointing, Clicking, and Double-clicking 
Using the Mouse: Dragging and Dropping 
Using the Mouse: Right-clicking 
Using the Keyboard 
Exiting Windows and Turning off Your Computer

Working with a Window
Starting a Program 
Understanding the Parts of a Window 
Minimizing, Maximizing, and Restoring a Window 
Closing a Window 
Moving a Window 
Sizing a Window 
Switching Between Windows 
Tiling and Cascading Windows

Working with a Windows Program
How to Use Menus 
How to Use Toolbars 
Filling Out a Dialog Box 
Entering Text in the WordPad Program 
Editing Text 
Saving and Opening a File 
Selecting, Replacing, and Deleting Text 
Using Undo 
Printing a File 
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text 
Changing the Font Type and Size 
Using Bold, Italics, and Underline 
Changing Paragraph Alignment 
Getting Help by Contents 
Getting Help with the Help Index and Search 
Saving and Opening Files in Different Locations

Working with Files and Folders
Understanding Storage Devices, Folders, and Files 
Using My Computer to See What's in Your Computer 
Opening a Folder 
Creating and Renaming a Folder 
Copying, Moving, and Deleting a Folder 
Opening, Renaming, and Deleting a File 
Copying and Moving a File 
Restoring a Deleted File and Emptying the Recycle Bin 
A Closer Look at Files and Folders 
Changing How Information is Displayed 
Selecting Multiple Files and Folders 
Finding a File Using the Search Companion 
Managing the Search Companion 
Using the Folders Pane (Windows Explorer) 
File Management Using the Folders Pane 

Exploring the Internet
Introduction to the Internet 
Connecting to the Internet 
Displaying a Specific Web Page 
Browse the Web 
Search the Web 
Adding a Web Page to Favorites and Changing your Home Page 
Displaying a History of Visited Web Pages 
Saving Pictures and Files to Disk (Downloading) 
Introduction to E-mail 
Composing and Sending E-mail 
Adding a Name to the Address Book 
Receiving E-mail 
Replying to a Message 
Forwarding and Deleting a Message