Working with Data

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• If you think you need it: Computer Literacy for Mac or Windows

   

  Essentials of...

  • macOS -  Sonoma (latest) or Ventura or Monterey  (Which macOS do I have?)
  • Windows -  Win 11 (latest) or Win 10  (What Version of Windows Do I Have?)

  * Indicates the most important videos (titles differ slightly across video series):

  • Section 1. Getting Started: Interface, Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Section 2/3. The Filing Cabinet: Browse through folders*, Folder Structure*, Folder Shortcuts, Create and rename folders*, Copy and move files, Zip and unzip archive files, Save files within an application
  • Section 4/2. Launch and Use Applications: Launch Applications, Quit Applications*, Customize the Dock/Start menu, Multitask
  • More Videos: Use the exercise files (Introduction), Save files within an application* (Depends on OS)
  • More for macOS: Beyond clicking, Set whether apps reopen after restart*, Use full-screen and split view*, Get info and preview files with Quick Look, Show or hide file extensions, Understanding the right click, Install software*
  • More for Win: Understand OneDrive, Customize the File Explorer interface OR Show or hide file extensions

• Basics of macOS or Windows
• Office 2016  or any Microsoft Office product
• Troubleshooting Techniques and Learning a new program
• Keyboard Shortcuts and Speed up your Workflow using the Tab Key
• Internet Safety
• Basic Internet Browser Skills  and Understanding URLs
• File Extensions and Working with Zip Files

• Things New Mac Owners Need to Know When Switching From Windows ~13 min
• The 4 Basic Techniques Every Mac User Needs to Master: Menu Bar, Drag & Drop, Context Menu, Copy & Paste.
• Show or Hide Filename Extensions
• Organize the Files
• Navigating Around In the Finder and Get a File Path
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Using the Dock

• Tips for using the Internet more Efficiently
• Where do files go and Tips and practice for different file types
• Comprehensive: Keyboard  and Keyboard Shortcut Practice