Training > Windows, Internet and Security

Windows overview

Learning IT vocabulary

Customizing your Start menu

Navigating the hard drive with Windows Explorer

Copying, moving, deleting and restoring files

Activating, changing and managing your PC’s sounds

Activating/deactivating programmes at start up

Managing your printer and other attached devices

De-clutter and re-invigorate your PC

Sending and receiving faxes with Windows services

Create a separate Windows account for each user

Using control panel functions

Compressing and encrypting files

Installing and uninstalling programmes

Seeing hidden system files

Surfing the internet: a better way!

Using Internet Explorer®’s functions in full

Saving, organizing and retrieving favourite website addresses

Mastering internet searches

Protecting your personal files and privacy when surfing

Blocking advertising and pop-up windows

Listening to and watching media on the net

Booking travel tickets and a hotel from the internet

Visiting worldwide museums without a ticket

Doing weekly shopping and waiting for home delivery

Receiving job alerts by email

Sending useful website pages to a friend

Receiving and sending emails with Outlook® Express

Protect and update your PC using Microsoft® Update

Security, Prevention and Protection

Understand the significance of “hacking”, “phishing”, “pharming”, “spyware”, “spam” etc.

Identifying phishing

Learning how to use antivirus, firewall and anti-spyware

Protecting sensitive files with a password

Creating memorisable but secure passwords

Using Outlook®’s anti-spam tools

Backing up important files for retrieval if necessary

Protecting children with content filters

Checking security points before using your credit card on the net

Being aware of, and preventing undesired software installation