Computer Essentials

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Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Computer

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Review: Parts of a Computer

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Tips for Using a Mouse

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Mouse Practice from WisTechOpen

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The Windows Start Menu

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Important Keyboard Keys

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The Keyboard Layout

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Keyboard Practice from Keybr.com

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Chapter 1 Review Quiz 1

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Chapter 2: Welcome to the Internet

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Using Your Phone as a Hotspot Video Playlist

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Explore the Internet

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Chapter 3: Web Search & Google

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Bookmarking Webpages

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Tech Tip Video: Bookmarking

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Chapter 3 Review Quiz

Chapter 4: Using Email

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Sign in to your Gmail Account

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Recover your Gmail Account

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Replying to & Deleting Emails

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Managing Emails

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Chapter 4 Email Review Quiz

Chapter 4 Using Gmail Labels Quiz

Chapter 5: Online Safety & Privacy

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Are You "Scam-Savvy"?

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Enhanced Safe Browsing

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Clear Data & Block Cookies

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Google Account Privacy

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Limit App Tracking Video Playlist

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Chapter 5 Privacy vs Security Quiz

Appendix

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Connecting to Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi Video Playlist

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Senior Planet's Save Money on Internet Page

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Senior Planet's Video Page

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Online Courses from AT&T Connected Learning®

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