This edition of the Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics is written for computers of all types running the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, dubbed Windows 11.

When buying a new computer you will always see a reference to the amount of memory the computer has. The smaller number will always be the RAM while the bigger number will be the hard drive space.

Use this guide to learn the basic computer skills needed for everyday tasks. If you are new to technology, using a computer can be overwhelming. Read on to become familiar with some …

Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and items stored on the computer, and controlling peripheral …

This computer basics tutorial in PDF format is easy to download, print, and use, making it a convenient and accessible resource for self-paced learning at home or in the classroom.

Creating New Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 How Files Are Stored in Your Computer . . . . . . . .170 Renaming Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Creating Subfolders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

Part of a computer’s specification which you will often read about in advertising brochures is the amount of hard disk space the machine has. The question often asked is “How much can I put on there …

The aim is to give people sufficient familiarity with computers and the basic techniques of using them that they become comfortable using and experimenting with them and have a foundation for …

Saving means storing files or documents on the computer or another drive so that these files can be accessed again later. Saving frequently while working is always a good idea.

Hardware Basics Overview of computer parts (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, storage, etc.) Input and output devices Storage devices (HDD, SSD, USB drives) Introduction to computer peripherals …