Internet basics


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Computer Basics

Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning videos cover computer and device basics, working with operating systems and applications, and keeping your computer secure and updated.

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What is Wi-Fi?

Going online today most commonly involves an invisible connection to the Internet, often through a W-Fi connection. Learn more about this technology from Britannica.

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Internet 101

Going online, surfing the web, and accessing the Internet are all the same, just different terminology. Learn from GCF Global about the Internet and how to access it in these short videos.

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Create an Email Account

Electronic mail or e-mail gives you the ability to communicate instantly with family and friends around the world. Check out the following steps from Google to set up a Gmail email account.

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Find Health Resources

There are many websites with health tips, but it can be hard to determine what is legitimate and recommended by medical professionals. MyHealthFinder is a website run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human services and has a variety of healthcare tips and information.

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Stream TV

Streaming, or watching media through the Internet instead of traditional TV channels, has grown in popularity; the amount of content has also expanded rapidly. This article by Allconnect helps explain how to stream TV.

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Use Microsoft Word

Microsoft’s program to create document such as letters, brochures and flyers is explained in this tutorial from Microsoft.

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Use Microsoft Excel

Microsoft’s program for creating and updating spreadsheets is explained in this tutorial from Microsoft.

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Use Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint helps create presentations and slides. Learn more in this introduction from Microsoft.

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What is AI?

AI, or artificial intelligence, is wildly popular right now. Learn how the technology works and what it creates from Britannica.

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What is ChatGPT?

Learn about ChatGPT, one of the most popular artificial intelligence tools, in this article from Microsoft 365.

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