Computer & Laptop Tutorials
4 step-by-step tutorials
Whether you have just unboxed your first laptop or you have used the same desktop for years, these tutorials explain how a computer fits together and how to keep it running well. Each one starts with the basics and builds up one step at a time.
You will learn what the ports and buttons are for, how to set up a new computer properly, what to do when a computer is running slow, and how to look after a laptop battery.
Lessons in this subject
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Computer Basics for Beginners: Parts, Ports and First Steps
Computer basics in plain English: the parts of a computer, its ports, the mouse, touchpad and keyboard, and how to switch on, sign in and shut down.
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How to Set Up a New Laptop or Desktop Computer
A new computer setup tutorial for beginners: first start-up on Windows or Mac, accounts and sign-in, updates, security, backups and moving your files.
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Computer Running Slow? A Step-by-Step Speed-Up Tutorial
Computer running slow? Work through safe, built-in fixes on Windows and Mac: restarts, updates, startup apps, disk space, browser tabs and malware scans.
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Laptop Battery and Charging Help: Settings, Habits and Fixes
Laptop battery and charging help: what to do when a laptop is not charging or won't turn on, how to make the battery last and when to stop using it.