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Computer Skills & How-to

3 step-by-step tutorials

A handful of everyday skills make using a computer much easier: knowing where your files are, capturing what is on your screen, and keeping a backup so nothing important is ever lost.

These tutorials cover Windows and Mac side by side, with the keyboard shortcuts that save time once you have learned the basics.

Lessons in this subject

  1. How to Take a Screenshot on Windows and Mac

    Learn how to take a screenshot on Windows or a Mac: capture the whole screen, a window or an area, find the saved file, mark it up and share it.

    Beginner10 minutes

  2. Files and Folders Basics: Organize, Find and Use Shortcuts

    Files and folders basics: use File Explorer or Finder, create and rename folders, move and copy files, find lost files and learn key shortcuts.

    Beginner30 minutes

  3. How to Back Up Your Computer Files

    Learn how to back up computer files on Windows or a Mac: choose a plan, use an external drive or cloud backup, check backups work and restore a file.

    Beginner30–60 minutes for setup