Computers

Mouse Skills

• Computer Mouse and Keyboard Tutorial

  Learn the basics with this helpful guide.

• Mouserobics

  Learn the basics of using a computer mouse and following web links with this fun tutorial.

• Mouse Practice

  An introduction to basic mouse and web navigation skills, from the Burlington County (NJ) Library.

• Mousing Around

  Mouse tutorial from the Palm Beach County Library.

Computer and Internet Tutorials

• In Pictures

  Computer tutorials based on pictures.

• Internet Tutorials

  Basic tutorials, research guides, and search engine information for beginners and those who want to learn more.

• Learn the Net

  Uses graphics and plain language to teach how the Internet works and how to use it for fun, e-mail, shopping, and finding information.

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Online Safety

• Avoid ID Theft

  One-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.

• Stay Safe Online

  Safety tips from some of the National Cyber Security Alliance on securing your computer or network from hackers and viruses.

• OnGuard Online

  Information from the U.S. federal government on how to avoid scams, secure your computer, protect kids, and be smart online. Includes information on phishing, viruses, cookies, video games, securing your wireless network, keeping your laptop safe, and more.

Typing and Keyboarding

• Peter's Online Typing Course

  A set of free online typing lessons and typing exercises for beginning typists.

• Sense-Lang Typing Tutorials

  Typing and keyboarding tutorials and games.

Digital Literacy

• Northstar Online Digital Literacy Assessment

  Online, self-guided modules to assess basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in six main areas: Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating System, Mac OS, Email, and Word Processing (using Microsoft Word).

  When individuals pass the assessments at approved sites, they can obtain the Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate. This provides a credential for employment. There is no cost to complete the online assessments.

• Technology Literacy Collaborative

  The Technology Literacy Collaborative is a network of digital inclusion supporters committed to sharing best practices, advocating for technology and digital literacy skills and access, and promoting collaborative efforts. The site lists community technology centers where you can find free Internet access, computers, software, and perhaps assistance and instruction.