Chapter 1: Basic Computing Skills

Welcome to A Beginner's Guide to Windows Computing. This first chapter of the book covers all the basic things you'll need to know to start using a computer. Simply position your mouse pointer over one of the sections listed below and press the left mouse button.

Sections

1. How to Use This Book
2. Hardware and Software
3. Windows Basics
4. The Windows File System
5. Common Commands and Hotkeys
6. Emergency Procedures

Other resources

• Notes for Chapter 1