Hardware, Software, and Information Technology (IT)
Computer Overview
The Front of a Computer and Peripheral Devices
The Inside of a Computer
The Back of a Computer (Ports)
System Bus and Expansion Cards
Memory Cache
Computer Performance
Buying a Desktop Computer
Buying a Notebook Computer
Upgrading a Computer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Memory
RAM and ROM
Mouse
Keyboard
Digital Cameras and Web Cams
Other Input Devices
Monitor
Graphics Card
Printer Basics
Types of Printers
Sound and Speakers
Modem
Input/Output Devices
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Maintenance
CD-ROM Drive
DVD Drive
Floppy Drive
Zip and Jaz Drives
Other Storage Devices
Formatting a Disk

Understanding Graphical User Interfaces
Types of Software
Operating Systems
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Presentation Software
Accounting
Web Browsing
Web Authoring
Programming Languages
Systems Development

Finding and Replacing Information
Sorting Records
Filtering by Selection
Filtering by Form
Creating an Advanced Filter
Adjusting Row Height and Column Width
Rearranging Columns
Changing Gridline and Cell Effects
Freezing a Field
Hiding a Field
Changing the Datasheet Font

Introduction to Networks
The Internet
Intranets and Extranets
Telephones and Networks

Starting and Logging On to Windows
Understanding the Windows XP Screen
A Look at the New Windows XP Interface
Using the Mouse: Pointing, Clicking, and Double-clicking
Using the Mouse: Dragging and Dropping
Using the Mouse: Right-clicking
Using the Keyboard
Exiting Windows and Turning off Your Computer

Starting a Program
Understanding the Parts of a Window
Minimizing, Maximizing, and Restoring a Window
Closing a Window
Moving a Window
Sizing a Window
Switching Between Windows
Tiling and Cascading Windows

How to Use Menus
How to Use Toolbars
Filling Out a Dialog Box
Entering Text in the WordPad Program
Editing Text
Saving and Opening a File
Selecting, Replacing, and Deleting Text
Using Undo
Printing a File
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text
Changing the Font Type and Size
Using Bold, Italics, and Underline
Changing Paragraph Alignment
Getting Help by Contents
Getting Help with the Help Index and Search
Saving and Opening Files in Different Locations

Understanding Storage Devices, Folders, and Files
Using My Computer to See What's in Your Computer
Opening a Folder
Creating and Renaming a Folder
Copying, Moving, and Deleting a Folder
Opening, Renaming, and Deleting a File
Copying and Moving a File
Restoring a Deleted File and Emptying the Recycle Bin
A Closer Look at Files and Folders
Changing How Information is Displayed
Selecting Multiple Files and Folders
Finding a File Using the Search Companion
Managing the Search Companion
Using the Folders Pane (Windows Explorer)
File Management Using the Folders Pane
Using MS-DOS

Exploring the Internet