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I Understanding Computers |
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1 How Personal Computers Work |
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What Your Computer Can Do |
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Good for Social Networking |
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Good for Sharing Photos and Home Movies |
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Good for Keeping Informed |
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Inside a Personal Computer |
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The Motherboard: Home to Almost Everything |
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Microprocessors: The Main Engine |
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Computer Memory: Temporary Storage |
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Hard Disk Drives: Long-Term Storage |
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Solid-State Drives: Faster Long-Term Storage |
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Keyboards: Fingertip Input |
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Mice and Touchpads: Point-and-Click Input Devices |
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Network Connections: Getting Connected |
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Sound Cards and Speakers: Making Noise |
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Video Cards and Monitors: Getting the Picture |
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Other Parts of Your Computer System |
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Providing Additional Functionality with Peripherals |
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Doing What You Need to Do with Software and Apps |
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Making Everything Work--with Windows |
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Different Types of Computers |
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Which Type of PC Should You Choose? |
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Don't Worry, You Can't Screw It Up--Much |
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2 Setting Up and Using Different Types of Computers |
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Setting Up a Laptop or 2-in1 PC |
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Understanding the Elements of a Laptop PC |
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Setting Up an All-in-One Desktop PC |
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Understanding the Parts of an All-in-One System |
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Setting Up a Traditional Desktop PC |
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Understanding the Components of a Desktop System |
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Turning It On--for the First Time |
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3 Getting to Know Windows 11 |
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Starting and Logging In to Windows |
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Exploring the Windows Desktop |
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Learning Basic Operations |
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Moving and Resizing Windows |
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Maximizing, Minimizing, and Closing Windows |
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Snapping Windows into Position |
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Scrolling Through a Window |
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Navigating the Start Menu |
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Deciphering Taskbar Icons |
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Opening Applications and Switching Between Windows |
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Switching Between Programs |
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Learning Important Windows Shortcuts |
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Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display |
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57 | (1) |
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Shutting Down Windows--and Your Computer |
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57 | (2) |
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4 Working with Files, Folders, and Online Storage |
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Understanding Files and Folders |
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Exploring the File Explorer Window |
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Displaying File Contents and Details |
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Navigating the Folders on Your PC |
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Viewing Files and Folders |
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Changing the Way Files Display |
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Sorting Files and Folders |
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Grouping Files and Folders |
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Performing Basic File and Folder Operations |
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Renaming Files and Folders |
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Moving (Cutting and Pasting) Files |
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Working with the Recycle Bin |
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Working with Compressed Folders |
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Extracting Files from a Compressed Folder |
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Copying Files to Another Computer |
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Copying Files over a Network |
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Copying Files with a Portable Drive |
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Working with Cloud-Based Storage |
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Accessing OneDrive from File Explorer |
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71 | (1) |
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Syncing Files on Your PC to OneDrive |
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73 | (2) |
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Personalizing the Windows Desktop |
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Changing the Desktop Background |
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Changing to Light or Dark Mode |
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Changing the Accent Color |
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Customizing the Start Menu |
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Pinning Apps to the Taskbar |
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81 | (1) |
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Customizing the Widgets Panel |
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Adding a New Widget to the Widgets Panel |
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Customizing Your News Feed |
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Personalizing the Lock Screen |
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Changing the Lock Screen Background |
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Displaying a Slideshow on the Lock Screen |
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Changing Your Account Picture |
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Setting Up Additional User Accounts |
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Creating a New User Account |
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Signing In with Multiple Users |
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Configuring Other Windows Settings |
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III Setting Up the Rest of Your System |
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6 Connecting Printers and Other Devices to Your PC |
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Getting to Know the Most Popular Peripherals |
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96 | (1) |
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Adding New Hardware to Your System |
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97 | (3) |
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98 | (2) |
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Connecting and Using a Printer |
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Understanding Different Types of Printers |
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Connecting a Printer via USB |
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102 | (1) |
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Connecting a Wireless Printer to Your Computer |
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103 | (1) |
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Sharing a Network Printer |
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103 | (1) |
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Printing to Your System's Printer |
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104 | (1) |
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Connecting Portable Devices to Your PC |
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Connecting Your PC to Your Living Room TV |
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105 | (4) |
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106 | (1) |
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Wirelessly Mirroring Your Computer Screen |
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107 | (2) |
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7 Using Your PC with Your Mobile Phone |
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Linking Your Phone to Your Windows 11 PC |
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110 | (1) |
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Texting and Calling from Your PC |
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111 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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Doing More with Your Phone and Your Windows PC |
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Sharing a Web Page from Your Phone to Your PC |
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Sharing a Web Page from Your PC to Your Phone |
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Viewing Photos from Your Phone on Your PC |
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Running Android Apps on Your PC |
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8 Adding Storage and Backup |
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Understanding External Storage |
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118 | (1) |
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Connecting an External Drive |
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118 | (1) |
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Backing Up Your Important Files |
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Backing Up to an External Drive |
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9 Setting Up a Home Network |
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122 | (1) |
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Setting Up a Wireless Network in Your Home |
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Connecting Your Computer to Your New Network |
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Accessing Computers on Your Network |
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10 Connecting to the Internet--at Home and Away |
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Different Types of Home Internet |
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Understanding Internet Hardware |
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135 | (1) |
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Connecting to a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot |
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11 Browsing and Searching the Web |
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140 | (1) |
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Browsing the Web with Edge |
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141 | (1) |
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Opening Multiple Pages in Tabs |
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142 | (1) |
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Saving Your Favorite Pages |
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Returning to a Favorite Page |
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Displaying the Favorites Bar |
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144 | (1) |
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Displaying a Page with Immersive Reader |
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Setting a Different Start Page |
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Searching the Web with Google |
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Fine-Tuning Your Search Results |
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12 Buying and Selling Online |
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Step 1 Find an Online Store |
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152 | (1) |
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Step 3 Examine the Product (Virtually) |
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Ordering Meal and Grocery Delivery Online |
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156 | (2) |
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Ordering Groceries Online |
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157 | (1) |
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Buying and Selling on Online Marketplaces |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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161 | (4) |
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13 Sending and Receiving Email |
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167 | (12) |
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168 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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169 | (1) |
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Using the Windows Mail App |
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170 | (1) |
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Adding Another Email Account |
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171 | (1) |
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Reading and Replying to Messages |
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171 | (1) |
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172 | (1) |
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173 | (1) |
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174 | (1) |
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174 | (5) |
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175 | (4) |
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14 Video Chatting with Friends and Family |
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179 | (14) |
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180 | (7) |
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180 | (1) |
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Accepting a Meeting Invitation |
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181 | (1) |
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Joining a Meeting Manually |
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182 | (1) |
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183 | (1) |
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Applying a Virtual Background |
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184 | (1) |
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185 | (1) |
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Starting a New Instant Meeting |
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185 | (1) |
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Scheduling a Meeting in Advance |
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186 | (1) |
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Starting and Ending a Meeting |
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187 | (1) |
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Video Chatting with Microsoft Teams |
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187 | (6) |
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Accepting a Meeting Invitation |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (1) |
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Launching a New Teams Meeting |
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189 | (4) |
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15 Social Networking with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media |
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193 | (22) |
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194 | (7) |
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Signing Up with and Signing In to Facebook |
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194 | (1) |
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194 | (1) |
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195 | (1) |
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Viewing a Friend's Profile Page |
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196 | (1) |
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197 | (2) |
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Determine Who Can--or Can't--See a Status Update |
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199 | (1) |
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Viewing Friends' Updates in Your Feed |
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200 | (1) |
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Managing Your Privacy on Facebook |
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201 | (1) |
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201 | (3) |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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203 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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204 | (6) |
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What Pinterest Is and What It Does |
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204 | (1) |
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Navigating the Pinterest Site |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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Pinning Items from the Web |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (2) |
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Personalizing Your Profile |
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211 | (1) |
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211 | (1) |
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Contacting Other Linkedln Members |
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212 | (1) |
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Using Social Networks--Smartly and Safely |
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212 | (3) |
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212 | (1) |
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213 | (2) |
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16 Installing and Using Desktop Applications |
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217 | (12) |
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Finding and Installing New Apps |
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218 | (4) |
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Downloading Apps from the Microsoft Store |
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218 | (2) |
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Purchasing Apps from Your Local Retailer |
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220 | (1) |
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Finding and Installing Apps Online |
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220 | (1) |
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Understanding Web-Based Apps |
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221 | (1) |
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222 | (2) |
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Finding Your Installed Apps |
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222 | (1) |
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Pinning Apps to the Start Menu |
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223 | (1) |
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Pinning Apps to the Taskbar |
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224 | (1) |
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Adding App Shortcuts to the Desktop |
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224 | (1) |
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Working with Applications |
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224 | (5) |
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Using Toolbars and Ribbons |
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224 | (1) |
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225 | (1) |
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226 | (3) |
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229 | (24) |
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Getting to Know Microsoft Office |
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230 | (3) |
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Using Office on the Desktop |
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230 | (1) |
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231 | (1) |
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Which Version of Office Should You Use? |
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232 | (1) |
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Word Processing with Microsoft Word |
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233 | (3) |
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Exploring the Word Workspace |
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233 | (1) |
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234 | (1) |
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235 | (1) |
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235 | (1) |
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235 | (1) |
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Checking Spelling and Grammar |
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236 | (1) |
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236 | (1) |
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Number Crunching with Microsoft Excel |
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236 | (7) |
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Exploring the Excel Workspace |
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236 | (1) |
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237 | (1) |
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Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns |
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238 | (1) |
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238 | (1) |
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Calculating with Formulas |
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239 | (1) |
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Including Other Cells in a Formula |
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239 | (1) |
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Quick Addition with AutoSum |
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240 | (1) |
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241 | (1) |
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Formatting Your Spreadsheet |
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241 | (1) |
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242 | (1) |
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Giving Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint |
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243 | (2) |
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Exploring the PowerPoint Workspace |
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243 | (1) |
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244 | (1) |
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244 | (1) |
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Adding and Formatting Text |
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245 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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245 | (4) |
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Using Google Docs Word Processor |
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247 | (1) |
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Using Google Sheets Spreadsheet |
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247 | (1) |
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Using Google Slides Presentations |
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248 | (1) |
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Using the Windows Calendar App |
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249 | (4) |
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Displaying Different Views |
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249 | (1) |
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250 | (3) |
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18 Working with Digital Photos |
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253 | (12) |
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Transferring Pictures from Your Camera, Smartphone, or Tablet |
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254 | (2) |
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Downloading from the Internet |
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254 | (1) |
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Transferring Photos from a Smartphone or Tablet via USB |
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254 | (1) |
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Transferring Pictures from a Digital Camera via USB |
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255 | (1) |
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Transferring Pictures from a Memory Card |
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255 | (1) |
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255 | (1) |
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Viewing Your Photos with the Windows Photos App |
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256 | (1) |
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Editing Your Photos with the Photos App |
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257 | (4) |
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258 | (1) |
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Cropping or Rotating a Photo |
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258 | (1) |
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259 | (1) |
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259 | (1) |
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260 | (1) |
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Printing and Sharing Your Photos |
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261 | (4) |
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Choosing the Right Printer and Paper |
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261 | (1) |
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262 | (1) |
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Printing Photos Professionally |
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262 | (1) |
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263 | (2) |
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VII Exploring Online Entertainment |
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265 | (24) |
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19 Watching Movies and TV Shows Online |
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267 | (14) |
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Watching Streaming Video Services |
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268 | (9) |
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Watching Amazon Prime Video |
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268 | (1) |
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269 | (1) |
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270 | (1) |
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271 | (1) |
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272 | (1) |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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Watching Other Streaming Video Services |
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276 | (1) |
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277 | (2) |
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Buying and Renting Movies Online |
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279 | (1) |
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Watching Videos on YouTube |
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279 | (2) |
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20 Listening to Music and Podcasts Online |
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281 | (8) |
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Listening to Streaming Music Online |
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282 | (4) |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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Listening to Other Streaming Music Services |
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284 | (1) |
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Listening to Traditional Radio Stations Online |
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285 | (1) |
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Purchasing and Downloading Digital Music |
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286 | (1) |
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Examining Online Music Stores |
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286 | (1) |
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Playing Downloaded Music on Your PC |
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286 | (1) |
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Listening to Podcasts Online |
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287 | (2) |
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VIII Keeping Your System Up and Running |
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289 | (28) |
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21 Protecting Your PC from Computer Attacks, Malware, Spam, and More |
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291 | (10) |
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Safeguarding Your System from Computer Viruses |
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292 | (3) |
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Watching for Signs of Infection |
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292 | (1) |
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292 | (1) |
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Practicing Safe Computing |
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293 | (1) |
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Disinfecting Your System with Antivirus Software |
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294 | (1) |
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295 | (1) |
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296 | (1) |
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Protecting Your Email Address |
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296 | (1) |
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Blocking Spammers in Your Email Programs |
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297 | (1) |
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297 | (1) |
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Shielding Your Children from Inappropriate Content |
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298 | (3) |
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Using Content-Filtering Software |
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298 | (1) |
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Encouraging Safe Computing |
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299 | (2) |
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22 Performing Preventive Maintenance and Dealing with Common Problems |
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301 | (16) |
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Maintaining Your Computer |
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302 | (3) |
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302 | (1) |
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303 | (1) |
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Optimizing Your Disk Storage |
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304 | (1) |
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305 | (1) |
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Keeping Your Hardware in Tip-Top Condition |
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305 | (2) |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (1) |
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307 | (1) |
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307 | (1) |
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307 | (2) |
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Using the Windows Mobility Center |
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308 | (1) |
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308 | (1) |
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309 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Computer Problems |
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309 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting in Safe Mode |
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311 | (1) |
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Reacting When Windows Freezes or Crashes |
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311 | (3) |
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What Causes Windows to Freeze? |
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312 | (1) |
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Dealing with Frozen Windows |
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312 | (1) |
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Dealing with a Frozen Program |
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312 | (1) |
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Dealing with a Major Crash |
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313 | (1) |
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Refreshing or Resetting Your System |
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314 | (3) |
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314 | (1) |
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Resetting Your System to Its Original Condition |
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315 | (2) |
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