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1 Understanding Computer Basics |
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Exploring Different Types of PCs |
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Which Type of PC Should You Buy? |
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Setting Up Your New Computer System |
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Set Up a Laptop or 2-in-1 PC |
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Set Up a Traditional Desktop PC |
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3 Performing Basic Operations |
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Using Windows with a Mouse or Touchpad |
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Mouse and Touchpad Operations |
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Using Windows with a Keyboard |
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3 Using Your Windows 10 PC |
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Powering Up and Powering Down |
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Finding Your Way Around Windows |
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What's New in Windows 10? |
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Anniversary Update (1607) |
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Fall Creators Update (1709) |
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October 2018 Update (1809) |
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May 2019 Updated 903/19H1) |
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November 2019 Updated 909/19H2) |
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May 2020 Update (2004/20H1) |
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Switching from Windows S Mode to Windows Home |
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Switch from Windows S Mode to Windows Home |
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4 Connecting Printers and Other Peripherals |
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Connecting Devices via USB |
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Connect a Peripheral Device |
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Connect a Printer via USB |
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Connect a Wireless Printer |
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Connecting Your PC to Your TV |
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49 | (6) |
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Wirelessly Mirror Your Computer Screen |
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52 | (3) |
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Personalizing the Windows Desktop |
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Personalize the Start Menu |
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Change the Desktop Background |
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Switch to Dark or Light Mode |
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Personalizing the Lock Screen |
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Change the Lock Screen Background |
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Display a Slideshow on the Lock Screen |
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Add Apps to the Lock Screen |
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Change Your Account Picture |
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Configuring Other Windows Settings |
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Configure Settings from the Settings Tool |
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6 Working with Different Users |
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Understanding User Accounts |
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73 | (1) |
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Add a User with an Existing Microsoft Account |
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Create a New User Account |
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Signing In and Switching Users |
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Sign In with Multiple Users |
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7 Making Windows Easier to Use |
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Employing Ease of Access Functions |
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Access Ease of Access Features |
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Improve Onscreen Contrast |
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Make the Mouse Pointer Easier to See |
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Make the Text Cursor Easier to See |
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Read Text Aloud with Narrator |
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Use the On-Screen Keyboard |
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Using Alternative Input Devices |
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Attach a Different Keyboard |
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8 Using Windows 10 on a Touchscreen or 2-in-1 Device |
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Using Windows in Tablet Mode |
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Using Windows with Touch Gestures |
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9 Using Apps and Programs |
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Launching Apps and Programs |
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Pin a Tile to the Start Menu |
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Pin a Program to the Taskbar |
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Create a Shortcut on the Desktop |
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Maximize, Minimize, and Close a Window |
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Use Pull-Down Menus, Toolbars, and Ribbons |
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Switch Between Open Windows |
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Work with Multiple Desktops in Task View |
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Shopping for Apps and Programs |
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Find and Install Windows Apps |
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Find and Install Traditional Software Programs |
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10 Connecting to the Internet--at Home or Away |
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Connecting to the Internet--and Your Home Network |
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Connect to Your Home Network |
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Access Other Computers on Your Network |
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Connecting to the Internet at a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot |
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Connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot |
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11 Browsing and Searching the Web |
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Open and Browse Web Pages |
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Return to a Favorite Page |
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View a Page in the Immersive Reader |
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Change the Default Search Engine |
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13 Shopping Safely Online |
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How to Shop Online Safely |
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157 | (2) |
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Purchasing from Online Retailers |
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Discover Online Retailers |
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Search or Browse for Merchandise |
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Examine the Product (Virtually) |
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164 | (7) |
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165 | (2) |
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14 Discovering Useful Websites |
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Reading Local and Community News Online |
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172 | (1) |
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Exploring Travel Opportunities Online |
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Discovering Recipes Online |
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Finding Healthcare Information Online |
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Research Medical Conditions |
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Obtaining Legal Advice Online |
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Find Legal Advice and Services |
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Managing Your Finances Online |
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Do Your Banking and Pay Your Bills |
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15 Protecting Yourself Online |
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Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing Schemes |
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Keeping Your Private Information Private |
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Hiding Personal Information on Facebook |
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Conducting a Privacy Checkup |
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Protecting Against Online Fraud |
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Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Other Malware |
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Protecting Against Malware |
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Using Antimalware Software |
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Protecting Against Ransomware |
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16 Emailing Family and Friends |
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Using the Windows Mail App |
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Set Up Your Email Account |
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Move a Message to Another Folder |
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Receive and Reply to Messages |
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Managing Your Contacts with the People App |
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17 Video, Voice, and Text Chatting |
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223 | (8) |
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Texting with and Talking with the Your Phone App |
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Link Your Phone to Your PC |
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231 | (3) |
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234 | (1) |
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Make a Phone Call on Your PC |
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18 Connecting with Facebook and Other Social Media |
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Sharing with Friends and Family on Facebook |
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Discover New--and Old--Friends on Facebook |
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Find Out What Your Friends Are Up To |
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Pinning Items of Interest to Pinterest |
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Find and Save Interesting Items |
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Save an Item from a Web Page |
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Keeping Up to Date with Twitter |
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Search for Users to Follow |
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19 Storing, Editing, and Sharing Your Pictures and Movies |
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Using Your Smartphone or Digital Camera with Your Windows PC |
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Transfer Photos from the Cloud |
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Transfer Photos Directly from a Smartphone or Tablet |
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Transfer Photos from a Memory Card |
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Viewing Photos and Videos on Your PC |
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Create and View Photo Albums |
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Adjust Brightness and Contrast |
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Sharing Your Pictures and Videos |
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Sharing a Photo from the Photos App |
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Attach a Photo or Video in the Mail App |
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20 Watching Movies and TV Shows on Your PC |
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Watching Streaming Video Services |
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278 | (2) |
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280 | (2) |
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282 | (2) |
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Watch Other Paid Streaming Video Services |
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Watching Free Streaming Video Services |
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290 | (1) |
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Watching Live TV on Your PC |
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291 | (3) |
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Viewing and Sharing Videos on YouTube |
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294 | (5) |
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295 | (1) |
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21 Listening to Music on Your PC |
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Listening to Streaming Music |
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299 | (7) |
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300 | (3) |
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303 | (3) |
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Purchasing Digital Music Online |
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Purchase Music from the Amazon Digital Music Store |
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306 | (2) |
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Purchase Music from Google Play Music |
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Listen to Digital Music with the Groove Music App |
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22 Using Files and Folders |
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Navigate Folders and Libraries |
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319 | (2) |
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Working with Microsoft OneDrive |
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Manage OneDrive Files on the Web |
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327 | (1) |
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Manage OneDrive Files with the OneDrive App |
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328 | (1) |
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Manage OneDrive Files with File Explorer |
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328 | (1) |
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Upload a File to OneDrive |
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329 | (1) |
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Download a File to Your PC |
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Synchronizing Files On-Demand |
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23 Dealing with Common Problems |
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Performing Necessary Maintenance |
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333 | (4) |
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334 | (1) |
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335 | (2) |
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Backing Up Important Files |
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337 | (3) |
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338 | (2) |
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You Can't Connect to the Internet |
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You Can't Go to a Specific Web Page |
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341 | (1) |
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341 | (1) |
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A Specific Program Freezes |
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342 | (1) |
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343 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Other PC Problems |
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343 | (4) |
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347 | (8) |
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347 | (4) |
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348 | (1) |
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349 | (1) |
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350 | (1) |
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351 | (4) |
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| Glossary |
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