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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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2 Performing Basic Operations |
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Using Windows with a Mouse orTouchpad |
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Mouse and Touchpad Operations |
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Using Windows with a Keyboard |
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Using Windows with a Touchscreen Display |
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3 Using Your Windows 11 PC |
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Powering Up and Powering Down |
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31 | (2) |
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33 | (1) |
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34 | (1) |
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Finding Your Way Around Windows |
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36 | (3) |
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Use the Quick Settings Panel |
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Use the Notifications Panel |
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42 | (1) |
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Switching from Windows S Mode to Windows Home |
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43 | (1) |
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Switch from Windows S Mode to Windows Home |
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44 | (3) |
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Windows 11 for Windows 10 Users |
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Can Your PC Run Windows 11? |
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What's New in Windows 11? |
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49 | (2) |
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How to Do the Same Old Things--the New Windows 11 Way |
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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 Wireless Printer |
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Connect a Printer via USB |
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Connecting Your PC to Your TV |
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58 | (1) |
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Wirelessly Mirror Your Computer Screen |
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Personalizing the Start Menu and Taskbar |
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63 | (1) |
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Personalize the Start Menu |
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64 | (1) |
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65 | (2) |
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Personalizing the Windows Desktop |
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Change the Desktop Background |
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Switch to Dark or Light Mode |
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73 | (1) |
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Display and Use the Widgets Panel |
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Personalize the Widgets Panel |
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Add a New Widget to the Widgets Panel |
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Personalize Your News Feed |
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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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Change Your Account Picture |
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82 | (1) |
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Configuring Other Windows Settings |
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Configure Settings from the Settings App |
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7 Working with Different Users |
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Understanding User Accounts |
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85 | (1) |
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Add a User with an Existing Microsoft Account |
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87 | (1) |
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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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94 | (1) |
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8 Using Apps and Programs |
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Finding and Launching Apps in Windows |
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97 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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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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106 | (1) |
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Shopping for Apps and Programs |
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Find and Install Windows Apps |
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107 | (2) |
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Find and Install Traditional Software Programs |
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9 Making Windows Easier to Use |
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Using Accessibility Functions in Windows 11 |
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Access Accessibility Features |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (2) |
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116 | (1) |
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Improve Onscreen Contrast |
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117 | (1) |
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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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118 | (2) |
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Read Text Aloud with Narrator |
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120 | (1) |
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Use the On-Screen Keyboard |
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121 | (2) |
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Using Alternative Input Devices |
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123 | (1) |
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Attach a Different Keyboard |
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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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125 | (1) |
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Connect to Your Home Network |
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Access Other Computers on Your Network |
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129 | (1) |
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Connecting to the Internet at a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot |
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129 | (1) |
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Connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot |
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130 | (5) |
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11 Browsing and Searching the Web |
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135 | (18) |
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135 | (2) |
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137 | (1) |
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Open and Browse Web Pages |
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137 | (1) |
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138 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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Return to a Favorite Page |
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139 | (1) |
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140 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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View a Page in the Immersive Reader |
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142 | (1) |
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143 | (1) |
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144 | (1) |
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Select Which Pages Open When You Launch Edge |
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145 | (1) |
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Configure the New Tab Page |
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Change the Default Search Engine |
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12 Shopping and Ordering Online |
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Purchasing from Online Retailers |
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153 | (1) |
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Discover Online Retailers |
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154 | (1) |
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Search or Browse for Merchandise |
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154 | (1) |
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Examine the Product (Virtually) |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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157 | (3) |
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Buying and Selling at Online Marketplaces |
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160 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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Ordering Meals, Groceries, and More for Delivery |
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164 | (1) |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (2) |
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13 Protecting Yourself Online |
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Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing Schemes |
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167 | (1) |
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168 | (2) |
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Keeping Your Private Information Private |
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170 | (1) |
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Hiding Personal Information on Facebook |
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Protecting Against Online Fraud |
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176 | (1) |
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177 | (1) |
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Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Other Malware |
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Protecting Against Malware |
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180 | (1) |
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Using Antimalware Software |
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181 | (1) |
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182 | (2) |
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Protecting Against Ransomware |
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184 | (3) |
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14 Emailing Friends and Family |
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Using the Windows Mail App |
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187 | (1) |
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Set Up Your Email Account |
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188 | (2) |
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190 | (1) |
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Move a Message to Another Folder |
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196 | (1) |
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Receive and Reply to Messages |
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196 | (2) |
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198 | (1) |
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198 | (1) |
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Managing Your Contacts with the People App |
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199 | (1) |
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200 | (1) |
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200 | (3) |
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15 Video Chatting with Microsoft Teams and Zoom |
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Participating in Microsoft Teams Meetings |
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Accept a Meeting Invitation |
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Launch a New Teams Meeting |
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Participating in Zoom Meetings |
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Accept a Meeting Invitation |
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212 | (2) |
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214 | (2) |
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Apply a Virtual Background |
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216 | (2) |
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218 | (1) |
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Start a New Instant Meeting |
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218 | (1) |
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Schedule a Meeting in Advance |
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219 | (2) |
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Starting and Ending a Meeting |
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16 Using Your Windows PC with Your Android Phone |
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Linking Your Phone to Your PC |
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224 | (1) |
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224 | (3) |
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Texting and Calling on Your PC |
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227 | (1) |
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228 | (1) |
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Doing More with Your Phone and Windows |
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Share a Web Page from Your Phone to Your PC |
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Share a Web Page from Your PC to Your Phone |
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View Photos from Your Phone on Your PC |
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17 Connecting with Facebook and Other Social Media |
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Sharing with Friends and Family on Facebook |
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236 | (1) |
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Discover New--and Old--Friends on Facebook |
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236 | (2) |
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238 | (1) |
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View Posts in Your News Feed |
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239 | (2) |
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Pinning Items of Interest to Pinterest |
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241 | (1) |
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Find and Save Interesting Items |
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242 | (1) |
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Save an Item from a Web Page |
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243 | (1) |
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Keeping Up to Date with Twitter |
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244 | (1) |
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Search for Users to Follow |
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245 | (1) |
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246 | (2) |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (4) |
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18 Storing, Editing, and Sharing Your Pictures |
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Using Your Smartphone or Digital Camera with Your Windows PC |
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253 | (1) |
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Transfer Photos from the Cloud |
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254 | (1) |
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Transfer Photos Directly from a Smartphone or Tablet |
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254 | (3) |
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Transfer Photos from a Memory Card |
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Viewing Photos on Your PC |
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259 | (1) |
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259 | (2) |
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Create and View Photo Albums |
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262 | (1) |
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Adjust Brightness and Contrast |
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265 | (2) |
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267 | (1) |
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268 | (1) |
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Sharing a Photo from the Photos App |
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Attach a Photo in the Mail App |
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19 Watching Movies and TV Shows on Your PC |
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Watching Streaming Video Services |
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274 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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279 | (1) |
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280 | (1) |
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281 | (1) |
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282 | (1) |
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Watch Other Paid Streaming Video Services |
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283 | (1) |
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Watch Free Streaming Video Services |
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284 | (1) |
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Watching Live TV on Your PC |
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285 | (1) |
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286 | (1) |
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286 | (1) |
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286 | (1) |
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287 | (1) |
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Viewing and Sharing Videos on YouTube |
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288 | (1) |
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288 | (2) |
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290 | (3) |
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20 Listening to Music and Podcasts on Your PC |
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Listening to Streaming Music |
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293 | (1) |
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294 | (3) |
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Purchasing Digital Music Online |
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300 | (1) |
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Purchase Music from the Amazon Digital Music Store |
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300 | (1) |
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Listen to Digital Music with the Windows 11 Media Player App |
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301 | (1) |
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Listening to Podcasts Online |
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302 | (1) |
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Find Podcasts with Google Podcasts |
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302 | (2) |
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304 | (3) |
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21 Using Files and Folders |
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307 | (18) |
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307 | (1) |
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Navigate Folders and Libraries |
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308 | (1) |
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309 | (1) |
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310 | (3) |
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313 | (1) |
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314 | (1) |
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317 | (1) |
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318 | (1) |
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318 | (1) |
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319 | (1) |
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Working with Microsoft OneDrive |
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319 | (1) |
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Manage OneDrive Files on the Web |
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320 | (1) |
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Manage OneDrive Files from File Explorer |
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321 | (1) |
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Upload a File to OneDrive |
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322 | (1) |
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Download a File to Your PC |
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323 | (2) |
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22 Dealing with Common Problems |
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Performing Necessary Maintenance |
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325 | (1) |
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Automatically Clean Up Files with Storage Sense |
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326 | (2) |
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Manually Delete Unnecessary Files |
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328 | (1) |
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329 | (2) |
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331 | (1) |
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You Can't Connect to the Internet |
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331 | (1) |
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You Can't Go to a Specific Web Page |
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332 | (1) |
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332 | (1) |
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333 | (1) |
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A Specific Program Freezes |
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334 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Other PC Problems |
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334 | (5) |
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339 | (8) |
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340 | (1) |
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341 | (1) |
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341 | (1) |
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342 | (1) |
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Install an Update Manually |
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343 | (1) |
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343 | (1) |
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344 | (3) |
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24 Frequently Asked Questions |
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347 | (10) |
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Questions About Choosing a New Computer |
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347 | (1) |
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How Does a Windows PC Differ from a Mac? |
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347 | (1) |
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How Does a Windows PC Differ from a Chromebook? |
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348 | (1) |
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How Much Memory and Storage Space Do I Really Need? |
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348 | (1) |
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Should I Buy an Intel or AMD PC? |
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349 | (1) |
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Do I Need a Touchscreen Display? |
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349 | (1) |
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What Does Spending More Money Get Me? |
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349 | (1) |
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Questions About Using Your Computer |
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350 | (1) |
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Why Is My Computer Slowing Down/How Can I Speed Up My Computer? |
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350 | (1) |
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How Do I Set Up a Home Network? |
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351 | (1) |
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How Fast an Internet Connection Do I Need? |
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351 | (1) |
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What Do the Function Keys Do? |
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352 | (1) |
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My Computer's Running Out of Storage Space--What Do I Do? |
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352 | (1) |
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How Do I Clean My Computer? |
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353 | (1) |
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I Just Spilled Liquid on My Keyboard--What Do I Do? |
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353 | (1) |
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Questions About Using Windows |
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353 | (1) |
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What Is Safe Mode and How Do I Get into It? |
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354 | (1) |
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When I Try to Delete a File, I Get an Error Message That It's Being Used By Another Program--What Do I Do? |
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354 | (1) |
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Is It Safe to Turn Off My Notebook PC Without Doing a Windows Shut Down? |
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354 | (1) |
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I Accidentally Deleted a File--How Can I Get It Back? |
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354 | (1) |
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Questions About Safe Computing |
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355 | (1) |
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Do I Need to Buy an Antivirus Program? |
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355 | (1) |
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How Do I Know If My Computer Has a Virus? |
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355 | (1) |
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What Do I Do If My Computer Is Infected with a Virus? |
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356 | (1) |
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I Got an Email with a File Attached--Should I Open It? |
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356 | (1) |
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I Got an Email Asking Me for Private Information--What Should I Do? |
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