Learning Zone

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What is the Internet? – Simple explanations of some of the jargon used about the Internet.

Using the Mouse - How to hold and use a mouse. With exercises to practise.

Using the Keyboard - Simple explanations of what the special keys are for.

Ten Hints for Silver Surfers – If you keep these in mind, you’ll not go wrong.

Make the Computer Fit You – how to adapt your computer if you have problems with your eyesight or using the keyboard or mouse.

Surfing the Web - A simple explanation of the basics of using the Internet.

What is a Browser? (Firefox) – The basic tools of the Firefox web browser.

What is a Browser (Internet Explorer 6) - The basic tools of the Internet Explorer 6 web browser.

What is a Browser (Internet Explorer 7) – The basic tools of the Internet Explorer 7 web browser.

What is a Browser (Safari) – The basic tools of the Safari web browser used by Mac computers.

About Macs – A simple explanation of the differences between a Windows PC and a Mac.