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Computer basics for beginners

New to computers? This is the perfect place to start. Learn the essentials of using a computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone, and find out about the internet, web browsers, web addresses and search engines.

What is a computer?

Learn what you need to know about a computer and the components that make it work.

What is a laptop?

Find out how to use a laptop, and what makes it different to a desktop computer.

What is a tablet?

From touchscreen and swiping, to using an onscreen keyboard. Learn how to use a tablet.

What is a smartphone?

From scrolling to swiping and more. Learn how to use a smartphone.

What is the internet?

Learn how to safely access the internet and find what you're looking for.

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Computer basics for beginners

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