The index below goes by Category from Left to Right, Top to Bottom and Easy to Difficult. Meaning. You should start with The Computer category and end with the Windows category. You then go onto the next level starting with The Internet and ending with Security & Updating. The same applies to the sections in each category. You go from top to bottom. So with The Computer category you start from section Getting Started and end with section Laptop keyboard Keys. As with every learning process; Learning the BASICS first can be boring and tedious at times but do end up making the other, slightly more difficult, lessons much easier to learn later. So do not learn The Internet lessons first if you have not read/learnt about Windows for example.

     

Over the course of the BASIC lessons only (Folders & Files and Windows) you will see for yourself how easy Windows Vista is to use, due to each category/section being explained step by step, picture by picture, in a non-technical/clear/unintimidating way. After learning the basics you might then quit thinking the Advanced lessons are going to be too advanced for you, but that is where you would be making a big mistake. Why? Because the advanced lessons are purposely explained in the same "easy to learn" manner as the basic lessons, so installing a Printer for example is easier than you think! So do not think computers are "TOO DIFFICULT TO LEARN" and/or "MEANT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ONLY" because they are not.

                                                        

The  Computer   Folders  and  Files   Windows
Learn about the Desktop and the Mouse. And how to use the Mouse.Getting Started   Folders and Files explainedFolders and Files Explained   The Window explainedThe Window Explained
What components make up a Computer?What Is A Computer?   How to Create a FolderHow To Create A Folder   How to Minimize (Collapse) a WindowHow To Minimize A Window
Learn about Memory, Memory Usage, Memory Types and Memory Sizes.Learn About Various Aspects Of Computer Memory   How to Rename a FolderHow To Rename A Folder   How to Maximize (Fully Expand) a WindowHow To Maximize A Window
An explanation of the Hard Drive and what it doesHard Drive Explanation - What Is Normally Stored On It?   How to Delete a FolderHow To Delete A Folder   How to Move a WindowHow To Move A Window
What is the CPU? and What does it do?An Explanation Of The CPU   How to Create a Sub-FolderHow To Create A Sub-Folder   How to Re-Size a WindowHow To Re-Size A Window
What are Resources? and What uses them?System Resources Explained   How to Copy a FolderHow To Copy A Folder   How to Scroll the contents of a WindowHow To Scroll A Window
Learn about these Drives - Floppy, CD, DVD and FlashLearn About Other Drive Types   How to Cut (Move) a FolderHow To Cut A Folder   How to Close a WindowHow To Close A Window
What makes a Computer slow down?What Makes A Computer Slow?   How to Paste (Transfer) a FolderHow To Paste A Folder   Requesters and Pop-Up Windows explainedRequesters and Pop-Up Windows Explained
The Start-Up List (start-up process) explainedTurn It On Correctly - The Startup Process   How to Save a FileHow To Save A File   The Edit Box window explainedThe Edit Box Explained
Learn how to Switch Off the computer CorrectlyTurn It Off Correctly - The Shutdown Process   Path Names (Locations/Directions) explainedPath Names Explained   Windows Sidebar and Gadgets explained and the Windows Vista Gadget GalleryWindows Sidebar / The Gadgets Gallery
Logging On/Off and Switching between User Accounts explainedLog On / Log Off / Switch User Accounts   How to Delete a FileHow To Delete A File   How to change the Display Settings (Themes, Desktop Background and Desktop Size) and Show/Hide Desktop IconsChange Display / Desktop Settings
Learn about the DesktopThe Desktop Explained   How to Rename a FileHow To Rename A File   The Taskbar (Toolbars, Icons and Settings) and the Notification Area (Icons and Settings)Taskbar (Re-Size, Icons, Settings, Toolbars)
Learn about the Start Menu and its Menu-ItemsThe Start Menu Explained   How to Open (View) a FileHow To Open A File  
Laptop Function Keys and Keyboard Shortcuts explainedLaptop Keyboard Keys / Keyboard Shortcuts   Select, Copy & Paste, Cut & Paste and Folder Hierarchy explained.Select. Copy & Paste. Folder Order.  
  Folder Options and Folder ViewsFolder Views / Folder Options  
  How to create a Shortcut Icon (Link). Shortcut Icons explained.How To Create A Shortcut Icon   How to fix computer problems remotely, using a program called CrossLoop.How To Fix Computer Problems Remotely
Some Computer Terminology (Jargon), used in this website, explained.Computer Terminology (Jargon)   How to zip (compress/crunch/shrink) and unzip (decompress/extract/expand) folders and files using Windows VistaDe/Compress (Un/Zip) Folders And Files   Frequently Solved Problems - For those who have e-mailed me using the FREE Helpline Form.Frequently Solved Problems


The  Internet   Windows  Mail  /  Mozilla Thunderbird   Security  and  Updating
What is the Internet? Internet Connections explainedThe Internet / Internet Connections   What is Windows Mail? How to set up an E-Mail Account. Authentication.How To Set Up An E-Mail Account   Virus, Worm, SpyWare, Key-Logger, MalWare and so on explainedSecurity
Website, Home Page, Server, Client, Web Browser and URL explained.Web Terminology   How to create, and then send, an E-MailHow To Create And Send An E-Mail   How to manually download and install Windows Vista update (security/improvement) filesManually Download/Install Windows Updates
Different types of Internet Link explainedInternet Links Explained   How TO add a Recipient and how to Attach A File to an E-MailAdd A Recipient And Attach A File   Set the Day and/or Time when Windows Update (the service) automatically checks/downloads/installs Windows Vista update filesSet Day And/Or Time For Windows Update
How to add a website/webpage to your list of Favourite Websites/Webpages. How to edit your Favorites list.How To Manage Your Favorites List   How to Receive E-MailReceive E-Mail   Protection and some Protection Software explainedProtection Software
How to edit/manage your Internet History listHow To Manage Your Internet History List   How to Open, and then Read, An E-Mail with/without Attachment(s).Open And Read E-Mail - With Attachment(s)   One way to help protect your Credit Card informationOn-Screen Keyboard
An explaination, and examples, of the Information BarThe Information Bar Explained   How to Reply to An E-MailReply To An E-Mail   General TAB - How to Clean-Up Internet Explorer's HistoryIE8 Internet Options - Delete Your History
How to create a FREE (Windows Live Hotmail) E-Mail Account.How To Create A FREE E-Mail Address     Security TAB - How to Default/Set Internet Explorer's Security ZonesIE8 Internet Options - Reset Security Zones
How to read/send e-mail using your FREE (Windows Live Hotmail) E-Mail Account/AddressThe Basics Of Using The FREE E-Mail Address   How to re-size the window panes of Windows MailRe-Size The Window Panes   Privacy TAB - How to block Pop-Up windows and manage websites that use a Cookie fileIE8 Internet Options - Manage Pop-Up Sites
How to set up yahoo messenger with a microphone, headphones and web camera - Part OneYahoo Messenger Set Up - Contacts, WebCam And Headset   How to customise the columns (FROM, SUBJECT, etc) of the E-Mail window paneCustomize The E-Mail Pane Columns   How to use Content Advisor - Control the type of content viewed with Internet Explorer.IE8 Internet Options - Content Advisor
How to use yahoo messenger to call friends and family using a microphone, headphones and web camera - Part TwoYahoo Messenger - Make FREE Int. Calls And See Friends   How to customise the Windows Mail toolbarCustomize The Toolbar   Connections TAB - How to Remove Unwanted Diallers.IE8 Internet Options - Remove Unwanted Diallers
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerators explainedInternet Explorer 8 Accelerators Explained   How to create Sub-Folders inside the INBOX folderCreate A Sub-Folder Inside The INBOX Folder   Programs TAB - An example of using Manage Add-Ons in specific scenarios. How to enable Cookies.IE8 Internet Options - Manage ADD-ONs
RSS Feeds explained - How to subscribe to (join for free) a RSS FeedRSS Feeds Explained / How To Subscribe   How to change the Default Font and Use Stationery. An explanation of certain Windows Mail Settings.Windows Mail Settings And Stationery   Advanced TAB - Advanced internet explorer settings explained. How to Reset/Default internet explorer's settings.IE8 Internet Options - Advanced Settings
Web Slices explained - How to subscribe to (join for free) a Web SliceWeb Slices Explained / How To Subscribe   How to export (save) outlook express e-mail and address bookSave O.E E-Mail And Address Book   How to Enable/Disable Javascript/CookiesHow to Enable/Disable Javascript/Cookies
How to set up a PayPal PREMIER AccountHow To Set Up A PayPal PREMIER Account   How to import outlook express e-mail and address book into Windows MailImport O.E E-Mail And Address Book   How to apply for a Virgin Money, P.A.Y.G (Pay As You Go), Debit Card.Online Shopping - Consider A Pay As You Go Debit Card
How to Book A Flight / How To Buy A Ticket OnlineHow To Book A Flight / How To Buy Online     How to register for a virgin money Online Account. View your debit card Statements and Top-Up your debit card.Online Shopping - Register Your P.A.Y.G Debit Card Online
How to install a TalkTalk Wireless Broadband Modem/RouterInstall A Talktalk Wireless Broadband Modem/Router   How to download and install Mozilla Thunderbird Email ClientDownload And Install Mozilla Thunderbird Email Client  
How to create a Dial-Up (P.A.Y.G or Anytime) Internet ConnectionCreate A Dial-Up Internet Connection   How to set up an existing email account in Mozilla Thunderbird Email ClientSet Up An Existing Email Account In Thunderbird  
How to connect to a Wireless NetworkCreate A Wireless Network Connection     Internet Explorer 7 internet options explainedInternet Explorer 7 Internet Options Explained
How to secure a Wireless Network with a password and how to secure a Router's Control Panel with a password.Secure A Wireless Network With A Password     Security Tips/AdviceSecurity Tips
How to search the internetSearch The Internet - Getting Started     How to download and install Internet Explorer 8How To Download And Install IE8
How to set up a YouTube Video Account and upload a videoSet Up A YouTube Video Account And Upload A Video    


Control  Panel   Software  Installation  /  Usage   Hardware  Installation  /  Usage
The Control Panel Programs explainedThe Control Panel   Installing Software explainedInstalling Software   Installing Hardware explainedInstalling Hardware
How to Remove (Uninstall) Software in generalHow To Uninstall A Program   How to install Microsoft Office Home And Student 2007 from its DVDInstall MS Office Home And Student 2007   How to install a WebCam, by manually installing its Driver (Hardware Installaton) Files only.Install A WebCam - using its Driver Files only
How to use Device Manager to Update, Un/Install, Enable/Disable a software driverDevice Manager / Hardware / Drivers   How to download and install RealPlayer from the RealNetworks website, using the RUN method.Install RealPlayer - RUN And Install   How to Download a Driver Installation (.exe) file from the Internet.How To Download A Driver Installation File
How to backup your personal files using the Backup And Restore Center control panelHow To Backup Your Personal Files   How to download and install QuickTime from the Apple website, using the SAVE method.Install QuickTime - SAVE And Install How to install a WebCam, using its Installation CD.Install A WebCam - using its Installation CD
How to restore your personal files that were previously backed up using the Backup And Restore Center control panelHow To Restore Your Personal Files   How to install Firefox (already downloaded into a folder) using its custom-install settingInstall Firefox Web Browser - Custom Install   How to Install A Printer. How to Delete A, Problem, Printer.Manually Install, And Delete, A Printer
  How to install Firefox Extensions (Add-Ons and Plug-Ins)Install Firefox Add-Ons And Plug-Ins   How to Import Picture and/or Video files from a Digital Camera to the computerGet Photographs From A Digital Camera
How to make a program the Default (Normally Used) Program and how to Grant Access to other programs.Set Default (Normally Used) Programs   How to download microsoft office 2007 clipartHow To Download MS Office 2007 Clipart   How to burn (copy) files onto a CD or DVD using only Windows VistaBurn (Copy) Files Onto A CD or DVD
How to set the protocols and/or file types for a programSet A Program's Protocols/File Types   How to download microsoft office 2007 templatesHow To Download MS Office 2007 Templates   How to burn (copy) files onto a CD or DVD using AShampoo Burning Studio 2008 softwareBurn (Copy) Files With Software
How to associate a program with one or more protocols and/or file typesSet A Protocol's/File Type's Default Program   How to setup WORD 2007 and EXCEL 2007 for Auto-Recovery/Auto-SaveAutoRecover/AutoSave WORD / EXCEL 2007 Files   How to insert / install laptop memoryHow To Install Laptop Memory
How to use AutoPlaySet AutoPlay Default Actions For Media   How to RIP an Audio CD (save audio tracks as files) using Windows Media PlayerRIP (Save Audio CD Tracks) As, MP3, Files   How to Format a USB Flash Drive with the exFat file system. ReadyBoost, Defragment and Error-Check.Flash Drive / ReadyBoost / Defrag / exFAT
  How to Disable, Enable or Remove an application (program/task) from the boot-sequence (start-up list)Disable/Enable/Remove Start-Up Applications   Windows Movie Maker - How to import video files. Edit them. Create special effects, transitions, titles and credits for them. And how to save a video creation.Windows Movie Maker (Import. Edit. Save)
How to Create a User Account, with a Password.How To Create A User Account   How to clean up unnecessary/unneeded system files on the C: hard drive partitionDisk Cleanup / Clean The C: Hard Drive   Windows Movie Maker - How to import video footage from a Digital (Tape) CamCorderWindows Movie Maker (CamCorder Footage)
How to set up Parental ControlsHow To Set Up Parental Controls   What is SAFE MODE and how to use itHow To Use SAFE MODE   Learn how to view your computer's common specificationsView Common Computer Specifications
How to edit Parental Controls settingsHow To Edit Parental Controls Settings   The Registry, Registry Cleaners and Registry Tweaks explainedThe Registry, Reg Cleaners and Reg Tweaks   Learn about the Computer Fair - Get Hardware and Software cheaper than in the shops.Cheaper Hardware/Software - Computer Fair
An example of using Parental ControlsAn Example Of Using Parental Controls   What To Do When A Crash/Freeze HappensIt Has Crashed / Frozen - What Can I Do?   How to Safely Remove HardwareHow To Safely Remove Hardware
  How To Activate Windows VistaHow To Activate Windows Vista   How to Partition (Split Up) a Hard DriveHow to Partition (Split Up) a Hard Drive
How to Create a Restore Point, and how to use System Restore, in order to repair Windows Vista.Repair (System Restore) Windows   Recommended, Free-To-Try and Free-To-Use, SoftwareFree (Must Have) Downloads   How to scan a photograph or document with the Epson Perfection scannerHow To Scan A Photo / Document With Epson Scanner


Your Hobbies & Needs On The Internet   Microsoft  Office  2010    
A mouse whose buttons do not make a click sound when pressed. Resources - Graphics Tablet/Pen, E-Book Readers, Touch Screen Technology, Wii Applets.Silent Mouse (Noiseless Mouse Clicks)    
Gives a current overview of the Bookshops in London, as recently experienced by me (John White) when I cycled around and searched the internet.Are Bookshops Redundant? A Cycle Round London.    
What is really available for the 50 Plus and Senior Citizen on the internet? Resources for the 50 Plus and Senior Citizen.50 Plus / Senior Citizens On The Net - Is It For Them?    
A starting point for the absolute beginner to Genealogy (Family Tree Research). Resources - Archives, Blogs, Books, Videos.Genealogy (Family Tree Research)    
A starting point for the absolute beginner to Arts & Crafts (i.e. Needlework, Beading, Costume Jewelery, Sewing). How to apply for a college or university course in Arts & Crafts for example.Arts & Crafts - How To Apply For A College Course.