Basics for Windows Users

You gotta start somewhere! This series of ShowMe Videos is on the basics, but it’s not just for beginners. From ‘Click’ vs ‘Right-Click’ to Burning CDs with Windows Explorer, these videos have something for everyone.
The first 3 are free to watch for anyone, the rest require a Geeks on Tour membership. Click on any video listed below to watch it, then click your back button to return to this page.

Basics

• basc01.Using a Mouse
• basc02.What’s a Window?
• basc03.Your Desktop (XP)
• basc04.Shortcuts
• basc05.Word Processing – Write a Letter
• basc06.Saving your Work
• basc07.Copy and Paste
• basc08.My Documents (XP)
• basc09.My Pictures (XP)
• basc10.My Music
• basc11.Intro to Web Browsing
• basc12.Web Basics Part 2
• basc13.Web Basics with Firefox
• basc14.Tabbed Browsing
• basc15.Windows 7 Definition
• basc16.Windows Versions
• basc17.Windows 7 Desktop Tour
• basc18.The ‘Aero’ Look and Feel
• basc19.Windows Vista Icons and Clocks
• basc20.Search – THE Most Important Feature of Windows 7 and Vista
• basc21.Windows Sidebars and Gadgets
• basc22.Shut Down or Sleep?
• basc23.Meet Your Computer
• basc24.Touchpad Settings
• basc25.Windows Security Settings
• basc26.Basic Word Processing
• basc27.Save a File vs. Save As a File
• basc28.Windows Explorer: the Windows Vista and 7 Layout
• basc29.Folder Navigation and Options
• basc30.Windows 7 Files and Folders Customization
• basc31.Windows 7 Explorer: Navigate with ‘Breadcrumbs’
• basc32.Windows Disk Cleanup
• basc32a.CCleaner
• basc33.Burning CD/DVDs with Windows Vista
• basc34.Avoiding Email Scams
• basc35.Backup with Clickfree