Computer & Technology Basics Course for Absolute Beginners

Learn basic computer and technology skills. This course is for people new to working with computers or people that want to fill in some gaps about their computer knowledge.
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⭐️ Course Contents ⭐️
⌨️ (00:00:00) Introduction
⌨️ (00:00:55) What Is a Computer?
⌨️ (00:03:37) Buttons and Ports on a Computer
⌨️ (00:06:01) Basic Parts of a Computer
⌨️ (00:08:47) Inside a Computer
⌨️ (00:10:58) Getting to Know Laptop Computers
⌨️ (00:12:55) Understanding Operating Systems
⌨️ (00:14:21) Understanding Applications
⌨️ (00:15:53) Setting Up a Desktop Computer
⌨️ (00:18:47) Connecting to the Internet
⌨️ (00:22:41) What Is the Cloud?
⌨️ (00:25:06) Cleaning Your Computer
⌨️ (00:29:02) Protecting Your Computer
⌨️ (00:32:17) Creating a Safe Workspace
⌨️ (00:36:25) Internet Safety: Your Browser's Security Features
⌨️ (00:38:36) Understanding Spam and Phishing
⌨️ (00:43:27) Understanding Digital Tracking
⌨️ (00:45:39) Windows Basics: Getting Started with the Desktop
⌨️ (00:47:40) Mac OS X Basics: Getting Started with the Desktop
⌨️ (00:52:26) Browser Basics
English
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[@carolharley2180]

This is so helpful I am 82 and am so frustrated . Today was the best day of my life finding you ! So many 😅are going to be grateful. Give us more ! ❤

[@omjerry5916]

Enjoy it 😂

[@realistic4127]

✅

[@abetterfuture4787]

Great course. People such as myself who grew up with computers can easily forget that not everybody shared that experience. Some people actually are starting from the beginning.

[@Hosni111]

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[@Leak-ec5gb]

whoever is still alive today didn't grow up with computers lol

[@hahahah4287]

@@Leak-ec5gb literally anyone born before 1990

[@AshutoshSingh-qj1gm]

I am born 1998, and I did not have access to computer till 5th standard.

[@d.h.y]

You can say this a million times again. This channel is a legend in our lifetime.

[@tiffanyalberti2029]

I am 44 and Technologically Impaired. I appreciate this. I am dumb when it comes to computers but I want to learn so that I can become a Computer Programmer.

[@stefanchannel11]

if you are watching this and want to become a programmer.... good luck lollll

[@Melesia99]

its okay to start from zero the imortant is to keep consistent @channel11

[@jacrispy219r5]

Honestly, this is an important foundation for anyone interested in tech, and everyone is capable to learn how to code. As long as you put the effort required.

[@roystongibbs7189]

Salute to the journey!

[@TstanDa-Man]

@@stefanchannel11you had to learn how to crawl before you can walk right. Or did your parents just slap you in the face when you couldn’t walk at 6 months old?? If they didn’t they should have

[@phillipnelson8567]

More "absolute beginner" videos, please! (Especially math and science!) This is amazing. Thank you. We appreciate all that you do. Education and knowledge available for all!

[@rkug777]

@@jay_wright_thats_right no need to get nasty and label people when you know nothing about them! Perhaps the teaching style on this channel works best for some people.

[@abcjena]

Ppp❤

[@MCITCOMPUTERACADEMY]

www.youtube.com/@MCITCOMPUTERACADEMY In this channel start all beginners videos

[@tentimesful]

I got a 10 for my computer class in high school and it was easy just ctrl alt delete and redo it if you answer wrong lol...

[@bryanwalker6125]

This course is better than brilliant. I am 84 years old and came through a professional career where total computer service was provided. So I have reached a dizzy retirement age as the original computer dumbo. By chance, I found this! It progresses at a speed I can follow and slowly defines all the technical terms. Just to say thank you is not enough to express my appreciation! I live alone and need to use and understand the Internet for my writing work and global connections.

[@Fr0do97]

Please add many different languages subtitles! You will save most of us from our relatives and coworkers

[@cosmicwitness3390]

lmfao

[@Hosni111]

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[@davemonkey26]

Me, who has a BS in Computer Engineering: Oh yeah this course looks good

[@vicariouscato9555]

😂😂😂😂

[@jackjack4412]

Did you learn anything from this?

[@jlshoem]

I have been a computer technician for more than 30 years. This is a great video for "newbies". And even though I have a lot of experience, I watched the whole thing. Nice job. 😊

[@immysaiyed2660]

Can you set my password and unlock my account.

[@calebadams9337]

​@@immysaiyed2660Yep.. What domain are you on? I need Admin access to your domain and also need access to your domains DC. Once I have that, I can launch AD, bring up your AD object and reset your Windows PW. I can also check and see if you're simply locked out from too many failed login attempts and unlock your Windows profile. If you're not on any domain, I can remotely connect to your machine with TeamViewer and can get you logged in.

[@namanmishra84]

what to learn to work as a computer technician?

[@namanmishra84]

where you live??

[@muhmammdhidytllh7312]

Even though i've been using computers all my life, i will still watch this video just in case i'm missing something :D

[@pantherman8719]

Always good to be reminded.

[@_Mute_]

It's a shame that I had to pay my university $2,000 and buy a $100 textbook for literally this. Great video!

[@moonlover2022]

Which university? Mute

[@wintur2856]

money grab

[@dv9239]

Bruh any highschooler could've gladly taught you the basics for 10$

[@swallowedinthesea11]

@@moonlover2022 The University of Hard Knock Life!

[@christophernaples1315]

Thank you so much, at 62 I got tired of asking my kids and grandkids

[@Fetrah2]

⭐ Course Contents ⭐ ⌨ (00:00:00) Introduction ⌨ (00:00:55) What Is a Computer? ⌨ (00:03:37) Buttons and Ports on a Computer ⌨ (00:06:01) Basic Parts of a Computer ⌨ (00:08:47) Inside a Computer ⌨ (00:10:58) Getting to Know Laptop Computers ⌨ (00:12:55) Understanding Operating Systems ⌨ (00:14:21) Understanding Applications ⌨ (00:15:53) Setting Up a Desktop Computer ⌨ (00:18:47) Connecting to the Internet ⌨ (00:22:41) What Is the Cloud? ⌨ (00:25:06) Cleaning Your Computer ⌨ (00:29:02) Protecting Your Computer ⌨ (00:32:17) Creating a Safe Workspace ⌨ (00:36:25) Internet Safety: Your Browser's Security Features ⌨ (00:38:36) Understanding Spam and Phishing ⌨ (00:43:27) Understanding Digital Tracking ⌨ (00:45:39) Windows Basics: Getting Started with the Desktop ⌨ (00:47:40) Mac OS X Basics: Getting Started with the Desktop ⌨ (00:52:26) Browser Basics.

[@animalfun304]

Thanku soo much

[@samanthamullins3496]

Why

[@Davlavi]

Need this pinned.

[@redwolf9281]

Thanks

[@belkispena2487]

I go to a vocational school and I am in a beginner computer course I already have some experience with digital literacy. However, most of my classmates are older folks so I pitch this video to my teacher and I think she’s going to consider putting it in the first course. I think this video summarizes the basics in a understanding way.

[@jackjack4412]

How old are you and which class? This is great for the older generation.

[@shelbysycamore637]

​@@jackjack4412there are plenty of young people who don't how to use a computer, I used to be one of them

[@Dev_akash_]

Hey you are knocking up the traditional education which took years to learn these things 🔥❤️

[@SavageScientist]

Im a computer scientist and found this video is better put presented than any thing I can do.

[@thevijaykumar]

I'm sending this to my parents. Can't thank you more for making this video.

[@redareda-qz9yi]

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[@hellfishii]

This is a heckingbanger, Im thrilled to get the spanish version so my non tech savy relatives can learn basic computer security and be a part of the digital worrld, amazing job!

[@lilypennington4732]

A wonderful HELP even for old timers who still have a lot to learn. Thank you.

[@rafaellaV]

This content is absolutely flawless! As a computer science undergrad, I'm amazed at how accessible and straightforward this video teaches the basics of computer usage. Congrats!

[@techmentormaria]

Thank you for this basics course. I've been recommending it to people who want to enter tech recently!

[@dr.techiemmc1053]

Excellent!! I wanted to provide computer literacy training without having to reinvent the wheel, and this is a wonderful video to share. Thank you!

[@teerich2011]

Wonderful video! I have 5 years experience in IT, and found this very engaging and informative. I shared with my parents who are not very tech savvy. Hope they enjoy it.

[@emmacollins6956]

This is great for seniors, we need more of this. Thank you

[@KMarie0819]

Only 6 minutes in and this is great! Could always use a refresher course❤❤

[@dedicatedsimpxx]

I wanna get into IT but I've never been around computers in my life..realluly starting from the badics

[@tessieunruh456]

This is great!!.....I'm 73 yrs old and I learn the meaning of certain abbrev. I think I have to listen to this again to apply my understanding on how it's explained.

[@onesandzeroes]

I bought this computrer. It's called ZX Spectrum. I can even play games after buying some cassettes. Takes a few minutes to load and usually it works. I hope this course will teach me more about what computers are and how they can be useful.

[@MDx9619]

I know a lot about computers, but again I'm here watching this very well explained video. And yea, if you add different subtitles this can have a lot of views.

[@Hosni111]

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[@jackjack4412]

Which language do you want?

[@redakafez8949]

​@@jackjack4412can you help me with arabic substitle if you can ?

[@gruddy]

Thanks for this great ressource! An addiditional course about computer hardware would be really great!

[@jointheirsoutreachministry8779]

We teach Senior Citizens basic computers and basic Microsoft. This video is extremely helpful in ministering. It enhances our teaching. Thank you

[@wednesdaychild2408]

I am glad and at last i found your uploaded video. For a beginner , it is really an eye opener. To learn the proper way to use the computer. As I grow older, I still keep on learning. Plenty Thanks for the tutorial for beginner. My APPRECIATION.👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ .

[@towerrat5830]

Great video! I know basics but this has helped me with advancing. I worked cell, microwave and radio towers building towers and installing the systems 80-900 feet in the air, without tower workers we wouldnt have access. I helped build everything we use for wireless communication but aside from printing schematics of time records for my crew I never had the need. Thanks for putting this out.

[@hsinhuellison4443]

I have been looking for this kind of Basic video for long time! One thing I like about it is you are not talking too fast! Some of videos is jumping so fast you can’t understand. Great job! I am so glad I found you! Thank you again!😊

[@hhp738]

❤

[@sumanbhandari2030]

This is what i call perfect . Thank You for this simple yet wonderful course

[@Jagem_Kang]

This video is one of the most essential videos ever made. Incredible!

[@minoroyale1226]

did i need this? No. did i watch it? YES, absolutely.

[@marcelac8120]

I haven't finished the video but it's amazing the simple and clear way to explain what a computer is. Thank you !!!

[@dynamix9916]

Thanks for the great course. As always, much appreciated! ♥ ♥ 💯

[@kimberlybrabson4797]

I'm so glad that I'm learning about basic computers!

[@quinnp3950]

lol i sat my dad down and told him to watch this video, instead of us yelling at each other when i try to explain

[@Jaquelin-ps4td]

Good for you

[@abdulhamidmuktar9138]

Understanding the basics of computer is the beginning path to tech mastery.

[@truptipatil682]

This is an amazing video which clears the concepts and gives basic idea for a beginner .

[@esmeraldaacquah7501]

Just sent to my Mom, we'll learn this together ❤

[@carolbeasley2102]

Thank you for your videos I am over 60 years ago and I can always get a refresh lesson 🖐😁🖥

[@devilspite5434]

I am in school learning IT and this is super helpful!!

[@1947drdr]

Absolutely superb! Nothing more can be said

[@nataliecheney3177]

Ijust wanted to say, I picked this course because, ( the NARRATOR was EASY to understand!.)....Thankyou🙏

[@pdias8469]

Thank you for this great video. I’ve used computers but I’ve learned more than ever before. Thank you once again.

[@prim2152]

Running the keyboard under the water was wild asl 😂

[@JJFlores197]

I work in K12 IT. I had a teacher a few years ago put in a tech ticket because her laptop screen developed a dark spot in the center. I took a look at it and noticed that section of the lid was warped. It looked almost melted. She tells me she didn't know what happened. So I replace the screen and lid and return it a few hours later. Then she tells me she lit a candle and put it right behind the laptop screen.... I thought to myself "You're lucky we don't charge you for this stuff".

[@prim2152]

@@JJFlores197 😭😭😭

[@blessingwilliams4049]

I am glad I downloaded this. My 10 year is a beneficiary of this knowledge as well. Thanks

[@claudineeven5532]

Thanks I send it to my grandson and it was a good refreshing course for me

[@mysongs6745]

This video is very informative and comprehensive. Thank you for creating and posting it.

[@mintcrush2042]

Thank you so much!! I really needed this!!❤💚☘🍀

[@lejoyjose1414]

Best channel all courses available for free bcoz of this channel youtube becomes best free source for learning new skills ❤👍

[@evelyncuevas3664]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge it helps meralco even though I’m a senior already I want to learn more about it

[@mariewelker2810]

Thank you! I'm 36 and I've literally never had a desktop PC before in my life. I haven't had a laptop in over 10 years. I just didnt need one as a professional bartender lol. Now I'm starting an accelerated CompTIA course and I'm starting so behind. I don't even know how to navigate the used laptop i just purchased for the class properly. I need this stuff explained to me like I'm a 5 year old hearing about a computer for the first time. I appreciate the vidoes about the very, very basics! Wish me luck 😂😅💀

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

Why are you starting a CompTIA course? Career change?

[@tra3476]

this is awesome ! This needs to be translated in different languages !

[@suhanipal4565]

I live in a country where computers are not common got my first smart phone at 16.. and started using computer recently at 18. Sometimes it's embrrasing how little i know about tech and it's functioning, this was really helpful.

[@anonymouscode1635]

I'm kinda surprised how some people need to learn how to use computers.

[@suhanipal4565]

@@anonymouscode1635 because we have not grown around computers no computers at home and limited access in school like once a week on a computer with no wifi or internet connection.

[@JJFlores197]

@@anonymouscode1635 Pretty ignorant comment. You've never worked in IT support have you?

[@anonymouscode1635]

@@JJFlores197 thankful I never have to do that shitty works. But my point is GUI is designed in a way that human intuition can easily predict what the function of a button . And learning these kind of things is insane to me .

[@JJFlores197]

@@anonymouscode1635 That's where you're not entirely correct. What is intuitive to you and me and many others may not be intuitive at all. You need to humble yourself and actually work with people who are not tech savvy. GUIs are not designed all the same. Some systems are great, others are terrible and others are absolutely horrid in terms of user friendliness and ease of use.

[@ivancaballero5123]

I am learning about computer and English with you guys, well done, keep going :)

[@itsarson4220]

such a great vid, loved it. even tho i grew up around computers i dont know anything since my brother took care of electronics. really helped me out in getting more independent

[@matthewrebecca1626]

Cool

[@ninobabaran895]

Very informative thanks for the video you guys uploaded 💯♥️

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

Thanks for the free course as always

[@dwippo8582]

Me causally watching to pass the time

[@serinajwa]

For intermediate and advanced version please. 🙂

[@wintur2856]

They have I.T courses available.

[@acesvarda1330]

OMG THANK YOU! my Mother needs this sooooo bad❤

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Excellent presentation on the life of a great guitarist. Thanks to Francisco Taregga and the lovely presenter.

[@ferdinandpierre4937]

Hey what's up buddy I,m so thrilled to watch your program about basic learning computer is really awesome to shadowing you closely and listen very well.

[@j.w.grayson6937]

Great video! I put together a Dell OptiPlex 9020 MT for my 66 year old, younger brother , who has never had a computer. Due to the nationwide push to provide connectivity to rural areas, he is getting a fiber internet connection, which is why I got him the computer. His router is being deliver and installed by the ISP on Monday, and I plan to be there with the computer. So, I've been trying to figure out how to give him a crash course. Well, your video is going to make that a lot easier. The only part that I found that isn't applicable to him is about defragging the disk as he has an SSD.

[@joannthomases9304]

I beeeegged all in my family to come and only one helped and in 5 min..it was simple she was sooo thourough but left to another state and defriended me from my sister telling her a lie, that ended that good gift i had. Jealousy and no time has gotten many to pay out to professionals that see everything private you had. So we have a monopoly that many cannot even work..and are litterally in isolation

[@beatriztorres9598]

I have not expeirence with computres. this information is Gold! for me. Thank you!

[@Irenekabunde]

This is very informative...I have always wanted to but never gotten the chance like thanks for this platform

[@karenkeiser6993]

Thank you for the clarity of this course. I’m the age where I know just enough to be dangerous 😅. I now actually look forward to playing around with my laptop rather than fear it 🙏😊

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

Thanks for this series of videos. Even though I know some things about computers, I still have a lot to learn, and I welcome anything that I can do to help me out ASAP. 👍

[@julianreddick8354]

I will master all of his videos. It will be back breaking work and will take months but I swear I will.

[@oddtacouwu]

Put my entire second year of high school in a 55 minute video, Thank You

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A very useful computer technology link that could help computer user, in order to avoid costly services of computer service. Thanks a for this educational link.

[@calebgamer]

hopfully this will help my girlfriend understand what im talking about 🤣

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So My Jeremy Odin Scott Hammer Armstrong McGuire computer is 110% personal for me alone

[@primrose2800]

Thank u for sharing,it's a big help for everyone who's willing to learn basic skills,

[@anzaralam5894]

Very informative. Good explanation. Tanks a lot !

[@epsbulisala698]

Very informative for a beginner like me....thanks alot😊

[@zisij]

All courses are mindblowing

[@aliciaturnour5491]

Thank you this is what I needed I didn't growup with a computer so this a start😇

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Gotta admit.... it is truly a great video

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[@Jaquelin-ps4td]

Everything is very well explained and such great visuals are very helpful and understanding.

[@user-ph9jk1ks4k]

Where is the power button I can't find it

[@user-ch3hf1cs4e]

Very great course for beginners thanks a lot 🙏

[@mirosa8294]

Thank you for this course!!

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Thank you kindly. I can build a computer, but barely use one. I came from the Slide Ruler era.

[@ABHISHEK-AVK]

Please make a video series like this Please make a video on various Applications, types of applications, softwares, Files & Folders, settings one should know in a laptop/ Desktop.

[@kasasaevelyn5195]

This is so good , thank you so much for this 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 let me learn from here

[@chrisk.4435]

Thanks for the refresher!

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just what I am waiting for, thank you so much !😙

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Excellent! Thank you so much!

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Thank you for such a gift. Keep it up

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[@profp.kkeshap6675]

Great 😃 help to senior citizens whose grandchildren (children of computer age) are sharper than their grandparents. Grandparents had no computers as computers became popular around 1990. This video tutorial is good attempt to narrow the "generation gap". Thank you for sharing.

[@viainablee]

This needs to be viral

[@Umamaheswari-gf1tx]

Thank you, it helped me a lot