Basic Computer Skills
Nothing is more frustrating than figuring out a new computer or dealing with glitches! wikiHow's Basic Computer Skills category has step-by-step articles, complete with screenshots, to help you learn key skills, like how to select all, copy and paste, turn off caps lock, print a document, and much more. If you're having problems with your computer, you can also find information on how to restore it to factory settings or troubleshoot the issue.
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Select All
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Turn Off Caps Lock
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Refresh a Page
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Sit at a Computer
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Unzip a File
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Close Windows
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Burn MP4 to DVD
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Dictate on Word
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Disable USB Ports
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Exit Safe Mode