Digital Basics
First Computer
A computer is a tool with parts that work together: screen, keyboard, mouse or trackpad, files, programs, and internet connection.
The basic parts
The screen shows what is happening. The keyboard types. The mouse or trackpad moves the pointer. Programs do specific jobs.
- Practice moving the pointer.
- Click once to select and twice to open when needed.
- Use the keyboard for words, numbers, and shortcuts.
Files and programs
A program is the tool you open. A file is the thing you create, save, download, or send.
- Open a program to do a task.
- Save files with names you understand.
- Close windows when you are done.
Try this: Nobody is born knowing this. Computer confidence is built by repeating small actions.
Final takeaway: Learn the pointer, keyboard, programs, and files first.