Additional Resources
GENERAL
Books
- Computer basics : Absolute Beginner's Guide (004.16 Miller)
- Computers for Seniors : 14 Easy Lessons (004.0846 Ewin)
- Computers for Seniors for Dummies (004.1608 Muir)
- Laptops for seniors in Easy Steps (004.160846 Vandome)
- PCs for dummies (004.165 Gookin)
- Macs for dummies (004.165 Baig)
- MacBook for dummies (004.165 Chambers)
- Troubleshooting & Maintaining Your PC (004.16 Gookin)
- Domestica tu Mac (005.446 Moreno Perez)
- Digital Learn — Getting Started on the Computer
- GCF Learn Free — Basic Computer Skills
- GCF Learn Free — Computer Basics
- Digital Literacy Assessment
MOUSE & KEYBOARD BASICS
- GCF Learn Free — Mouse Tutorial
- GCF Learn Free — Typing
- Palm Beach County Library — Mousing Around
- Palm Beach County Library — Raton (Español)
- Palm Beach County Library — Mousercise
- Palm Beach County Library — Mousercise (Español)
- Health Guide to Typing
INTERNET BASICS
- How to Do (just about anything) on the Internet (025.042 How)
- The Internet for Dummies (004.678 Internet)
- My Internet for Seniors (004.678084 Miller)
- iRules (004.678083 Hofmann)
- GCF Learn Free — Internet
- GCF Learn Free - Internet Safety
- Digital Learn — Basic Search
- Digital Learn — Navigating Websites
EMAIL BASICS
- Sams Teach Yourself Gmail in 10 Minutes (004.692 Miller)
- Total Workday Control Using Microsoft Outlook (005.57 Linenberger)
- GCF Learn Free — Email Basics
- Digital Learn — Intro to Email Part 1
- Digital Learn — Intro to Email Part 2
Classes for those who are new to computers and looking to build foundational knowledge and skills.
COMPUTERS 101 SERIES
Mouse & Keyboard Basics
Learn how to left-click, right-click, double click, use basic command keys, and navigate various areas of the keyboard in this class.
Managing Your PC
Learn basics like how to start your computer, create, save and modify files or folders, and keep your documents organized in this class.
Internet Essentials
Learn basic internet terminology, how to navigate a browser, locate a website, identify common domains, and stay safe while searching the internet in this class.
Email for Beginners
Learn to create a free Microsoft Outlook email account and use its features to send, receive, and organize email messages in this class.
OTHER CLASSES
Computer Maintenance Basics
Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer's performance, stability and speed through common maintenance tasks in this class.