An interactive Computer product ivity tool for users of PCs and Microsoft Microsoft windows XP

Discover PC & Windows Basics Product Description and Information :

Microsoft windows XP delivers a new standard in reliability, security, performance, and ease of use. Topics include what is a computer, hardware, Microsoft windows XP basics, file management, applications, the Internet, help resources, and computer ergonomics.

DiscoverWare Computer product s combine audio,  animation, and software simulation with a unique user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The program is also designed to help users learn about software at their own pace, providing the control to let them repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course.

The Main Menu displays all the categories within the Discover PC & Microsoft windows Basics.  Within the various topics under each category, users are provided with detailed explanations and examples, as well as hands-on exercises, so they can practice what they're learning software .  After completing all the topics in a category, users can find out how much they've learned by taking the Category Self Test. They can also test their overall knowledge by choosing Self Test from the Main Menu.

DiscoverWare's unique Glossary provides a quick reference of computer terms. In many cases, users can jump directly to the exact portion of the course for a more detailed explanation.  A detailed Help game function is always available to ensure users never lose their way.

Skills learned from Discover PC & Windows Basics

What is a Computer?

  The Personal Computer

• Understand Computers

• History Of The PC

• Advancements

• The First PCs

• The PC Today

  Portable Computers

• Laptops & laptop s

• Handheld PCs & Palmtops

  Components You Can See

• Computer Hardware

• Monitor

• System Unit

• Keyboard

• Pointing Computer Devices(products)

  The System

• What Is A System?

• System Case

• Power Supply

• Motherboard

• CPU

• Video Output

• Sound

• Connections

  The CPU

• Central Processor

• Processor Speed

• Memory

• Memory

• RAM

• ROM

• Storage Computer Devices(products)

• Storage

• Hard Disk Drive

• Zip Disks & Diskettes

• CDs

• DVDs

  Peripheral Computer Devices(products)

• Ports

• Printer

• Speakers & Headphones

• Fax/Modem

• Scanner

• Network Interface Cards

The Microsoft windows XP Operating system software

  An Operating system software

• Operating system software

• Your Operating system software

  The Microsoft windows XP Desktop

• Desktop Icons

• The Taskbar

• The Start Menu

  Log On And Off

• Log On To Microsoft windows XP

• Log Off Options

  Device Drivers

• Computer Devices(products)

• Device Drive
• Plug & Play

Networks

  Network Basics

• What Is A Network?

• How A LAN Works

• Intranets, Extranets, & The Internet

  Network Security

• What Is Network Security?

• Change Your Network Password

• Firewalls

  My Network Places

• Access Resources On A Network

Work with Applications

  What Is An Application?

• Types of Applications

• What Is A Software Suite?

• Work With Words

• Work With Numbers

• Manage Data

• Work With Others

• Communicate With E-Mail

  Install An Application

• Use AutoPlay

• Install An Application

• Install A Downloaded Application

  Uninstall An Application

• Use Add/Remove Programs Feature

  Run An Application

• Use Programs Menu & Microsoft windows Explorer

• Switch Between Applications

File Management

  Files & Folders

• Disks & Disk Drives

• Files & Folders

• Use My Computer

• File Names & Extensions

• Use Microsoft windows Explorer

• Shortcuts

  Format A Disk

• Format A Floppy Disk

• Use My Computer To Format A Floppy Disk

  Organize Files & Folders

• Create Files & Folders

• Copy & Move Files & Folders

• Delete & Restore Files

  Work With Files

• Open & Close Files

• Save Files

• Rename Files

• Find Files

• Print Files

  Introduction To The Internet

• What Is The Internet?

• Who Can Use The Internet?

• How The Internet Works

• Types Of Internet Connections

  Using The Internet

• Communicate With Others

• Access Discover PC & Windows Basics Product Description and Information :

• Transfer Files

• Netiquette

• Business On The Internet

  E-Mail

• Using E-Mail

• Send E-Mail

• Receive E-Mail

  The World Wide Web

• What Is The World Wide Web?

• How The Web Works

• HTML

• Web Browser software s

• URL

• What Is A Home Page?

  Search The Web

• Discover PC & Windows Basics Product Description and Information : On The Web

• Search Engines

• Perform A Query Search

  Other Internet Resources

• Download Files

• Zipped Files

• Plug-ins

  Customize Your PC

• Customization

• Customize the Computer Mouse

• Customize the Desktop

  PC Security & Maintenance

• Computer Viruses

• Anti-Virus Software

• Back Up Files

• Back Up Files In Microsoft windows XP

• System

• Disk Defragmenter

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Main Menu
Move through hours of in-depth exercise – all easily accessible from the menu.  DiscoverWare is hot-linked to the Help Menus of many products, making it an ideal reference tool.

Self Test
DiscoverWare’s test feature helps you learn more about your software .  Assess your proficiency at the start, as you progress, or after completing DiscoverWare.  Your results are saved for future reference. Tests are available for individual categories, as well as the entire course.

Glossary
Need a term defined? This unique glossary will also show examples of how many terms are used. The ultimate in “just-in-time” reference, DiscoverWare’s Glossary is what on-line help and tutorials should have been in the first place.

Help
Click the ? for a ‘user-friendly’ explanation of any feature or game function of DiscoverWare.

Auto Memory
By displaying your progress, DiscoverWare tracks which topics and exercises you’ve completed. Each time you return to DiscoverWare, Auto Memory lets you start from the beginning or from where you left off.

Exercises
Practice and learn makes perfect! Hands-on lessons, seamlessly integrated into DiscoverWare’s explanations, acquaint you with many software features.  DiscoverWare’s interactive exercises provide step-by-step instruction, making any software

Controls
Easier to learn - move forward or back, repeat entire topics or just a section.  DiscoverWare’s Show Me feature guides you through complicated tasks. A progress bar illuminates as you advance through exercises.




Discover PC & Windows Basics CD-ROM Software requirements

• Microsoft windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT 4, XP 
• Pentium Computer Processor or higher
• RAM - according to operating system CD-ROM Software requirements
• 10MB of available Hard Drive space
• 16 bit color depth (thousands of colors) or higher
• cd-rom drive
• Sound Card and speakers (or headphones)