New Start Computer Tutorial: Computer Application Basics Tutorial and Hands-on Guidance

Author: Edited by the Computer Vocational Education Alliance
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book is a textbook introducing fundamental computer knowledge and applications, providing readers with systematic foundational knowledge and practical hands-on operation guidance. It focuses on the sequence of basics—theory—applications, emphasizing practical training. The content includes the working principles of computers, development history, basic knowledge of hardware and software, fundamentals of operating systems and keyboard operations, use of Windows 98, Word text processing software, Excel data processing software, PowerPoint presentation software, basic computer networks, web browsing, sending and receiving emails, web page creation, multimedia basics, and simple use of common utility software. The book is detailed, easy to understand, and illustrated. The hands-on guidance and exercises at the end of each chapter are designed to guide readers in practical operations, combined with fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, short-answer questions, and practical exercises to reinforce the knowledge learned in each chapter. This book is suitable as a textbook for computer foundation courses in higher education institutions and various computer training classes. It is also suitable for office clerks, civil servants, social training participants, and students/staff of vocational and technical colleges at different levels. Additionally, it can serve as a reference book for computer users in learning and preparing for exams.