This Boot Camp is designed to provide attendees with a solid working knowledge of a laptop PC and the standard accessories typically used in an office setting. The course is designed to have both theory and hands-on exercises so that the attendees can practice what they learn. We have found that muscle memory becomes a powerful tool in learning how to use essential tools for today’s digital age.
Overview of the laptop parts, connections
– Overview of the Keyboard Focusing on short cut and function keys
– Connecting a laptop to WIFI and trouble shooting
– Connecting to a wireless device i.e.: a wireless printer
– Standard accessories such as mass storage devices and external monitor set up
– Basic care and cleaning of a laptop
– A brief explanation of tablets, and phones
What is an operating system and why does it frustrate me?
– Basic functions
– Introduction to files and folders
– Personalization of the desktop
– Updates
– Setting up passwords and visual identification
– Basic Troubleshooting techniques
– What is Microsoft Edge?
– What is Google Chrome?
– Basic search techniques
– Advanced search techniques
– # tags used in searches
– Downloading a photo and where it went when it was saved?
– Customizing Browsers
– Google and your Browser
The Vancouver Island Works Project acknowledges that our members, live, play and do business on the Traditional Territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples. It recognizes the First Nations governments across this region — Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations in the core area, the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations {W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱,(Tsawout) W̱SIKEM (Tseycum)} out on the Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands, to the west Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay), T’Sou-ke, and Pacheedaht, and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) and Pune’laxutth’ (Penelekut) Nations.
As the world continues to shift towards remote work, more and more Canadians are finding themselves working from home or other remote locations. While
