Facilitated by:  Terry Gray

Dates/Times:

• Available for Login 1/28, Internet, 4 hours PD credit to be arranged according to your own schedule.  The workshop materials will remain available throughout the semester.  Q&A or other discussion will be handled via the Blackboard discussion board.

This workshop is designed for those who need to know the basics of working with Windows Vista and includes the following:

• Create and manage files and folders
• Manipulate multiple windows
• Use the task bar
• Create shortcuts and quick links
• Change the display properties and personalize Vista
• Perform basic computer maintenance tasks
• Improve system performance
• Zip and unzip files in compressed folders
• Save files to USB drives, CD-R, and DVD-R discs
• Use  network drives
• Install and configure media players and other common software
• Uninstall software
• Schedule automatic updates
• Learn the basics of Vista security including the new Security Center

Prerequisite: None, but basic keyboard and mouse skills would be helpful.