Using your Computer

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Unlimited Potential Community Learning Curriculum

The Unlimited Potential Community Learning Curriculum provides basic computer and software training. Lessons can be taught in a classroom-style setting, or as part of a self-paced learning program. Designed to be used in community technology centres (CTCs).

04/05/2011
Microsoft Digital Literacy

Microsoft Digital Literacy provides three levels of online training in digital proficiency from beginners to advanced.

04/05/2011
The GPCG Computer Security Self-Assessment Guideline and Checklist for General Practitioners

This is a useful guide to data security and, while it has a focus on general medical practice, much of the information is relevant to small to medium community service organisations.  It was produced by the Department of General Practice, Monash University.

20/04/2011
Clear screen policy

A clear screen policy directs all your organisation’s employees to lock their computers when leaving their desk and to log off when leaving for an extended period of time.

12/04/2011
Working Safely Online Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere

Being able to work from anywhere presents great opportunities. However it’s important to keep security in mind when working away from the office. Here we look at the potential security risks and how to reduce them.

12/04/2011
Moving from personal to organisational directory structures

When an organisation moves from having standalone PCs to either a peer-to-peer network with one machine dedicated to storing the files or a client server network, one of the things that will need to be done is to move all the existing files from the individual PCs to the dedicated PC or server. This might not be as easy as it sounds!

11/04/2011
Don’t Lose That (USB) Stick

USB sticks are widely used but can present risks to your organisation. This ICT Champion briefing looks at the risks and how to avoid them.

08/04/2011
Computer Health and Safety

This article provides an overview of the relevant law and risks relating to computer health and safety and provides some guidance on avoiding problems.

08/04/2011
Internet Use Policy

Here are the main issues about internet use by staff.

07/04/2011
A Quick Guide to Planning Your Database
A guide to database planning.
07/04/2011
Display screen equipment risk assessment checklist

A checklist for display screen health and safety requirements.

02/04/2011
Wireless Internet Hotspots

Wireless hotspots are facilities that offer Wi-Fi service to their customers. Some hotels, restaurants, cafes, and even libraries offer Wi-Fi service. You need a Wi-Fi capable device to make a connection.

01/04/2011
Wireless Internet Access - Mobile wireless broadband network coverage checker

An online location checker for finding the nearest wireless internet access service.

01/04/2011
Fifty steps to establishing a consistent social media practice

Guidelines for implementing social media in your organisation.

31/03/2011
Online security

A background to ensuring the online security of your organisation.

31/03/2011
Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a free, secure, intuitive operating system that powers desktops, servers, netbooks and laptops.

31/03/2011
Open Office 3

An introduction to Open Office 3.

31/03/2011
Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2010

 Microsoft provides an online training tool for people who want to become more familiar with Microsoft Office 2010.

31/03/2011
Microsoft Office Templates

Microsoft provides a range of templates for its Office productivity suite.

31/03/2011
Introduction to computer hardware and software

A  plain language introduction to hardware and software terms for non-specialists.

31/03/2011
Webopedia

An online dictionary and search engine for computer and internet technology terms.

31/03/2011
Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (FOLDOC)

A valuable free online resource of computing terms, acronyms and jargon.

31/03/2011
Glossary of Internet Terms

A glossary of internet terms.

31/03/2011
Glossary of ICT terminology

A glossary of ICT terminology, compiled by Graham Davies and Fred Riley.

31/03/2011
The Ultimate Computer Acronyms Archive

A database of computer-related and generic acronyms.

31/03/2011
Home Office Computing Survival Guide, Second Edition - PDF

A guide to home-office computing.

31/03/2011
Making Computers Accessible For Disabled People

Making computers accessible is not just for people who use wheelchairs; it's everyone's right to have ergonomically appropriate work stations. Here is a consideration of the issues.

30/03/2011
LetsTalkNet - Podcasts developed by auDA

An audio series with breadth of content applicable for basic to intermediate users and small businesses.

29/03/2011
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