TipsMake Learning Library

Learn Practical Technology Skills with Free Guided Paths

Follow clear learning paths, practise with free tools and solve real technology problems—one useful lesson at a time.

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  • Step-by-step lessons
  • Free practical tools

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6 learning paths

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SecurityBeginner

Online Security

Build practical security habits for passwords, multi-factor authentication, phishing, malware, privacy, backups and safer browsing.

You will learn to: Use stronger authentication and recognize common online threats.
Time
2.5 hours
Modules
5
Lessons
15
Artificial IntelligenceBeginner

AI & Productivity

Learn how to choose AI tasks, write clearer prompts, verify outputs, protect sensitive information and build repeatable workflows for everyday work.

You will learn to: Create reliable AI workflows and verify results before using them.
Time
4.0 hours
Modules
6
Lessons
20
Digital SkillsBeginner

Software & Digital Skills

Build practical skills for files, browsers, cloud storage, documents, spreadsheets, communication, images, video and safe software installation.

You will learn to: Work with everyday software more efficiently and with fewer mistakes.
Time
5.0 hours
Modules
7
Lessons
24

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Practice Labs

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PC TroubleshootingNot started

Build a symptom evidence report

Turn a vague PC complaint into a testable problem statement before changing the system.

  • Build a Diagnostic Mindset
  • 20 min
  • 5 steps
  • Safe
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PC TroubleshootingNot started

Measure a Task Manager baseline

Compare idle and problem-state resource usage without ending unknown processes.

  • Troubleshoot a Slow Computer
  • 25 min
  • 5 steps
  • Safe
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PC TroubleshootingNot started

Capture useful BSOD evidence

Record a blue-screen event accurately and connect it to timing and recent system changes.

  • Crashes and Blue Screens
  • 20 min
  • 5 steps
  • Safe
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PC TroubleshootingNot started

Triage a Windows startup failure

Choose the least destructive recovery action based on where startup stops.

  • Windows Boot Problems
  • 30 min
  • 5 steps
  • Moderate
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PC TroubleshootingNot started

Triage drive-health warning signs

Separate low-space and file-system symptoms from signs that require immediate backup and hardware attention.

  • Hardware Health Checks
  • 25 min
  • 5 steps
  • Moderate
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PC TroubleshootingNot started

Interpret SFC and DISM results

Run supported Windows image and system-file checks in the correct order and interpret their final messages.

  • Repair and Recovery Decisions
  • 30 min
  • 5 steps
  • Moderate
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingNot started

Map a home network baseline

Identify the devices and connection boundaries in a home network before troubleshooting it.

  • Network Foundations
  • 20 min
  • 5 steps
  • Safe
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingNot started

Measure Wi-Fi signal and band choices

Compare signal and connection behavior from repeatable locations before changing router settings.

  • Wi-Fi Signal and Router Setup
  • 25 min
  • 5 steps
  • Safe
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingNot started

Check IP address, gateway and DHCP

Read current network settings and distinguish a usable local configuration from an addressing problem.

  • IP, Gateway and DNS
  • 25 min
  • 5 steps
  • Safe
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingNot started

Test DNS resolution safely

Compare local gateway, internet-IP and domain-name results to identify a likely DNS boundary.

  • IP, Gateway and DNS
  • 20 min
  • 5 steps
  • Safe
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingNot started

Diagnose “Connected, no internet”

Use a layer-by-layer comparison to locate the first failed network boundary.

  • Diagnose Connection Problems
  • 30 min
  • 5 steps
  • Safe
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingNot started

Review and secure a home Wi-Fi network

Audit router administration, Wi-Fi security and guest access while preserving a rollback record.

  • Secure and Optimize the Network
  • 30 min
  • 5 steps
  • Moderate
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A simple system

How learning works

Each path moves from understanding to safe, practical action.

  1. 01Choose a clear outcome

    Start with the skill or problem that matters now.

  2. 02Follow short lessons

    Build knowledge in a sequence that makes sense.

  3. 03Practise with tools

    Use checklists and utilities to apply what you learned.

  4. 04Continue confidently

    Track real activity and move to the next useful skill.

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