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Windows EssentialsKnow Your Windows PC

Check your Windows version and build

Find the edition, version and OS build before following any repair or setup guide.

WindowsComputer BasicsKnow Your PcSystem Information
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Windows EssentialsKnow Your Windows PC

Find your PC specifications

Identify the processor, memory, storage and system type using built-in Windows screens.

WindowsComputer BasicsKnow Your PcSystem Information
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Windows EssentialsKnow Your Windows PC

Understand user accounts and permissions

Recognize administrator, standard and Microsoft accounts and when each permission level matters.

WindowsComputer BasicsKnow Your PcCollaboration
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Windows EssentialsFiles, Folders and Storage

Navigate File Explorer efficiently

Use Quick Access, This PC, search, sorting and useful folder views.

WindowsComputer BasicsFiles StorageFile Management
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Windows EssentialsFiles, Folders and Storage

Understand file types and extensions

Show file extensions and recognize common document, image, archive and installer formats.

WindowsComputer BasicsFiles StorageFile Management
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Windows EssentialsFiles, Folders and Storage

Manage drives and storage space

Understand drive letters, available space, removable storage and the Storage settings page.

WindowsComputer BasicsFiles StorageFile Management
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Windows EssentialsSet Up Windows Safely

Configure Windows Update

Check update status, understand optional updates and use pause settings responsibly.

WindowsComputer BasicsSafe SetupUpdates
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Windows EssentialsSet Up Windows Safely

Use Windows Security

Review virus protection, firewall, device security and warning indicators.

WindowsComputer BasicsSafe SetupSecurity
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Windows EssentialsSet Up Windows Safely

Create and use a restore point

Enable System Protection and create a recovery point before important changes.

WindowsComputer BasicsSafe SetupRecovery
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Windows EssentialsApps and Startup

Install and remove apps safely

Choose trustworthy sources, review installers and uninstall software cleanly.

WindowsComputer BasicsApps StartupPerformance
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Windows EssentialsApps and Startup

Choose default apps

Control which browser, media player and document app opens each file type.

WindowsComputer BasicsApps StartupFile Management
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Windows EssentialsApps and Startup

Manage startup applications

Reduce unnecessary startup load without disabling essential Windows services.

WindowsComputer BasicsApps StartupPerformance
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Windows EssentialsPerformance and Maintenance

Read Task Manager

Identify high CPU, memory, disk and network usage and understand process impact.

WindowsComputer BasicsMaintenanceStorage
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Windows EssentialsPerformance and Maintenance

Free storage space safely

Use Storage cleanup and remove temporary files without deleting personal data.

WindowsComputer BasicsMaintenanceFile Management
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Windows EssentialsPerformance and Maintenance

Back up important files

Choose a practical backup destination and verify that important files can be restored.

WindowsComputer BasicsMaintenanceFile Management
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Windows EssentialsTroubleshooting Essentials

Capture useful error information

Record exact messages, codes, timing and recent changes before attempting fixes.

WindowsComputer BasicsRepair ToolsTroubleshooting
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Windows EssentialsTroubleshooting Essentials

Use SFC and DISM correctly

Understand when to run system-file checks and why command order matters.

WindowsComputer BasicsRepair ToolsFile Management
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Windows EssentialsTroubleshooting Essentials

Use Event Viewer without getting overwhelmed

Filter recent critical and error events and connect them to the time a problem occurred.

WindowsComputer BasicsRepair ToolsTroubleshooting
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabBuild a Diagnostic Mindset

Define the exact symptom

Separate what you observe from assumptions about the cause.

DiagnosisWindowsDiagnostic Mindset
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabBuild a Diagnostic Mindset

Collect a useful baseline

Record timing, frequency, error messages, recent changes and resource usage.

DiagnosisWindowsDiagnostic MindsetPerformance
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabBuild a Diagnostic Mindset

Protect data before repair

Know when to stop testing and back up files before a risky repair.

DiagnosisWindowsDiagnostic MindsetFile Management
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabTroubleshoot a Slow Computer

Measure resource usage

Use Task Manager to compare idle and busy behavior.

DiagnosisWindowsSlow ComputerPerformance
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabTroubleshoot a Slow Computer

Reduce startup load

Disable nonessential startup items one at a time and measure the result.

DiagnosisWindowsSlow ComputerPerformance
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabTroubleshoot a Slow Computer

Check storage and disk pressure

Look for low free space, sustained disk usage and unusually large files.

DiagnosisWindowsSlow ComputerFile Management
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabCrashes and Blue Screens

Capture a BSOD stop code

Record the stop code, failed module and time instead of relying on memory.

DiagnosisWindowsCrashes BsodTroubleshooting
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabCrashes and Blue Screens

Review drivers and updates

Connect a crash to recent driver, firmware or Windows changes.

DiagnosisWindowsCrashes BsodStorage
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabCrashes and Blue Screens

Test memory and stability

Use Windows Memory Diagnostic and repeatable workloads to check reliability.

DiagnosisWindowsCrashes BsodTroubleshooting
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabWindows Boot Problems

Enter Windows Recovery Environment

Reach recovery tools using supported startup methods.

DiagnosisWindowsBoot ProblemsRecovery
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabWindows Boot Problems

Use Safe Mode and Startup Repair

Choose the tool that matches a driver, service or boot-file problem.

DiagnosisWindowsBoot ProblemsFile Management
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabWindows Boot Problems

Reverse recent boot changes

Use uninstall update, System Restore or boot settings before considering a reset.

DiagnosisWindowsBoot ProblemsUpdates
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabHardware Health Checks

Check drive health indicators

Review SMART-related warnings, file-system checks and backup urgency.

DiagnosisWindowsHardware HealthSystem Information
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabHardware Health Checks

Recognize temperature and power symptoms

Connect shutdowns, throttling and fan behavior to heat or power delivery.

DiagnosisWindowsHardware HealthSystem Information
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabHardware Health Checks

Read laptop battery health

Compare design capacity, full-charge capacity and recent usage.

DiagnosisWindowsHardware HealthSystem Information
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabRepair and Recovery Decisions

Run system-file repair safely

Use DISM and SFC with clear expectations and verify the result.

DiagnosisWindowsRepair RecoveryFile Management
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabRepair and Recovery Decisions

Choose System Restore or recovery options

Match the recovery tool to the problem and preserve personal files when possible.

DiagnosisWindowsRepair RecoveryFile Management
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PC Troubleshooting Guided Learning LabRepair and Recovery Decisions

Know when to repair, reset or reinstall

Escalate only after evidence-based checks and a verified backup.

DiagnosisWindowsRepair RecoveryRecovery
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingNetwork Foundations

Identify the main network parts

Distinguish the device, Wi-Fi access point, router, modem and internet provider.

NetworkingWifiNetwork FoundationsNetwork Security
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingNetwork Foundations

Understand LAN, WAN and internet

Know which problems are local and which require an outside connection.

NetworkingWifiNetwork Foundations
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingNetwork Foundations

Compare Ethernet and Wi-Fi

Choose the right connection for reliability, mobility and testing.

NetworkingWifiNetwork Foundations
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingWi-Fi Signal and Router Setup

Place the router effectively

Reduce walls, interference and poor positioning that weaken coverage.

NetworkingWifiWifi Signal RouterNetwork Security
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingWi-Fi Signal and Router Setup

Understand 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz

Balance range, speed, compatibility and congestion.

NetworkingWifiWifi Signal RouterNetwork Security
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingWi-Fi Signal and Router Setup

Configure network names and passwords

Use clear SSIDs and strong modern security without exposing personal information.

NetworkingWifiWifi Signal RouterSecurity
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingIP, Gateway and DNS

Understand private and public IP addresses

Recognize local device addresses and the public address used online.

NetworkingWifiIp Dns ConnectivityIp Addressing
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingIP, Gateway and DNS

Understand gateway and DHCP

See how devices receive settings and reach networks outside the home.

NetworkingWifiIp Dns ConnectivityIp Addressing
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingIP, Gateway and DNS

Understand DNS

Learn why a connection may work by IP address but fail by website name.

NetworkingWifiIp Dns ConnectivityIp Addressing
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingDiagnose Connection Problems

Check whether one or all devices are affected

Use another device to separate device-specific and network-wide problems.

NetworkingWifiDiagnose Connections
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingDiagnose Connection Problems

Use ping and path tests

Test the local gateway, an internet IP and a domain name in a meaningful order.

NetworkingWifiDiagnose ConnectionsIp Addressing
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingDiagnose Connection Problems

Diagnose repeated Wi-Fi disconnects

Check signal, power saving, drivers, congestion and router stability.

NetworkingWifiDiagnose ConnectionsStorage
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingSecure and Optimize the Network

Secure the router administrator account

Change default credentials and limit who can manage settings.

NetworkingWifiSecure OptimizeSecurity
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingSecure and Optimize the Network

Choose WPA2 or WPA3 correctly

Avoid obsolete encryption and use a strong unique Wi-Fi password.

NetworkingWifiSecure OptimizeSecurity
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingSecure and Optimize the Network

Use a guest network

Separate visitors and less-trusted devices from your main network.

NetworkingWifiSecure OptimizeNetwork Security
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Wi-Fi & NetworkingSecure and Optimize the Network

Measure network improvements

Compare signal, latency, packet loss and speed from consistent test locations.

NetworkingWifiSecure Optimize
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Online SecuritySecure Your Accounts

Use strong unique passwords

Understand why password reuse turns one breach into many compromised accounts.

SecurityPrivacyAccount SecurityPasswords
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Online SecuritySecure Your Accounts

Set up a password manager

Store and generate passwords while protecting the main vault account.

SecurityPrivacyAccount SecurityPasswords
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Online SecuritySecure Your Accounts

Enable multi-factor authentication

Prefer authenticator apps or security keys and store recovery codes safely.

SecurityPrivacyAccount SecurityRecovery
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Online SecurityRecognize Phishing and Scams

Spot common phishing signals

Check sender identity, urgency, payment requests, links and unexpected attachments.

SecurityPrivacyPhishing ScamsPhishing
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Online SecurityRecognize Phishing and Scams

Inspect links and files safely

Review destinations before opening and avoid executing unfamiliar downloads.

SecurityPrivacyPhishing ScamsFile Management
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Online SecurityRecognize Phishing and Scams

Verify sensitive requests

Contact the person or company using a trusted route rather than replying to the message.

SecurityPrivacyPhishing ScamsPhishing
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Online SecurityProtect Your Devices

Install security updates

Understand why browsers, operating systems and apps need timely patches.

SecurityPrivacyDevice ProtectionUpdates
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Online SecurityProtect Your Devices

Use built-in malware protection

Review protection status and scan suspicious files without installing multiple conflicting tools.

SecurityPrivacyDevice ProtectionFile Management
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Online SecurityProtect Your Devices

Choose safer app sources

Prefer official stores and vendor sites and reject bundled or cracked software.

SecurityPrivacyDevice ProtectionVerification
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Online SecurityPrivacy and Safer Browsing

Review browser privacy settings

Control tracking, site permissions, saved credentials and download behavior.

SecurityPrivacyPrivacy BrowsingResponsible Ai
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Online SecurityPrivacy and Safer Browsing

Review app permissions

Limit camera, microphone, location and file access to apps that need it.

SecurityPrivacyPrivacy BrowsingFile Management
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Online SecurityPrivacy and Safer Browsing

Use public Wi-Fi carefully

Avoid sensitive actions on unknown networks and verify the network name.

SecurityPrivacyPrivacy BrowsingWifi
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Online SecurityBackup and Incident Response

Create a resilient backup

Keep an additional copy of important data and verify restoration.

SecurityPrivacyRecovery ResponseVerification
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Online SecurityBackup and Incident Response

Prepare account recovery

Update recovery email, phone and backup codes for important accounts.

SecurityPrivacyRecovery ResponseUpdates
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Online SecurityBackup and Incident Response

Respond to a suspected compromise

Use a clean device, change credentials, revoke sessions and review account activity.

SecurityPrivacyRecovery ResponseIncident Response
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AI & ProductivityAI Foundations

Choose suitable AI tasks

Use AI for drafting, organizing, transforming and exploring—not unquestioned final decisions.

Ai LiteracyProductivityAi FoundationsWriting
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AI & ProductivityAI Foundations

Recognize hallucinations and limitations

Expect missing context, fabricated details and confident mistakes.

Ai LiteracyProductivityAi FoundationsPrompting
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AI & ProductivityPrompting for Useful Results

Write context and a clear goal

Explain the situation, audience, source material and desired result.

Ai LiteracyProductivityPromptingVerification
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AI & ProductivityPrompting for Useful Results

Add constraints and output format

Specify length, structure, exclusions and quality criteria.

Ai LiteracyProductivityPrompting
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AI & ProductivityPrompting for Useful Results

Improve prompts through iteration

Review the first result, identify the gap and ask for a targeted revision.

Ai LiteracyProductivityPrompting
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AI & ProductivityResearch and Verification

Create an AI-assisted research plan

Break a broad question into claims, evidence needs and search tasks.

Ai LiteracyProductivityResearch Verification
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AI & ProductivityResearch and Verification

Verify factual claims

Check dates, numbers, quotes and current information against trustworthy sources.

Ai LiteracyProductivityResearch VerificationVerification
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AI & ProductivityResearch and Verification

Compare sources and disagreements

Look for primary evidence and explain uncertainty rather than hiding it.

Ai LiteracyProductivityResearch VerificationVerification
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AI & ProductivityWriting and Communication

Turn notes into a first draft

Provide concrete facts and keep unsupported details out of the draft.

Ai LiteracyProductivityWriting CommunicationWriting
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AI & ProductivityWriting and Communication

Edit for a specific audience

Adjust vocabulary, tone and depth for the reader and situation.

Ai LiteracyProductivityWriting CommunicationWriting
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AI & ProductivityWriting and Communication

Run a writing quality check

Check accuracy, repetition, generic wording and whether the action is clear.

Ai LiteracyProductivityWriting CommunicationVerification
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AI & ProductivityAnalysis and Repetitive Work

Extract structured information

Turn supplied text into fields, tables, categories or checklists.

Ai LiteracyProductivityAnalysis WorkflowsSpreadsheets
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AI & ProductivityAnalysis and Repetitive Work

Compare options transparently

Define criteria and show trade-offs instead of asking for a vague winner.

Ai LiteracyProductivityAnalysis Workflows
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AI & ProductivityAnalysis and Repetitive Work

Design a repeatable AI workflow

Separate inputs, prompt steps, review gates and final output.

Ai LiteracyProductivityAnalysis WorkflowsPrompting
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AI & ProductivityAnalysis and Repetitive Work

Know what not to automate

Keep human approval for sensitive, irreversible or high-stakes actions.

Ai LiteracyProductivityAnalysis WorkflowsResponsible Ai
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AI & ProductivityPrivacy and Responsible Use

Protect sensitive data

Remove private, client, financial and authentication details unless approved.

Ai LiteracyProductivityResponsible UseResponsible Ai
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AI & ProductivityPrivacy and Responsible Use

Handle sources and attribution

Do not present copied or AI-generated material as verified original research.

Ai LiteracyProductivityResponsible UseVerification
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AI & ProductivityPrivacy and Responsible Use

Review bias and unfair assumptions

Check whether examples, labels or recommendations disadvantage a group.

Ai LiteracyProductivityResponsible UseVerification
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AI & ProductivityPrivacy and Responsible Use

Keep human sign-off

Make the responsible person review and own the final decision.

Ai LiteracyProductivityResponsible UseVerification
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Software & Digital SkillsFile Management

Create a useful folder structure

Organize work by project, date or client using consistent names.

Digital SkillsProductivityFile ManagementSoftware Safety
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Software & Digital SkillsFile Management

Search and sort files

Use filters, modified dates, file types and search terms to find information quickly.

Digital SkillsProductivityFile ManagementSoftware Safety
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Software & Digital SkillsFile Management

Use ZIP archives safely

Compress, extract and inspect archives before opening unfamiliar content.

Digital SkillsProductivityFile ManagementSoftware Safety
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Software & Digital SkillsBrowser Skills

Manage tabs and bookmarks

Reduce clutter and save resources in a structure you can revisit.

Digital SkillsProductivityBrowser SkillsPerformance
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Software & Digital SkillsBrowser Skills

Control downloads and site permissions

Find downloaded files and review camera, microphone, notification and location access.

Digital SkillsProductivityBrowser SkillsFile Management
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Software & Digital SkillsBrowser Skills

Use browser profiles and sync

Separate work and personal activity while understanding sync risks.

Digital SkillsProductivityBrowser SkillsFile Management
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Software & Digital SkillsCloud Storage and Sharing

Understand sync versus backup

Know why deletion may sync everywhere and why a separate backup still matters.

Digital SkillsProductivityCloud StorageStorage
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Software & Digital SkillsCloud Storage and Sharing

Choose sharing permissions

Use view, comment and edit access according to the recipient’s need.

Digital SkillsProductivityCloud StorageStorage
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Software & Digital SkillsCloud Storage and Sharing

Handle versions and conflicts

Name drafts consistently and resolve duplicate or conflicted files.

Digital SkillsProductivityCloud StorageSystem Information
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Software & Digital SkillsDocuments and Presentations

Structure a document

Use headings, lists, spacing and page breaks instead of manual formatting tricks.

Digital SkillsProductivityDocumentsSoftware Safety
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Software & Digital SkillsDocuments and Presentations

Use styles and templates

Apply reusable formatting that stays consistent as the document changes.

Digital SkillsProductivityDocumentsSoftware Safety
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Software & Digital SkillsDocuments and Presentations

Export and review PDF files

Check page breaks, links, fonts and image quality before sharing.

Digital SkillsProductivityDocumentsFile Management
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Software & Digital SkillsSpreadsheet Foundations

Build clean tables and data types

Use one header row, consistent columns and appropriate number or date formats.

Digital SkillsProductivitySpreadsheetsSoftware Safety
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Software & Digital SkillsSpreadsheet Foundations

Use basic formulas

Practise SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT and simple conditional logic with cell references.

Digital SkillsProductivitySpreadsheetsSoftware Safety
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Software & Digital SkillsSpreadsheet Foundations

Sort and filter safely

Keep rows together and use filters without damaging the data structure.

Digital SkillsProductivitySpreadsheetsSoftware Safety
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Software & Digital SkillsSpreadsheet Foundations

Create a simple chart and summary

Choose a chart that answers a clear question and label it honestly.

Digital SkillsProductivitySpreadsheetsSoftware Safety
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Software & Digital SkillsCommunication and Collaboration

Write a clear professional email

Use a useful subject, context, requested action and deadline.

Digital SkillsProductivityCommunication CollaborationPhishing
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Software & Digital SkillsCommunication and Collaboration

Manage calendar and meeting links

Check time zones, attendees, location and joining information.

Digital SkillsProductivityCommunication CollaborationPhishing
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Software & Digital SkillsCommunication and Collaboration

Use comments and tracked changes

Separate suggestions from final content and resolve feedback visibly.

Digital SkillsProductivityCommunication CollaborationDocuments
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Software & Digital SkillsCommunication and Collaboration

Prepare a clean file handoff

Include final files, source files, naming, versions and concise instructions.

Digital SkillsProductivityCommunication CollaborationSystem Information
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Software & Digital SkillsImages, Video and Software Safety

Choose image formats and sizes

Use JPEG, PNG, WebP or SVG according to content, transparency and delivery needs.

Digital SkillsProductivityMedia SoftwareImages
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Software & Digital SkillsImages, Video and Software Safety

Make basic image edits

Crop, resize, compress and export without destroying the original file.

Digital SkillsProductivityMedia SoftwareFile Management
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Software & Digital SkillsImages, Video and Software Safety

Understand basic video settings

Recognize resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio, codec and file size trade-offs.

Digital SkillsProductivityMedia SoftwareFile Management
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Software & Digital SkillsImages, Video and Software Safety

Install and update software safely

Use trusted sources, review installer options and keep applications current.

Digital SkillsProductivityMedia SoftwareUpdates
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