Category Archives: Course on Computer Concepts

Writer A word processor analogous to Microsoft Word and WordPerfect. Calc A spreadsheet analogous to Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3. Impress A presentation program analogous to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote. Can export presentations to Adobe Flash (SWF) files, allowing them to be played on any computer with a Flash player installed. Draw A vector graphics editor comparable in features to the drawing functions in Microsoft Office. Math A tool for creating and editing mathematical… Read More »

Sometimes abbreviated as OO, Open Office or OpenOffice.org (OOo) is an open source office productivity suite. The software is compatible with all major operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, and Linux. OpenOffice uses a dual-licensing scheme for source code contributions, is freely available to all users, and is a great alternative to Microsoft Office. Programs included with OpenOffice Base – Database Calc – Spreadsheet Draw – Drawing program used to create logos and flow charts. Impress – Presentation… Read More »

Microsoft Word It is a word processor included in Microsoft Office and some editions of the now-discontinued Microsoft Works. The first version of Word, released in the autumn of 1983, was for the MS-DOS operating system and introduced the computer mouse to more users. Word 1.0 could be purchased with a bundled mouse, though none was required. Following the precedents… Read More »

Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint helps you create professional presentations. PowerPoint first launched in 1990, using slides to display text, graphics and multimedia. Since then, it’s added a variety of features to streamline and enhance presentations, such as: transition effects, timers and software integrations. Microsoft OneNote OneNote allows you to jot down your thoughts before you… Read More »

Microsoft Office (or simply Office) is a family of server software, and services developedby Microsoft. It was first announced by Bill Gates on August 1, 1988, in Las Vegas. The first version of Office contained Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Over the years, Office applications have grown substantially closer with shared features such… Read More »

MS-PAINT Introduction: Paint is a drawing tool. It is a part of Windows. You can use to create simple or elaborate drawings. These drawings can be either black-and-white or color, and can be saved as bitmap files. You can print your drawing. You can also use it for creating your desktop background, or paste it… Read More »

Duplicate files are the bane of my existence. Aside from using disk space, these files do nothing but clutter up your drive, make your PC run slower, and increase the difficulty level significantly when it comes to finding the right version of a specific file: is it the one I just updated, or the other… Read More »

This guide will show you how to use the keyboard to move and click with your mouse pointer rather than a mouse using the Mouse Keys feature. This can be useful if you have a motor impairment that makes using a mouse awkward, or if you struggle on your laptop with a touchpad or a… Read More »

How to Install and Manage Fonts in Windows 10 Managing fonts in Windows is a relatively straightforward process once you know where to find what you’re looking for. And what we’re looking for, in this case, is a built-in font management system hiding in the Windows Control panel. Microsoft is touting a more feature-rich font… Read More »

Step 1: Right-click the shutdown shortcut on the desktop, and choose Properties in the context menu. Step 2: Click Change Icon in the Properties window. Step 3: Tap OK in the pop-up Change Icon dialog to continue. Step 4: Select an icon from the list provided and click OK. Step 5: Choose OK in the Properties window. After these five steps, the shutdown shortcut icon is… Read More »