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Android app-building skills
Android phone skills
Android tablet skills
Bash skills
C programming skills
C++ programming skills
C# programming skills
Cloud Computing skills
CSS skills
Digital Marketing skills
Dreamweaver CS6 skills
Electronics skills
Excel skills
Excel VBA skills
Facebook skills
HTML5 skills
InDesign skills
iPad skills
iPhone skills
Java skills
JavaScript skills
jQuery skills
Linux skills
Mac skills
Microsoft Access skills
Photoshop skills
Photoshop Elements skills
PHP & MySQL skills
PowerPoint skills
Python skills
Raspberry Pi 3 skills
R programming skills
Sage Accounts skills
Scratch programming skills
Smart home skills
Smartphone photography skills
SQL skills
Swift programming skills
Ukulele skills
Visual Basic Skills
Windows 10 skills
Windows 8 skills
Word skills
WordPress skills
Accounts and Bookkeeping skills
(from Practical Accounts and Bookkeeping in easy steps)
What are accounts?
What are the different types of business? Does a Business Need an Accountant?
Android app-building skills
(see more in Building Android Apps in easy steps)
What is Android?
How to build an Android app
How to add behavior to an Android app
How to add components to your Android app
How to prepare devices for testing Android apps How to manage projects in App Inventor
Android phone skills
(see more in Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps)
Accessibility settings on an Android phone
Creating a Google Account
How to use a touch screen
Notifications on an Android phone Using Settings on an Android phone
Android tablet skills
(see more in Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps)
Understanding the Home screen on an Android tablet
How to navigate around an Android tablet
How to move apps on an Android tablet
How to add apps to an Android tablet
How to add Widgets to an Android tablet
How to lock your Android tablet How to lock and unlock screen rotation on your Android tablet
Bash skills
(see more in Bash in easy steps)
Discovering the Bash shell facility
How to initialize the Linux distro
How to understand commands in the Bash interpreter
How to recognize metacharacters in the Bash shell How to quote phrases in the Bash shell
C programming skills
(see more in C Programming in easy steps)
Writing a C Program
Compiling a C program
Understanding compilation in C programming
Creating variables in C programming C programming keywords and escape sequences
C++ programming skills
(see more in C++ Programming in easy steps)
Writing your first C++ program
Compiling and running C++ programs
Creating variables in C++ programming
Employing variable arrays in C++ programming
Employing vector arrays in C++ programming Declaring constants in C++ programming
C# programming skills
(see more in C# Programming in easy steps)
Introducing C# programming
Exploring the Visual Studio IDE
How to start a Console project in C# programming
How to write your first C# program C# programming syntax rules
Cloud Computing skills
(see more in Cloud Computing in easy steps)
How cloud computing works
The possibilities of the cloud
What you can achieve with cloud computing Who is offering cloud services?
CSS skills
(see more in CSS in easy steps)
All about CSS
Creating rules in CSS
Applying rules in CSS
Selecting type in CSS
Selecting class in CSS
Selecting identity in CSS
Selecting relatives in CSS Selecting attributes in CSS
Digital Marketing skills
(see more in Digital Marketing for Businesses in easy steps)
Adding social sharing tools and social media links
How to check if your website is mobile friendly
Adding important and legal information on your website
Getting started with Instagram for your business
Getting started with Facebook for business
Creating and branding your Twitter business profile Getting started with Pinterest for your business
Dreamweaver CS6 skills
(see more in Dreamweaver CS6 in easy steps)
What is Dreamweaver?
How to use the Start Screen in Dreamweaver
How to use Workspaces in Dreamweaver
How to change preferences in Dreamweaver
How to use the Insert Panel in Dreamweaver
How to use the Properties Inspector in Dreamweaver
How to use External Editors in Dreamweaver
How to set Page Properties in Dreamweaver
How to set Page Tabs in Dreamweaver
Understanding the Toolbars in Dreamweaver
How to change accessibility options in Dreamweaver How to get help in Dreamweaver
Electronics skills
(see more in Electronics in easy steps)
Electrical terms
Primary and secondary cells in electronics
Understanding electrical units
Understanding electrical insulators and conductors
Electrical circuit components Standard symbols in electronics
Excel skills
(see more in 100 Top Tips – Microsoft Excel)
Entering data with Auto Fill in Excel
Using Flash Fill in Excel
Inserting multiple rows and columns in Excel
Totaling values with SUM in Excel
Using What-If? scenarios in Excel Adding a watermark in Excel
Excel VBA skills
(see more in Excel VBA in easy steps)
Getting started with Excel VBA
How to record a macro in Excel VBA
How to view macro code in Excel VBA
How to test a macro in Excel VBA
How to edit macro code in Excel VBA
How to reference relatives in Excel VBA How to save macros in Excel VBA
Facebook skills
(see more in Facebook for Beginners in easy steps)
How to get a Facebook account
How to add a profile picture to your Facebook account
How to upload your contacts lists to Facebook
How to search for new friends on Facebook
How to deal with a friend request on Facebook
How to control who can friend you on Facebook How to check who can see your posts on Facebook
HTML5 skills
(see more in HTML in easy steps)
HTML document structure
How to create a HTML document
How to validate a HTML document
How to bestow titles in a HTML document
How to supply metadata to a HTML document How to describe the contents of a HTML document
InDesign skills
(see more in InDesign in easy steps, covers CS3, CS4 & CS5)
How to set up an InDesign document
How to choose InDesign tools
How to open InDesign documents
How to use Adobe Bridge
How to use Mini Bridge How to use InDesign Workspaces and Panels
iPad skills
(see more in iPad for Seniors in easy steps)
Using an Apple pencil
Smart keyboard shortcuts on the iPad
Navigating the Home screen and using the Home button on the iPad
Locking and unlocking an iPad
Using the Dock on an iPad
Using the App Switcher Window on an iPad Using the Control Center on an iPad
iPhone skills
(see more in iPhone for Seniors in easy steps)
iPhone gestures and using the Control Center
Setting up Face ID and a passcode on the iPhone
Updating software (iOS) on an iPhone
Using Notifications on an iPhone
Using the Dock on an iPhone
Customizing Dark Mode on an iPhone
Reachability on an iPhone Setting up Do Not Disturb on an iPhone
Java skills
(see more in Java in easy steps)
Writing a Java program
Creating a variable in Java
Recognizing data types in Java
Creating constants in Java
Adding comments in Java Troubleshooting problems in Java
JavaScript skills
(see more in JavaScript in easy steps)
Including scripts in JavaScript
JavaScript console output
Making statements in JavaScript
JavaScript keywords
Doing arithmetic in JavaScript
Assigning values in JavaScript
Making comparisons in JavaScript Assessing logic in JavaScript
jQuery skills
(see more in jQuery in easy steps)
How to enable jQuery
How to recognize readiness in jQuery
How to avoid conflict in jQuery
How to select by tag name in jQuery
How to select by ID and class in jQuery How to select attributes and order in jQuery
Kids coding skills
(see more in Coding for Kids in easy steps)
What is HTML?
How do web browsers work?
How to make a basic web page
How to add web page details How to test your web pages
Linux skills
(see more in Linux in easy steps)
What is Linux?
Choosing a Linux distro
Providing disk space for Linux
How to create boot media for Linux
How to start a live session in Linux How to install Linux
Mac skills
(see more in macOS Catalina in easy steps)
Around your Mac
Using Launchpad on your Mac
Using Stacks on the Dock on your Mac
Working with the Dock on your Mac Working with the Finder and folders on your Mac
Microsoft Access skills
(see more in Access in easy steps)
Understanding the Microsoft Access interface
Managing files Backstage in Microsoft Access
Converting older databases in Microsoft Access
How to arrange related data in Microsoft Access Understanding relationships in Microsoft Access
Photoshop skills
(see more in Photoshop CC in easy steps)
What are Bitmaps and Vectors?
What are Pixels and Resolution?
What are RGB and CMYK Color Models? How to change the Color Management settings
Photoshop Elements skills
(see more in Photoshop Elements Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts in easy steps)
What is Photoshop Elements? How to find your way around Photoshop Elements
PHP & MySQL skills
(see more in PHP & MySQL in easy steps)
Understanding PHP & MySQL
Embedding PHP script in an HTML document
Connecting PHP and MySQL
Creating variables in PHP
Managing strings in PHP Doing arithmetic in PHP scripts
PowerPoint skills
(see more in PowerPoint 2010 in easy steps)
What is PowerPoint?
How to install PowerPoint 2010
How to start PowerPoint 2010
How to explore the Ribbon in PowerPoint 2010
How to use the Quick Access Toolbar in PowerPoint 2010 How to get help in PowerPoint 2010
Python skills
(see more in Python in easy steps)
Understanding the Python interpreter
Writing your first Python program
Employing variables in Python
Correcting errors in Python programming Python keywords
Raspberry Pi 3 skills
(see more in Raspberry Pi 3 in easy steps)
Raspberry Pi 3 skills
Gathering the components for Rasbperry Pi 3
How to set up the SD card for Rasbperry Pi 3
How to configure the system for Raspberry Pi 3
How to log into the Raspberry Pi 3 console
How to start the desktop on Raspberry Pi 3 How to automate the login for Raspberry Pi 3
R programming skills
(see more in R for Data Analysis in easy steps)
Understanding data and R programming
How to create an R script
How to store a single value in R programming
How to add comments in R programming How to recognize data types in R programming
Sage Accounts skills
(see more in Sage Accounts in easy steps)
Setting up Company Preferences in Sage Accounts
Currency settings in Sage Accounts
Setting up customer and supplier defaults in Sage Accounts
Setting up finance rates in Sage Accounts
Creating supplier records in Sage Accounts
Recording supplier invoices in Sage Accounts Creating and viewing nominal accounts and codes in Sage Accounts
Scratch programming skills
(see more in Scratch Programming in easy steps)
How to create a program in Scratch
How to save your Scratch project
How to open projects in Scratch
How to change a sprite’s position in Scratch How to use the pen in Scratch
Smart home skills
(see more tips in 100 Top Tips – Create Your Smart Home to Stay Safe and Save Money)
Using Wake words for smart devices
Adding Alexa skills
Setting up rooms for smart light bulbs Setting up smart plugs
Smartphone photography skills
(see more in Smartphone Photography in easy steps)
Focusing your smartphone camera
Selecting the best exposure in your smartphone camera
Zooming with your smartphone camera
Using a Bluetooth selfie stick with your smartphone Using the self-timer on your smartphone camera
SQL skills
(see more in SQL in easy steps, 3rd edition)
What is SQL?
How to make SQL queries
How to install MySQL on Windows
How to install MySQL on Linux
How to install an ODBC driver How to use Microsoft Query Tool
Swift programming skills
(see more in Swift Programming in easy steps)
How to run your first project in Xcode
How to test an Xcode project on a device
How to set up Playgrounds in Xcode Understanding variables in Xcode for Swift programming
Ukuele skills
(see more in Ukulele for Beginners in easy steps)
The main parts of a Ukulele
Understanding chord diagrams
How to read chord charts Understanding pitch
Visual Basic Skills
(see more in Visual Basic in easy steps)
Starting a new project in Visual Basic
Saving and reopening projects in Visual Basic
Editing property values in Visual Basic
Coding property values in Visual Basic Specifying dialog properties in Visual Basic
Windows 10 skills
(see more in Windows 10 in easy steps)
Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts
Getting a Microsoft Account for Windows 10
Using the Windows 10 Start button
Understanding the Windows 10 Start menu
Customizing the Start menu in Windows 10
Working with Groups on the Start menu in Windows 10
Resizing tiles on the Windows 10 Start menu Creating folders on the Start menu in Windows 10
Windows 8 skills
(see more in Windows 8 in easy steps)
What is Windows 8?
What is the Windows 8 Interface? How to navigate Windows 8
Word skills
(see more in Word 2019 in easy steps)
Formatting characters in Word
Formatting paragraphs in Word
Setting up mail merge in Word Spelling and grammar checking in Word
WordPress skills
(see more in WordPress in easy steps)
How to set up hosting your WordPress site with HostGator
Understanding the WordPress dashboard menu
How to add and change user roles in WordPress
How to add a WordPress Theme
How to upload a WordPress Theme
How to customize your WordPress Theme