ETBI FET Digital Library Sections & Pages

Computer Basics

• A gentle introduction to some IT concepts

Digital Wellbeing

• Tips and suggestions on being comfortable, safe and in control of using devices when online. 

Effective Searching

• Some tips for searching web resources and suggestions for improving general Internet searching

New Computer User Tutorial

• This tutorial is designed to help people who have never used a computer before

Online Privacy and Security

•  Basic things you can do to improve your online privacy and security

Your Digital Footprint

• Every time you go online, you leave behind a trail of data about yourself and your activities. Learn about your digital footprint, why it's important and take steps to reduce it

Others

The 5 Different Parts of a Computer

• This article explains the 5 main functional parts of a computer and how they work together.

20 Internet Terms for Beginners

• A look at some basic internet and web terms

Basic Computer Terminology

• Illustrated PDF covering the the general concepts, vocabulary, and parts of a computer

Basic Email Tutorial

• YouTube video tutorial on how to create and send email

Create and Send an eMail in Outlook

• Microsoft support page

Digital Learn

• A range of basic computer skills in bite-sized modules

Digital Skills Library

• A repository of free IT skills resources

eMail Netiquette

• Follow these rules and guidelines for proper email netiquette

Finding Information on the Internet: Using Search Engines

• Some tips to help you make the most of search engines

Formatting a Document, Fonts, Alignment, Spacing & Margins in Word

• Find out how to make simple formatting changes in a document. Learn how to align text, adjust the spacing between the lines of text and change the margin sizes

Gmail Cheat Sheet

• Very quick guide to getting started in Gmail

How to Add and Format Text in Word

• Microsoft YouTube video that shows how to add and format text in Microsoft Word including how to change the font, font size, and colour

How to Print a Webpage on Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox

• Shows you how to print in a web page in the most common web browsers

How to Use Microsoft Editor

• Microsoft YouTube video showing the Editor, an A.I.-powered service that can identify issues with anything you type

Main Parts of a Computer Explained With Their Functions

• The essential components of a computer explained in simple terms

Microsoft 365 Quick Start Guides

• Get up and running quickly with the basic info you need

Microsoft Word Course

• Full and free computer course for Microsoft Word 2007 and up to the latest versions. It is designed for complete beginners

Organize Your Files in Google Drive

• Google support article

Webwise

• Webwise is the Irish Internet Safety Awareness Centre, providing information, advice and resources for schools, families and young people on online safety and digital citizenship

Windows Help and Learning

• Find help and how-to articles for Windows operating systems

Working With Files

• The absolute basics of working with files, including how to open files, move your files into folders, and delete files