{"id":3596,"date":"2026-07-27T05:51:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T21:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easydigitaltraining.com\/?p=3596"},"modified":"2026-07-27T06:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T22:01:42","slug":"basic-digital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easydigitaltraining.com\/ms\/basic-digital\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Digital"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3596\" class=\"elementor elementor-3596\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c6cfb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69c6cfb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39c0575 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39c0575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Build your Digital LEARNING  with confidence step-by-step.\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99f6747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"99f6747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6596550159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Click here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0614e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0614e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_3c9d5c6d67ffb5a4\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content tutor-markdown-rendering\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\"><p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Welcome! It is completely normal to feel a bit nervous when starting out, but you are in the right place. Technology isn&#8217;t as fragile as it seems, and you cannot break it just by tapping around!<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Here is a simple, easy-to-follow beginner&#8217;s notebook designed to build your confidence step-by-step.<\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4d3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcd3\" \/> Beginner&#8217;s Digital Notebook: Building Your Confidence<\/h2><h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Module 1: Getting Friendly with Your Laptop<\/b><\/h3><blockquote data-path-to-node=\"5\"><p data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Goal:<\/b> Get comfortable touching and using a computer without fear.<\/p><\/blockquote><ul data-path-to-node=\"6\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Turning it On &amp; Off:<\/b> * To start, press the power button once (usually at the top right of the keyboard).<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"6,0,1\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,1,0,0\">To turn it off safely, click the small Windows\/Apple icon on the screen and select <b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\">Shut Down<\/b>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Understanding the Mouse\/Trackpad:<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Left Click:<\/b> Selects things (like tapping with your finger on WhatsApp).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Right Click:<\/b> Opens a secret menu with extra options.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Double Click:<\/b> Opens a file or app.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Module 2: Saving Your Files &amp; Staying Organised<\/b><\/h3><blockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\"><p data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Goal:<\/b> Know where your pictures and documents go so you never lose them.<\/p><\/blockquote><ul data-path-to-node=\"10\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What is a File?<\/b> Think of a file as a physical sheet of paper (a photo, a letter, or a bill).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What is a Folder?<\/b> Think of a folder as a real yellow plastic folder. You keep related papers inside it.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How to Save:<\/b><\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0,0\">Click <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\">File<\/b> at the top left of your screen.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,1,0\">Click <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\">Save As<\/b>.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,2,0\">Pick a simple place to store it, like <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\">Documents<\/b> or <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">Desktop<\/b>.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,3,0\">Name your file and click <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">Save<\/b>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Module 3: Video Calls (Zoom &amp; Beyond)<\/b><\/h3><blockquote data-path-to-node=\"13\"><p data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Goal:<\/b> See and talk to family, friends, or teachers on a bigger screen.<\/p><\/blockquote><ul data-path-to-node=\"14\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Joining a Call:<\/b> * Click the blue link sent to you (in an email or WhatsApp).<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,0,0\">A popup will ask to use your <b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\">Camera<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\">Microphone<\/b>\u2014click <b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">Allow<\/b>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Important Buttons:<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3a4.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfa4\" \/> <b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Mute \/ Unmute:<\/b> Click this to turn your microphone on or off so others can hear you.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4f9.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcf9\" \/> <b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Start \/ Stop Video:<\/b> Turns your camera on or off.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Module 4: Browsing the Internet Safely<\/b><\/h3><blockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\"><p data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Goal:<\/b> Explore the web without worrying about scams.<\/p><\/blockquote><ul data-path-to-node=\"18\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Golden Rule:<\/b> Never share your passwords, bank details, or One-Time Passwords (OTPs) with anyone online.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Safe Web Addresses:<\/b> Look for a tiny <b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">padlock icon<\/b> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f512.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd12\" \/> next to the web address at the top of your screen. This means the website is secure.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sending Emails:<\/b> * Think of email like a digital letter.<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">To:<\/b> The receiver&#8217;s email address.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject:<\/b> A quick summary (e.g., &#8220;Hello from Mary!&#8221;).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Body:<\/b> Your message.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6596550159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Module 5: Everyday Online Tasks <\/b><\/a><\/h3><blockquote data-path-to-node=\"21\"><p data-path-to-node=\"21,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Goal:<\/b> Do your shopping and banking from the comfort of home.<\/p><\/blockquote><table data-path-to-node=\"22\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Simple Tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Watch Out For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Shopping Online<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1,1,0\">Use trusted websites (like official store sites).<\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1,2,0\">If a deal looks <i data-path-to-node=\"22,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">too<\/i> good to be true, it usually is!<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Online Banking<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,2,1,0\">Always log in directly through your bank&#8217;s official app or website.<\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,2,2,0\">Never click bank links sent via text messages or random emails.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 data-path-to-node=\"24\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Module 6: Your First Steps with AI<\/b><\/h3><blockquote data-path-to-node=\"25\"><p data-path-to-node=\"25,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Goal:<\/b> Learn how to talk to a helpful digital assistant (like ChatGPT).<\/p><\/blockquote><ul data-path-to-node=\"26\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What is AI?<\/b> Imagine a friendly, super-smart assistant sitting next to you, ready to answer questions.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How to talk to it:<\/b> You just type like you&#8217;re sending a WhatsApp message!<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Try asking simple things like:<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"26,2,1\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,2,1,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"26,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Can you give me a simple recipe using eggs and tomatoes?&#8221;<\/i><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,2,1,1,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"26,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Explain how modern smartphones work in simple terms.&#8221;<\/i><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-path-to-node=\"28\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4a1.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udca1\" \/> Golden Reminder<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"29\">Take it one step at a time. 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