Free certified computer courses from Microsoft.

Whether you are entirely new to computing or have some experience, this curriculum will help you develop a fundamental understanding of computers. From using the Internet, to sending e-mail, to creating a résumé, the Digital Literacy Curriculum helps you develop the essential skills you need to begin computing with confidence.

The Digital Literacy Curriculum consists of five courses:
Computer Basics
The Internet and the World Wide Web
Productivity Programs
Computer Security and Privacy
Digital Lifestyles

Each course has an e-learning module and an assessment. You can also take the Certificate Test, which covers topics from all five courses. If you pass the Certificate Test, you can print out a personalized Digital Literacy Certificate.

Complete your chosen course & take your certification test

Get a free online PC safety scan

Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC.

* Check for and remove viruses
* Get rid of junk on your hard disk
* Improve your PC's performance

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5 ways to speed up your PC
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1.Free up disk space.
2.Speed up access to data.
3.Detect and repair disk errors.
4.Protect your computer against spyware.
5.Learn all about ReadyBoost.
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RealPlayer

The well-known media player.
The quickest way to download videos from the internet.
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ZoneAlarm® Free Firewall
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Protect your PC with one of the best Firewalls.
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks hackers from infiltrating your home PC by hiding your computer from unsolicited network traffic.
By detecting and preventing intrusions, ZoneAlarm Free Firewall keeps your PC free from viruses that slow down performance, and spyware that steals your personal information, passwords, and financial data.

• Essential firewall protection
• Be invisible to others online
• New interface makes it even easier—smaller size keeps it light
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What is a computer virus?

What is a virus?
-A virus is a piece of programming code designed with harmful intent. 
-A virus can change your windows settings or erase your entire hard disk. 
-Viruses can be transmitted as an email attachment, an Internet download, 
or be present on a CD or floppy disk . 
-Computer users usually open viruses and transmit them, while they do not know . 

What is a Trojan horse?
-A Trojan horse is a special type of virus, seemingly harmless program in which harmful code is contained. 
-It can gain control of your computer and do some serious damage, .
such as ruining your hard disk. 

What is a worm?
-A special type of virus, that is a self­reproducing program. 
While it does not infect other programs, it creates multiple copies of itself. 
-These copies create more copies so systems become overloaded and simply shut down. 

Internet Connection Speedometer

How fast is your internet connection?

Now you can find out how fast or slow your Internet connection is with our Internet Connection Speedometer.

You could be using your network connection at work, or at home using a dial-up modem, ISDN connection, a cable modem, or a digital subscriber line (DSL). Whatever the device or technology you're using to surf the Web, we'll tell you the speed of your Internet connection.

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Firefox

Browse in the Fast Lane.
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Ad-Aware Free
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-Ad-Aware offers radically improved performance and efficiency, along with comprehensive malware protection.
-With the ability to scan your RAM, Registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, Ad-Aware SE easily can clean your system, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web.
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Advanced SystemCare
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-Advanced SystemCare Free has a one-click approach to helping protect, repair, clean, and optimize your PC.
-This fantastic, award-winning, free program is a "must-have" tool for your computer, 100% safe and clean with no adware, spyware, or viruses.
-Don't waste money on expensive "registry cleaners" to fix your PC when Advanced SystemCare Free will repair, tune, and maintain it for you!
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Kaspersky Online Scanner.
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-Scan your computer online against viruses.
-It's one of the best known antivirus software in the world.
-This scan is free.
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Internet Explorer 8
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Download the new Internet Explorer 8 in your preferred language now.
It's faster, easier and safer than ever.