Mouse and Computer Basics

Port Moody Public Library has produced an Internet Tutorial for novice users, which includes the mechanics of the mouse as well as an introduction to the internet, basic searching and e-mail. More Mouse basics and exercises are available at:

BBC Absolute Beginners' Guide to Using Your Computer
Start here for a good, basic overview of mouse skills and the parts of your computer.

Mousercise!
This one includes challenging mouse games.

Mouserobics
Once you have mastered the first two exercises, go to this one.

Butterfly Jigsaw Puzzle
Practice the "click and drag" by arranging the pieces of this online jigsaw puzzle.

Lighthouse Jigsaw Puzzle
Now practice the "click and drag" on this 12-piece jigsaw puzzle.

New User Tutorial  
More information and skills you'll need.  

Online Tutorials for Popular Software Programs

Education Online for Computers
Free and for fee access to a multitude of online tutorials.

SeniorNet Tutorials
A very good source of computer tutorials, tips, demos, etc, useful for all ages.

Microsoft Office Tutorials

Office 2000 Tutorials
Provides simple online tutorials for Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Front Page.

Open Office Tutorials

Learn Open Office
The Open Office tutorials offer graphics, text and narrated audio to teach you how to use their free office software.

Open Office Tutorials