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The Basics
Alison Computer Literacy Courses
These free online computer literacy courses will teach you everything you need to know to get familiarised with the operation of a computer.
DigitalLearn
If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
Good Typing
Learn how to type correctly in just a few hours using all your fingers. 27 guided lessons to learn step-by-step from the beginning. Web-based course. No downloads required.
Goodwill Community Foundation Computer Training
These tutorials will help empower you to be more comfortable with this type of technology, from learning the parts of a computer to using a mouse.
Further Training
Excel Easy
If you're an Excel beginner, this is the perfect place to start.
Khan Academy: Computers and the Internet
Start from the foundation of how computers work at the electrical level to how computing innovations like the Internet, geolocation, and video calls work. You must sign up for a free account to access.
Microsoft 365 Training
Learn how to get more work done, from anywhere on any device with Microsoft 365 and Windows.
Advanced Training
Free Online IT and Computing Courses
Take free classes for in-demand languages like Python, JavaScript, and C++, applying for official certification to take your programming career to the next level.
freeCodeCamp
Advance your career by learning in-demand skills in Programming, DevOps, Cybersecurity, AI Engineering, and English for Developers.
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
The launchpad to a career in IT. This program is designed to take beginner learners to job readiness in about three-to-six months.
W3Schools
Learn to code with the world's largest web developer site.
Tech News & Trends
Ars Technica
Publishes news, reviews, and guides on issues such as computer hardware and software, science, technology policy, and video games.
CNET.com
American media website that publishes reviews, news, articles, blogs, podcasts, and videos on technology and consumer electronics globally.
Cult of Mac
A daily news website that follows everything Apple. Includes how-tos and honest reviews.
Engadget
A multilingual technology blog network with daily coverage of gadgets and consumer electronics.
The Guardian Technology News
Latest Technology news, comment and analysis from The Guardian.
Lifehacker
A weblog about life hacks and software.
Makeuseof
Your guide in modern tech. Learn how to make use of tech and gadgets around you and discover cool stuff on the Internet.
Mashable
A global entertainment, culture, tech, science and social good digital media platform, and news website.
New York Times Technology News
Leading and emerging technology news from the New York Times.
PC World
Offers tutorials and more for mainstream PCs, gaming PCs, WiFi routers, and more.
The Register
Enterprise technology news for IT decision-makers and professionals.
Tech Crunch
Reporting on the business of technology, startups, venture capital funding, and Silicon Valley.
This Week in Tech (TWIT) Podcasts
Technology podcasts with Leo Laporte, that covers tech news with discussions on Apple, Google, Windows, Facebook, and more.
The Verge
An American technology news website publishing news, feature stories, guidebooks, product reviews, and podcasts.
The Washington Post Technology News
Wired
A monthly magazine, published in print and online editions, that focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics.
