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Frightened of the internet? This free course, Web guide, will help you make effective use of the internet, giving you the basic skills required for using web-based resources. Useful tricks and tips are provided as well as information on web browsers, the main features of a browser window, how to look at websites, using hyperlinks, searching for information on the internet, copying text, avoiding computer viruses, and using PDFs.<link rel="canonical" href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/web-guide/content-section-0" /> First published on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 as <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/web-guide/content-section-0">Web guide</a>. To find out more visit The Open University's <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/ole-home-page">Openlearn</a> website. Creative-Commons 2011
Frightened of the internet? This unit will help you make effective use of the internet, giving you the basic skills required for using web-based resources. Useful tricks and tips are provided as well as information on web browsers, the main features of a browser window, how to look at websites, using hyperlinks, searching for information on the internet, copying text, avoiding computer viruses, and using PDFs.<link rel="canonical" href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/web-guide/content-section-0" /> First published on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 as <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/web-guide/content-section-0">Web guide</a>. To find out more visit The Open University's <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/ole-home-page">Openlearn</a> website. Creative-Commons 2011
<p>This course provides information and advice on how to make effective use of the Internet, covering the basic skills required for using web-based resources. Subjects covered in this course include web browsers, the main features of a browser window, looking at websites, using hyperlinks, searching for information on the Internet, copying text, avoiding computer viruses, and using PDFs. At the end of the course there is a section containing some useful tips and tricks.</p><p>Find out more about studying with The Open University by <span class="oucontent-linkwithtip"><a class="oucontent-hyperlink" href="http://www.open.ac.uk/courses?LKCAMPAIGN=OLSU_KeepLearning&MEDIA=_OU">visiting our online prospectus</a></span>.</p>
<p>This unit provides information and advice on how to make effective use of the Internet, covering the basic skills required for using web-based resources. Subjects covered in this unit include web browsers, the main features of a browser window, looking at websites, using hyperlinks, searching for information on the Internet, copying text, avoiding computer viruses, and using PDFs. At the end of the unit there is a section containing some useful tips and tricks.</p>
Frightened of the internet? This free course, Web guide, will help you make effective use of the internet, giving you the basic skills required for using web-based resources. Useful tricks and tips are provided as well as information on web browsers, the main features of a browser window, how to look at websites, using hyperlinks, searching for information on the internet, copying text, avoiding computer viruses, and using PDFs.<link rel="canonical" href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/web-guide/content-section-0" /> First published on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 as <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/web-guide/content-section-0">Web guide</a>. To find out more visit The Open University's <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/ole-home-page">Openlearn</a> website. Creative-Commons 2016
