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[12 Nov 2009 | 13 Comments | ]
What else do you want to learn about Windows 7?

We have now completed our tutorials on Windows 7. We have covered the basics of the operating system, but we would like to hear from you about any additional lessons you would like to see.

[9 Nov 2009 | 8 Comments | ]
Tips for Teachers:  PowerPoint in the Classroom

Help your students create great looking presentations.

[26 Oct 2009 | 11 Comments | ]
Things to Consider before Upgrading to Windows 7

We are going through the process of figuring out Windows 7 just like any other user, so if you are thinking of getting the new OS you can take advantage of our insights and blunders.
With that in mind, here are a few things you need to know before upgrading.

[26 Oct 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
GCF in the News

Local ABC 11 news in Raleigh discusses our programs.

[20 Oct 2009 | 5 Comments | ]
A First Look at Windows 7

On October 22, Microsoft will be releasing the much anticipated Windows 7 Operating System and with the widespread marketing blitz it’s hard not to wonder if this is the latest, greatest technology “must have”. Of course, we have been wondering the very same thing.

Will this operating system perform better than Windows Vista? Is Windows 7 as fun and easy as it appears? What do we need to know before buying? Should we prepare members to upgrade right away?

[8 Oct 2009 | 10 Comments | ]
Teachers & Job Seekers:  Free Computer Classes

GCFLearnFree.org offers FREE classes on Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

[7 Oct 2009 | 6 Comments | ]
How To Search Google (and others) Effectively.

17,100,000. That is how many results I received when I used an Internet search engine to search for a talking clock.

Obviously, I don’t have the time to look through 17 million web pages to locate the exact item I need, and I’m guessing you don’t have that kind of extra time either.
That is why it is important for you to know how to use search engines effectively.

[24 Sep 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
Internet Safety for Kids - Tips to Get You Started

Children and teens represent a growing number of online users who, like adults, are surfing the Internet, exchanging email, posting and reading messages in newsgroups, and joining conversations in chat rooms.

While there are numerous benefits for children to use this technology, there are times when they have and can become targets for crime and exploitation on the Internet.