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Now you definitely can't live without a computer. Not only in order to get a job, but even in order to continue working, you have to confirm his knowledge. It happens that employees who have worked for twenty or thirty years have to pass exams in computer knowledge. And it doesn't matter - a candidate of sciences, a doctor, a professor ... If I didn't pass it - look for another job. But the trouble is that very many, working with a computer, know only the applications with which they work, and are not able to cope with the simplest task in something else, do not understand the logic of computer technology. Well, plus the lack of knowledge of the terminology, according to the principle "they showed me to press this button." So even those who, it would seem, do not get off their laptop, in fact, turn out to be computer ignoramuses. This also applies, by the way, to young people - often guys who see VK for days, are not able to simply change the font size in Word or make a simple presentation.
What does the concept of "computer literacy" include?
By definition, it is a complex of knowledge and skills necessary to work with computers. In detail, we can highlight:

• knowledge of the computer device;
• the ability to choose the required PC according to the parameters;
• knowledge of peripheral devices and the ability to connect them;
• knowledge of at least the Windows operating system;
• knowledge of basic Office applications - Word, Excell, PowerPoint;
• the ability to master their new versions;
• the ability to install and master new applications;
• ability to work on the Internet, knowledge of browsers;
• availability of information search skills.

Knowledge of the computer device and the ability to choose the required PC

“Definition” that a computer has “this box, which is the computer itself, has a screen and a mouse”, alas, I happened to hear from adults who have been using computers for years. However, normally you need to know what a processor, RAM, hard disks, floppy drives are, what are their main parameters - for example, speed - for a processor, volume - for memory, etc.; what are the monitors. Only knowing them, you can choose the necessary and sufficient tool for work (many have to explain this).

Knowledge of peripheral devices and the ability to connect them

It is not by chance that I put this into a separate item. If no one has any problems with connecting a mouse or speakers, then connecting a printer can turn into a critical problem for many, since they do not know that they need to install a device driver on their computer, and if it is not there, find and download a device driver. There are even problems with connecting a multimedia projector!

Knowledge of Windows

It often does not exceed the level "here is the screen, and on it you need to click this picture." Therefore, knowledge is required, at least, how to use windows, the Start menu, the control panel, and independently change the simplest settings.

Knowledge of the main applications and the ability to master their new versions

Word - creating text files, editing text, changing the font, type and size, page settings, using templates and services, including spell checking. To this I often want to add the ability to use the keyboard - I always show you how to work on the somewhat forgotten ten-finger system; after all it speeds up the work.
Excell - knowledge of tables, templates, using statistics, creating diagrams.
PowerPoint - the ability to create a slide, including without using templates, change the background, slide design, slide transition, animation settings, the ability to insert pictures and sound.
I will add that the emergence of new versions plunges many into despondency, since "the buttons are not there, I cannot find it." Therefore, you need to be able to reorient yourself to the use of new design and new opportunities, to eliminate the fear of making a mistake. This fear is very common among older users.

Ability to master new applications

In the course of work, there is often a need to use specific applications, be it accounting, working with maps, photographs, video or sound. In this situation, the inner circle often cannot suggest anything. The ability to understand the logic of the program, use of help, search for clues on the Internet - these necessary skills have to be taught additionally.

the Internet

This is the simplest. Since even the most inexperienced regularly surf the Internet, sit in social networks. However, knowledge of information retrieval, setting correct search queries is required. Working with different browsers is often a problem.

All of the above allows you to fully use the computer, feel comfortable when working. And, what is most interesting, the process of mastering this knowledge is not long at all, and is not difficult even for those who have a fear of the computer. Sometimes 9-10 seminars are enough (just in terms of the number of skills) to master this amount of knowledge.

I am glad to welcome you here!
My name is Nadezhda Shirobokova, I am the author of two blogs:
“Computer literacy with Hope” (the one you are reading these lines on) and “Internet literacy with Hope”.

Now it is difficult to draw a clear line between the computer and the Internet, and my blogs were created at a time when the line was still there. Now this line has practically disappeared, but blogs remain.

About me

At one time I graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics of Leningrad State University (LSU, now it is St. Petersburg State University) with a degree in mathematician, teacher. Informatics as a subject was not yet formed at that time. We studied mathematics, numerical methods and programming.

At the university, I first got acquainted with an electronic computer (ECM). True, in the junior years, like other students, I did not see the computer itself, because it was in the computer room, which was larger than the size of the university gym, and admission there was strictly prohibited.

In those years, we programmed on paper, and the program was stuffed onto punched cards, which were handed over to the computer center. To change something in the program, it was necessary to smash the wrong punched cards and hand them over to the computer room again. So you run until you fix all the errors and fix the program. Hurrah! Then you can already get a credit in programming.

In my senior years, I worked as a computer operator in the computer room in the summer. It was an exciting job. The computer seemed to me then a real miracle of technology. Now I myself could load punch cards into the computer. How quickly and beautifully she read information from punched cards - it was breathtaking! And how honorable it was to arrest punched cards with students' programs hanging, you can guess for yourself

After some time, the coveted diploma of graduation from the Leningrad State University was received.

At that time, job assignment was mandatory. Among the proposed options, the most interesting seemed to me the position of a programmer in a very promising institute, where special attention was paid to the automation of enterprise management.

I worked in the newly created laboratory of applied software, where yesterday's graduates from various Leningrad universities were gathered. Progress did not stand still, and we no longer loaded punched cards into a computer, but used displays that were connected to this computer. (By the way, the display is the grandfather of the keyboard monitor.)

In my work, it was important not only to write a software package, but also to debug it in such a way as to foresee all possible user needs in advance. I had to redo the same program many times to achieve the desired result.

Subsequently, I always told my students that making a mistake in the program is not at all scary. The main thing is to find it and understand what exactly it is. As in life, in programming we learn and improve from mistakes.

Our project to develop an automated enterprise management system has been very successful. For its development, our laboratory received a silver medal of the USSR Exhibition of Economic Achievements.

This is partly why we were one of the first in the country to become the owners of personal computers that came to us from abroad along with modern software at that time. This said a lot: then one such computer could cost as much as, for example, 2 new Volga cars. And it was extremely difficult to get it even with money. The situation with the software and floppy disks, which were constantly, as they say, “in short supply,” was no easier.

But our laboratory was away from all these problems. We were regularly supplied with all the necessary equipment, so we were always aware of the latest achievements and developments in the field of computers and programming. This taught me how to navigate the rapidly changing world of computers, and also came in handy in my teaching practice, to which I have devoted a significant part of my life.

I went to work in a state educational institution of additional education. Taking into account the progressing computer realities, an experimental and experimental site was created on the basis of our institution, where practical methods of teaching computer technologies were created and implemented.

In times of rapid change, I had to not only teach others, but also myself constantly learn new programs and technologies, develop methods and immediately implement them into teaching practice. In fact, each new academic year was not similar to the previous one; old curricula were replaced with new ones, or underwent significant improvements. The approaches to teaching have also changed. For several years we have stepped from the blackboard and chalk to the personal computer and the Internet.

However, now the world of computers is changing no less rapidly. New computer technologies require new teaching methods. I think the most promising way to learn is through the Internet. This is understandable: the Internet makes information available to everyone, regardless of his age, profession or place where he lives. And one more plus: you can get information on the Internet at any time of the day, week, year. Well understanding all this, I decided to create this blog that will help anyone who wants to learn the basics of computer literacy.

What is computer literacy

Under computer literacy I will understand the possession of a minimum set of knowledge and skills of working on a personal computer or on a device that replaces it (on a smartphone, tablet, etc.).

It is fair to say that computer literacy is a broad and ambiguous term.

• First, everyone understands it differently.
• Secondly, over time, this concept undergoes noticeable changes, and this happens not only for an individual user, but also in society. Let me explain this with examples.

About 25 years ago, could a user who did not know the basics of programming be called “computer literate”? Of course not. But there was no need to be able to use a mouse: there was no trace of it then.

But those were different times. The level of development of technology and software was quite different. And the computer users were a narrow circle of system and application programmers.

About 10 years ago, a "computer-literate" user had to know the tools for working with operating systems (for example, Norton Commander). They greatly simplified working with a computer and did not require programming knowledge.

Today, few people know these instrumental programs. With the advent of Windows, the computing world has once again turned upside down. Mice and windows came to the fore. And behind them is the almighty Internet.

However, progress does not stand still. Another 10 years will pass and the concept of computer literacy will change again.

A long journey always starts with one step. If you want to discover the world of the computer, my blog can be your first step. I wish you success in acquiring and gradually increasing your computer literacy! I will be glad to our further cooperation.

If you have any questions about computer literacy, please ask them in the comments to any article on this blog. I respond to comments first. My response to the comment will automatically come to your email.

About the blog "Computer literacy with Hope"

This blog was created for people of any age who want to independently master computer literacy, or improve computer literacy or help their relatives, friends, acquaintances in this.

Today, computer literacy is equated with the ability to read and write.

Do you think the computer can compile the report itself or send it to the boss? No, he can not. A computer is a tool that will help you both write a report and send it to your boss. This tool will not replace the head, but it will significantly simplify your work.

On my blog, I tell

• about what the computer can do by itself,
• about what he himself cannot do,
• and how he can help you in life.

Remember that a computer is a great tool and a great helper. If you know how to use it.

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Computer literacy with Hope. Filling in the gaps - expanding horizons! CompGramotnost.ru »Composition of the computer» What to do if the USB device is not recognized? What if the USB device is not recognized?

When connecting a USB device to the computer, a message may appear: "The connected USB device is not recognized." What to do in this case? The reasons why USB is not recognized can be very different. Here is a list of only the main ones: USB port or USB hub is faulty, or the latter cannot cope with the load; you need to install (install) special drivers for the connected device, or there are failures in the already installed drivers; the device connected via the USB port is defective; the USB cable is damaged (for example, one of the wires or several wires may break inside the cable); there is a non-working USB controller on the motherboard; there was a failure in the operating system; there is an incompatibility of the device connected via the USB port with some installed computer components or other peripheral devices; other serious problems that can occur when connecting a device via the USB port. How can we eliminate these or those problems? Let's consider them in the following order: The USB port is faulty. Faulty USB ports on the front of the computer. The device is not recognized when connected to USB 3.0 ports. Faulty or overloaded USB hub. Drivers are not installed or installed incorrectly. The device does not connect to your computer, but connects to other computers without problems. If the operating system reboots when connecting a device via USB. There is no desire to figure out the problem of connecting a device to a USB port yourself. 1 Faulty USB port. To "remove" the suspicion of a USB port malfunction, try connecting an unrecognized device to a different USB port. If the connected device is easily detected by the computer and works, then most likely the old USB port is faulty. Do not connect to defective USB ports, so as not to aggravate the problem, and at the same time do not spoil the connected external devices. 2 Faulty USB ports on the front of the computer. If the device is not detected by the computer when connected to the USB connectors located on the front panel of the system unit, then try connecting this device to the so-called "root" USB connectors. They are located on the back (back) side of the system unit. Unfortunately, the USB ports on the front side often break down due to more intensive use. If an unidentified device is connected normally and works from the port on the back of the system unit, then the USB ports on the front panel of the system unit are faulty. They should not be used when connecting this device to a computer, but only connect to the "root" USB connectors. 3 Device is not recognized when connected to USB 3.0 ports. The new usb 3.0 is different from usb 2.0. Also from experience I can say that sometimes a USB device is not recognized if it is connected to a USB 3.0 port. These ports, faster than USB 2.0, have become more and more common in computers. They look similar to USB 2.0 ports, but the inner plate of the connectors of these ports, if you look closely, is painted in a characteristic blue color. In this case, it is enough to connect the device to a USB 2.0 port (which does not have a blue plate), and the problem will be solved. This sometimes happens, for example, with external hard drives that have the ability to connect to both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. Of course, when connected to a computer via USB 2.0, the external hard drive will run slower than when connected via USB 3.0. But here the key word is "work", that is, the device can be used for its intended purpose. Therefore, it is better to work with the device connected to a USB 2.0 port than not work at all by connecting the device to the faster USB 3.0 port. 4 Defective or overloaded USB hub. A defective USB hub (a splitter or USB port multiplier, which allows you to make several USB ports from 2 or more from one USB port), if an unrecognized device was connected through it. In this case, try connecting this unrecognized device directly to the USB port without using a USB hub. If, with a direct connection (without a USB hub) to the USB port, the device is easily detected by the computer and works, then most likely the USB hub is faulty. A USB hub can also be functional, but at the same time it cannot cope with the load due to the connection of several devices through it. In this case, the USB hub must be unloaded by disconnecting some of the devices from it. Such unloading is especially important if several high-speed devices are connected via the USB hub at the same time, for example, several external hard drives. And after unloading the USB hub, you should try to reconnect the previously unidentified device. If it becomes easily recognized by the computer, then the problem was overloading the USB hub. 5 Drivers are not installed or installed incorrectly. Note that some devices will work correctly when connected to a computer only after installing special drivers and / or special software. If the drivers are not enough, the computer will report the connection of this device, but will report it as an "unknown device". Only after installing the appropriate drivers will the device connect and work correctly. Pay attention to this, especially if you are connecting this device for the first time. Modern operating systems are designed so that when a device previously unknown to the system is connected for the first time, the search and installation of drivers and special software for the correct operation of this device is carried out automatically. Moreover, the operating system searches for and installs drivers not only from its own list (list) of drivers, but also automatically searches the Internet for appropriate drivers and programs. However, for a number of complex devices (for example, for color laser printers), special programs and drivers may be supplied on CD / DVD discs with the device. It is important to use these discs supplied with the device when installing and connecting this device for the first time, and strictly follow the instructions of the installation program. For example, sometimes the installer asks you NOT to connect the device to USB before installing programs and color printer drivers. First, this installer makes the appropriate changes and additions to the operating system software, and only then at a certain step of the installation asks to connect the printer via USB. If you break the sequence of installing the drivers, then at least you will need to reinstall the programs and drivers of this complex device. 6 The device does not connect to your computer, but connects to other computers without problems. If your computer does not detect the USB device at all or does not work properly, then try connecting it to any other known working computer. If this device does not work there or is "lame", then, as an option, the problem may be a malfunction of the device itself. If the USB cable is defective. Although in this case it is also necessary to check the USB cable. To do this, try connecting via any other USB cable of the same specification. This cable can be taken from any other device that has a similar connection method. If the connected device only does not work on your computer, but it connects normally to another computer, then the problem lies. hardware incompatibility, a failure in the operating system on your computer, installed drivers, or some kind of hardware failure. You can fix the problem by reinstalling the drivers. To do this, you need to update (number 1 in Fig. 1) or delete (number 2 in Fig. 1) the previously installed device driver using the Device Manager from the Windows Control Panel. And after uninstalling the driver, you should reinstall it, for example, by simply connecting the device via USB, and thereby start an automatic search and installation of a suitable driver. Figure: 1 Remove or update device drivers using the Device Manager invoked from the Windows Control Panel. In some cases, even a complete reinstallation of the operating system may be required, but this is a completely extreme case, when it is better not to do it yourself, but it is better to resort to the help of specialists. If you nevertheless decide to reinstall the system yourself (some PC users love this action, and quite often reinstall the system), and this does not work, then you should contact the service center, since this is most likely a hardware breakdown of the computer or connected via USB device. 7 If the operating system reboots when connecting the device via USB. If the computer needs to be restarted when connecting the device for the first time, you will receive a standard message about this and a warning from the installation program. After that, you make the decision to reboot, and only after that the operating system restarts. This is the only way it should work, if it works the right way. Here it is very important to pay attention to the following. If, when connecting any USB device, your computer suddenly and abruptly restarts without warning, then immediately stop connecting this device to the computer, immediately turn off the computer and call a specialist. Otherwise, your further attempts to turn on the computer or connect this device to it may result in serious and costly damage. No automatic reboot, without your participation and your consent, should not occur during the first and subsequent connections of external devices to the USB ports. 8 There is no desire to understand the problem of connecting the device to the USB port on your own. If you do not want, or do not know how to independently search for and eliminate the problem that has arisen when connecting the device via the USB port, then contact an experienced specialist. An amateur (friend, neighbor) out of inexperience can only aggravate the situation by breaking the device or damaging the computer or operating system. To cheer up, I would like to note that the situation when the device connected via USB is not recognized by the computer is quite rare. It can be either a very rare device (some old communicator), or a very specific device (for example, hardware designed for MAC / OS, but not for Windows). It is better to simply not use such devices, and there will be no connection problems. It is important not only to correctly connect devices to the computer via the USB port, but also to correctly turn it off. I wrote about this on the example of removing a USB flash drive here. Modern operating systems have been developed so that the problem with connecting external devices to USB ports is as rare as possible. Therefore, I would like to hope that the examples and tips presented in this article will be for you only an additional source of knowledge, but you will not need it as a guide to action.

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4) We get to know what a provider, hoster, router, modem, etc. are.
We will find out the main ways to connect to the Internet, choose the appropriate method. Find out the reasons for the low speed of the Internet.

5) I offer 30 free computer literacy lessons for beginners.

6) Free set of 4 mini-courses from the Photoshop-master project:

II Free books

1) E-book "Easy Internet"

If the Internet Easy eBook won't open or download, take a look.

2) E-book "Alphabet of the Internet"

How to download a separate chapter of the textbook "The ABC of the Internet"

• “Save to Yandex.Disk” (if any) or
• "Download" the book to your computer (then Yandex.Disk is NOT needed),

in both cases click below:

If the e-book "Alphabet of the Internet" does not open or download, see

3) MTS textbook "Networks of all ages are submissive"

"Download" the textbook to your computer (then Yandex.Disk is NOT needed),

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4) Video tutorials "First steps on the Internet"

Ten tips to help you take your first steps on the Internet (Google Russia and Nikolay Fomenko):

1. Getting to know the Internet
2. Enter the site address
3. Add bookmarks to sites
4. Setting up the home page
5. Using the navigation keys
6. Looking for information on the Internet
7. Save files from the Internet
8. We start e-mail
9. We communicate via the Internet
10. Choose a password

5) Guide to Online Living with Smartphone

22 instructions for those who are mastering the smartphone and mobile Internet:

III Free courses and certification tests for comp. literacy from Microsoft

There are 5 courses from Microsoft for both self-passing and taking the test, and for those who are teachers of computer literacy courses. Each course can be downloaded to your computer, or if you have a good Internet connection, take it online. You can also take a test for each of the courses below:

1. Computer basics
2. Internet, cloud services and the world wide web
3. Office programs
4. Security and privacy when working with computers
5. The digital age
6. Digital Literacy Certification Test

Frequently asked questions about the Digital Literacy Curriculum at Microsoft:
https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/DigitalLiteracy/faq.aspx

IV Free download programs from official sites

1) Skype and WhatsAppfor free communication with the whole world:

If you don't know anything about Skype, I suggest you find out the main points.

2) Program archiving usually needed for novice users not so much to archive their files as to open zipped files (for example, to open files in the .rar or .zip format).

Archiving / UNZipping:

Free 7zip archiver –http: //7-zip.org.ua/ru/

3) Adobe free trials to download

4) To open PDF document, you can download Adobe Reader for free

5) Player for watching video:

6) Codecs are needed if they have not been previously installed on the computer and the video cannot be viewed. Often the video authors themselves even write in the annotations that in case of problems with the video, you need to install codecs.

An educational program for codecs is located.

7) Free licensed office packages(word processor, tables, presentations, etc.) from the official site, opens files in the DOC, .DOCX format, etc. (alternative to the Microsoft Office package)

1) GROUP "Computer literacy"

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5) Official sites operating systems (OS)

6) Official sites of free antiviruses

Dr.Web CureIt! ® (free healing utility) https://free.drweb.ru/cureit/

The utility is not a panacea and does not cancel the presence of permanent antivirus on your PC. It is necessary to use the utility (despite the fact that it is free) carefully, better in safe mode. How to use and why you need only the latest version from the official. site, in more detail.

Microsoft Security Essentials (free for licensed Windows) http://windows.microsoft.com/ru-RU/windows/security-essentials-download

7) Official sites of browsers

Multiple browsers can be installed on your computer. One of the browsers should be the default browser. The rest of the browsers, if they are installed on the PC, can be used as desired or if necessary.

(The Services are available if you have a Yandex.account, that is, an electronic one.)

Catalog of official services from Google -http://www.google.ru/intl/ru/about/products/

(Google services can be used by the user who created a Google email for himself.)

11) Officer. help by mail Yandex, Mail.ru, Gmail, Rambler

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