Intro to Applications

This course provides an overview of different types of software, including drivers, utilities, applications, and Software as a Service (SaaS). Students will learn key considerations when selecting software, such as compatibility, system requirements, licensing, business needs, and privacy concerns. The course also explores software distribution methods in business environments and various application types and their use cases. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience managing web browser settings and performing common tasks across different applications. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid foundation in selecting, deploying, and managing software effectively.

About This Course

Key components of the course include:

 

  • Define types of software, such as drivers, utilities, applications, and SaaS
  • List considerations for choosing software such as software compatibility, system requirements, licensing types, business requirements, and Privacy concerns
  • Describe methods of distributing software in a business
  • Explain types of applications and where they would be used
  • Explain web browser settings and how to manage them
  • List various methods of how to do common tasks in applications

 

Understanding Data Storage

  • Considerations for choosing and installing software
  • Types of software
  • Tips and tricks to managing software

 

Learn it Right, Learn it Well, and Reap the Rewards

Spending the time now to fully understand how to manage application can lead to efficiency in studying future topics

How to Take This Course!

Option #1 – Watch this course on YouTube. For convenience, I’ve included links to the videos down below

Option #2 – Take this course on Udemy. This is not a free option, but has the advantage of a full learning management system, no commercials, and completion certificates.

Here’s the link to the Udemy Course:

https://www.udemy.com/share/10dxY1/

Course Content

Module 0 – Welcome and Getting Started

FREE COURSE: Intro to Apps (Start Here)https://youtu.be/HadfrVNaZAw
Intro to Apps 0-1: Welcomehttps://youtu.be/R9jGMj3B7xo
Intro to Apps 0-2: Overviewhttps://youtu.be/H5mj4oOqqak

 

Module 1 – Computer Software

Intro to Apps 1-0: Module Introhttps://youtu.be/nag8xop2wWw
Intro to Apps 1-1: Computer Softwarehttps://youtu.be/Z6bt8wmdqls
Intro to Apps 1-2: Needs Assessmenthttps://youtu.be/57hd15o8YwQ
Intro to Apps 1-3: Software Compatibility and Requirementshttps://youtu.be/_mh7gjua83M
Intro to Apps 1-4: Software Licensinghttps://youtu.be/R17pL9jgaz4
Intro to Apps 1-5: Software Piracyhttps://youtu.be/DfSM7d6qv48
Intro to Apps 1-6: Software Considerations for Businesshttps://youtu.be/6U_fWvvPua4
Intro to Apps 1-7: Software Distribution Methodshttps://youtu.be/f8nW1C9BulI
Intro to Apps 1-8: Software as a Service (SaaS)
Intro to Apps 1-9: Privacy Considerationshttps://youtu.be/n6Cjfa4GJ00
Intro to Apps 1-10: DEMO: Installing Acrobat Readerhttps://youtu.be/rmk22ecOxhw
Intro to Apps 1-11: DEMO: Installing at Scalehttps://youtu.be/rL766g1ikRQ
Intro to Apps 1-12: DEMO: Patching Softwarehttps://youtu.be/EJSXeSYl6EE
Intro to Apps 1-13: DEMO: Removing Softwarehttps://youtu.be/p2wejgFjO5Q

 

Module 2 – Working with Apps

Intro to Apps 2-0: Module Introhttps://youtu.be/kb0FkEHeoUw
Intro to Apps 2-1: Applications and Suiteshttps://youtu.be/INtVaWbICZ4
Intro to Apps 2-2: Microsoft Office vs Google Workspacehttps://youtu.be/tuqRpsTctz0
Intro to Apps 2-3: DEMO: Document Storage and Sharinghttps://youtu.be/vaoAeaA5cHU
Intro to Apps 2-4: DEMO: Word Processorshttps://youtu.be/EJTrW3sfAeY
Intro to Apps 2-5: DEMO: Text Editorshttps://youtu.be/RgK5z7xHi2c
Intro to Apps 2-6: DEMO: PDF Viewers and Creatorshttps://youtu.be/IL9QW9ohSKk
Intro to Apps 2-7: DEMO: Spreadsheetshttps://youtu.be/E5b8PxRnv04
Intro to Apps 2-8: DEMO: Presentation Softwarehttps://youtu.be/D1DNWRRTix0
Intro to Apps 2-9: DEMO: Visual Diagramminghttps://youtu.be/NuOhYycv16s
Intro to Apps 2-10: DEMO: Email Clientshttps://youtu.be/PD2W19ll7T0
Intro to Apps 2-11: DEMO: Instant Messaging (IM) Softwarehttps://youtu.be/orHF0Ebkc6Q
Intro to Apps 2-12: DEMO: Conferencing Appshttps://youtu.be/iCjMLicDAXU
Intro to Apps 2-13: DEMO: Unified Communications (UC)https://youtu.be/SNYijOdBxuE
Intro to Apps 2-14: DEMO: Remote Support Softwarehttps://youtu.be/C6bXVzdaqFk
Intro to Apps 2-15: DEMO: Password Managerhttps://youtu.be/tuqC-HeKMBE
Intro to Apps 2-16: DEMO: Screen Capture and Recordinghttps://youtu.be/xbZlY_9JAZU
Intro to Apps 2-17: DEMO: Antimalwarehttps://youtu.be/ci8NHSe6apk
Intro to Apps 2-18: DEMO: Software Firewallshttps://youtu.be/rUuhrW9WE90
Intro to Apps 2-19: DEMO: Compression Softwarehttps://youtu.be/9cBldOdR2ko
Intro to Apps 2-20: Artificial Intelligence (AI)https://youtu.be/AFJ3vGGKels
Intro to Apps 2-21: DEMO: Artificial Intelligence (AI)https://youtu.be/BPjQj7cM3fE
Intro to Apps 2-22: File Extensionshttps://youtu.be/3osM5mFpIFA

 

Module 3 – Working with Web Browsers

Intro to Apps 3-0: Module Introhttps://youtu.be/op7c-iyy2l4
Intro to Apps 3-1: Web Browsing Optionshttps://youtu.be/ZRURgDAheTg
Intro to Apps 3-2: DEMO: Default Browserhttps://youtu.be/ojhuJo3Ac54
Intro to Apps 3-3: DEMO: Default Search Enginehttps://youtu.be/ivNw4tLclU8
Intro to Apps 3-4: DEMO: Profile and Synchronizationhttps://youtu.be/jctSmO12OPI
Intro to Apps 3-5: DEMO: Private Browsinghttps://youtu.be/-NjKbP2C7HE
Intro to Apps 3-6: DEMO: Accessibilityhttps://youtu.be/3duG9ikS0zM
Intro to Apps 3-7: DEMO: Appearancehttps://youtu.be/qpGy-Rwb9Mk
Intro to Apps 3-8: DEMO: Bookmarkshttps://youtu.be/AkHiWFSGhyQ
Intro to Apps 3-9: DEMO: Cookies and Cacheshttps://youtu.be/8AssEj5p_FA
Intro to Apps 3-10: DEMO: Password Managementhttps://youtu.be/e84mmzpNO7E
Intro to Apps 3-11: DEMO: Pop-Up Blockershttps://youtu.be/WRUdKw0LCjk
Intro to Apps 3-12: DEMO: Browser Add-Ons and Extensionshttps://youtu.be/M7rL2RXq1RY
Intro to Apps 3-13: DEMO: Secure Web Browsing

 

Module 4 – Application Tips and Tricks

Intro to Apps 4-0: Module Introhttps://youtu.be/BCtNj9nRhLQ
Intro to Apps 4-1: Shortcut Methodshttps://youtu.be/BlZfc3p8IfA
Intro to Apps 4-2: DEMO: Working with Windowshttps://youtu.be/_xCKlGhe2fc
Intro to Apps 4-3: DEMO: Navigating and Quick Access
Intro to Apps 4-4: DEMO: Scrollinghttps://youtu.be/6cFwN-e8LS0
Intro to Apps 4-5: DEMO: Selectinghttps://youtu.be/9n7FiFYcA6M
Intro to Apps 4-6: DEMO: Editing
Intro to Apps 4-7: DEMO: Cut, Copy, Pastehttps://youtu.be/aXO9QxK5vcQ
Intro to Apps 4-8: DEMO: Find and Replacehttps://youtu.be/Tyl6sQmdcwA
Intro to Apps 4-9: DEMO: Format Painterhttps://youtu.be/nI_5KN5NRxY
Intro to Apps 4-10: DEMO: YouTube Shortcutshttps://youtu.be/NkMNlrwsiws

 

Module X – Wrap Up

Intro to Apps X-0: Reviewhttps://youtu.be/rNXzkbRSN1Q
Course Wrap Uphttps://youtu.be/ze1VSTWAH5o

 

 

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