Device Independent Here are some YouTube videos to get you started. Just click on the title to watch them then use your 'back' button to get back to this page.
| Title | Media | Length | Suitability | Notes regarding Content |
| What is a Computer? | Video | 2 minutes 47 seconds | Novices | Defines a computer, explains hardware and software, introduces operating systems and main vendors, introduces SMART devices and servers on the Internet |
| What is an Operating System? | Video | 1 minute 30 seconds | Novices | Explains computer language, role of the operating system and the most common operating systems by vendor |
| What is an App? | Video | 1 minute 28 seconds | Novices | Explains what an App is, why we use them, and shows examples |
| Browser Basics | Video | 3 minutes 23 seconds | Novices | What a browser is and does including Chrome, Safari, Explorer, and Firefox. Shows use of address bar, web addresses, web links, navigating between pages, multiple tabs, bookmarks, and browser history |
| Web Browser Vs Search Engine | Video | 3 minutes | Novices | Accessing the Internet using web browsers such as Chrome, MS Edge, Safari, or Firefox then searching it using search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, and ask.com. Explains how both work. |
| What is a Gigabyte? | Video | 4 minutes 15 seconds | Novices | Covers binary and digital storage terminology including bits, bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes, Terabytes, and more plus how much storage is required for typical documents, photos, and music |
| Buttons and ports on desktops + laptops | Video | 2 minutes 29 seconds | Novices | A visual device tour showing what they look like while explaining what they're used for |
| What is a Chromebook? | Video | 2 minutes 18 seconds | Novices | Introduces this new technology - alternative to Windows and MAC devices designed for less complex computing needs |
| Connecting to the Internet | Video | 3 minutes 59 seconds | Novices | Setting up a home wireless network including how it could be used, password security, router, ISP, and Wi-Fi networks |
| How does the Internet Work? | Video | 10 minutes 4 seconds | Novices | What the INternet is and how it works, how it developed, how websites, IP addresses, servers, ISPs, MAC addresses and the Cloud fit in and what they are. How data you want gets to your screen. |
| Computer Basics: What Is the Cloud? | Video | 2 minutes 31 seconds | Novices | Concepts of cloud storage and access. Use your files anywhere and any time. Backup and security even if your device fails. |
| A Day in the life of a Smart Home | Video | 3 minutes 32 seconds | Beginners | Shows you technology at work in a home from waking up to going to bed, automating tasks and providing suggestions, entertainment, climate control, and home security. |
Device Independent Below are some tutorials, an article, and a booklet. Just click on the title to view them then use your 'back' button to get back to this page.
| Title | Media | Length | Suitability | Notes regarding Content |
| How to use our u3a Website | Tutorial | 30 minutes + | Beginners | Specifically for BA & District u3a this tutorial walks you through what a website is and what it is used for then takes you to every page to help you to navigate the website so you can find information. |
| What is a Network? | Tutorial | 30 minutes + | Beginners | includes Internet access and basic security |
| Little Book of Big Scams | Booklet | 30 minutes + | Everyone | A booklet compiled by the Metropolitan Police Service to advise regarding the prevention of fraud of all types |
| Cookies and Scams | Article | 15 minutes + | Beginners | An article about cookies on websites and email/messaging scams and how to handle them |