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Age UK Technology and the Internet
Information on staying safe online and making the most of the internet.
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/work-and-learning/technology-and-internet/

Digital Unite
Digital Unite has been delivering digital skills training and development since 1996 and is the UK’s leading supplier of online digital learning resources and support. The website includes a range of guides on many aspects of computing.
https://www.digitalunite.com/technology-guides

Excel Easy
Easy to follow, fully illustrated Excel tutorials plus 300 examples.
https://www.excel-easy.com/

Keybr
Practise your touch-typing here on a virtual keyboard.
http://www.keybr.com

Learn My Way
Help for complete beginners. Site includes keyboard and mouse use, setting up an email account, basic Internet search and staying safe online. It is produced by UK Online Centres, the co-ordinator of the national network of community based online centres
https://www.learnmyway.com/

Microsoft Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy will help you develop a fundamental understanding of computers. The courses help you learn the essential skills to begin computing with confidence, be more productive at home and at work, stay safe online, use technology to complement your lifestyle, and consider careers where you can put your skills to work, and are available in a variety of languages.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/digitalliteracy/overview.aspx

Online Centres Network
Information about the Online Centres Network nationwide, to find your local centre for help with all things IT.
https://www.onlinecentresnetwork.org/

Sixty and Me
Sixty and Me have identified some great online courses for seniors and beginners covering the basics of using computers and the Internet.
https://sixtyandme.com/aging/computer-literacy-courses/

Tech Support Guy
Free technical support provided by volunteers
http://www.techguy.org/

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