At Home Computer Guides And Beginners Course.

Welcome to the non-techie website for home computer users

You don’t need to be a tech wizard to make the most of your PC.

I cut through the jargon with easy to follow, step-by-step guides that show you how to do everything on a PC from checking your email and editing photos, to exploring more advanced topics like virtual machines.

Hi, I’m Jeff, and I believe anyone can confidently use a computer—all you need is a clear starting point. So if you’re ready, let’s get started.

Whether you’re just looking for a how-to guide for a particular topic, or maybe you want to improve your knowledge and skills on a PC, At Home Computer Guides can help.

Latest Home Computer Guides

These are the newest home computer guides. They’re in order of posting.

How To Change Icons In Windows

Make Important Folders Easy To Find

You can change the icons used for folders. It doesn’t have to be just a yellow folder.

How To Install VMware Tools On Windows XP And Vista VMs
Setup A Windows XP Virtual Machine.
How To Backup Workstation Pro Virtual Machines
Create A Shutdown Schedule In Windows 10 and 11.
Create A Shutdown Shortcut in Windows 10 and 11
How To Install A Windows 10 Virtual Machine In Workstation Pro

Updated Guides For 2025.

Nothing stands still for very long, especially on your home computer. These are the latest guides that have been updated for 2025.

How To Pin File Explorer To The Taskbar.
How to open suspicious email in sandbox
How To Enable Or Disable Reputation Based Protection in Windows 10 & Windows 11.
What Is Phishing?

Get Started With The Easiest Computer Course On The Net.

Okay, let’s be real. Computers can be… intimidating.

Whether you’re just dipping your toes in or you’ve been ‘winging it’ for years, the At Home Beginner’s Course is your friendly guide. I’ll walk you through the Windows basics step-by-step, no experience required, and get you feeling comfortable in no time.

It’s all completely free and you don’t need to sign up for anything. Just follow along on your home computer at your own pace.

Below you’ll find the first 7 pages of the course as an example of what it’s all about. Each page leads to the next in a simple but logical sequence.

Page 1

Take Control

Mouse And Keyboard Basics

Changing the double click speed of the mouse will make things work first time, every time.

How to make icons and text bigger
How to setup the Windows Start menu.
How To Organise The Windows Taskbar
How to arrange your desktop icons.
How to move and resize a computer program window.
How to use Windows File Explorer.

Email At Home

It’s undeniable that email is woven into the fabric of modern life.

From shopping to appointments, it’s often the key to getting things done. But let’s be honest, not everyone finds email intuitive.

If you feel overwhelmed by email, these home computer guides are here to help you navigate it with confidence

How to print emails in Gmail, Yahoo mail and Outlook.com
Email attachments. How to print, add, open & save attachments.
The Very Basics Of Using Email
How to transfer from Yahoo Mail to Gmail.

Gmail Guides

Still on the subject of email, but specifically related to Gmail. Google’s email service is the most popular in the world. On your home PC, you’re more likely to have a Gmail account than any other.

How to delete Gmail emails.
How to use confidential mode in Gmail.
How to download emails from Gmail.
Gmail category tabs.

Internet Guides At Home Computer

The Internet is probably the single most important reason that many of us even have a computer. It’s taken over our lives. Nothing gets done without it.

How to manage Favourites in Microsoft Edge.

Make Important Folders Easy To Find

You can change the icons used for folders. It doesn’t have to be just a yellow folder.

How to organise bookmarks in Google Chrome.
Computer screen with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge logos. Text reads "How to use private browsing in Chrome and Edge".
How to do a reverse image search.
What does a vpn do?
How to change to Google Public DNS servers.
What does subscribe mean on YouTube.

Security On Your Home PC.

You can’t take computer security too lightly. Just because you haven’t been hit yet, doesn’t mean you get hit. And believe me, it’s a real pain.

On your home computer, there’s no-one to look to for help. It’s just you.

Various anti virus company logos. Text reads "About anti virus".
How to scan your computer with Avast Free antivirus 2024.
Scan PC for virus and malware with AVG Free Antivirus.
How to scan computer for malware missed by anti virus programs.

Protecting Your Files

Computer security isn’t restricted to just keeping malware off your PC. There’s also the issue of the files and other sensitive data that you keep on your PC.

At home, many of us share computers with others, and that then raises the issue of privacy on a PC. It’s not that you have anything to hide, but all of us are entitled to a little privacy.

How To Use BitLocker To Go To Encrypt External Drives.
How To Hide A Folder In Windows
How to hide a file or folder inside an image file on PC.
Encrypt and password protect a folder on a computer.
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