DO.2 Find Technical Support

Finding technical support

In My Life

I can find a "help" or "support" section on a website when an app or webpage isn't working correctly.

In My Work

I can use a website's chatbot to find information I need to troubleshoot. (AI)

In My Education

I can search online for solutions to simple technical problems I have on my device.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can check online forums and communities to find technical support.

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iPhone Basics: Using iOS

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Learn tips for using iOS effectively.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/
https://youtu.be/pQnmIjsmx9M
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/using-ios/1/
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iPhone Basics

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Learn the basics of operating and getting the most out of the popular Apple iPhone.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • OL.10 Save and Manage Content
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF61ED46632342CFF&si=puQOyKh867mEGHpB
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/
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Getting Started on a Computer

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Learn about what a computer is and how to use a mouse and keyboard.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/getting-started-on-a-computer
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Windows Basics Quiz

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Test your knowledge of Microsoft Windows by taking our quiz.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/windows-basics-quiz/1/
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Windows Basics: More Resources

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Use these resources to learn even more about using Windows.

  • Lesson
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/more-resources/1/
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Windows Basics

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Learn how to navigate, find and send files, use shortcuts, and do more in Windows.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.1 Use Accessibility Features
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt-AMXTVUZLE9s-XsyUtIsbw&si=t-XBClAtQViGrGAx
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
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Accounts & Passwords: Logging In and Passwords

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Logging in and help if you lost your password.

  • eModule
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords/lessons/logging-in-and-passwords
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Accounts & Passwords

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Learn the basics of creating online accounts, including creating secure passwords and keeping accounts secure.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords
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Smartphone Buying Guide

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Use these research tips before before making a smartphone purchase.

  • Lesson
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/buying-smartphones/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/buying-smartphones/smartphone-buying-guide/1/
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Buying Smartphones

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In the market for a new smartphone? Use this guide to know what to look for and how to compare the features available on today’s most popular smartphones.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/buying-smartphones/
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Basic Computer Skills: How to Use Your Computer's Built-in Help

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Learn how to use your computer's built-in help function.

  • Lesson
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/basic-computer-skills/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/basic-computer-skills/how-to-use-your-computers-builtin-help/1/
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Basic Computer Skills

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Looking to learn basic computer skills or upgrade the skills you already have? You've come to the right place.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.7 Understand the Internet
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/basic-computer-skills/
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