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The OU Computing Guide

The OU computing guide contains some useful information that will help you when using your computer as part of your course. Use this guide to help you if you are new to working online with the OU, for an explanation of OU systems and software and for further information on contacts and help if you get stuck!

Computing Guide (Old Style - VLE1)

Computing Guide (New Style -VLE2)

Computing Guide - Which version to choose?....Take your pick



First Click Guide from the BBC

First Click from the BBC

The link below will take you to the BBC's First Click guide which is an ideal starting point if you are new to PCs and the Internet

First Click Guide



Webwise Online Courses from the BBC

BBC Webwise

Learn all about phones, email, the internet and online safety.

BBC Webwise



Microsoft Office Website

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On the Microsoft Office website you can find a wealth of information and tutorials both in Video and text formats for all Microsoft Office products.

Microsoft Office Website



Microsoft Fix it Solution Center

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Microsoft Fix-It can help you diagnose and fix some common PC problems and gives you a link into their Support Knowledge Base.

Microsoft Fix it



Microsoft Answers

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Microsoft Answers allows you to search for answers to questions you may have on various products such as Windows, Office, MAC Office, Internet Explorer, Windows Phone etc.

Microsoft Answers



Open Office

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Star Office now called Open Office,org can be downloaded from

http://learn.open.ac.uk/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=371253§ion=1.3

Please note we can’t help with the use of the product but you might be able to get help at the link below:

Open Office Support



Apple Support Website

Apple

Here you will find all sorts of documentation, training Videos and hints and tips for your Apple computer.

Apple



Student Home Help Links

For links to various Help topics please click on the link below.

Student Home Help