Tech For Starters
Learn Computer and Digital Skills Step by Step
We are fighting against digital isolation and are convinced that everyone is capable of mastering technology with the right approach.
At Tech For Starters, our goal is to make digital technology accessible to as many people as possible.
We support individuals who feel overwhelmed by IT, particularly beginners and seniors, through clear, structured, and easy-to-use educational materials.
Our tutorials are designed to be used both independently and within the framework of initiatives led by public or community organizations (libraries, town halls, associations, nursing homes). They provide a progressive learning experience, without pressure, with concrete explanations adapted to a non-specialist audience.
Check out our Windows 11 tutorials for beginners:
Windows 11 tutorials are designed to provide step-by-step support for beginners mastering their computers. They explain essential functions in a clear, progressive, and accessible way.
For improved reading comfort, each guide uses a 14-point font.
The tutorials are provided in PDF format, optimized for printing on 8.5 × 11 (Letter) paper, with margins intentionally preserved to allow for easy binding without cutting off any text.
While they can be used independently based on your needs, together these modules form a cohesive curriculum for a comprehensive learning journey.
For every manipulation, you have visual proof: a precise screenshot that corresponds exactly to what you see on your computer.
We have designed these materials to eliminate any hesitation. Every click is detailed and accompanied by all the explanations necessary for a beginner’s understanding. They thus move forward in total confidence, at their own pace.
This approach makes it possible to remove mental blocks and establish the self-assurance essential for making progress.
How to connect to a Wi-Fi network (Wireless Internet)
This tutorial provides a clear and structured approach to help learners connect a Windows computer to an Internet box or Wi-Fi network.
It covers the essential steps (network selection, password entry, connection verification) and addresses common issues, making it suitable for supervised training sessions or self-guided learning in public or community settings.
How to Create a Strong Password
This tutorial introduces the fundamentals of password security, a key pillar of digital autonomy.
Learners will understand how to create strong passwords, remember them, and use modern tools to reduce risks, making this module particularly relevant for cybersecurity awareness at a beginner level.
How to Get Started with Cloud Storage
This guide explains what cloud storage is and how it is used. It helps beginners understand how to store and protect files online, providing essential knowledge in the field of cloud computing.
How to Create a new User Account
This tutorial explains the purpose and benefits of creating multiple user accounts on a single computer.
It is particularly useful in shared environments, helping learners understand how to separate personal use, professional use, or family access in a simple and controlled way.
How to Managing User Accounts
This tutorial focuses on managing existing user accounts in Windows 11.
Learners will understand how to switch users, delete an account, or modify account settings, and why these actions are important for organization, privacy, and system clarity.
How to Change Your Account Name and Picture
This tutorial explains how to update basic account information in Windows 11.
It helps learners better understand system settings while reinforcing a sense of ownership and familiarity with their computer environment.
How to Change the desktop background
This tutorial introduces a simple form of personalization by changing the desktop background.
It helps learners gain confidence with system settings while making the computer environment more comfortable and recognizable.
How to Changing the Windows Theme
This guide presents the main personalization options available in Windows 11, such as profile picture, background, and basic settings.
It is designed to help learners understand where these options are located and how small adjustments can improve ease of use.
How to Customize a Windows Theme
This more advanced tutorial introduces the concept of Windows themes. It allows beginners to discover how multiple personalization settings can be configured, thereby helping them discover the Windows 11 environment.
How to customize the taskbar
This tutorial explains the role of the taskbar in Windows 11 and how to customize it. By adjusting the taskbar, users can improve accessibility and create a more intuitive workspace suited to their needs.
Check out our Artificial Intelligence tutorial:
Understanding and Using Artificial Intelligence Effectively
A practical guide to understanding and using artificial intelligence in your daily life.
This guide aims to teach you how to use artificial intelligence in a practical, effective, and thoughtful way, in both personal and professional settings.
You will discover how to formulate relevant requests and use it as a true support tool. This tutorial emphasizes practical uses, the limits of AI, and the best practices to adopt.
Target Audience:
This tutorial is intended for regular computer users (secretarial and administrative staff, association executives) who wish to integrate AI as a true operational assistant.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. What is Artificial Intelligence
2. How Artificial Intelligence Works
2.1 Training Phase: From Data to Parameters
2.2 The Role of Large Language Models (LLM)
2.3 AI Connected to the Web: Research, Source Selection, and Limitations
3. How to Write an Effective Prompt
3.1 Rules for Writing a Good Prompt
3.2 Examples of Bad Prompts vs. Good Prompts
3.3 Common Errors in Prompt Writing
4. Can AI Be Used Safely?
4.1 The Limits of AI
4.2 AI Optimism
4.3 AI and Emotions
4.4 Cultural Bias and Prejudices
4.5 The Risk of Skill Atrophy
5. How to Use AI Effectively
5.1 Contextual Memory (Short-Term Memory)
5.2 Parametric Memory (Long-Term Memory)
5.3 AI in the Workplace: Your New Personal Assistant
5.4 The “Devil’s Advocate” Technique
5.5 Carrying Out a Project with AI
5.6 Correcting AI When It Is Wrong
Conclusion