Summer is the best time to learn some new skill. Television is mostly repeats you're your friends are away on vacation. Suite101 has lots of choices. In the technology section you can read about computer software, networking, the internet, graphic design and more. There are on-line classes you can take for free. (My favorite four letter word!)
Start with the class on Microsoft Word. Microsoft Office 2000 Classes. Word is one of the easier software programs to learn. You should be able to do each function with out looking at the directions. Don't be afraid to do the exercises several times for practice. Remember: it's only hard the first time.
After learning some of the basics, go to Computer Software and create a , or a New Baby Announcement or Individualized Wrapping Paper. All created with your computer.
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Other places to get free information and free lessons are Go to Suite101.com and you will find many related and different topics. For example, in the Technology section alone you will find: Auto Tech & Repair, Buying a Car, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Computer Software, Graphic/Web Design, Internet, Mac's, Mobile Technology, PC's, Video Games, and archived articles.