36 Software and Hardware
Collections
FLOSS Manuals by various (CC BY-SA).
Openly licensed booklets, course materials, and manuals for free software. The site is also available in Dutch, Farsi, and French.
Courses
PC Hardware by Carnegie Mellon University (CC BY-NC-SA).
PC Hardware is a study of the basic assembly, maintenance, and repair of microcomputer systems. Divided into eight (8) units, these hardware-oriented topics include subcomponents, such as system board, video, memory, storage, multimedia, networking, and printers. This course provides 25 content modules and simulated exercises aligned with the current version of CompTIA A+ Hardware Exam 220-901.
PC Software by Carnegie Mellon University (CC BY-NC-SA).
PC Software is a study of Windows operating systems, security and mobile devices, and troubleshooting theory and application. Divided into seven (7) units, topics include installation and maintenance of Windows operating systems; implementation of security features on microcomputer systems and mobile devices; installation and configuration of PC operating systems; and configuration and troubleshooting techniques for mobile operating systems Android and Apple iOS. This course provides 26 content modules and simulated exercises aligned with the current version of CompTIA A+ Software Exam 220-902.
Textbooks
Workplace Software and Skills byTammie Bolling, Angela Mitchell, Tanya Scott, and Nyrobi Wheeler (CC-BY).
This resource is designed to flexibly support a range of courses covering computer literacy, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite applications. The textbook covers both hard and soft skills that are applicable to a broad range of academic majors and careers. Chapters combine studio learning and guided practice with scaffolded activities designed to reinforce a student’s ability to perform higher-order tasks independently. Workplace Software and Skills leverages complementary product features in spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and similar applications. Modules are designed for maximum flexibility by including both Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications, in order to best reflect the skills needed for today’s workforce. Authentic activities and real-world contexts develop a cumulative and thorough understanding, which reinforces the importance of cross-platform proficiency. Highly visible features also note Apple/Mac functions as needed.