Windows Computers   

Learn the essentials of Windows 11 in this hands-on class. Explore how to start and shut down properly, browse with Microsoft Edge, save favorites, open and close programs, and manage files and folders. Discover helpful features such as Snap windows for multitasking, Task View, virtual desktops, the Mail app, and Copilot, Windows 11’s built-in AI. Open discussion allows for individual questions and needs.

Note: Students may bring their own laptops, or use Windows 11 computers provided in the lab.

The importance of computer chips (also known as semiconductors or integrated circuits) cannot be overstated. These tiny yet powerful components are at the heart of modern technology. Computer chips serve as the building blocks for electronic devices, from smartphones and laptops to servers and supercomputers. Power in the modern world – military, economic, geopolitical – is built on a foundation of computer chips.

Access to cutting-edge chip technology is crucial for military systems, including radar, communication, and encryption. Nations vie for control over chip manufacturing to ensure their security and defense capabilities. The United States has dominated advances in chips, but that edge is in danger of slipping. China is pouring billions into a project to catch up. The United States and China are engaged in a high-stakes race to dominate chip production. Making computer chips has become the new arms race.

Learn the essentials of Windows 11 in this hands-on class. Explore how to start and shut down properly, browse with Microsoft Edge, save favorites, open and close programs, and manage files and folders. Discover helpful features such as Snap windows for multitasking, Task View, virtual desktops, the Mail app, and Copilot, Windows 11’s built-in AI. Open discussion allows for individual questions and needs.

Note: Students may bring their own laptops, or use Windows 11 computers provided in the lab.