Microsoft wants to turn kids' love of Minecraft into a love of computer programming through a partnership with Code.org, announced on Monday morning.

Mentor Public Library will be offering seven free computer classes later in August at its Main Branch, including introductions on how to use genealogy databases and Microsoft Word. The classes ...

Learn computer basics such as using a mouse, identifying computer parts and how the Windows Vista operating system works. Practice time is included in the session.

The Abilene Public Library will teach the basics of computer use in classes on Aug. 18, 24 and 30.

Del Mar College is there to help, with a program for senior citizens to learn the basic computer skills.

Topics range from learning basic computer skills to desktop applications, Microsoft authorized programs to server and security processing and programming.

What she would tell another student who was considering computer science: "One of the big things that deter people is that they think, 'I'm not smart enough,' or, 'It's too hard'.

This three-hour classes teaches basic operations of a computer, how to use the Internet and email. Classes are held in the Wirt Public Library computer lab. Cost is $5 due at registration.