I would start by sending out serial from a PIC programed with compiler of your choice to a PC serial port and run HyperTerminal which is found in windows in the start menu under accessories > communications.
The sent text will display on the terminal screen.
Hyperterminal can also be configured to send keystrokes back to the PIC with a receive routine for example to blink an LED if RX is "1".
This is a major cool factor for a beginner programmer!
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