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Help and Tips
Here are some general computer tips that can be used on many computer platforms, not just PCs.
#1: 7 Things to Consider When Installing a Beta Operating System or Update
Before installing an operating system or update that has not been officially released, heed this advice.
#2: 5 Things to Do as Soon as You Purchase a New Computer
Increase your computer security and reduce potential headaches later by doing these five things as soon as you purchase a new computer.
#3: Why Should You Buy a Desktop PC?
With the added mobility one gets with a laptop PC, is there any reason to still purchase a desktop?
#4: 7 Reasons Why Computers Run Slower As They Get Older
Seven reasons why computers seem to run slower the longer you use them, including drive fragmentation and faulty software uninstallers.
#5: Donating or Giving Away a Computer? Follow These 5 Steps First.
Five steps to take before you give away a PC that include helping prevent identity theft.
#6: What is Pre-Installed Bloatware?
What is pre-installed bloatware that you may find on new laptops and desktops, and why is this software installed?
#7: Increase Laptop Performance and Use Less Power?
#8: Save Your Work Often
#9: General Computers - What Are .CHK Files?
#10: Printers: Save Money by Learning Control Panels
#11: Video Cards and Memory
#12: Removable Media Option
#13: Check the Size of Your Expansion Cards
#14: Don't Plug Into a Powered Machine
#15: Year 2000 Issues with Windows, Microsoft Products
#16: Buying a Laptop or Desktop - What is Shared Video Memory?
Explains the difference between graphics card onboard memory and a shared video memory paradigm.
#17: What is a Monitor's Actual Display Size?
#18: Useful Hayes Commands
#19: Don't Make the Computer Case Claustrophobic
#20: Software Server Revisited
#21: COM Ports
#22: Should I Virus Scan Commercial Software?
#23: For Speed, CPU Speed Isn't It
#24: Don't Always Go By Minimum Requirements
Plan on purchasing software, such as a game, and using it on a computer that barely meets the software's minimum requirements? It may not run as well as desired.
#25: Drive Defragmenters - Not All The Same
Not all disk defragmenters work the same way - learn how two disk defragmenters work differently.
#26: Refresh Old Backups
#27: Keystrokes and Message Boxes
These keyboard shortcuts work most of the time when message boxes appear onscreen.
#28: Directory - Path - Folder ... What Is It?
#29: Why Do Install Programs Ask Me to Close Everything Else?
When installing software, here's why you should close down all running applications.
#30: Converting Files Between Word Processors?
#31: Trackballs May Be Right For You
#32: CD Care
#33: Failing Installation Programs
#34: How to Solve Computer Problems with More Power!
UPS units can protect your computers from surges, brownouts, and unreliable power. Read this tip for more information.
#35: Test Out Keyboards!
#36: Backing Up Only One Folder
You don't have to own high-end software programs to perform software backups.
#37: ALWAYS Make Emergency Disks
#38: Increase Scanner Results with Black
#39: Network Administrator? Set Up a Software Server
#40: Sound Recording Problems
#41: Mouse Pointer Problems
#42: Scanning Resolution Questions
#43: Consider the TCO When Buying Printers
#44: Computer Parts - Keep a Spare Item
#45: Hard Drive Fragmentation and Internet Surfing
#46: Why Not Try a New Mouse?
#47: Check for New Graphics Drivers
#48: Clean Your Computer
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