Basics

Computer Basics Tips – What Is Software?

September 22, 2010

Software is a combination of computer programs, commands and information that enables the computer to execute different tasks. In 1958, the term ’software’ was first used by John Turkey. Basically computer software consists of digital languages that involve binary values and direct specific instructions to the computer processor. In simple terms software is what makes [...]

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Windows Seven Tips – Win 7 Desktop and Taskbar basic tricks

May 31, 2010

Desktop and Taskbar tricks Windows Seven is fantastic and is the latest operating system to be released by Microsoft. Although it has similar features to both Windows XP and Windows Vista, to use Windows seven, some people will need re-educating. Basically there are new features included with Windows seven that no one has seen before. [...]

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Windows Seven Tips – Setup Parental Controls

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Windows seven has made it even easier to keep track of what your children do on the computer when you are not watching them by enhancing the parental controls feature. It is so easy to setup that a two year child could do it. (Well some could) Setting up parental controls is very important now [...]

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Windows Seven Tips – Find your computer IP Address in Windows 7

May 31, 2010

Windows seven is a bit different to Windows XP and Vista. When I investigated Windows Seven, I realised that some settings were not in the usual places and not even displayed the same. This video will show you how to see what your computers IP address is. This is very handy for networking your computers [...]

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Windows Seven Tips – Change your folder list view

May 31, 2010

Windows seven has a similar feature to the earlier versions of Windows for changing the way you view your files and folders. however it may have a few extra options and also the settings will be in a different area. This video tutorial will show you how to change the folder view in Windows Seven. [...]

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How to get into your BIOS and change settings

May 26, 2010

Sooner or later you will have to go into your computers bios and change certain settings and especially if you want to format your computer. The bios is the first piece of software on your computer before the operating system is installed. Without the BIOS you would not have a working computer.  The BIOS (basic [...]

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How to shut down your computer

May 22, 2010

On the menu press turn off computer in the right hand bottom of the menu. If your computer freezes press the reset button. If you do not have one hold your on/off in for 5 seconds and it will shut down. About the author: My name is Ketty and I am Seven years old. I [...]

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