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What Are File Extensions and how do you show them?

May 1, 2011

File extensions basically let you know what type of information is contained in a particular file. For example a note pad file has the .txt extension. This means it is a text file. The .jpeg or sometimes the .jpg is a file extension for a certain type of picture. The file extension can also mean [...]

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How to find a path to a file or folder and copy it

June 1, 2010

A path to a folder directory or a  file name is a string of folder names where a particular file is located. For example the true path to my pictures is C:Documents and SettingsYour user nameMy DocumentsMy Pictures.  Windows has a shortcut to it in your start menu however it is not always that easy [...]

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How to activate Windows XP

June 1, 2010

When you format a computer with Windows you must activate the software within 30 days. That’s fine, but there is a down side. You are only allowed to activate the same copy of Windows a certain number of times. This is a disaster for me, as I am constantly formatting a hard drive in my [...]

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Delete, Merge, Create, and Rename a Hard Drive Partition Without Formatting Windows

June 1, 2010

When you format your computer you are asked if you want to create partitions on your hard drive. I definitely recommend having your hard drive at least halved and made into two partitions for starters. This is not unreasonable as most hard drives in computers now days are getting rather large. Therefore you can afford [...]

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What is the difference between TIFF, GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, and a BMP file?

May 29, 2010

Free computer Tips Sometimes it can get confusing when dealing image file formats. Which file format to use for what picture or graphic? Its all too technical for me so I have tried to explain the difference between them all in my own easy way. Each image file format has its own unique features. I [...]

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File and disk Management

May 29, 2010

How to find the product key of Windows or office installed on your computer? Add a video or to word 2007 and convert it to a PDF How to make a bookmark in a word 2007 document? How to link to a heading, title or bookmark in a word 2007 document How to make headings [...]

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7Zip

May 29, 2010

7Zip is a file archiver which offers the highest compression ratio currently available, using the new f 7z format. It delivers compression results that are usually 30-50% better than standard ZIP, therefore producing a much smaller file than traditional ZIP files. In addition, 7Zip also supports 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, CPIO, [...]

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Computer Upgrade

May 26, 2010

Upgrading your computer usually means that you are replacing a computer component with a part that is either newer, faster, or simply working. It can also mean you are upgrading your software. Computer Upgrade Replace a Hard drive How to replace a hard drive Installing a dvd drive How to install one into your computer [...]

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Windows Error – System32\DRIVERS\PCI.SYS is either corrupt or missing

May 26, 2010

By Mitz Free computer Education When this message “system32DRIVERSPCI.SYS is either corrupt or missing” your computer will probably not startup properly until this error is fixed. An example of the error looks like this: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: system32DRIVERSPCI.SYS You can attempt to repair this file by [...]

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Ways To Hide Files On Your Computer.

May 26, 2010

At some point in time, perhaps on your family computer, or your own computer, you will develop, collect, and store some important personal files on your hard drive that are strictly for your needs and purposes. These digital files may be so important to you, that under no circumstances, should anyone ever be able to [...]

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Computer Troubleshooting

May 26, 2010

  Note: If you do not have time to browse through all of the Computer Troubleshooting tutorials to find what you are looking for, simply search for it in the top bar. Warning: Dangerous Way System Administrators Use To Fix Failed Hard Disks 5 Ways to Repair a Black Screen in Windows Live Mail 2011 [...]

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VIDEO – What is the difference between “Save” and “Save as” when saving a file?

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When I made this video I had no idea how popular it would become. Most computer users presume that newbie’s will automatically understand the difference between save and save as. But this is not true. Every , application or software program has a save and save as option. This is why it has become important [...]

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