Archive for September 2014
Introduction to Multiple Hard Drives
In this lesson we will look at the principle of using multiple hard drives for backup or redundancy purposes. In later lessons we look at specific ways of achieving this. As we know, the hard drive is where permanent information and data is stored in our computer. Use the buttons below to navigate through the…
Read MoreUsing Remote Desktop in Windows
In this lesson we will have a brief introduction to using Remote Desktop – a component of Windows that allows us to control another computer remotely. Sometimes we need to operate a computer remotely. For example perhaps we are maintaining a website, and the data for that website is stored on a remote computer in…
Read MoreCleaning Temporary Files and History with Free Software for Windows
In this lesson we will look at another common computer maintenance task – removing temporary files using some free software. When we use our computers often old temporary files are left lying around by programs. Over time they can accumulate and cause slowdown or low memory space. It is good to clean them up every…
Read MoreHow to Create an E-mail account online
In this lesson we will see how to create an email account using an online service. E-mail is a standard way of sending messages to a person or business over the internet. In order to send and receive email we need an email account. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Many online…
Read MoreWhat is a Network?
In this lesson we will learn the basics of what is a computer network. In the early days of personal computing computers were usually disconnected from one another. They would be used for document writing and calculations, and special equipment was required to connect them together. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson…
Read MoreHow to install software in Windows
Windows operating system is very powerful, but it does not have the ability to do everything we might want to do with our computers. We can add new programs to our computer in order to increase our capabilities. In this lesson we will install some example new software. Use the buttons below to navigate through…
Read MoreChanging Desktop Background in Windows 7
Many people like to customise the way their computer desktop appears, to make it less cluttered. In this lesson we’ll see some common techniques to change the desktop. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson First, right click on the desktop. On the menu you can see the “Personalize” option. This is how…
Read MoreSimple Guide to Backup And Restore in Windows
It is important to backup your data regularly so you do not lose it. In this lesson we look at the Backup & Restore tool included with Windows. This tool is very powerful but we will look at the most basic features. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To begin a backup…
Read MoreCreating User Accounts in Windows
In order to use a Windows computer you must log on with your user account. Here we see how to create a new account. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson We might want to have multiple accounts on our computer so that family members can share the same computer and yet have…
Read MoreConnecting to Wireless Networks in Windows
In this lesson we look at connecting to a standard wireless network in Windows. To access the internet you must be connected to a network. Often nowadays these networks are wireless, also sometimes called WiFi. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson When you connect to a wireless network you are connected to…
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