Computer Basics XP

For The Beginner

You don't need to know everything to be comfortable with your computer. A few computer basics goes a long way. The techno babble we will leave for the technicians.

Computers are showing up every where. Computers check out your groceries, pump your gas and even disburses money to you through the ATM machine. Theres no getting away from it, the computers are here to stay.

I have put together a Computer Basics e-book to help you through the early stage of your computer usage.

Table Content

A Little History
Welcome To Computer Basic

Your Hardware

Your Software

Procedure Definitions

Getting Started

Parts of Windows

Files and Folders
Create A File
Save a File
Rename a File
Create a Folder
Move a File
Moving a Window Around on Your Desktop
Creating a Shortcut
Delete a File
The Recycle Bin
Copy and Paste
Put 2 Windows Side By Side
Windows Control Panel
Searching for Lost File

Connecting to the Internet Safely

Use an Internet Firewall
Keep your computer up to date
Install and maintain an anti-virus program

Using Sound Recorder for Voice E-mail
Putting Information Behind A Text File Icon
Installing A New Program
Resetting Time and Date
Using the Calculator
Add Folder to “My Documents"
Add Folder to the “Desk”
Putting Scrap on Desktop
Insert Time and Date
Closing Programs Hiding Behind the Scene
Select Group of File
Bits to Megabytes
The Internet
Lets Get Connected To the Net
Free Email
Sending an Internet Mail Message
Email Attachments
Downloading Image Enhance
Using Image Enhance
Create, Print and Email a Photo Greeting Card
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