Windows Basic
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Monday, January 7th, 2008Creating new user accounts is a great way keep every users files and programs separate from each other and it gives each user their own space to do whatever they want to do. Although there are limits to what standard users can and cannot do.
How to install a program
Sunday, January 6th, 2008There are several different ways to install a program on Windows, you can install programs/software downloaded from the internet or install programs from a cd or dvd.
Where is Windows key
Friday, January 4th, 2008The Windows key also known as the Windows logo key, or WinKey sits between the “CTRL” and the “ALT” key, on the bottom beside the space bar, and usually has the Windows logo on it.
How to show file extension
Saturday, December 8th, 2007It is very important to show file extensions in Windows for security reasons because users can be tricked into clicking on a .exe file and install a virus or some other kind of malicious software on the computer.
What is file extension
Friday, December 7th, 2007A file extension is basically a way to tell what type of data the files are created in. There are many different kinds of file extensions and every file will have some form of file extension. File extensions appear after the name of the file and after the “dot” for example “myfile.txt” is a file with a “.txt” file extension and “myfiles” is the name of the file. The more you know about the different types of file extensions the easier your life computer life will be.
How do I use my pictures as screensaver in Vista
Monday, December 3rd, 2007You are able to use your own pictures as a screen saver in Vista and in XP. I will go through the steps for Vista specifically. The photo screen saver also has different slide show and transition options to play around with.
How do I change my desktop theme in Vista
Monday, December 3rd, 2007Windows Vista comes with two themes by default , Windows Classic , and Windows Vista. If you prefer your Windows to look more like XP than go with the classic theme. Each account user can have their own theme.
How do i clear my recent documents
Friday, November 30th, 2007Here’s how to clear My Recent Documents in Windows XP.
- Go to “Start” and right click on it
- Find “Properties on the list and click on it
How to uninstall a program
Monday, November 26th, 2007A common way to save a little hard drive space is to uninstall applications you no longer use. This is how you can easily remove unwanted programs in Windows. I am using Vista right now, but XP is pretty much the same process.
How to rename a file or folder
Saturday, November 17th, 2007To rename a file or folder right click on the file/folder and and scroll down to “Rename” click on it and change the file name or folder name and press “Enter” when finished.
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