Basic Computer Skills

Old files on a computer can still be accessed by a user at any time, provided they are not corrupted. It is common to archive old files on a computer or external storage device. Files that a user...

The .pal file extension designates the file is a part of the halo color palette. This file format correlates with the .cut file extension. You cannot open one file extension without the other.

Sometimes you will see a .fud file extension on your computer. Since it is an uncommon file extension, many users question what it is used for.The .fud file extension designates a FairUse Wizard...

This edit is for advanced computer users who use or run into the (Open With) popup. WARNING : This HowTo involves editing the registry. If you are not confident in doing that please do not try...

DAT files can be a mystery since it can be hard to open them and see what is inside. Even more so if you want to convert them. It can require many steps to open files with the DAT extensions, if...

Open a bin file easily by using this step by step guide. This article will show you several different ways on how to open bin files on your computer.

For all your networking needs, Outlook can be your email solution. Here are the step by step instructions for writing an email in Outlook.

Microsoft Works is a popular application used for presentations in various Microsoft programs. Microsoft Works is compatible with many of the different Microsoft applications, and can be used for...

Every file on your computer should be followed by what are known as file extensions. File extensions follow the period at the end of a document's name. File extensions are indicative of the...

Every file on your computer should be followed by what are known as file extensions. File extensions are everything that follow the period at the end of your document's name. This is why almost...

Do you use Debian open source systems and would like to run Windows programs? Once you make the move to an open source solution, you may find there are applications which you either can't find an...

Much of eHow writers' time is spent reading, rating, and commenting on other writer's articles. This is how we act as a good eHow friend, by repaying the favor every time another member reads,...

Ever wanted to hide a sensitive file like one containing your passwords or some personal information? Well here's how to disguise it as a different, corrupted file that nobody can open but you.

Working on something sensitive or reading a personal e-mail and someone walks in? Or maybe you're just seeing what you'd look like as the opposite gender in photoshop. Well in under a second, it...

Have you ever been searching on the Internet and wished you could open a few different windows at the same time? Have you ever wanted to multi-task on your computer? Well, there is a simple way...

Sometimes you may come across unknown files on your computer. They may be found by accident when you are cleaning up your folders or Desktop. Often someone emails you a file that you can't...

When you want to use a program on your MS Windows-equipped computer, you first have to open it. If you are unfamiliar with how your computer works or if you have recently upgraded your operating...

Computer memory determines amount of data you can store on your machine. If your computer has less memory, the system can crash while running memory intensive programs. You must know the storage...

If you save Mac files on a PC-formatted disk, you can open them on a PC, but you may lose some formatting. Here are tips for saving your Mac files so they transfer as well as possible.