eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
There are 20 videos in this series:
To set up a PC, whether it is a laptop computer or a desktop, requires hooking up the appropriate cords to the right ports on the computer. Hook up the monitor, mouse and speakers to a personal computer with instructions from a software developer in this free video on computers.
Format your computer system by booting the computer into safe mode using the F8 key and typing in the format command for the C drive. Run a computer through the process of formatting using the NTFS file system with information from a software developer in this free video on formatting computers.
To make Linux run faster, change the file system that was installed on the computer or use a program called Prelink, which links shared objects for programs. Find a system on Linux that will optimize how small files are used with help from a software developer in this free video on Linux.
Initialize an array by creating a program that includes an iostream, an array of integers and an initialization loop. Run the output for a program to see whether the array runs correctly with help from a software developer in this free video on computers.
The main concerns when looking at different types of computer processors are the speed of the processor and the size of the processor. Choose between a dual-core, quad-core, 32-bit or 64-bit processor with help from a software developer in this free video on computer processors.
To make table borders solid in a Microsoft Word document, insert the table into the document, click on the "Design" tab inside of the table, choose "Borders" from the "Table Styles" option, and change the appearance of the borders. Create solid borders or invisible borders in a Word document with instructions from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
An optical computer mouse is made with a laser that beams out of the mouse, reflects off the surface beneath it and bounces back to a sensor inside of the mouse. Find out how an older style computer mouse uses a ball that is connected to a wheel and sensor with information from a software developer in this free video on computer mouses.
Compare laptop computers based on the size of the monitor, the media controls, whether they have wireless connections and portability. Find a laptop that is the right size and has the right amount of storage space for your needs with help from a software developer in this free video on laptops.
Keeping a laptop plugged in to an outlet at all times will keep the battery charged and allow you to use the full performance options, but may cause overcharging of the battery in older models. Make sure a laptop charger turns off after fulling charging the battery before leaving it plugged in at all times. Get more tips on laptops from a software developer in this free video on laptop computers.
To make slideshows with music on a computer, open Windows Movie Maker, import pictures and audio, drag and drop pictures into a slideshow, and drag imported music into the slideshow. Preview a slideshow that includes pictures and music with instructions from a software developer in this free video on computer programs.
Create a boot disk by following instructions from the Microsoft Web site to run the Windows installation CD and cope files over to a new CD Rom. Get a failing computer to boot back up with instructions from a software developer in this free video on computers.
A WAV file is the standard Windows format for storing recorded sound. WAV files tend to produce high quality sound, but they also have a tremendous file size. Find out more about WAV sound files the come preloaded on Windows with information from a software developer in this free video on WAV files.
To get Microsoft Word alternatives for free, download a trial version of Microsoft Word from the Microsoft Office Products page, or download a Word Viewer to look at and print Word documents. Understand that a Word Viewer does not allow the user to alter Word documents, and consider other information from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
The best way to sell your laptop computer locally is by posting a classified ad on Craigslist.org describing the computer and the price. Put your phone number in a Craigslist ad to get better results with insight from a software developer in this free video on selling computers.
Restore deleted files from a given date by opening the "Recycle Bin" on the computer, viewing data about the date a file was deleted and then dragging the files to the computer desktop. Avoid erasing files from the "Recycle Bin" unless you are sure you will not need them, and consider advice from a software developer in this free video on computers.
To upgrade Windows on a computer, visit the Microsoft Web site, which lists current updates and fixes, click to "Install Updates," and follow the instructions for downloading the updates. Agree to any licensing terms for Microsoft upgrades with information from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Windows.
Create a magazine on a computer using Microsoft Word by inserting headers and footers with the magazine title and page number and creating two separate columns for the text. Create page numbers that automatically increase with each page of the magazine using instructions from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
A chipset is a grouping of hardware put out by the manufacturer that makes up the basis of a computer system and includes bridges, processor enclosures and integrated video cards. Purchase a chipset from Intel or AMD with information from a software developer in this free video on computers.
When choosing a computer, consider whether you want a laptop or desktop, pick the size of the monitor, choose an operating system, and consider the processor speed. Find a computer with enough memory to load more programs at once with information from a software developer in this free video on computers.
To convert NTFS to FAT, boot up the computer in safe mode and run a format command for whatever drive you would like to change. Back up computer files before changing from NTFS to FAT with advice from a software developer in this free video on computers.
Computers are complex machines built upon very simple principles. They perform arithmetical operations millions of times over to transform digital information moving at lightning speed into usable human data. A personal computer's job is to help a user create, manipulate, deliver, receive or delete media content. This is a simple, sterile definition that sounds uninteresting on the surface. Nevertheless, these fundamental functions mimic human ability in some surprising ways. Therefore, the computer is increasingly becoming an engine of the imagination, a platform for the digital life. In this free video on computers, a software developer explains basic computer programs and advice. Find out how to pick a laptop or a desktop computer. Learn how a computer mouse is made and get information on setting up a PC. Make Linux run faster and convert from NTFS to FAT will the help of these free videos.
Dave Andrews Dave Andrews is a software developer with a business and Web site selling programs and other computer services in Franklin, Tenn. Having worked in the IT industry for more than 8 years, Andrews has an intimate understanding of computer technologies. He holds a degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University with a minor in mathematics. Andrews began working with computers when he was nine years old, programming BASIC on a Precomputer 2000. He now programs in C/C , Java, Microsoft .Net, ASP, Python and PHP and has written large, integrated program used by clients as large as state governments. Andrews is currently employed by a government IT department and enjoys the public service and constant challenge that such a position provides.dkdk
Read More
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
