Computer Help: Video Series

A dead pixel is a pixel that stays black and won't change color, while a stuck pixel is simply stuck in one color, such as red or yellow. Use an Internet software solution like JScreen Fix to fix stuck pixels with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

In order to burn AVI files to DVDs, all that's needed is any kind of burning software, and the project can be started as a data DVD. Find out how to select video features on software programs, such as Nero, with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

LimeWire is a peer-to-peer exchange program, and once it's downloaded, it's important to make sure that there is no firewall blocking it from working. Find out how anti-spyware programs can block LimeWire from working with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

In order to reboot a PC, simply go to the start menu and select "Restart," but a frozen computer may require the user to hold the power button until the computer turns off. Find out how to use the Windows security menu with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

Cisco is one of the world's leading IT companies, and their Linksys routers are known to be some of the most reliable routers. Learn about home networking with Cisco routers with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

In its use of wireless routers, NETGEAR has placed a great deal of emphasis on discreet, elegant designs that are compact and easy to find a place for in a house. Find out how the blue lights work on a NETGEAR wireless router with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

Throwing a computer in the trash is not very environmentally friendly, so its best to look for alternative places to drop it off where people can salvage the parts. Discover how an old computer can be useful to other people with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

After opening Windows Media Player, create a music mix by starting a new playlist and moving music files into the playlist from desired folders. Discover how to drag music files into a playlist with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

Trojan viruses are often used in credit card theft and other sorts of identify theft scenarios, so it's important to get rid of Trojan viruses through the help of AVG, which can be downloaded for free at free.avg.com. Find out what is offered with the free version of AVG with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

In order to get rid of adware, download a free anti-spyware and adware program, such as Spybot Search and Destroy. Do a full scan with an anti-spyware and adware program to get rid of viruses with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

In order to download missing .DLL files, try searching directly for the file on Google and placing it in the corresponding folder of the appropriate program. Learn about .DLL file download sites with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

The XO laptop is a simple laptop that is meant to be used for children in underdeveloped countries to learn computer skills. Make a donation to the OLPC foundation through Amazon to buy an XO laptop for a child with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

Spybot Search and Destroy is a free spyware remover that can be used to scan a computer to find and remove spyware viruses. Discover why expensive anti-virus programs should be avoided with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

Anti-spyware programs can be useful for removing adware, but adware can be removed manually, as well. Remove suspicious-looking programs by going to a computer's "Control Panel" and selecting "Remove Programs" with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

Microsoft Word uses a format called .doc, while Adobe Reader uses .pdf files, so transferring a word document to Adobe Reader requires the conversion of a file to Adobe's format. Download a software solution for converting documents with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

It's very easy to uninstall Adobe Reader manually by going to a computer's "Control Panel," selecting "Remove Program" and confirming the removal of Adobe by clicking on the corresponding icon. Find out how to permanently remove a computer program with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.

The snapshot tool in Adobe Reader is a practical tool for selecting part of an image to save or modify as a separate image. Discover how to click and drag over an area to copy the image with Adobe's snapshot tool with help from a Web designer in this free video on computer help and tech support.