Computer & Internet Tips: Video Series

Get a Yahoo! e-mail address by navigating to the Yahoo! Web site, finding the link for free e-mail, filling out the personal information and selecting an ID and password. Make sure the e-mail address is easy to remember and spell with advice from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on e-mail.

Learn Java programming language by taking a college course, reading books on Java, finding tutorials on how to use Java or registering for a Sun Micro Systems Java course. Consider the money, time and commitment required to learn a computer programming language with insight from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on Java.

Play ISO files, or virtual images of a CD or DVD, by downloading software that can mount virtual images to virtual drives. Once the proper software has been installed, navigate to the location of the ISO file, and allow it launch automatically with instructions from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on ISO files.

Test the download speeds offered by Internet service providers by searching for computer download speed tests and running the program to identify download speeds. Find out how fast a computer is sending and receiving information with advice from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computers downloads.

Upgrade computer RAM yourself by determining what type of RAM the motherboard can take, purchasing the correct type of RAM, removing the old RAM cards and gently inserting the new RAM into the correct slots. Be sure to unplug the computer completely before upgrading RAM with advice from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computer hardware.

Customize a laptop by visiting the computer manufacturer Web site to pick a custom processor, operating system and even case color. Make software choices when customizing a laptop computer with help from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on laptop computers.

The sound card on a computer can be found behind the green color-coded jack towards the back of the computer. Locate a computer sound card plugged into the motherboard with help from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computer hardware.

Make a computer run faster by reducing the amount of programs that start up when the computer is turned on, deleting temporary Internet files, running an anti-virus program or reformatting the hard drive. Consider upgrading the processor and RAM to make a computer run faster with advice from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computers.

Recover the "Recycle Bin" Windows icon by right-clicking on the computer desktop, selecting "Properties," opening "Display Properties," clicking on "Desktop" and selecting to "Restore Defaults" on the "Recycle Bin." Follow the steps to complete the process of restoring the Windows icon with instructions from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computers.

Change the desktop time and date on a computer by clicking on the pop-up menu on the right hand corner of the screen, selecting "Adjust Date/Time" and typing in a new time and date. Select the correct time zone and automatic daylight savings changes to keep a computer clock correct with tips from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computers.

Calling anywhere in the world using a PC has become less expensive and more accessible once a voice over IP program has been downloaded and a headset is plugged in to the computer. Check prices for different providers of Internet calling with tips from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computers.

Get rid of adware viruses by downloading and running free adware removal programs, anti-virus programs or more secure Internet browsers. Protect a computer from viruses with free programs by using advice from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computers.

Get rid of malware and adware on a computer by downloading a free program that gets rid of adware, as well as an anti-virus program that will include protection against malware. Set virus scans to run regularly on a computer with advice from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computers.