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The complexity of computers can make it difficult for the average user to maximize the potential of these machines. Discover how to use a computer and some software with advice from a software developer in this free video series on computer help and training.
There are 30 videos in this series:
When protecting a computer from viruses, first check to make sure the Windows firewall is turned on, and use an anti-virus program to protect against Web sites and downloads that contain viruses. Download and install an anti-virus program with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
Programs that run in the background of a computer are often the cause of computer crashes. Un-check programs that are using up valuable memory with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
The four basic functions of a computer include processing, input, storage and output. See how the four basic functions of a computer are exemplified in Microsoft Excel with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
In order to make a pivot table in Excel, create a simple spreadsheet and go to the "Insert" tab to select "Pivot Tables" under the "Tables" option. Use select filters in Excel pivot tables with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
Rebooting a computer can be as simple as clicking the "Start" button and selecting "Restart." Schedule a hard drive to scan itself upon being rebooted with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
In order to open a PDF file on a computer, a program called Adobe PDF Viewer should be installed. Use PDF files for documents that can't be edited with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
PowerPoint is usually used to create slides for a presentation, and that can be as simple as adding titles to a default slide. Add text to PowerPoint slides with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
When using NVIDIA graphics cards, it's important to know that not all NVIDIA graphic cards come with an S video output. Use S video on both a laptop and a desktop computer with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
Making a table in Excel is as easy as highlighting data, going to the "Insert" tab and clicking on "Table." Select specific fields when making a table in Microsoft Excel with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
A laptop can be rebooted by clicking on "Restart" in the "Start" menu, or by holding down the power button for five or six seconds before pushing it again. Discover how to do soft and hard reboots on laptop computers with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
There are many ways to program a computer, one of which is by using a programming language called Python. Program a computer with Python with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
When using a computer, it's helpful to know that the icons on a desktop are essentially shortcuts to locations in a computer. Open up Web browsers and files on a computer with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
In order to create a frequency list in Microsoft Excel, it helps to open up a table. Add items on a list together to get a total and create a frequency list with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
A histogram can be made in Microsoft Excel based on the data that is entered into a spreadsheet. Insert a chart into Excel to build a simple histogram with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
After opening Microsoft Word, a table can be made by clicking on the "Insert" tab and selecting "Table." Use a table in Word to separate rows and columns of text from each other with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
After launching Microsoft Word and typing in headings, highlight the headings and go to the "References" tab to select "Table of Contents." Create a table of contents in Word by using a heading of contents and text with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
A table of contents can be created in Microsoft Word by going to the "References" tab and selecting the "Table of Contents" feature. Insert an automatic table when making a table of contents in Word with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
A table of contents can be created in Microsoft Word by going to the "References" tab and selecting the "Table of Contents" feature. Insert an automatic table when making a table of contents in Word with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
Microsoft Excel is primarily used to create spreadsheets that are split up into rows and columns. Highlight headers or make text bold in Excel with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
Wiping a computer's hard drive can be done in the "Disk Management" section, which can be reached by right-clicking on "My Computer." Reformat a hard drive with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
Make a budget in Excel by creating a column for items, the amount allowed for such items, what has actually been spent and the difference between the two. Create a formula to calculate budgets in Excel with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
In order to convert from Excel to comma-separated text, go to "Save As" and select "CSV" or "Comma delimited" as the format. Transfer data between applications by using Excel with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
Comments in Microsoft Word allow people who are reviewing a sample of text to insert comments without modifying the text of the document. Use the "Review" tab to enter comments in Word with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
Right-click on "My Computer" and click on "Manage" before going to "Disk Management" to partition a laptop hard drive. Partition a laptop's hard drive as an administrator with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using computers.
In order to make Windows Media Player a default player, right-click on a song and select "Open With" before choosing Windows Media Player under the option that says "Choose Default Program." Set a computer so that any media file will open in Windows Media Player with IT help from a software developer in this free video on using 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 series, a software developer provides advice for using computers and software. Discover how to protect a computer from viruses, how to troubleshoot a crashing computer and how to program a computer. Learn about making a table in Microsoft Word, using Microsoft Excel and using external hard drives. Maximize a computer's potential with these IT tips.
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
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