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A computer is a complex and sophisticated machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. Learn several maintenance tips from a computer specialist in this free video series on computers.
There are 25 videos in this series:
Determine the type of RAM a computer has before upgrading the memory to make it run faster. Upgrade a computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To fix a frozen computer screen, hit control, alt and delete at the same time to pop up the task manager window. Fix a frozen computer screen with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
When setting up two screens on a computer, check the capabilities of your system's graphics card by viewing the manufacturer's Web site. Set up two screens on a computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
Improving a computer's memory is one of the easiest ways to speed up a computer. Find out how to improve a computer's memory with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
When installing a video card on a computer, check the upgrade possibilities by entering the manufacturer's Web site and checking the model number. Install a video card with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To install more RAM on a computer, use a Philip's head screwdriver to remove the outside panel. Install more RAM on a computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
Keep your computer clean to avoid over-heating and to improve the longevity of a computer system. Clean a computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To keep a computer running fast and smooth, free up the hard drive and delete all the cookies from the system. Keep a computer running fast and smooth with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
Make a computer faster by checking the system's hard drive and eliminating unwanted items to free up space. Learn to make a computer run faster with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
Listen to music on the computer through headphones by using Windows Media Player to play music CDs. Play music on a computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
Put a desktop computer to sleep by right clicking on the screen and choosing the properties feature to select the screen saver settings. Learn to put a desktop computer to sleep with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
Restore deleted files on a computer by checking the documents in the system's recycle bin. Retrieve deleted files on a computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
When selling or donating a computer, check Web sites like eBay or Craigslist for possible buyers. Sell or donate a computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
When setting up a computer with dual monitors, check the system's graphics card to make sure it's capable of running two monitors. Setup dual monitors with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To shut down a frozen Windows computer, try hitting the power button or unplugging it all together if the computer is non-responsive. Shut down a frozen Windows computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To speed up a slow computer, free up the hard drive space and delete all the cookies from the system. Speed up a slow computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
Speed up your computer by freeing up the hard drive space and deleting all cookies to make it run more efficiently. Speed up your computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
When swapping RAM from one computer to another, make sure the two separate systems are compatible and built generally around the same year. Swap RAM to another computer with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To take a snapshot of a Windows computer screen, click the print screen feature on the keyboard first in order to save it into memory. Take a snapshot of a computer screen with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
When troubleshooting a computer that won't start, make sure the computer is plugged in and that the power supply has not been turned off. Troubleshoot a computer that won't start with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To use a computer scanner efficiently, scan all wanted photos and then save it in TIFF to keep the best format of the original file. Use a computer scanner efficiently with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To use a TV as a computer monitor, connect the normal monitor cable into the VGA port on the side or back of the television set. Use a TV as a computer monitor with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
Use an external hard drive with multiple computers by opening the RM five drive and then choosing the sharing and security feature. Set up an external hard drive on multiple computers with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To use a computer's calculator, click the all programs feature included on Windows and select the calculator icon. Use a computer's calculator with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computers.
To use your TV as a second monitor for your computer, plug the normal monitor cable into the VGA port. Use a television as a second monitor with tips from a computer specialist 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 series on computers, computer specialist Charles Stewart Jr. shares maintenance tips for improving the efficiency of a computer. Stewart explains how to upgrade memory, fix a frozen computer screen, install RAM, restore deleted files, speed up the system and even how use an external hard drive with multiple computers. Watch these free videos and learn more computer maintenance tips today.
Charles Stewart Jr. Charles Stewart Jr. has been working with both Windows-based and Mac-based computers for the past 10 years. He has graduated from Cape Fear Community College with an Associates Degree in Communications and edited video for ABC WAAY Channel 3 News for 2 years. Stewart has years of experience with various programs developed by Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, etc. He currently owns a film production company called Reel Media in Wilmington, North Carolina.dkdk
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