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Simple maintenance on computer hardware and software can keep it running smoothly. Learn about different computer software applications from a software developer in this free video series on computer technology.
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Upgrading computer RAM is as simple as opening up the console, finding open RAM slots and snapping in place the new RAM. Upgrade computer RAM with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Remove clutter from a computer hard drive by going in to the start menu, opening up My Computer and dragging unneeded files into the recycle bin. Clean up a computer hard drive with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Transferring audiotapes to a CD with a computer requires a cassette player with a headphone jack, a microphone jack on a computer and audio editing software like Audacity. Transfer audiotapes to CDs using a computer with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Wrapping text around a computer picture in Microsoft Word involves inserting a picture in a Word document, right-clicking the picture, selecting Format Picture and the Layout tab. Use Microsoft Word to wrap text around a picture with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Setting tabs in a Microsoft Word computer document is done by pressing the tab key to indent text, going to the view tab on the ribbon, checking and adding a ruler and selecting where the tab needs to be. Set tabs in Microsoft Word with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Exporting Windows registry computer files involves typing Reg Edit in Run and clicking OK. Transfer Windows registry files with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Setting decimal places in a Microsoft Access table field requires opening Access on a computer, opening a database, right-clicking on a table and going to Design View. Use Microsoft Access with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Create a Microsoft Access field for hyperlinks by opening a computer database in Access, right-clicking the table, selecting Design View and opening the Table Editor. Make Microsoft Access fields for hyperlinks with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Formatting a computer hard drive in Linux involves changing the directory to the Slash DEV folder, making sure drives are connected and formatting the drive. From a hard drive in Linux with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Making a computer restart faster requires turning off programs that automatically run when the computer is turned on through the Start menu. Get a computer to restart quickly with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
When troubleshooting a computer wireless internet connection, check for a IP from the wireless connection by typing IPCONFIG /ALL in the Command prompt from the Start menu. Troubleshoot a wireless Internet connection with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Transferring computer files from a PC to a Windows Vista PC can be done with a thumb drive or flash card reader through the USB port. Transfer computer files with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Install Windows on Linux by using a computer program called Wine or through the Internet. Install Windows on Linux with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Use Vista to print computer documents through a print server by clicking Start, Print and selecting the correct printer option. Print with Microsoft Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To tar a computer directory, go to the command line, do a directory listing and enter the appropriate commands. Tar a directory with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To tar a computer file in UNIX requires opening the command line prompt, adding a tar folder and typing in the appropriate commands. Tar a file in UNIX with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Deleting a computer profile in Windows XP involves clicking the Start button, going to the Control Panel, selecting user accounts and deleting the appropriate profile. Remove profiles in Windows XP with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Making Windows XP look like Windows Vista on a computer is done by installing and running a software program from Alienware called Alien GUI. Make Windows XP look like Windows Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Make a certificate with Microsoft Word by opening a Word computer document, clicking New from the Office button at the top and choosing a certificate from the list of templates. Create a certificate in Microsoft Word with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Importing Outlook messages on a computer into Windows Vista requires opening Windows Live Mail, holding down the Alt F key, going to Import Messages and selecting the messages to be transferred. Import Outlook message with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
In order to move or rename computer files in Linux, a user must open the command line, typing in MV to move and rename the computer file. Move and rename files in Linux with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Make a certificate in Microsoft Publisher on a computer by selecting award certificates under Publication Types in Publisher. Create a certificate in Microsoft Publisher with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Speeding up a PC involves right-clicking on the computer desktop, choosing Properties, Appearance, selecting Windows Classic Style and clicking Apply. Increase PC speed with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Getting a computer to run faster is done by disabling programs that run automatically through the Start menu. Make a computer run quicker with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Formatting and partitioning a computer USB JumpDrive is done by plugging the JumpDrive into the USB port, clicking Cancel if the drive is already formatted, clicking Start and right-clicking My Computer. Format a USB JumpDrive with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
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. Computer technology changes faster than people change socks. A computer is an investment that will keep running smoothly with proper maintenance. In this free video series, learn about computer software applications and maintenance that will keep a computer running fast. Learn about adding RAM to a computer, removing clutter from the computer hard drive, exporting Windows registry files and formatting a hard drive in Linux. Find out about different applications in computer software programs like Microsoft Word, Access and Outlook. Discover how to tar a directory and a file in UNIX, use DOSBox and make a computer start up and run faster.
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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