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A computer is an investment which involves caring for both software and hardware. Learn about computer software and hardware from a software developer in this free video series on computer technology.
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Getting the best laptop computer battery life is done by changing the display settings from the Control Panel. Enjoy the best battery life from a laptop computer with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Make computer icons smaller or bigger by right-clicking the icon from the desktop and changing the appearance from the Properties tab. Change computer icon sizes with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Accept or reject tracked changes in a Microsoft Word computer document by going to Tools, selecting Track Changes, right-click any of the red highlighted text and choose Accept. Accept or reject changes in a Microsoft Word computer document with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer word processing.
Insert a picture in a Microsoft Word computer document by going to the "Insert" menu item, selecting a picture and inserting it. Insert a picture in a Microsoft Word document with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Add a gradient background in a Microsoft Word computer document by choosing Format, Background and Fill Effects. Put in a gradient background in a Microsoft Word document with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Adding a textured background to a Microsoft Word computer document requires choosing Format, Background, Fill Effect and selecting the "Textured" tab. Add a textured background on a Microsoft Word document with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Adding a background picture to a Microsoft Word computer document involves first creating a blank template, then choosing Format, Background and Fill Effects. Add a background picture to a Microsoft Word document with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Importing a Windows registry file is done by running the REGEDIT Windows registry editor application. Use REGEDIT's import function to import Windows registry files with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Adding a contact in Outlook 2003 is done by clicking the File, New and Contact menu items and entering the contact's information. Add a contact in Outlook with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Import a contact's file in Outlook by clicking on the "Contacts" tab then using the File, Import and Export menu items. Import contact files in Outlook with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Making a computer start faster requires turning off unnecessary programs that automatically run when the computer is turned on. Get a computer to start faster with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Installing a new computer hard drive involves placing the drive securely into the bay and connecting it to the mother board and to the power supply. Install a new computer hard drive with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Insert a picture, graph or Microsoft Office computer document into an Access 2003 database by right-clicking the picture field and inserting an object while the table is open. Use Microsoft Access 2003 with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Adding a background picture in a Microsoft Word 2003 computer document requires clicking on Format, then Background, choosing Fill Effects and clicking the Select Picture button. Add background pictures in Word 2003 with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Change a user's profile in Windows Vista operating system by clicking Start, Control Panel, User Accounts and clicking Manage Another Account. Switch user privileges in Windows Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Installing Microsoft Office 2007 for Vista is simply done by inserting the program CD into the computer and running the set up. Install Microsoft Office for Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Building a print server from an old computer is done by first getting the computer's network together, then clicking Start, Control Panel and selecting Printers. Construct a print server from an old computer with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Change computer file type association in Windows XP by opening up a text document, clicking Start, My Computer, Tools, Folder Options and going to the File Types tab. Change Windows XP file type associations with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Changing icons in Windows XP is done by right-clicking the icon, selecting Properties and then the Change Icon button. Change Windows XP icons with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Burning a CD using Windows XP involves putting a CD in the burner drive, going to My Documents and dragging the computer files over to the CD window for burning. Create a CD using Windows XP with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Change an IP address in Windows Vista is done by clicking the Start bar and running the command prompt by typing in IPCONFIG. Change IP address in Windows Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Logging on to a computer as an administrator in Windows Vista is done by clicking the Start button, selecting the tiny arrow next to the lock icon and selecting Switch User. Sign on with administrative privileges in Windows Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Install a computer operating system in Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 by clicking the Start menu, opening Virtual PC, choosing All Programs and finding Microsoft Virtual PC from the list. Install an operating system in Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Burning computer files to a DVD requires opening up My Documents, then clicking the Start menu, going to My Computer and double clicking the DVD burner drive. Create DVD files with Windows Explorer with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Blocking unwanted Internet sites on a computer involves clicking the Start menu, going to the C drive, Windows folder, finding the system 32 folder, clicking the Drivers folder and right-clicking the Host File. Guard against malicious Web sites on a PC 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. 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 is an ever changing problem for everyone. A new and improved computer comes out ever other day. A computer is an investment that will keep running smoothly with proper maintenance. In this free video series, learn how to keep a computer running smoothly. Learn about getting optimal battery life from a laptop computer, inserting pictures and backgrounds into Microsoft Word documents and adding and importing contacts in Outlook. Find out how to install a brand new hard drive into a computer, changing user privileges in Vista and burn files to CDs and DVDs. Finally, discover how to block unwanted Internet sites and become a web designer.
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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