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Simple maintenance on computer hardware and software can help keep a PC running smoothly. Learn about different computer software applications from a software developer in this free video series on computer technology.

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  1. Backing up a hard drive and user folders on a computer is a great way to safely store data for easy restoration. Follow a few easy steps and back up a hard drive with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 344
  2. When troubleshooting a computer, check the connections and power cables first in case there's a problem with the monitor. Troubleshoot a computer with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 208
  3. Sending an e-mail attachment from a computer is a great way to share files over the Internet. Navigate a computer and send messages via e-mail with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 285
  4. Using Microsoft Outlook is an easy and effective way to open e-mail attachments on a computer. Open up e-mail messages with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 176
  5. Password-protecting files on a Windows computer is a great way to safely manage messages on a personal account. Protect files and other important documents with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 429
  6. Forwarding e-mail messages on a computer is a great way to share documents and files over the Internet. Figure out how to forward e-mail messages with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 137
  7. Creating a holiday newsletter on a computer with a seasonal template is just a few clicks away. Share fun stories with friends and family during the holidays with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 131
  8. Sticky Keys is a computer function created by Microsoft Windows to help ease the accessibility of certain programs. Learn to use Sticky Keys in Windows with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 460
  9. Creating computer sticky notes on Microsoft Outlook is a great way leave helpful messages attached to different files. Navigate the computer and create sticky notes with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 206
  10. Defragmenting a computer is a great way to free up space and speed up processing on a hard-disk drive. Make a computer run faster and more efficient with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 656
  11. Logging into the recycling bin is a useful way to recover lost files that have not been entirely deleted from the computer. Recover lost files with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 397
  12. Launching a memory test program can help assess whether or not the RAM in your computer is running properly. Test the functionality of a PC with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 783
  13. Locate the internal IP address of your computer by accessing the Windows command prompt. Determine your computer's IP address with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 1,316
  14. Increase the Internet browsing speed of a computer by disabling certain features in Internet Explorer and eliminating unused tool bars. Improve the speed and efficiency of a computer with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 1,182
  15. Create content and make a Web site by using the text editing functions of Word on a computer. Set up a Web site on the Internet with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 315
  16. Operating system files can sometimes become corrupted on a computer, which can cause problems unless the documents are properly repaired. Restore damaged files on a computer with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 1,033
  17. Defragmenting a computer is a great way to ensure that a PC continues to run and operate smoothly. Maintain the quality of a computer with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 292
  18. Transferring data on a computer from one drive to another is a great way to manage and store important documents. Learn how to transfer data between different drives on a PC with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 626
  19. Running a program called Trace Route is an effective way to trace your IP address to an physical location. Use routers to locate any Web site or IP address with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 1,503
  20. Reformatting a hard drive on a computer is any easy way to install a new file system on a new drive. Discover how easy it is to reformat a hard drive with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 733
  21. Deleting Internet browsing history on a computer is an affective way to clean up Internet Explorer files. Manage the browsing history of a PC with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 1,120
  22. Make a PC run faster by disabling programs that run during the startup. Find out how to make a computer run faster and more efficient with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 1,655
  23. Using Outlook to check Gmail files on a computer is a quick and easy way to monitor incoming and outgoing messages. Learn how to use Outlook on a PC with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 2,251
  24. Using the Outlook calendar feature on a computer is a great way to monitor and manage up-and-coming events. Learn to use the Outlook calendar with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 135
  25. Viewing the cache in Internet Explorer Vista allows the user the availability to view Web sites and Internet browsing history information. Navigate the cache in Internet Explorer Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.

    Views: 1,439
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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 computer technology, software developer Dave Andrews discusses several computer software tips for improving the use and efficiency of a PC. Andrews begins by explaining how to backup a hard drive and troubleshoot a computer. He then discusses a few computer software related tips, such as: how to increase the speed of a PC, forward an e-mail, increase the Internet browsing speed, test the RAM, use Outlook and even how to locate the computer's IP address. Watch these free videos and operate a PC more effectively today.

 
About the Presenter

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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