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A safe and secure computer network connection will save a world of headaches. Learn how to create safe network connections as well as how to back up data and format drives in this free video on computer hardware and maintenance from a systems management expert and computer technician.
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To uninstall Windows from a computer, use the uninstall software provided with the program provided by Microsoft. Find out how to uninstall a windows program without damaging the other software on a computer in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To uninstall the Google toolbar from an Internet browser, use the remove programs option in the Windows Control Panel on the computer. Learn how to uninstall the Google toolbar in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To access free Wi-Fi on a computer, check the list of available networks on a computer, select that network and choose the select option. Get free Wi-Fi with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
When adding a computer to a wireless network, click the icon that looks like two computer joined together to bring up a dialog box, then select the connect option. Connect a computer to a wireless network with the free tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
In order to change the screen resolution on a computer monitor, use the personalize or properties option of the desktop menu, select the settings window and use the screen resolution slider to adjust resolution. Change the screen resolution for a computer monitor with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
When backing up a hard drive, transfer data to CDs or an external hard drive in order to have a copy of important files in case the system fails. Find out how to back up a computer hard drive in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
When buying a CPU for a home-built computer, choose a name brand such as Intel and make sure the socket configuration on the CPU matches that of the motherboard. Select a CPU for a homemade computer with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
When buying RAM for a laptop, make sure to match the configuration of the laptop and to not surpass the maximum memory allowed by that computer. Purchase RAM for a laptop computer with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To clean up Internet Explorer files, select the Internet Options feature of Explorer and delete the browsing history. Clean up Internet Explorer files with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
When creating a Web site in Microsoft Word, lay out the design just like in a normal document, then select HTML as the file format. Learn how to built a Web site in Microsoft Word in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To fix a corrupt file in Windows XP, use the file recovery option on the Windows installation disk. Repair a corrupt Windows operating system in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
When formatting a flash drive, plug it into the USB connection of a computer, right-click on the drive name and choose a format option in the dialog box. Format a flash drive with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
When formatting a floppy disk, first make sure the disk is in the computer's drive, then Format a floppy disk with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
Formatting a hard drive with Windows XP will vary if the hard drive is the primary drive or a secondary or external hard drive. Learn the difference between a quick format and a full format of a hard drive in Windows XP with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
Use the Windows operating system installation disk to reinstall Windows, then reboot the computer. Learn how to reinstall Windows XP in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
In order to hookup an external monitor to a laptop computer, use the external video port or, if the laptop doesn't have one, upgrade to an extra USB port that can be used for the monitor. Connect a laptop computer to an external monitor with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To password-protect a wireless network, connect to the IP address of the Web site configuration file for the router and change settings at the login prompt. Create a password for a wireless network with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To remove pictures and files from a memory card, use the card reader utility on the computer or buy a USB card reader. Delete pictures and files from memory cards with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
Reformatting a hard drive will vary if the hard drive is the primary drive or a secondary or external hard drive. Learn the difference between a quick format and a full format of a hard drive in with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To reinstall the Windows operating system, boot off of the Windows OS installation CD, then follow the on-screen directions. Reinstall the Windows operating systems with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To restrict access to a wireless network, connect to the IP address of the Web site configuration file for the router and change settings at the login prompt. Restrict access to a wireless network with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
In order to secure a wireless connection, connect to the IP address of the Web site configuration file for the router, then enter user name and password. Secure a wireless internet connection with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To select a wireless communication card for a laptop computer, find a card that matches the speed and location requirements, rural or urban area, where the laptop will be used. Choose a wireless communication card for a laptop with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
When setting up dual computer monitors to extend the desktop, make sure to have a video card that supports dual monitors, then find a second monitor to meet your computer needs. Set up dual monitors with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
To troubleshoot a crashing computer, check off a list of potential problems such as new or recently updated software or updated operating system or problematic Internet browser. Troubleshoot a computer crash with the tips in this free video on computer networks and repairs from a systems management expert and computer technician.
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 on computer hardware and maintenance, a systems management expert and computer technician demonstrates basic date security tasks such as backing up a hard drive and setting up a secure network connection. Also learn how to reinstall the Windows operating system, limit access to a wireless network, set up dual monitors, adjust the resolution of monitors and troubleshoot a crashing computer. And find out how to format a flash drive and even a floppy disk.
Christopher Bryce Chris Bryce is the owner and operator of Super Computers Sales and Service located in Georgetown, Texas. He took his computer technician and systems management background and went into business for himself in 1997. Bryce has been a development team member for Microsoft Windows ME, XP, and Vista, as well as participating in the development of Microsoft Office 12, MSN, Corel Draw, and Corel CAD. Bryce and the staff at Super Computers can help you with all your computing needs, from Web hosting to computer repair.dkdk
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