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Computers & Internet: Part 1: Video Series

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Using a computer and the Internet is a great way to shop, pay bills and download all kinds of cool stuff. Discover how to use search engines like Google to find great websites from an experienced computer user in this free video series on using a computer and the Internet.

There are 22 videos in this series:

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  1. Track down a celebrity by using the Internet to find information about the celebrity and maybe even a personal website. Find out if a celebrity has an e-mail address or a press agent contact with tips from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 271
  2. Trace a family tree online using a computer connected to the Internet and a search engine such as Google or Yahoo! to find family tree websites. Discover facts and history of a family with the help of an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 628
  3. Smiley faces when messaging can add some fun and a personal touch to a message. Add a smiley face, a smiley face sticking its tongue out or a smiley face wearing shades to a message with tips from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 4,344
  4. Repair Internet Explorer by resetting the Internet Explorer web browser settings to the default settings. Get tips for repairing Internet Explorer from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 714
  5. Getting free stuff on eBay is not possible, but there are resources on eBay that provide information on how to get free stuff. Use eBay to find information on free stuff with the help of an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 864
  6. Use HTML inside a text-area box to format the text or to insert a URL for an image. Make sure that the web form allows HTML and customize a text-area box with instructions from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 987
  7. Use HTML on eBay to add a custom display to an eBay auction. See where to go on the eBay website to enter custom HTML when creating an auction from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 342
  8. Make BitTorrent downloading faster by setting uploads to at least 20 percent of the available bandwidth. Limit the number of simultaneous downloads and speedup BitTorrent with tips from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 2,034
  9. Put a picture in an AIM icon by changing the buddy icon in AIM. Use a saved picture or avatar and customize AIM with the help of an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 3,684
  10. Sending Evites first requires an account on evite.com. Evite all your friends to the best Halloween, Christmas or New Years party ever with the help of an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 448
  11. Discover how to watch movies online using a free video website. Watch great movies and television shows for free on the Internet with help from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 3,317
  12. Getting media e-mail addresses, such as a television station's, first involves finding the media company's website. Track down media e-mail addresses with tips from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 75
  13. Before selling gold on eBay learn eBay's policies and rules for selling gold and other precious metals online. Check out current gold pricing and then learn to sell gold on eBay from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 220
  14. Sell college books online using a great website on the Internet that will even pay for shipping. Learn more about a website that will buy college books with tips from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 211
  15. Setup a free e-mail address using Google Gmail, and start exchanging e-mail with friends and family. Get a free e-mail address with the instructions from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 319
  16. Registering a domain name on the Internet is easy with websites like GoDaddy.com. Watch how easy it is to register a domain name with the help of an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 266
  17. Fertility drugs can be purchased online from various online pharmacies such as Walmart.com and Walgreens.com. First, get a prescription and then purchase fertility drugs online with the help of an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 397
  18. Pay bills online by setting up automated bill pay using an online banking account. Various companies, such as cable or utility companies, may also offer online bill payment. Pay bills online with tips from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 182
  19. Find grants on the Internet using websites such as the National Endowment for the Humanities. See if a grant may be available and fill out a grant application online with the help of an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 553
  20. Using an apostrophe in HTML on a web page can display incorrectly if not entered properly. Learn how to use the meta tag to use an apostrophe in HTML with these instructions from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 1,317
  21. A replacement Medicare card can be requested using the social security website on the Internet. Learn how to use the social security website to get a replacement Medicare card from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 450
  22. Removing a firewall will cause a computer to be vulnerable to intruders. If security is not a concern, remove a firewall by following these instructions from an experienced computer user in this free video on using the Internet.

    Views: 184
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The computer was first Introduced in the 1940s and is now the foremost electronic device to come out of the field of technology. Computers assist people in the home, business and government arenas in performing a variety of tasks, such as financial planning and word processing, more efficiently. People are now able to accomplish many computer functions more easily by enlisting the vast number of services provided by the Internet. Online shopping, paying bills, e-mailing friends and family, and watching television shows and movies are just some of the many features that the Internet now provides. The Internet can powerfully extend anyone's ability to find, manage and share information. Be a part of today's generation of sophisticated computer Internet users who are surfing the web, finding great shopping deals and staying in touch with people all over the world. In this free video series on computers and the Internet, an experienced computer user will be the guide to paying bills online, using HTML on eBay, sending Evites and watching movies online.

 
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Eric White Eric White is a workflow manager. He manages a global operations team for a software development company in Austin, Texas. Eric has more than 10 years in the IT field spanning technical support, call center management, Windows system administration, Unix system administration and help desk management and desktop support. White has an unusual mix of hardware and software skills gained through years of diverse system support.dkdk

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