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Computer skills for basic printing and internet use help computer users connect with the world and create professional media at home. Brush up on basic computer skills with an IT business owner in this free video series on personal computing.
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Using a scanner to capture text for a word processing program requires OCR software and works best with newspapers or books. Keep up with personal computing and how to use a scanner to save text with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Making business cards on a home computer works best with preset templates in a word processing program, like Microsoft Word, that match paper stock from the store. Make original business cards from scratch on a home computer with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Recycling ink cartridges from laser and ink-jet printers is as easy as learning recycling procedures in your town. Keep up with personal computing and how to recycle printer ink cartridges with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Selecting a file compression program to store large files on a CD or FTP to a server, whether WinZip, WinRAR or PKZip, is about personal preference and ease of use. Choose the best file compression program for your needs with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Troubleshooting printer jams entails opening the printer and removing any pieces of paper, including torn paper. Fix a recurring printer jam to keep print jobs smooth and efficient with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Troubleshooting a CD-R drive starts with a reboot, but can also include checking cables. Find out what is wrong with your CD-R drive and how to get the computer accessing CDs again with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Password protecting a wireless network follows the online manual for your router. Stay safe and prevent fishing by setting up a wireless network with a WEP or pre-shared, encrypted key with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Unblocking websites in an internet browser entails opening the list of blocked websites and removing the wanted sites. Surf the net more easily after unblocking websites accidentally blocked or previously unwanted with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Setting up Windows XP for a new wide screen LCD may require manually fixing the resolution and display dimensions. Get Windows XP looking great on a wide screen LCD for gaming, work or home media with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Making an avatar for your computer or an online forum involves scaling an image down in Adobe Flash, or another image editing program. Keep up with internet fads by making a personal avatar with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Making an animated avatar is easy in Adobe Flash Professional, where you can set dimensions and save as an animated GIF file. Create an animated avatar to use in forums, chat rooms or e-mail accounts with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Making address labels on a PC involves selecting preset templates that match the paper labels you bought. Design address labels on a home personal computer for mailing cards, letters or business materials with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Printing postcards at home is easy in Microsoft Word with preset or downloaded templates that match popular card stock bought in stores. Design and print homemade postcards with a personal computer in with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Obtaining HTML from a PDF document requires saving data to a PDF source file directory and opening it in a word processing program. Use Adobe Acrobat and WordPad to get HTML from a PDF image using unique Save As options with tips from an IT specialist in this free video computer tutorial.
Making SWF files, which accompany HTML files to publish a Flash website, often results automatically from saving and publishing the web file. Use Adobe Flash to make SWF files for adding Flash applications to web pages you design with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Using HTML colors for more interesting copy on websites requires a small line of code that can modify any part of the text. Research HTML colors online and add the six-digit color codes to home made web pages or profiles with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Using HTML on a Craigslist ad can add page breaks, line breaks, colors and bold text to your copy, but many advanced editing features are missing. Use HTML to create successful ads on Craigslist with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Making flash cards in Microsoft Word requires matching flash card templates to store-bought card stock. Make flash cards with a home computer using Microsoft Office and preset flash card settings with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Using the command prompt on a PC begins with typing "cmd" into the Start and Run prompt, which opens the Windows command prompt. Master the command prompt to edit text files, rearrange files in directories and copy data with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Viewing PowerPoint on multiple monitors can use "cloned" monitors, which sets two identical displays, or monitors that display two different things. Watch a PowerPoint presentation slide show on multiple monitors for professional talks with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
A computer is compatible with the Dell Photo Printer 720 if it runs Windows 2000, XP or Vista. Find out which computers work with a Dell Photo Printer 720 to ensure hardware compatibility with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
Setting the DPI, or dots per inch, in the print settings to match the maximum DPI of your printer gives the highest quality printed images. Choose DPI settings for printing images on home, office or industrial printers with tips from an IT specialist in this free video on basic computer skills.
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. 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 basic computer skills, an IT specialist with more than 10 years experience teaches general computing to newcomers or anyone who needs a quick refresher course. Setting up printers, e-mail accounts, online avatars, networks and computer passwords will be a snap after the basic computer information in these videos. Learn to switch information from one e-mail address to another, chat and connect with friends in online social media sites, and stay safe on the internet. Learn to fix printer jams, unblock a website on your browser, use HTML and more with simple instructions and complete demonstrations.
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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