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Get some great tips for eliminating computer viruses, downloading ringtones and keeping your PC running smoothly. Learn about different computer tips and techniques from a computer technician in this free video series on computer software.
There are 8 videos in this series:

Most computers have a built-in paint program, but when buying one, the main thing to consider is price. Select a computer paint program with tips from a computer technician in this free video on computer software.

Before cleaning a virus-infected computer, determine the type of virus infecting the hard drive using an online scanner. Clean a virus infected computer with tips from a computer technician in this free video on computer software.

FLV files can be played online directly from a Web page or downloaded and played off-line. Play FLV computer files online using an Internet browser or off-line using the VLC media player with tips from a computer technician in this free video on computer software.

Turning an MP3 into a ringtone requires audio editing software, a USB port and cables or the ability to email an MP3 to a phone. Convert a computer MP3 file into a ringtone with tips from a computer technician in this free video on computer software.

Removing viruses for free can be done by searching for a particular virus on a major search engine, locating a software patch to delete it and running a virus sweep on the computer. Delete computer viruses for free with tips from a computer technician in this free video on computer software.

Scanning and removing viruses is best done by using virus and spyware scanning software. Scan and remove computer viruses with tips from a computer technician in this free video on computer software.

Keep a PC running smoothly by not downloading malicious software, uninstalling old programs when performing program updates and not downloading software directly to a hard drive. Optimize a PC's performance by removing files, like video players, that have several different versions already loaded on a computer with tips from a computer technician in this free video on computer software.

RAR computer files are compressed files created on Linux systems and require decompression software to open them. Open RAR computer files with tips from a computer technician in this free video on computer software.

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, learn about different computer software that can make using a computer more fun or can harm a computer if not careful. A computer technician explains how to choose a paint program, clean virus infected computers and play FLV files when online or off-line. He also talks about turning an MP3 file into a cell phone ringtone, removing computer viruses for free through various websites and opening RAR files.
Chris 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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