Tuesday, 12 November 2013

The Do’s and Don’ts of the Computer

Do Use an Antivirus.  McAfee and Norton are your best bet.  Don’t let your subscription expire – Renew Each Year!  If you purchase Norton, remember to run Live Update at least once a week – some updates are Not Automatic.  Be sure to set a weekly scheduled scan and let it run when scheduled.  Never install programs on a new computer without installing an Antivirus first. Don’t Download Programs from the Internet.  Purchase the CD.  If something happens to your hard drive- you’ll have the CD needed to restore...

Monday, 11 November 2013

Chat Slang: and their meaning

Chat slang is a method of typing long words and phrases as short one-to-four letter words and is also used by people who have difficulties spelling. For example, instead of typing out "are", a user may only type "r". Although chat slang can be easier for you and sometimes faster to type, it makes reading what you're saying much more difficult and will usually cause people to ignore you. Below, is an example of someone saying "Are you smart because I need someone smart". r u smart bcoz i need some1 smart If you are looking for chat...

Functions F1 through F12 keys

Commonly known as "function keys", F1 through F12 may have a variety of different uses or no use at all. Depending on the installed operating system and the software program currently open will change how each of these keys operate. A program is capable of not only using each of the function keys, but also combining the function keys with the ALT or CTRL key, for example, Microsoft Windows users can press ALT + F4 to close the program currently active. Below is a short-listing of some of the common functions of the functions keys....

Tips for a faster computer

Audio- and video-based computers thrive on speed, so who doesn't want a faster computer? But you might not need to buy a faster machine if you follow these tips. Most are for Windows XP, but also apply to Windows Vista™. Turn off the programs that load into RAM on startup. Go Start > Run, type MSCONFIG in the "Open" field, then click on OK. Click on the Startup tab, and uncheck anything that's not essential. Do you really need "iTunes Helper"?...

How to start a Blog: Tips for your launching your own blog

Blogging has developed from a specialized hobby to a full-time occupation. Many writers live off of their blogs, and anyone with something unique to say can gain an audience and a steady paycheck with the right techniques. Starting A New Blog Launching a blog requires some planning. This starts with the name and address of the blog. It’s important to pick a good domain name, as the URL of a website is one of the most powerful...