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Category Archives: Beginner
Understanding Your File System (Where did my files go?) Part 1
I find many users don’t understand where their photos go when they download them from their camera. Most users tend to think that the photos are in their photo management software, (picasa, kodak, sony picture manager, etc) but this is not the case. I feel the best way to explain how things work is to [...]
New Site, New Look
Sometimes even backups of backups can’t save your butt Time for a refresh and new content. Stick around for more, Contact Us if you require assistance. *Edit – All content saved, phew! So I didn’t lose as much as I had thought.
How To Reset Internet Explorer
If something has gone wrong with Internet Explorer and web pages won’t load or display strangely you can try a reset. Open Internet Explorer and click on tools then internet options. Click on the ‘Advanced’ tab then on the reset button.
My Computer Is Running Slow, Why?
There are many reasons for your computer to slow down, failing hard drive, virus, too many programs on startup, and antivirus software to name just a few. Lets check a some of the obvious things out. RAM – does your system have enough? It did when you bought it, but as programs get updated and [...]
Using a USB Stick to Transfer Files
USB sticks are very useful for transferring files from one computer to another. They have many other uses but for now I am going to stick to file transfers. The first step is to plug your USB drive into ANY USB port on your computer or laptop. If autorun is enabled a small window should [...]
Handy Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + A – Selects all items in active window. Ctrl + P – Shows print menu. Ctrl + S – Shows save menu. Ctrl + Y – Redo last action. Ctrl + Z – Undo last action. Ctrl + C – Copy selected file/text. Ctrl + X – Cut selected file/text. Ctrl + V [...]
All About Copy & Paste
Keyboard shortcuts and the mouse can both be used to Copy, Cut or Paste. Highlight your text or file(s) that you wish to Copy or Cut, right click with your mouse and select either Copy or Cut. Browse to the destination, right click with the mouse and select Paste. Wait of the operation to complete. [...]
How Can I View My Old Documents?
There can be a few snags when moving to a new pc, most of the time this is due to older software not being around or compatible with the newer operating systems. I will link to one option that could help with this situation aside from just going out and buying the new version of [...]
I Have Antivirus Software, Why Did I Get A Virus?
Computer viruses are much like the biological kind, that’s why they are called viruses. They morph and change their “signature” quite often, this is why infections can spread. We try to prevent the spread on the internet much like we do in the real world, antivirus software is like the flu vaccine. The vaccine works [...]