How To's of Computing - Evelyn Dufner


Computer Maintenance
Speed Up System
Spyware
SPAM
Antivirus
Hijacked Pages
Security
Vocabulary


Outlook
Powerpoint
Word
Excel
Windows Tidbits
Outlook Express


July '07 - Productive Email
Feb '07 - Vista/ JumpDrv
Jun '06 - Myspace/ScrSvr
Dec '05 - Safety & Kids
Oct '05 - Startup/Spyware
July '05 - File Assoc.
Jan '05 - Upgrade/ Update
Aug '04 - Wireless
May '04 - Worm War
Mar '04 - Organize Emails
Dec'03 - Trend Micro
Oct'03 - Maintenance
Nov'03 - Newsletter Tips


Firefox
Internet Explorer
Emoticons
Instant Message
Shopping Online
Online Music


Make A Backup
Photoshop
Using the Briefcase
Windows Keys
Creating ZIP Files
Removing a USB drive
Scan an Image
Burn a CD
Key Combinations
Manage Folders
Save or Save As?
Quicktime w/out iTunes


Mac (OS 9)
Mac (OS X)

The following are support sheets in PDF format, or links for many of the issues that are frequently a concern with Clients. I have compiled them here for use and printing. Please do not distribute or copy without explicit permission from me. Click on any header section on the left or below to view additional topics.

Maintenance & Protection | Microsoft | The Web | Tid-bits | Mac

Maintenance

There is a lot you can do to protect your computer and maintain a computer. A lot of my time with clients involves maintenance and virus removal. Just like a car, maintenance is needed. Manage your computer's resources better. It is important to clean up your cookies, delete temporary files, and defragment your machine. As soon as you experience a slow down or notice a change in system start/stop times, run through your maintenance plan.

Maintenance Steps - Windows XP
Speed Up your system - Any PC