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1) Level
I User Computer Tips 6)
Windows Shortcuts
2) Level II User Computer Tips
3) Level III User Computer Tips
4) Level IV User Computer Tips
5) Level V User Computer Tips
Level I User Computer Tips
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Always use a power strip/surge protector. |
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NEVER plug (non computer) appliances into that same power
strip. |
| Heat
and electronics don't mix well. Keep your computer cool.
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Magnets will destroy your data. Keep them away from your computer
and all data storage media. |
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Static electricity can zap your data and damage or erase it. If
your computer is in a carpeted room, consider purchasing a static
free mat. Always touch metal to discharge before you touch your
machine. |
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not drink beverages near your computer. Liquid spilled in your
keyboard can be a serious no no. |
| If
Windows won't load, check floppy drive for diskette. Remove
diskette and windows should load properly. |
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Level II User Computer Tips
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Scandisk and defrag your hard drive on a regular basis.
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an antiviral program at all times. The programs that can be
updated via the internet are preferred. |
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Screen Savers are fun but remember that they waste memory and hard
drive space. Screen Savers can also cause software conflicts.
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Refrain from using "bootleg" software. It's illegal and you can't
use the benefit of software support. |
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Remove your floppy disk from it's drive before you power up or
down. If you leave the floppy inserted and it is infected with a
virus. You can infect the boot sector. |
| If you
are experiencing low resource warnings, the best way to correct
this is to reboot your machine. This is a Windows quirk. Reboot
your machine periodically. |
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Level III User Computer Tips
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not delete your programs but use the uninstall command to remove
programs. |
| If
your mouse delays or seems to stick, take your track ball out and
clean the contact points with a clean cloth. Dirty contacts can
decrease the performance of the mouse. |
| To
clear History on IE: Tools > Internet Options > Click on Clear
History |
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Level IV User Computer Tips
| When
using AOL use "*70 before the phone number to disable call waiting
if you have that service. This will prevent an incoming call from
disconnecting you while you are online. |
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Level V User Computer Tips
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Download "tweakui" from the ZDNet software library and use this
utility to edit the Windows operating system. |
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Before using fdisk or formatting the hard drive ABSOLUTELY make
sure you have all of your software which includes operating
system, drivers, backed up data files, etc. |
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Windows Shortcuts
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Windows Key + E - Opens Windows Explorer |
| Windows Key + M - Minimizes All Windows |
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Windows Key + D - Switches between minimizing all open
programs and showing them all |
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Windows Key + F - Opens the Find Window |
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Windows Key + R - Opens the Run Window |
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Windows Key + Break/Pause - Opens System Properties
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Windows Key + Tab - Cycles through items on the task bar
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Windows Key - Opens the Start Menu |
General
Shortcuts
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ALT+ F4 - Quit a program / Shut down |
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ALT + TAB - Navigates between applications |
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CTRL + ESC - Display the Start menu |
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SHIFT + TAB - Tab backwards through a form |
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CTRL + X - Cut to Clipboard |
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CTRL + C - Copy to Clipboard |
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CTRL + V - Paste to Clipboard |
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CTRL + P - Print |
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CTRL + O - Open File |
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CTRL + B - Bold Face |
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CTRL + I - Italics |
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CTRL + U - Underline |
| F1
- Help menu |
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CTRL + Z - Undo |
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CTRL + Y - Redo |
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SHIFT + Restart - To restart just windows and not your whole
computer, hold down the shift key when you click the OK button on
the shutdown screen. Saves lots of time. |
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