Free PDF Manual Guide

Learn how to become more proficient in using a personal computer.
Components of a personal computer
Hardware and software
Drag and Drop
Cut, Copy, and Paste
Storage media
Creating and organizing folders
Keyboard shortcuts
Searching for files and folders

Navigating Through Your Files
Files are usually save in the My Documents folder. To look for a file you can follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on Start (lower left corner)
Step 2: Find the My Documents Folder (upper right on menu). The start menu is also the menu to access all the programs installed on [...]

1. Use Limited Windows User Accounts – this limits users from installing unsafe or unwanted programs and making changes to some system settings. Add a password to your administrative accounts. Add a limited User – Click Start> Select Control Panel> Open Users Accounts> Click “Create an new account”> Enter a name for the user> Click [...]

Computer Monitor
Distance from your eyes to the monitor should be approximately 18 to 30 inches. Farther is better.
The top of the screen should be at or slightly below eye level. If you wear bifocals or trifocals, you may need to lower the monitor even further to avoid extending the neck.
Position your monitor, keyboard, and chair [...]

What sets a forensic examination apart from any other exploration and reporting of the contents of a computer system is the prospect of presenting those findings in court under oath. Every step we take as forensic examiners, from acquisition to disposition, may someday need to be explained on direct examination and defended on cross-examination. Cross-examination…the [...]

Heat. We all love the heat during the summer, lounging out by the pool or basking in the sunlight on the beach. But heat can be deadly, especially to your costly computer components. This week we are going to talk about the basics of cooling your computer system and its components.

The Overeager Mouse Highlights Too Much Text
Frequently, in a Word document, I need to highlight some text that extends past my viewing area. Unfailingly, when I click and drag with my mouse and go beyond the screen, the highlighted portion just ZOOMS past where I actually wanted to copy, and I end up with highlighted [...]

Install ULead Video Studio Plus – use full installation option
The following plugins need to be installed as part of the full installation
• Real Player
• QuickTime
• DirectX
• Windows Media Player

General Tips
- SHIFT + click (or right-mouse click > Open Link in New Window)
Opens the hyperlink in a new window. Helpful for using search engines and databases (to keep the list “up” without having to hit BACK button)
- TOOLS > OPTIONS > INTERNET OPTIONS
Allows you to USE CURRENT PAGE as your “home page” each time [...]

Digital video editing used to be dominated only by professionals. Advances in technology,\ however, made it possible for almost anyone to create desktop video productions even at home. As personal computers become increasingly powerful, video editing software also become smarter.