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Brilliant Computer Basics
When you are working on your PC and come up against a problem that you are unsure how to solve or want to accomplish something in application that you aren't sure how to do, where do you look ?? Manuals and traditional training guides are too unwieldy and make it hard to get to the info you need right away, and help-lines are rarely that helpful !
Brilliant guides allow you to find the info you need easily and without fuss and guide you through the task using a highly visual, step-by-step approach providing exactly what you need to know when you need it !! Brilliant guides provide with the quick, easy-to-access information that you need, using . *Detailed index and troubleshooting guide to help you find exactly what you need to know *Each task is presented on one or two pages *Numbered steps guide you through each task or problem *Numerous screenshots illustrate each step * See Also boxes point you to realted tasks and information in the book * Did you know ?...sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice
Contents:
CONTENTS:
1) Introduction to your computer (6)
Introduction/chapter summary
BOXOUT: diagram(s) identifying common hardware components
- CPU
- Memory
- Hard disk
- Graphics card
- CD/DVD drive
- BIOS
- Peripherals
BOXOUT: Power supply and chassis, storage space
") Welcome to Windows
Introduction/chapter summary
The Windows desktop (18)
TASK: Moving and arranging icons (1)
TASK: Adding and removing toolbars (2)
TASK: Taskbar properties (1)
TASK: System tray icons (1)
TASK: Using Quick Launch (1)
TASK: Managing the Start Menu (4)
TASK: Folders and editing folder options (4)
TASK: Searching (4)
Windows components (10)
Task: My Computer (2)
Task: My Documents (2)
Task: My Network Places (2)
Task: Registry (4)
Boxout: diagram illustrating the Control Panel
Boxout: Hidden registry settings
Customising Windows (24)
TASK: Windows themes (1)
TASK: Customizing the desktop (background, icons) (6)
TASK: Changing the screensaver (2)
TASK: Choosing power options (4)
TASK: Choosing a colour scheme (4)
TASK: Setting display settings, (4)
TASK: Choosing folder options (3)
Boxout: Nvidia and ATi control panels
Managing files (14)
TASK: Moving and copying files (2)
TASK: Deleting files (2)
TASK: Creating new folders and shortcuts (2)
TASK: Using the recycle bin (2)
TASK: Searching (4)
TASK: Selecting file types (2)
Boxout: permanently deleting files
3) Security and Privacy
Introduction/Chapter summary
Securing Windows (8)
TASK: Windows Update (4)
TASK: Controlling services and background applications (6)
TASK: Configure directory sharing (2)
TASK: Windows Security Centre (4)
Boxout: disable Security Centre
Controlling User Access (10)
TASK: Creating user accounts (2)
TASK: Editing user accounts (2)
TASK: Changing logon and log-off settings (2)
TASK: Restricting access (4)
Anti-Virus (8)
TASK: Installing an anti-virus application (4)
TASK: Configuring anti-virus (4)
TASK: Scanning for viruses (2)
TASK: What to do if a virus is found (2)
Firewall (14)
TASK: Windows firewall (4)
TASK: Installing a firewall (2)
TASK: Configuring a firewall (6)
TASK: Blocking and allowing connections (2)
Spyware (14)
TASK: Installing anti-spyware tools (2)
TASK: Configuring your spyware application (4)
TASK: Scanning for spyware (4)
TASK: Manually removing spyware (4)
Boxout: Spam
Protecting files and drives (18)
TASK: Encrypting files (6)
TASK: Encrypting and hiding drives (6)
TASK: How to securely remove files (6)
Boxout: Physical security
4) Software
Introduction/Chapter summary
Windows tools (10)
TASK: Notepad (2)
TASK: WordPad (2)
TASK: Paint (2)
TASK: Calculator (2)
TASK: Address Book (2)
Managing applications (22)
TASK: Downloading software (2)
TASK: How to install programs (6)
TASK: Configuring applications (4)
TASK: Applying patches and updates (4)
TASK: Removing software (6)
Boxout: Freeware and shareware
Boxout: Free alternatives
5) Hardware
Introduction/Chapter summary
Installing new hardware (26)
TASK: Installing a graphics card (6)
TASK: Upgrade your memory (4)
TASK: Fit a new hard disk (6)
TASK: Install a CD or DVD drive (6)
TASK: Change the PSU (4)
Boxout: Safety Tips
Boxout: Drivers
Configuring hardware (18)
TASK: How to use Device Manager (6)
TASK: Configuration and tweaking (8)
TASK: Computer Management (4)
6) Internet
Introduction/Chapter summary
Getting online (16)
TASK: Choosing a service provider (4)
TASK: Installing a modem (6)
TASK: Connecting (6)
Browsing the web (10)
TASK: Installing a web browser (2)
TASK: Navigating web sites (4)
TASK: Using a search engine (4)
Boxout: website security
Email (26)
TASK: Configuring an email application (6)
TASK: Using web mail (6)
TASK: Sending email (6)
TASK: Receiving email (4)
TASK: Deal with Spam (4)
Instant Messaging (14)
TASK: Register for IM (2)
TASK: Download and configure a client (6)
TASK: Using IM (6)
7) Multimedia
Introduction/Chapter summary
Images (16)
TASK: Viewing pictures (2)
TASK: Editing images (4)
TASK: Transfer digital camera photos (4)
TASK: Create a photo slideshow (6)
Music (18)
TASK: Listening to music (2)
TASK: Internet radio stations (4)
TASK: Ripping CDs (6)
TASK: How to create audio CDs (6)
Boxout: Codecs
Video (22)
TASK: Watching videos (4)
TASK: Streaming Internet video (4)
TASK: Ripping DVD video (6)
TASK: How to make a DVD (8)
8) Maintenance
Introduction/chapter summary
Safeguard your files (18)
Task: File compression and archiving (8)
Task: Backing up your files (4)
Task: Using System Restore (6)
Windows maintenance tools (18)
TASK: Safe Mode (4)
TASK: Defragmenting (4)
TASK: Scandisk (4)
TASK: Recovery Console (6)
Boxout: Saving Energy
Boxout: Hardware maintenance tips
Glossary (6)
Troubleshooting Guide (6)
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