Are you looking for good how-to articles to help using your computer, or to help someone use their computer? If so, you have come to the right place. The authors of the how-to articles are trying to do just that. Our goal is to produce a guide that someone can read, understand, and use. Please note that there will be no programming how-tos here, as they belong in the programming section. (Link.)
The how-tos here vary in the expected knowledge level of the user. A simple rating system will be used to help you determine the level of knowledge required.
The ratings are as follows:
Newbie (Basic): Someone who is very new to using computers.
User (Normal): Someone who is able to successfully use a computer for everyday tasks (web surfing,
typing, playing Solitare, etc...)
Power-User (Advanced): Someone who is able to successfully use a computer to do almost
any task.
Are you new to the whole computer thing? Do you know someone who is, but don't have the time (or patience) to teach them? Take the time to read through these guides, and if you wish, print them out and distribute them. (This can be done so long as the author is given proper credit. Simply print the whole guide and distribute it, and you won't have a problem.)
Rating: Newbie. Glossary of Terms by Matt Brault
This is a glossary of the terms defined in the guides below. There has been no attempt to make the glossary completely inclusive, it's just the words and definitions extracted from the guides below.
Rating: Newbie. How to Use a Mouse by Matt Brault
This guide was written for newbies, and maybe for users who never learned. ;-) There's some terminology contained in here, so it's worth a look.
Rating: Newbie. Introduction to the Computer (Part 1) by Matt Brault
Rating: Newbie. Introduction to the Computer (Part 2) by Matt Brault
This series of guides introduces a new user to the computer, and describes the
hardware common in computers today, as well as a basic introduction to how the
computer works.
Rating: Newbie. The Windows Metaphor--Explained. by Matt Brault
This isn't exactly a how-to, but rather an explanation of what you see using the
Windows Graphical User Interface. This wasn't completely written with newbies
in mind, so it's possible you may come across a term you do not know. Please
feel free to look it up, or ask on the forums. (Link.)
Seting up microsoft networking in MS-DOS By Anonymous101
Rating: User. How to use Windows FTP by Matt Brault.
Seting up a DOS Webserver using EZ-NOS By Anonymous101
Rating: User. Recording Audio By Matt Brault
Do you want to convert your tape collection to CD? Do you have a special song you recorded that you want your brother 500 miles away to hear in an hour? This how-to steps you through the process of recording Audio with your computer, which you can then do with as you please.
How to remove spyware from your PC By Tom S.
Spyware programs often install on your system without your knowledge, then
they begin to spy on you, reporting your activities to a server somewhere. This
how to describes the process to remove it.
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