Computer Keyboard Help and SupportKeyboard basicsWhat is a keyboard?Full list of terms relating to computer keyboards.How to use a computer keyboard.How many keys are on a computer keyboard?Description of each of the keys and symbols found on the keyboard.What are the F1 through F12 keys?Where do I find keyboard shortcut keys?Help with cleaning a keyboard and other computer hardware.Keyboard and...
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcut keys help provide an easier and quicker method of navigating and executing commands in the computer software.
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Hardware Tips
Learn about the latest computer hardware and find out how to diagnose
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Knowledge Practise questions and answers
Here you can practise more questions and answers to improve your knowledge on computer
Monday, 25 September 2017
10 Android Photo Editors Worth Having on Your Phone
10 Android Photo Editors Worth Having on Your Phone
Whether you’re a photography amateur or someone who just wants to improve the look of photos, one thing is clear about the Android platform – there are dozens of applications and most of them are disappointing. Don’t worry because we prepared a...
Device driver
Device driverMore commonly known as a driver, a device driver or hardware driver is a group of files that enable one or more hardware devices to communicate with the computer's operating system. Without drivers, the computer would not be able to send and receive data correctly to hardware devices, such as a printer.
If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device may not function properly,...
Option key
Option keyThe option key is a keyboard key found on Apple computers. It is used as a to create special characters and as a modifier for other command codes. As can be seen in the picture to the right, the option key is found next to the control and command keys. Since the mid-1990s, this key has included the small text "alt" on it.
Tip: For users who are more familiar with the PC, the option key...
Modifier key
Modifier keyA modifier key is a key on a computer's keyboard that is only used in conjunction with another key. Modifier keys are often used with other keys to perform computer keyboard shortcuts and other commands. For example, in many text editor programs pressing the Ctrl+A will select all text.Examples of modifier keysOn an IBM compatible computer, modifier keys include Alt, Ctrl, Shift, and...
Fn
Fn
Short for Function, Fn is a key found on most laptop keyboards and some desktop computer keyboards to perform special functions, such as turning up the screen's brightness and adjusting speaker volume.
As you can see in the image above, this laptop has an Fn key with a green and blue Fn. Keys...
Sunday, 24 September 2017
Function keys
Function keysThe
function keys or f keys are lined along the top of the keyboard and
labeled F1 through F12. These keys act as shortcuts, performing certain
functions, like saving files or printing data. For example, the F1 key
is often used as the default help key in many programs. The function...
AT keyboard
AT keyboardAlternatively referred to as the Model F keyboard, the AT keyboard is a US standard keyboard introduced in 1986 by IBM. The original version had 84-keys but was then replaced by the 101-key enhanced keyboard. Unlike new keyboards, the AT keyboard does not include the additional three Microsoft Windows keys now found on many IBM compatible keyboards.An AT keyboard may also be used to describe...
Sunday, 17 September 2017
Top 10 unknown Google tricks
Top 10 unknown Google tricksBelow is a list of our top ten Google tricks many people who use Google don't know.
Find weather and moviesType "weather" or "movies" followed by a zip code or city and state to display current weather conditions or movie theaters in your area. For example, typing weather 84101 gives you the current weather conditions for Salt Lake City, UT. Typing movies 84101 gives you...
Auto sum shortcut key in Microsoft Excel
Auto sum shortcut key in Microsoft ExcelQuickly create a Microsoft Excel formula to get the sum of all cells by highlighting the cells you want to know the value of and pressing Alt and =(equals) together.
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Top 10 free PC programs everyone should have
Top 10 free PC programs everyone should have
There are millions of free and open source projects available, many of them better than any commercially available product. Below is a short listing of what we think are the best out there, broken down into ten categories.
Antivirus and malware protection
Most PC users realize that they need protection on their computer or may have an installed antivirus...
Why do people create viruses and malware?
Why do people create viruses and malware?
There are thousands and thousands of different viruses and malware on the Internet today. So, you may be asking, why do people create viruses and malware?
There are three primary reasons why they create them:
To make money.
To steal account information.
To...
What are the top 10 computer viruses of all time?
What are the top 10 computer viruses of all time?
Viruses come in many forms and are created with different intentions. Some corrupt or delete a computer files while others are designed to replicate until they use all of your RAM; rendering your computer unable to operate. There are even viruses, like Ping-Pong that are created as a joke and do not cause any real damage.
To date, there have been...
Temporary file
Temporary fileAlternatively referred to as a foo file, a temporary file or temp file is a file created to hold information temporarily while a file is being created. After the program has been closed, the temporary file should be deleted. Temporary files are used to help recover lost data if the program or computer is abnormally halted.
Microsoft Windows and Windows programs often create a .TMP file...
My Windows computer boots up slow
My Windows computer boots up slowA slow Microsoft Windows boot up can be caused by a number of different issues. The following document contains various suggestions and tips that can help improve the overall speed of your computer's startup. It should be noted that this page only covers a slow computer boot time; not what to do if your computer is running slow overall.
Tip: If you use your computer...
Missing operating system
Missing operating system
If you are receiving the Missing operating system or Operating System not found error message, select the version of Windows on your computer from the list below and follow the steps to resolve the issue.
Windows 8 and 10
Windows Vista and 7
Windows XP and earlier
Windows 8 and 10
Caution: Make sure the installation disc is designed for the version of Microsoft...
How to find what operating system is on a computer
How to find what operating system is on a computer
Knowing what operating system is running on your computer can help you troubleshoot a computer and know your computer's compatibilities. Below are the steps on how to determine what operating system is running on your computer.
Tip: If you are...
How do I scan or check for computer viruses?
How do I scan or check for computer viruses?
he best method to check and protect a computer for computer viruses is to use an antivirus program. Many anti-virus programs are available to choose from, but the better-rated brands are Kaspersky, Symantec, Trend Micro, and MSE. You can get just the basic antivirus program or a full antivirus suite, which often include other types of protection beyond...
Homepage
Homepage
The homepage or home page is the name of the main page of a website where visitors can find hyperlinks to other pages on the site. By default, the homepage on all web servers is index.html, however, can also be index.htm, index.php, or whatever the developer decides.
How to get back...
My web browser has been hijacked
My web browser has been hijacked
Unfortunately, many of the software programs used to hijack a computer's browser are intentionally designed to be difficult to remove or detect. Below are recommendations on how these programs can be prevented and removed.
Free programs
When installing free programs such as KaZaA, read the disclaimers and watch for additional programs that are being installed....
How does a computer get infected with a virus or spyware?
How does a computer get infected with a virus or spyware?
There are dozens of ways a computer can become infected with spyware, viruses, and other malware. Below is a list of methods of how your computer can become infected. We've made this list in the order we believe to be most to least common.
Accepting without reading
By far one of the most common ways a computer becomes infected is when...
Virus
Virus
A computer virus is a program, script, or macro designed to cause damage, steal personal information, modify data, send e-mail, display messages, or some combination of these actions.
When the virus is executed, it spreads by copying itself into or over data files, programs, or boot...
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