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Here are some general computer tips that can be used on many computer platforms, not just PCs.

#1: Save Your Work Often

#2: General Computers - What Are .CHK Files?

#3: Printers: Save Money by Learning Control Panels

#4: Video Cards and Memory

#5: Removable Media Option

#6: Check the Size of Your Expansion Cards

#7: Don't Plug Into a Powered Machine

#8: Year 2000 Issues with Windows, Microsoft Products

#9: Buying a Laptop or Desktop - What is Shared Video Memory?
Explains the difference between graphics card onboard memory and a shared video memory paradigm.

#10: What is a Monitor's Actual Display Size?

#11: Increase Laptop Performance and Use Less Power?

#12: Useful Hayes Commands

#13: Don't Make the Computer Case Claustrophobic

#14: Software Server Revisited

#15: COM Ports

#16: Should I Virus Scan Commercial Software?

#17: For Speed, CPU Speed Isn't It

#18: Don't Always Go By Minimum Requirements
Plan on purchasing software, such as a game, and using it on a computer that barely meets the software's minimum requirements? It may not run as well as desired.

#19: Drive Defragmenters - Not All The Same
Not all disk defragmenters work the same way - learn how two disk defragmenters work differently.

#20: Refresh Old Backups

#21: Keystrokes and Message Boxes
These keyboard shortcuts work most of the time when message boxes appear onscreen.

#22: Directory - Path - Folder ... What Is It?

#23: Why Do Install Programs Ask Me to Close Everything Else?
When installing software, here's why you should close down all running applications.

#24: Converting Files Between Word Processors?

#25: Trackballs May Be Right For You

#26: CD Care

#27: Failing Installation Programs

#28: How to Solve Computer Problems with More Power!
UPS units can protect your computers from surges, brownouts, and unreliable power. Read this tip for more information.

#29: Test Out Keyboards!

#30: Backing Up Only One Folder
You don't have to own high-end software programs to perform software backups.

#31: ALWAYS Make Emergency Disks

#32: Increase Scanner Results with Black

#33: Network Administrator? Set Up a Software Server

#34: Sound Recording Problems

#35: Mouse Pointer Problems

#36: Scanning Resolution Questions

#37: Consider the TCO When Buying Printers

#38: Computer Parts - Keep a Spare Item

#39: Hard Drive Fragmentation and Internet Surfing

#40: Why Not Try a New Mouse?

#41: Check for New Graphics Drivers

#42: Clean Your Computer

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General Computers Help and Tips

General Computers
Help and Tips