Computer Tutorials for Novices and Intermediate levels
Novice Level:
Those marked * are important basic knowledge.
Novice Tips.
Crash Recovery*
Registry backup and recovery*
How to Defrag*
Configure the Send-To folder.
Numeric keyboard as a launchpad.
Introduction to Windows Registry
Keyboard shortcuts.
Save or Save as---what's the difference?
Running Scandisk on Boot---Yes, Maybe, or No.
Computer slow to start.
Clean up hard drive.
Windows Shutdown Problems.
Set File Associations.
How to install new fonts.
Launchbar missing in Win 98.
Making better use of the start button.
What to do when you see the "Open with" box.
Think before you upgrade your favourite program.
A quick and easy non-tech way to check performance.
A quick and easy way to manage bookmarks in IE.
Don't put important files or folders on your Desktop.
A few tips for using Internet Explorer.
Force Internet Explorer 5 to open new windows maximised.
Don't move program folders. (12 Nov 2001).
How to manually remove email virus files. (20 Dec 2001).
Optimise Internet Explorer.(10 Feb 02)
Link to beginners tutorial on Web browsing
Link to Linda's excellent Windows and MS Office tutorials
Intermediate Level
Memory Leaks And Management
Make a simple batch file to automate backups, or open multiple programs.
Create your own file associations.
Compare registry before and after any new installation.
Backup your Internet Connection Info.
Add "open with" to all right click menus.
Configure the right-click menu.
Why can't my computer bios see my new hard drive properly, and can I update bios? .
What does Installation do? Why won't a program I've just copied work? A possible workaround.
Hard Drive Failure.
Advanced Level
Link to Reuel's multi-boot tutorial
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