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... to . . . ➟ Assemble Your Toolkit 28 ➟ Get Grounded 30 ➟ Open the Computer’s Case 32 ➟ Find Out What Makes Your Computer Think 36 ➟ See Where Your Computer Stores Your Stuff 38 ➟ Tour ... this antistatic pad before touching your computer. Figure 2-2 ➟ Discharge your body’s static into a metal object. If you don’t use an antistatic strap or device, position your chair close to ... connectors for external audio equipment. (For more information about these connectors, see “Connect the Parts: Ports and Hubs,” later in this chapter.) To get the best sound from your computer,...

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... Intruders out of Your Computer For maximum security, choose Ask Me Every Time for all media. Click Save after making changes. Figure 6-6 3. Make a new choice from the drop-down menu for any medium ... marketers, promoters, salespeople, and crooks can find your ID and make themselves your buddy in an effort to reach you. Delete any name in your buddy list that you don’t recognize. Please purchase ... over after they’re in place. 1. Make sure that you always have the latest updates for your antivirus or security program. Some programs check for and download updates automatically based...

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... color (16 bit for 65KB colors to 32 bit for more than 4 billion colors). 3. Make any changes you want. 4. Click OK to save your changes. If you can’t check a problem with your video adapt- er’s ... computer in your home or can take your monitor to a friend’s house.) If the monitor delivers the proper image, you know to concentrate your attention on your computer. 4. If your monitor ... the Monitor tab, and make a choice from the Colors drop-down menu in the bottom-left corner (see Figure 8-7). 6. Make any other changes you want. 7. Click OK to save your changes and close...

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... instruct your computer where to look for Windows and the essential tracks it uses to bring itself to life (see “Format the Drive,” later in this chapter). 2. What kind of data cables does your ... workspace, assemble your tools, and ground yourself properly (see Chapter 2). If you’re replacing your boot drive, make sure to back up any data that you want to save and install on your new hard ... through a chat feature on their Web sites. 1. Prepare your workspace, assemble your tools, and ground yourself properly (see Chapter 2). 2. Make sure that the computer is turned off, and unplug...

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... to create. Most external drives come preformatted and ready to run immediately in Windows. For information on reformatting, see the next section, “Format the Drive.” Please purchase PDF Split-Merge ... Your Mouse (or Trackball) and Keyboard mouse is old enough that it uses a PS/2 connector (see “Vet Your Mouse,” later in this chapter), the saf- est way to proceed is to shut down the PC before ... External drives simply plug into your computer, so I discuss installing an internal drive in this section. 1. Prepare your workspace, assemble your tools, and ground yourself properly (see Chapter...

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... larger partition for your Windows installation. 9. In the next screen, click Advanced to expand the options at the bottom of the screen, and choose the option to reformat your drive. 10. ... state — before you installed updates or third-party software — but doesn’t affect your data files. ➟ Your computer is able to start, and you can get to the operating system. ➟ You can make ... tips apply to both mechanical and optical mice. ➟ Keep your desktop clean. Your mouse travels miles and miles, sliding back and forth on your desktop. Along the way, it picks up dust, pollen,...

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... diagnose — and often fix — your computer’s problems. Start Your Computer in Safe Mode 1. Remove any discs from the CD/DVD drive, if your PC has one. 2. Shut down your computer in one of the ... Windows installed on your PC, you see options for each version; choose the version that you want to restart. After you make your selection, your PC restarts in the selected version of Windows. ... instruction manual or online support pages for your computer model to find a list of your computer’s standard (default) settings, and identify the process for restoring all the settings to their...

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... 1. Start your computer in safe mode, as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Uninstall any drivers or other software that you installed for the new hardware. (See Chapter 4 for information ... expectancy. If you’re unlucky, your drive will die suddenly. If you’re lucky, it will break down slowly over a long period. Make no mistake, though: Someday, your hard drive will die. That’s ... check can’t be performed while you’re using the disk and asks whether you want the utility to check the disk the next time you restart your PC. 7. Follow the appropriate step for your version...

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... V: Troubleshooting Your PC Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. ➟ 344 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies RIMM: A module for Rambus memory. RJ-11: The ... www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. ➟ 342 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies overvoltage protection: In a power supply, a circuit that shuts down the device if the output voltage exceeds ... Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. ➟ 336 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies burn: The act of recording information onto an optical storage medium such as a CD-R or...

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... watermark. ➟ 348 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. ➟ 356 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies • K ... Wizard and make changes to your injured PC using a list of solutions • Enhance security — take the steps needed to protect your PC from viruses and other threats Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors Sandler Badgett spine=.768” Please ... watermark. ➟ 362 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies Services tab, System Configuration utility, 87, 257–258 settings, restoring computer choosing problem solving utility, 267 Last Known Good...

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... Wizard and make changes to your injured PC using a list of solutions • Enhance security — take the steps needed to protect your PC from viruses and other threats Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors Sandler Badgett spine=.768” ➟ 366 Fix ... Marketing For Dummies, 2nd Edition 978-0-470-37181-7 WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition 978-0-470-40296-2 Language & Foreign Language French For Dummies 978-0-7645-5193-2 Italian Phrases For ... messages and know what to do • Maintain your computer to help prevent future difficulties • Recognize when you need to call for help Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors Making Everything Easier! ™ ...

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... As shown in Figure 5-32 , your job is to make a frame around the part of the page that usually shows the information you want. If the Web site ever redesigns its pages, it'll wreck your ... appears when you move your mouse to the lower-right corner. The widget flips around to reveal the controls shown in Figure 5-33 . Figure 5-33. Top: Click a frame style to give your widget better-looking ... with Dashcode, an easy-to-use widget-assembly environment. You'll find the installer for it on your Leopard installation DVD (in the Optional Installs XCode Tools folder), and you'll...

Ngày tải lên: 21/01/2014, 04:20

... Dummies.com for official rules. Get More and Do More at Dummies.com ® To access the Cheat Sheet created specifically for this book, go to www.dummies.com/cheatsheet/fixyourowncomputerforseniors Please ... Wizard and make changes to your injured PC using a list of solutions • Enhance security — take the steps needed to protect your PC from viruses and other threats Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors Sandler Badgett spine=.768” Please ... for the rest of us, the fact that we have a history (we remember life before Google, before YouTube, before cell phones) sometimes makes it harder to deal with the fast pace of change. Just as...

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... complex formulas, you are in for a surprise. The SpeedWealth methods are extremely simple, but they make people rich! The SpeedWealth system is for people who already own a business, for people ... Do you have to own your own business in order for the SpeedWealth system to work? In a word, yes! Unfortunately, many people are still being sucked in by ... Eker makes success simple!” Enjoy and prosper! iii MEET THE AUTHOR 3. The QUALITY of your “value” means how good your products and services are — and just as important — how good you are at your...

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