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Computer Care!
A special course designed for Colleen Kennedy 
So you’ve bought a new computer and you’re wondering, “So how do I use this thing?”Sure, you know how to check your email and move files around. You know how to listen tomusic and make CD’s of your favorite artist. That was enough for you when you were usingsomeone else’s computer, but now….Now you’re in charge and you want to know how to properly use your computer. You want it to remain a lean, mean processing machine! This guideis going to help you do this. Here’s an outline of what’s to come in the next week:
Part 1 –Basic Computer Management – A Lesson in Understanding and GoodPracticesA.
Startup Programs & control-alt-deletea.Take a long time for your computer to start? Here’s why!b.How to turn on/off startup programsc.Control-Alt-Delete: Try this instead of rebooting when you run intoproblemsB.File and Program Organization
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Give the Librarian a break! The basics of organizationb.Keep that desktop clean!c.The Big 6! These are the most common file categories: You will use them
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Securitya.So what do I need protecting from? And what’s an anti-thingamajigger?b.Anti-virus program: Pick one and stick with itc.Why one anti-malware program isn’t enoughD.Updates
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Automatic Windows Updates: Let it do its thingb.Anti-virus: It should update everydayE.Internet Usea.Learning to Use Google Search: Your answer to every questionb.How to avoid 99% of virus, spyware, and malware in a few simple stepsc.Keeping an eye on clutter: Temporary Internet Files and Cookies
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