how much does it cost... software can be expensive, cheap, or just for free... but is there really such a thing as free software...
find it out here... before you start downloading software from the web
Software installation and removal
some useful beginner's tips on the installation and un-installation of software
read this before you start installing and removing programs on your computer
how to find what you're looking for on the internet
make internet browsing and navigation a lot easier and more fun
how to save stuff from the web onto your computer
some words on e-mail and e-mail accounts
there are many ways to use e-mail, discover which way suits you the most
the basic and necessary knowledge about files and how the system handles them
practical info on file-names and extensions, and opening and saving files
learn about graphic formats, how images, photos and graphics are stored on the system
how to use them in your documents, publications and e-mail
if you plan to work with images, using a scanner or a digital camera, if you like to edit your photos and more... then read this guide, all bundled in an easy overview for practical use
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the overwhelming use of all kinds of malicious software on the internet these days (such as tracking methods, spy-software, browser hijackers and other malware) attacking your privacy and resulting in a slower and even unstable system, it became absolutely necessary for each and every user to protect their system.
If you want more info about internet security, then read the security info-pages below.
Besides lots of other good programs, you also find a fine selection of anti-spyware and other protection programs on this site in the "Software Toplist" section.
introduction to internet security - something about the most common threats on the internet and some basic practices to protect yourself and your computer
a good starting point for everyone who's not yet familiar with the internet and all the related security problems nowadays
a big deal of all viruses and other crap are distributed by e-mail
with just some very easy precautions you can protect yourself
no computer knowledge needed, just a few basic things will do
basic but indispensable info on security and privacy on the web
see how to avoid malicious scripts, virii and other malicious software
a simple and practical security guide for everyone
easy detection of files which could possibly harm you system
a look at the file-name can be enough to protect you against many threats
an introduction to home computer problems and their solutions
determinating the cause and some more things to know
an easy "how-to" guide on resolving some common program-related computer problems
it will help you to deblock a struck machine and to remove and re-install your software
how to remove malicious or bad software which won't un-install normally
manually check your system and remove hidden threats
check what's starting up each time you start the computer
and see what's always running in the background and why
over time, the system get's "clogged" with useless files, left-overs from software removed times ago, and lots of data and entries hidden almost everywhere in the system
removing those useless data can speed-up your machine and making it run more stable
this can be done by using some automatic cleanup features and programs, but as it's nearly impossible to do a real thoroughly cleanup safely and automatically; we'll see also how to do a manual cleanup, finding out where the crap is hiding and removing it manually
a novice guide to full system restore, including the creation and use of boot-disks
in some cases, the problems may turn so bad that a complete new installation of the whole system maybe the best option, this will make your system running as new, without traces of previous (software) malfunctions left
although this topic is a bit more tricky, you don't have to be an expert to clean-up your system and to re-install everything on it
you can do this with no more technical background other than a basic knowledge of Windows - just follow the easy step-by-step instructions
but don't wait until your system crashes, read this and make yourself familiar with some computing techno-stuff... at least give it a try for one day it will save you money...
All info provided on an "as is"-basis, without any warranty and/or further
responsibility whatsoever.
All texts are free for personal non-commercial use. Copyright by the NightOwl
(2008).
