The nuts & bolts Computer book about everything they never teach in computer class! How to recover from just about anything, protect the computer using free software and much more!
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THE PARTS OF THE MANUAL
The Sections of the manual are presented in the order of importance.
Recovery, Where are the grapes? This Section addresses serious operational computer problems. If the computer ever stops working, stalls, or locks-up while starting, or there are problems with a newly installed computer device, refer to this section. A review of this Section will give an idea of computer problems that can occur.
Security, Protect those grapes. This section is focused on properly protecting the computer with the basic three of a Firewall, Anti-Malware Software and Automatic Updates. An important part of the computer protection are the security settings of the Internet Browser. Because these change more often these instructions are available as a free download from the Website.
Backing Up, Let’s not loose the recipe. This section walks through creating a successful and complete back-up to protect important files and information. After completing this Section once, the created Sub-Folders will act as a backup check off list.
Maintenance, Good wine requires a clean operation. In performing a series of Computer Maintenance Operations the computer will be cleaned up, increased Hard-Drive space and the computer will be in peak operating condition.
Registering
Protection Software, technology and threats change daily so be sure to stay up-to-date through the website;
www.c-a-l-m-m.com [be sure to type the dashes]
The Registration page is found at;
www.c-a-l-m-m.com/signup
Registration gives access to the latest Software Evaluations for Anti-Malware, Anti-Spyware, Firewalls, Utilities for the computer, Frequently-Asked-Questions page, the Community Forum, and more. Spam catchers and other events can prevent emails from reaching you so please check the Spam or other special folders for follow up emails.
The website pages available to registered users match the Section Names used in this Manual to provide an easy cross-reference.
Identifying Key Information
Key lessons and explanations of Terminology give important information in understanding each Section:
[Items]: These titles are placed on the left side of the page to assist in scanning for specific information and instructions.
Important Computer Terms are explained under Terminology such as; “[Word]:” followed by the definition with an expanded explanation.
THE SCOOP presents an analysis of certain aspects of Computers to help in understanding and making important decisions concerning its operation.
An important concept for computers is the role of the
{image} Left & {image} Right Mouse Click.
[Changing Mouse Button Operation]: If Left Handed and using a mouse on the left side of the keyboard reversing the Mouse button operation such that the Right Mouse Button works like a {image} Left-Click and the Left Mouse Button works like a {image} Right-Click.
To change the mouse button operation {image} Left-Click on {image},
{image} Left-Click on {image},
in the Pop-up window {image} Left-Click on {image} [{image} for Vista] and this will bring up the mouse settings window where the mouse button operation can be reversed. If the buttons are reversed remember to also reverse the mouse button operations when following the manual.
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