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The "How To" Library
- By Matthew Ferrara
- Published June 2, 2005
- "How To" Library
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Quick guides to common tasks with your personal computer
Personalize Windows
- Change your Desktop Wallpaper
- Customize your computer with your own choice of wallpaper and colors. This quick guide shows you how.
- Change your Password
- Need to set, change or reset your password in Windows? This quick security tip can save your day - and your data!
- Change your Screensaver
- Let your computer's thoughts wander when you're away from your desk with this quick guide to choosing a screensaver.
- Move your Personal Files and Settings to Another Computer
- When it's time to move your old files to a new computer, this how-to guide can save you lots of time and effort..
Stay Updated
- Update Windows
- From time to time, Microsoft releases patches, fixes and bug updates for its operating systems. Find out how to safely and consistently apply these updates to your system.
- Update Norton Anti-Virus
- More than 200 new viruses come out every day - so be sure your system has the latest innoculations and updates with this quick guide.
Maintain your PCs health
- Scan your Hard Drive for Errors
- A hard drive scan a week can keep the doctor away.
- Defragment your Hard Drive
- Is your system getting sluggish? Maybe you just need to rearrange the files and get them back into sequence. Here's how.
- Clean Up your Hard Drive
- Old documents, temporary files and online fragments can wreak havoc with your performance. Clean it up with this quick how-to.
- Windows Control Panel Basics
- Use some basic tools in Windows 9x/XP Control Panel
Manage Your Mouse
Use some basic tools in Windows 9x/XP Control Panel
PDA Tips and Tricks
- Manage PALM OS Preferences
- Palm OS Main Menu Features
- Address Book: Add a Contact
- Use Global Find
- Use Memo Pad
- Use To Do List
- Use Expense Tracker
- Synchronize with Outlook - from PalmOne.com
Outlook Express Tips and Tricks
- Add Contact to Address Book
- Create Mailing Groups
- Block Senders and SPAM
- Create Folders
- Delete Email Messages
- Activate Sent Items Folder Tracking
- Create a Signature File
- Add an Attachment to a Message
- Request a Receipt from Recipient
Internet Explorer Tips and Tricks