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Self-tutoring about home computer use: the tutor shares some experience with XP. Like almost everyone, I loved Windows XP and was very sad to see it go. It was a consolation that Windows 7 was very good, as well. I’m …
Self-tutoring about home computer use: the tutor makes a couple of mouse observations. I notice that the mouse I use doesn’t seem to work on glossy surfaces, so have wondered why not. The first thing I’ve learned is that, if …
Self-tutoring about microphones: the tutor mentions a discovery. At an online site, I checked the quality of a gaming headset’s mic against the PC’s onboard one. The quality of the onboard one was reported around 10 times higher than that …
Self-tutoring about computers: the tutor mentions an experience. I’m using a Windows 10 computer from 2017. It’s a bit overwhelmed compared to newer models. Yesterday, while I was typing, this computer restarted without warning. It took a few minutes to …
Self-tutoring about Gmail: to zip or not to zip? I sent an email with an attached zip file to a friend, but they never received it. I tried again: still nothing. Next, I sent it to my old hotmail account. …
Self-tutoring about file conversions: the tutor mentions a utility he uses. I don’t have much proprietary software. Yet, there’re times when people insist on pdfs. What to do? One option – probably the best I know so far – is …
Self-tutoring about computer use: the tutor mentions the Break key. I read the instruction to stop an app by the combination Ctrl-Break. Trouble is, this computer’s keyboard doesn’t have a Break key. What to do? Apparently, Ctrl-C can accomplish the …
Self-tutoring about home computer use and (in)security: the tutor reflects… I’m no expert on computer security; this article is a lifestyle piece about my own experience. In my post from July 16, 2021, I mention anti-malware on home computers. Of …
Self-tutoring about home computer use: the tutor shares thoughts about malware protection with Windows 10. Typically I use three computers, all Windows 10. Two are new, bought within the past year, while one is from 2017. I mention the old …
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Self-tutoring about home computer use: the tutor mentions McAfee Anti-virus software. This computer is from 2017. It seems to need a total re-install of Windows 10 every 6 months, which is another story. I reinstalled Windows 10 on this computer …