These articles are written with the non- technical, average or beginner computer user in mind. Instead of blinding people with jargon and detail, these guides are practical, plain English ways to help you understand the concept, rather than the actual technical. In short, they will help you without confusing or boring you!
Most have appeared in our local publication, the "Embsay with Eastby News". Read them there, first!
These articles are in Adobe .pdf format, which requires the FREE Adobe Reader program. Almost all computers will have this installed, but if not, click on the link below, and choose "save". Find the file when it has downloaded, double click it, and follow the instructions. Just go with what it suggests.
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Stay safe on the Internet
From viruses to online scams and avoiding malware, here's a useful short guide, written for the beginner or non "techy" user.
Stay safe on the Internet
Do I need a new computer?
This is a question I often get asked. The answer depends on what you use the computer for. More often than not, a new PC is not necessary. Read on to see if your PC is up to the job, or needs and upgrade.
Do I need a new computer?
Your Computer explained!
A simple, plain English guide to help overcome several widely believed misconceptions that often cause many of the computer's problems. Learn the difference between the Hard Drive and Memory! This could be the most useful article you've ever read about computers! NB: this applies to Macs, too.
Your Computer explained
What is Networking and how can it help me?
A quick rundown on the many benefits of Home Networks, how they can revolutionise how you use your computers- all done at little or no cost!
5 Things you didn't know your computer could do
That box sat on your knee or computer desk has considerably more capabilities than most people could imagine. Here's just 5 examples of what your computer can do, with little or no cost.
5 things you didn't know your computer can do
Why the Internet slows down
Here we discuss the causes and symptoms of Internet problems. Unreliable connections, security issues and incorrect configuration are all extremely common but can usually be easily fixed for little cost.
Why the Internet slows down
Why does my computer slow down?
The answer is not usually that it is old! Contrary to popular opinion, and depending on what you expect of it, your computer's age is rarely the reason for it getting slower. Here we discuss the many reasons for computer slowdown- problems which are easy to fix for little cost.
Why does my computer slow down
The Absolute basics
A series of articles on the very basics of computers, designed for absolute beginners. Learn what your desktop is, how to send an email, how to browse and search the Internet and manage bookmarks/Favourites. Find out how to install a program, or how to print and many other tasks, as well as find out what all that jargon means, as well as learn the basics of how your computer works. All in plain English with assumption of no or very little knowledge.
Hardware
An explanation of just what Hardware is. Not essential reading, but very useful to know.
Hardware
Software
As above, but this time, we discuss software.
Software
Peripherals
Learn what peripherals are and how they differ from Hardware.
Peripherals
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