If you’ve never owned a computer before, how do you know what’s the best computer for you? The best computer for a beginner is the one that fits your budget, space, & plans. So I would shoot for a price point somewhere in the middle with moderate features. Then I’d consider a form factor that …
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I remember when I was first learning about the different types of computers and what they can do. Back then, I started where most people do, learning about desktop computers, laptops, and servers. Today, there is a lot more variety an individual can access. So let’s get started looking at what they are and what …
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To me, it all comes down to how much you use your computer. If you use your computer once or more a day, putting it to sleep between uses is a good option. If you use it less than every other day, you may want to shut it off. If you don’t use it but …
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As a computer owner, you can use a computer to help you do a great many things. Here’s a shortlist of things to get you leveraging your computer to make your life better. 1. Communicate/Connect with a community Computers can help you stay in touch with friends, family, and through online communities. Email and online …
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So it’s time to clean your computer, and you’re considering using a vacuum to clean it. It’s best practice not to vacuum your computer & use cans of compressed air duster instead. When dust particles in dry air rub against a surface, they create static electricity. This action can happen directly on the electronics or, …
When people talk about a computer program or computer programming, they’re talking about two different things. A computer program is a set of instructions for a computer to follow saved in a file. It can be a single pass of instructions or, more commonly, an instruction set that loops back on itself and does work …
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When you’re buying a new computer, you could buy a normal consumer-level home computer, but nothing is stopping you from buying a business computer either. The difference between a business computer & a home computer is that business computers usually come with more powerful components & professional software. They also include hardware more applicable for …
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A computer is a machine often characterized as a calculating machine. On the one hand, that’s true. Computers are great at calculating and manipulating lots of numbers. In reality, a computer is a text-based rather than a number-based machine. Therefore, everything that sits at the operating system layer you can access through your keyboard and …
Have you ever wondered how networks work and what’s really happening on all those wires and network devices? Networks work by allowing computers and other end devices to share information using an addressing and routing system. This addressing and routing system is self-learning and adaptable with error correction and guaranteed data delivery. Modern networks are …
The path variable is a big time saver when you want to start an application from Windows Run or the command prompt. From the command prompt, type path to get the current path variable. Edit the path in a text editor, then paste it back into the command prompt, and then press Enter. To set …
