What do they mean by 'desktop'?

There are two terms that I can see people getting confused about when someone mentions 'desktop'! It’s easy to figure out the two when someone explains it to you!Once you grasp this it will be pretty plain which they are referring to! They are completely different! When people talk about 'desktop'...

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How to clean up with DISK CLEANUP!

One of the basic computer operations is called Disk Cleanup.  Disk Cleanup is one of the computer maintenance options that is needed to keep you computer running smoothly.  One way of looking at Disk Cleanup is taking out the trash!How-To Guide for the Computer Beginning will be on clean up...

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Run Scan Disk to keep your computer running well!

So why should you run Scandisk and what is Scandisk anyway?Scandisk does just what it sounds like, it scans your hard drive looking for errors and correcting them. The hard drive is where Windows (or what they call your Operating System) is installed, and all of your programs and any files you may have...

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How do I turn on or off the screensaver?

Welcome!Today on How-To Guide for the Computer Beginner we will be learning about computer screensavers.  In today’s lesson we will show you how to turn on your screen saver, or turn off your screensaver.See the cat ready to attack those fish in that screensaver on the computer? (giggles) I love...

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How-To Change The Font Size On Your Computer Monitor

Ever wanted to change the font size so it was bigger (or smaller) than what is being displayed on your monitor? NO PROBLEM! Click here if you looking for the article to change your font size in your web browser! Learning How-To Change your font size on your computer will be a pretty easy...

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How to find the control panel in Vista!

Today’s How-To Guide for the Computer Beginner is how to find your control panel in Vista.  Vista is your operating system.   The control panel in your Vista Operating System is something you will use quite a bit at times.If you look on your desktop towards the left hand side you will...

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