Using the Mouse to Select Items
The mouse is used for many things including selecting items stored on your computer. In this article we share some useful tips and shortcuts that will make selecting multiple items, such as photos or files, quicker and easier. The simplest way of selecting a single file is to point at it with the mouse pointer […]
Using a Screen Saver
A screen saver is a feature that will either blank out your screen or display a series of moving patterns or images so anything open on your screen is hidden if your computer is left idle for a certain amount of time. Historically, screen savers were created to prevent “burn-in”, which happened when a computer […]
Help Someone to Help You by Recording Your Steps
When you’re trying to perform a task or when you are encountering difficulties with your computer it can be hard to explain to someone exactly what the problem is. The Windows Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7 & 8 can help you show someone what you are doing so they can help you. This tool […]
Setting up a New Windows Account
When you share a computer with family members you may want to give them a login of their own. They can then have their own area to store their files in and their own access to programs like Word and Outlook. It’s easy to add a new account using the tools built into Microsoft Windows […]
