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Computer Tips & Online Safety
Computer tips and tricks are helpful because they boost productivity, save time, streamline workflows, solve common problems, and enhance overall digital experience by teaching efficient shortcuts, organizational strategies (like keeping a clean desktop), and useful features that many users don’t know, making tasks faster and less frustrating.
Keyboard Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopens the last closed browser tab.
- Win + L: Locks your computer screen instantly (PC).
- Win + Arrow Keys: Snaps windows to sides of screen (PC).
System Management:
- Restarting your PC fixes many glitches.
- Keeping your desktop clean reduces slowdowns.
- Security/Installation: Carefully read “custom” installation options to avoid unwanted software.
Troubleshooting:
Hold Shift + Right-Click for extra options (like Run as different user).
By learning these small tricks, you make your daily computer use more enjoyable, powerful, and less prone to frustration, notes Computer Hope.
Online Safety for Kids and Teens
The Internet is a lot like the Cave of Wonders, filled with both treasures and danger. If you know how to walk through it, you will get access to unmeasurable knowledge and connection, but if you approach it without caution, it can turn into a nightmare.
For this reason, it is every parent’s responsibility to train kids on internet safety from an early age.
If Your Data Is Compromised
A data breach occurs when someone gains unauthorized access to your personal data. It can occur intentionally or accidentally. Personal information may include your name, Social Security number, date of birth, contact information, medical records, and other sensitive information. The first step to protecting your identity is to find out as much as possible about the breach.
Internet Safety: Guide to Keep Your Information Safe Online
Online safety is incredibly important if you want to keep your personal information secure. Here are some tips and rules that will help you browse the internet safely, and what you should be on the lookout for.
Word Processors Through Time: Before MS Word & Google Docs
People transferred messages to others and preserved their thoughts long before computers, word processors, and typewriters were invented. Yet, if we’d want to discuss everything an individual used as a writing device, we’d have to travel back to prehistoric times. Even ignoring cave paintings created with rocks or charcoal, our conversation would have to start with Ancient Egypt since the first known pen was developed in 3000 BC. See how word keeping has progressed.
Free AI Tools That Can Be Used In Business Writing
Communication is essential in today’s fast-paced corporate world. Writing can be difficult. AI solutions help your writing.
Free AI writing tools can speed up your writing process and result in high-quality material. These tools can be quite helpful for anyone who wants to write better, whether they are a writer or a business owner. We’ll introduce you to the top free AI writing tools in this article.
Knowing Your Target Audience
Deanna Lilly
Although this information was originally written for websites, it can also be used for with your manuscript writing. This information is presented in a very brief format and does not go into the detail of studies relating to color choices. Please use this as a “guideline.” Knowing who you are writing for makes all the difference is the tone of your manuscript. Happy Writing.
The Top 10 Email Errors
1. Not reading over what you have written. Spelling, grammar, errors of omission, and using the wrong word are very common. While your friends might not care, your business associates might. Taking a moment to re-read your message before you hit Send is an easy way to make a better impression.
Stopping Viruses from Propagating Through Your Email
Deanna Lilly
When you install Microsoft Office, or another office suite, they often come with an email client, or you may use an online email mail program. More often than not, the default option for receiving mail is set to open your mail automatically within 5 seconds. The problem with this setting is that even before most of the mail is downloaded to your email client, you could have received and spread a virus infected email — that means it is spreading before you can blink.
Don’t Be a Victim-Scams, Identity Theft, Urban Legends
Dr. Audri Lanford, Scambusters.org
“Unfortunately, as we hear every single day, being smart is NOT enough to protect yourself from dangerous Internet scams, frustrating spam, or devious identity theft.”
Building Your Web Site and Doing It Right
Deanna Lilly
Today, the general public expects a business to have an online presence. As an author or writer, you are a business. Business owners who realize this will definitely want their own web sites, and some of them will take the do-it-yourself route. Small business owners in particular can feel pressure to save money by doing their own work. Its definitely doable if you’re persistent and motivated. Sometimes, though, creating a web site begins to feel like do-it-yourself dentistry. A crash course in HTML and web authoring programs can start to feel like you’re drilling your own tooth.
Don’t Spread Scams
Deanna Lilly
How many times have you received a warning from someone who has sent it to 200 of their closest friends, posted it on FaceBook and so on? Before you re-post that wonderful warning you just read and become a rumor monger, spreading false warnings, please check the sources to see if it is a scam or a legitimate warning.
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ASCII characters are used for foreign words or when you need a symbol you cannot locate easily on your computer (use the Insert Symbol option).
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