Computer & Internet Newbie Guide

Printing Just A Part Of A Page
Do you find lots of great info on the net that you’d love to print? Or just a snip of an email? But hesitate because you know once you print, EVERYTHING gets printed. The entire web page, the entire email, etc. Two things you can do:

Block and copy the [...]

Game Cheats For Free Windows Games
Solitaire Game Cheat
Holding down the Ctrl + Alt + Shift keys while you click on the deck will allow you to pick up one single card off the deck.
FreeCell Game Cheat
When you are stuck and cannot find any moves, press Ctrl + Shift + F10. This brings up a dialog [...]

How To Change The Time On Your Computer Clock
Sometimes our computer clocks can run a little off and we need to tweak the time so it shows correctly.
Here’s how you do that:

Move your cursor to the clock on your taskbar (normally bottom right corner)
With your left mouse button, double click on the clock
A Calendar box [...]

Stop Windows Messenger From Loading At Startup
Disable Windows Messenger
Here’s what you can do to stop Windows Messenger from loading when you start up the computer (you’ll still be able to use it when you need it):

Click Start
Select Run
Type msmsgs.exe
Select Tools
Select Options
Click Preferences
Uncheck Run This Program When Windows Starts
Uncheck Allow This Program To Run In The [...]

“Paranoia, or Are Public Internet Computers Dangerous?”
I admit it. I’m a bit paranoid, especially when it comes to “public” facilities. For example, an unfamiliar public restroom has my mind racing with thoughts of cleanliness … and hoping someone enters as I’m exiting (so I don’t actually have to touch anything).
The story I have [...]

What Are Cookies And What Do They Do?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer by a web server that is uniquely yours. According to microsoft.com, it cannot be executed as a code or virus: Information About Cookies On Microsoft.com
What’s The Purpose Of A Cookie?
Cookies are placed on your computer [...]

Help Searching Online
Need help finding what you want online? Here are some basic tips to online searching.
Search Engine Sites
There are many search engines throughout the net, but three of the most popular search engines to use are:

Google
Yahoo
MSN

Defining A Search
Once you realize a search engine will look for the specific words [...]

Netiquette Tips And Help For The Newbie Surfer.
A Few Pointers
Netiquette is a term to describe well mannered/respectful online communication and behavior. It applies to any interaction done over the internet such as forum posting, emails, and IM (Instant Message) chat.
Things to watch:
DO NOT USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS WHEN TYPING AN EMAIL OR POSTING [...]