8 things you have to know about Computer

Basic Computer knowledge::

1: Basic hardware knowledge

a:It is tough to have someone help you with a problem when you tell them that your "hard drive" is unplugged, when you really mean "the computer."

b: There are a number of common hardware misunderstandings out there, and while some are understandable (for instance, confusing a NIC with a modem -- the cables look similar and they serve the same purpose, networking), knowing basic hardware terminology is a must-have skill to be a savvy user.

2: Basic networking knowledge

Networking problems create the most common trouble with most computers. While you don't need to be able to program a Cisco router, you should know how to:

• Determine your IP address
• Verify physical connectivity to the network
• Check that you have a logical connection to the network
• Find out what path network traffic takes to get to its destination
• Translate from DNS names to IP addresses

3: Virus/malware scanning knowledge

a:Much of typical computer maintenance is automated or unneeded at this point, but it is still essential to understand how to check a system for nasty bugs, spyware, and other malicious applications.

b: While the scanning tools come with real-time monitors, something can still slip onto the system before the scanner has the right filter for it. So it's critical to know how to trigger a manual virus/malware scan, as well as how to use alternative systems, spot signs of an infection, and other similar tasks.

4: Simple/Common keyboard commands knowledge

a:If you do not know how to copy/paste without a mouse, you are not computer literate. 

b:Sorry! Every operating system has some universal keyboard commands, and while knowing them won't add 30 minutes back into your day, it will take a lot of the "friction" out of using a computer. Learning these commands is more a matter of routine than anything else; a short tutorial done once a day for a week will probably be enough to put you in the habit, and it will make you a happier user.

5: Search engines knowledge

a:Using a search engine is more than typing in the address, putting a couple of keywords into the big text box, clicking Search, and choosing the first result. While that may work, it won't give you the best results much of the time. Learning the advanced search, Boolean operators,

6: Word processing knowledge

a:Word processing is one of the oldest uses for a computer. And it continues to be extremely important, even though in many ways its functions have been put into other applications. (For example, people may write more emails than documents, but the task is nearly identical.)

b: It is tough to claim to be computer literate if the basic functions of word processing -- like spell check, table creation, and working with headers -- are outside your capabilities.

7: Spreadsheets knowledge(Excel)

a:Spreadsheets were the killer application that got a lot of people willing to pony up big bucks for a PC in the early 1980s.

b: Spreadsheets offer incredibly powerful analysis possibilities... if you know how to use them for more than storing the holiday card address list. (Okay, I use Excel for that too.) Being able to use formulas, references, and macros can turn a "grid of numbers" into actionable information in the hands of the right person.

8: Browser basics knowledge(Internet)

a:It is almost painful to watch some "computer savvy" people operate a Web browser. 

b:The most obvious goof is going to a search engine to type in the address of the site they want to go to. But folks are unaware of a lot of other things they do that make the Internet more difficult than it needs to be.

c: Mastering techniques like opening links in new windows, using bookmarks, editing URLs to perform navigation, clearing the browser cache, and understanding common error messages will give you access to a world of unlimited information instead of keeping you stuck with only what Web site designers make obvious.

How to Shut down your Computer (with Windows 7 OS) using Timer trick

How to Shut down your Computer (with Windows 7 OS) using Timer trick

Steps as below :

1.    Click Start type CMD in the search box.

2.    Right click and click open to run

Command line.

3. Type shutdown /s /t 3600 and Enter.

Note: 3600 are the amount of seconds before your computer shuts down.

So , 60secs*60mins=3600secs Means 1 Hour.

New Computers Tips and tricks.

4. Windows will display message about shutting down in 60 minutes.

5.TO ABORT/CANCEL: type shutdown /a To make an abort and stop the shutdown timer.

6. A message will be prompted to you that the scheduled shutdown has been cancelled.

That’s It.

Enjoy New Computer Tips & Tricks..

Want to Make your Computer Talk

To create one such talk script, follow the steps given below:-
Want to Make your Computer Talk:

Step 1.

Open Notepad.

Step 2.

Copy and paste the exact code given below:

Dim Message, Speak

Message=InputBox("Enter text","Speak")

Set Speak=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")

Speak.Speak Message

step 3.

Click on File menu, save As, select All Types in Save as Typeoption, and save the file as Speak.vbs or "*.vbs".

Step 4.

Double click on the saved file, a window will open

Enter some text in enter text column and click OK.

Now your Computer will speak / talk what you typed in step 4.

Windows Compatibility: This VBS file can be executed on all versions of Windows.

You can impress your friends by making your PC talk and be the Computer Wiz.

Who Uses Your computer in your absence?

Do you want to know whether your PC was used in your absence?

 follow these Six simple steps:

=> Goto Run and type eventvwr.msc in the Run dialog box.(Window+R)

=> Events are stored in three log files: Application,Security, and System. These logs can be reviewed and archived.

=> For our purposes we want the System log. Click on “System” in the left-hand column for a list of events.

=> Look for a date and time when you weren't home and your computer should have been off.

=> You can also use this log to see how long someone was on the computer.

=> Just look at the time the computer was turned on and off for that day.

That's it.