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About
Computers - Lessons in Plain Language
Lesson
1 -
Parts of the Computer
Lesson
2 - DOS: Disk Operating System
Lesson 3 - Files: An Overview
Lesson 4 - How Files Are Like LP Records
Lesson 5 - Organizing Files
Accents
in French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian
Accessibility
Features in Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium (ME),
Windows XP, Word 2000, Word 2002, Outlook 2000, Outlook 2002 & Internet
Explorer 6 - Step by Step Tutorials with Keyboard and Mouse
Actions
Accessibility
Features in
Microsoft Windows
98 (contents)
Word document; 76 pages ; size: 773 KB - Windows98_Tutorial.doc
Accessibility
Features in Microsoft Windows
2000 : (contents)
Word document; 81 pages ; size: 512 KB - Windows2000_Tutorial.doc
Accessibility
Features in Microsoft Windows
Millennium (ME) : (contents)
Word document; 98 pages ; size: 3,137
KB - WindowsMe_Tutorial.doc
Accessibility
Features in Microsoft Windows
XP : (contents)
Word document; 212 pages ; size: 3,103
KB - Windows_XP_Tutorials.doc
Accessibility
Features in Microsoft Word 2000 :
Word Document; 28 pages;
size: 330 KB -
Word_2000_Tutorial.doc
Accessibility
Features in Microsoft Word 2002 :
Word Document; 61 pages; size:
425 KB - Word_2002_Tutorial.doc
Accessibility
Features in Microsoft Outlook 2000 :
Word Document; 39 pages; size: 560 KB - Outlook_2000_Tutorial.doc
Accessibility
Features in Microsoft Outlook 2002 :
Word Document; 67
pages; size: 409 KB
- Outlook_2002_Tutorial.doc
Accessibility
Features in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 :
Word Document; 59 pages;
size: 2,199 KB
- IE_6_Tutorial.doc
Assistive
/ Adaptive Technology
Types
of Assistive Devices
How
to Choose Appropriate Adapted Technology
Questions
to ask in Choosing adaptive technology
Family
Guide to Assistive Technology (American resource)
How
to Buy Assistive Technology Online
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B
Bagle.Q
and Bagle.R - Virus Alert dd March 18, 2004 - Anti-virus
software maker Sophos is warning its customers about two new email viruses
that can infect Windows-based PCs automatically, even
if you do nothing more than *** VIEW *** an infected message
Beagle
and Bagle - Attention: Internet Explorers users - Virus Alert dd
March 22, 2004
Beginner's
Information (source:
Sympatico )
Beginner's
Guide to Email
Email
- How It Works
Beginner's Guide to Email - Introduction
Email - Acronyms & Jargon
Beginner's Guide Email - Context
Beginner's Guide Email - Format
Beginner's Guide Email - Gestures
Beginner's Guide Email - Greetings-Signatures
Beginner's Guide Email - Intonation
Beginner's Guide Email - Layout
Beginner's Guide Email - SUMMARY
Bin
Laden & Schwarzenegger Suicide Hoaxes & Virus Alert - Alert
dd July 25, 2004
Building
Accessible Web Sites - Guidelines
Bookmarks
& Favorites
Surfing
the Web: Bookmarks and Favorites
Exporting
Favorites / Bookmarks - I.E. & Netscape
Importing
Favorites / Bookmarks - I.E. & Netscape
Briefcase
– Windows
Buying
a Computer or Upgrading
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C
Cache
FAQs
What
is my cache?
How
do I clear my cache?
How
do I change the size of my cache?
Computer
Basics - Info for BEGINNERS
Computer
"No-No's"
Equipment for PCs
Disk Drives
Mouse
Monitor
Keyboard
Modem
Ports
Computer
Virus Information & Resources
Computer
Virus Threats
Guide To Computer Viruses
Free online web scan of your PC for viruses
Security bulletins for Microsoft products
Popular anti-virus software
Sites Tracking/Reporting Top 10 Viruses
Sites Reporting Virus Hoaxes
Virus Encyclopedic References
Test Your Computer for Vulnerability
Computer
Viruses - Guide
What
is a computer virus
What is a virus (and what are trojans and worms)
How do viruses work
How do viruses spread
How can I avoid infection
How does antivirus software work
Cookies
FAQs
What
are cookies?
Cookies
and Temp files
Privacy,
Cookies and Encryption
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to Top
D
Decoding
Error Messages
Deleting
Temporary Files - Windows 98
Downloading
Files & Software
Downloading
Files - File Compression
Download
Files - File Formats and Extensions
Downloading Files - How To Do It
Downloading Software: Step-by-Step
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E
Email
Program Tips
Adding
Field Columns in a View - Outlook 2000
Receiving Visual or Audio Notification When New
Messages Arrive - Outlook 2000
Changing the Format of an Email Message You Receive
Changing the appearance of how text will display
in a forwarded email
Customizing How Screen Readers Recognize Attachments
- Outlook 2000
Attachments - General Email
Email: Setting "Priority" - Outlook
Express & Netscape
Exporting Your Email Address Book - For Outlook
& Netscape
Subscribing
To Newsgroups Outlook / Netscape
Adding Signatures - Outlook Express & Netscape
Mail
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F
Filter
Keys – Windows / Typing
Freeware
see also Shareware & Freeware
EZVoice
(Voice Mail / Answering Machine Software) Freeware
Hands
Free Browser (HFB) Freeware
Hard
Drive Copy (HDCopy) Freeware
Whisper32
(Password Management Program Utility) Freeware
Powerbrowse
Freeware
Ad-aware
(Anti-Spyware
Tool )
Freeware
DAWN
(Address Book Converter & Manager) Freeware
FTP
- File Transfer Protocol
FTP
an Introduction - Northern Webs
FTP
- File Transfer Protocol - Tutorial
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G
Glossary
of Internet Terms
Glossary
- Technical terms, Net Terms, Technical Acronyms
Glossary
of Computer Related Abbreviations & Acronyms source: BABEL
Glossary of Computer Related Abbreviations
& Acronyms (text file)
Glossary of Internet Terms
Glossary
of Net Terms
Glossary
of Technology Terms
Guidelines
for Building Accessible Web Sites
H
How
to use WinZip
How
to Get Rid of the "Assistant" - MS Office
How
to Change File Types
How to Change the appearance of how text displays
in a forwarded email
How to Check / Improve System Resources - Windows
How to Troubleshoot Corrupted Registry
How to Change an HTML message to plain text version
How to adjust your options to be notified when new
email message arrives - Outlook
How to Send Single Spreadsheets - Microsoft Excel
How to force Windows to use a specific program to
open up file types
How to delete only ONE address in your web page history
in Explorer
How to Print Floppy Disk Contents - Windows
How to "suppress" a recipient list when
sending an e-mail
How to delete obsolute addresses in Address Book
- Netscape Communicator
How to Change your Internet Account Name
How to fix MAC Type 1 error
How to Move the Taskbar
How to Create a Batch File To Print Contents List
of Folder
How to Print Portions Only - Windows
How make a program open when Windows starts
How to Turn Off your Screensaver
How to Add Signatures - Outlook Express & Netscape
Mail
How to Change Blocked Message List in Outlook Express
& Netscape Messenger
How to Change Your Default Browser
How to Change Your Computers' Standby Settings
How to Change Your Password - Windows
How to Help Stop the Spread of a Worm Virus
How do viruses work
How do viruses spread
How can I avoid infection
How does antivirus
software work
How
to use Parental Control Software Online
How
to Download Critical Microsoft Windows Updates
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I
Information
Online - Fact or Fiction?
Information
on working with Internet Explorer and Netscape
Internet
Terms - A Glossary
Introduction
to Ergonomics - How to avoid RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury - by Susan
Tenby
J
Java
FAQs
K
Keyboard
Shortcuts
Function
Key Shortcuts (F1 - F12 alone & in combination) - Word 97
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 95, 98, 98 Second
Edition, & Millennium Edition 7
Keys
for Working with Fields - Word 97
Keys for Working with Cross-References, Footnotes, and Endnotes -
Word 97
Keys for Working with a Document Outline - Word 97
Keys for Editing and Moving Text and Graphics - Word 97
Keys for Formatting Characters and Paragraphs -
Word 97
Keys for Menus - Word 97
Keys for Using the Office Assistant - Word 97
Keys for Performing Mail Merge - Word 97
Keys for Printing and Previewing Documents - Word 97
Keys for Reviewing Documents - Word 97
Keys for Toolbars - Word 97
Keys for Working with Web Pages - Word 97
Keys for Windows and Dialog Boxes - Word 97
Keys for Working with Documents - Word 97
Keyboard
Shortcuts - Word 97 (long - complete list )
L
Looking
at purchasing a refurbished computer - What to look for Q
& A
Lovelorn.a
virus
LOVGATE
virus
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M
Microsoft
Critical Windows Updates
Microsoft
Issues CRITICAL Security Updates - Alert dd April 14, 2004
Microsoft
Accessibility Features - Step
by Step Tutorials for Windows
98, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium (ME), Windows XP, Word 2000, Word
2002, Outlook 2000, Outlook 2002 & Internet Explorer 6
with Keyboard and Mouse Actions
Microsoft
Windows
98 Accessibility Features (contents)
Word document; 76 pages ; size: 773 KB - Windows98_Tutorial.doc
Microsoft
Windows 2000 Accessibility Features :
(contents)
Word document; 81 pages ; size: 512 KB - Windows2000_Tutorial.doc
Microsoft
Windows Millennium (ME) Accessibility Features :
(contents)
Word document; 98 pages ; size: 3,137 KB - WindowsMe_Tutorial.doc
Microsoft
Windows XP Accessibility Features :
(contents)
Word document; 212 pages ; size: 3,103 KB - Windows_XP_Tutorials.doc
Microsoft
Word 2000 Accessibility Features :
Word Document; 28 pages;
size: 330 KB -
Word_2000_Tutorial.doc
Microsoft
Word 2002 Accessibility Features :
Word Document; 61 pages; size:
425 KB - Word_2002_Tutorial.doc
Microsoft
Outlook 2000 Accessibility Features :
Word Document; 39 pages; size: 560 KB - Outlook_2000_Tutorial.doc
Microsoft
Outlook 2002 Accessibility Features :
Word Document; 67
pages; size: 409 KB
- Outlook_2002_Tutorial.doc
Microsoft
Internet Explorer 6 Accessibility Features :
Word Document; 59 pages;
size: 2,199 KB
- IE_6_Tutorial.doc
Microsoft
Outlook Tips (Outlook Express, Outlook 98, Outlook 2000,
Outlook 2002 Quick Tips )
Outlook
2000 Quick Tips
MS Outlook 2000: Technology Quick Tips #1 - 43
MS
Outlook 2000: Technology Quick Tips #44 - 59
MS
Outlook 2000: Technology Quick Tips # 60 - 70
MS
Outlook 2000: Technology Quick Tips #71 - 80
MS
Outlook 2000: Technology Quick Tips #81 - 90
MS
Outlook 2000: Technology Quick Tips #91 - 101
Outlook
2002 Quick Tips
MS Outlook 2002: Technology Quick Tips # 1 -
10
MS
Outlook 2002: Technology Quick Tips # 11 -
20
MS
Outlook 2002: Technology Quick Tips #21 - 27
Outlook
98 Quick Tips
MS
Outlook 98: Technology Quick Tips #1 - 9
MS
Outlook 98: Technology Quick Tips #10 -
19
Outlook
Express Quick Tips
MS
Outlook Express: Technology Quick Tips #1 - 9
MS
Outlook Express: Technology Quick Tips # 10 - 19
MS Outlook Express: Technology Quick Tips #20 -
29
Microsoft
Word - Tools & Tips
Create
a Tri-Fold Brochure Using Word
Print
Preview Editing - Microsoft Word
Recovery
Time - Microsoft Word
Selecting
Text Tip in Microsoft Word - Mouse Action
Split
Screen Feature - Microsoft Word
Tracking
Changes - Microsoft Word
mimail@mm
virus - Virus
Alert dd Nov. 2, 2003
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N
Netsky.P
- Worm Virus - Alert dd March 23, 2004
O
P
Parental
Control Software
Plug
In FAQ
Privacy
& Security Online
Document
Men u - Security & Privacy concern to be aware of
Privacy
Online, Cookies & Encryption
Protect
Yourself Online: Top 10 Privacy Tips
Protect
Yourself Against Spam
Safety
Online
Secure
Transactions Online
Q
Questions
& Answers (Q & A)
Q
& A: Beep Error Indicators & What They Mean
Q & A: Changing File Types
Q & A: Changing the appearance of how text will
display in a forwarded email
Q & A: Checking / Improving System Resources
- Windows
Q & A: Corrupted Registry Troubleshooting
Q & A: Device Manager - Print It Out Just In
Case
Q & A: How to Change an HTML message to plain
text version
Q & A: How to adjust your options to be notified
when new email message arrives - Outlook
Q & A: How to Send Single Spreadsheets - Microsoft
Excel
Q & A: How to force Windows to use a specific
program to open up file types
Q & A: How to delete only ONE address in your
web page history in Explorer
Q & A: Printing Floppy Disk Contents - Windows
Q & A: How to "suppress" a recipient
list when sending an e-mail
Q & A: How to delete obsolute addresses in
Address Book - Netscape Communicator
Q & A: How to use WInZip
Q & A: How to Change your Internet Account
Name
Q & A: MAC Type 1 error - How do I fix it
Q & A: How to Move the Taskbar
Q & A: How to Create a Batch File To Print
Contents List of Folder
Q & A: Printing Portions Only - Windows
Q & A: How make a program open when Windows
starts
Q & A: Programs that Run in the Background
Q & A: What to look for when purchasing a refurbished
computer
Q & A: How to Turn Off your Screensaver
Q & A: How to Add Signatures - Outlook Express
& Netscape Mail
Q & A: ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter
Q & A: What are Cookies
Q & A: What is Safe Mode
Q & A: What's the difference between Windows
2000 and Windows XP
Q & A: What's the difference between Windows
XP Home and Professional editions
Q & A: How to Change Blocked Message List in
Outlook Express & Netscape Messenger
Q & A: How to Change Your Default Browser
Q & A: How to Change Your Computers' Standby
Settings
Q & A: How to Change Your Password - Windows
Q & A: Cookies and Temp files
Q & A: Hidden Files & Folders
Q & A: Icons on the Desktop
Q & A: How to Help Stop the Spread of a Worm
Virus
Q & A: What
is a computer virus
Q & A: What
is a virus (and what are trojans and worms)
Q & A: How
do viruses work
Q & A: How
do viruses spread
Q & A: How
can I avoid infection
Q & A: How
does antivirus software work
Q
& A: How
to use Parental Control Software Online
Quick
Tips - Quick Computer Tips (38
pages with hundreds of E-Tips )
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R
Resource
Guides by Disability - Microsoft
S
SASSER
Worm - High Risk - Alert dd May 3, 2004
Search
& Find
Advanced
Search Techniques
Finding
What You Need Online - IE / Netscape
Finding Files Windows
Searching
the Web - Finding Information using Search Engines
Shareware
& Freeware
About
Shareware - What is it?
EZVoice
(Voice Mail / Answering Machine Software) Freeware
Hands
Free Browser (HFB) Freeware
Hard
Drive Copy (HDCopy) Freeware
Whisper32
(Password Management Program Utility) Freeware
Powerbrowse
Freeware
Ad-aware
(Anti-Spyware
Tool )
Freeware
DAWN
(Address Book Converter & Manager) Freeware
Special
Needs Shareware Shareware/Freeware
Spyware
Sympatico
users Beginner's Information
System
Maintenance & Care
Backing
Up Your Data
Computer
Viruses
Optimization:
Your Guide to System Care
Disk
Defragmenting
Swen
Virus - W32/Swen-A
or W32/Gibe-F -
Virus Alert dd Sept 20, 2003
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to Top
T
Tiling
and Cascading - Windows
Tuning
Your Toolbars - Microsoft Word & Exce
U
V
Virus
Information & Resources
Computer
Virus Threats
Guide To Computer Viruses
Free online web scan of your PC for viruses
Security bulletins for Microsoft products
Popular anti-virus software
Sites Tracking/Reporting Top 10 Viruses
Sites Reporting Virus Hoaxes
Virus Encyclopedic References
Test Your Computer for Vulnerability
Virus
Threats & Information
New
Worm Virus Alert - W32.Mydoom.AX@mm - Alert dd February 18, 2005
Virus
Alert - Email Spoofing/Warning - Alert dd November 10, 2004
New
Worm Virus Alert - W32.Beagle.AV@mm - Alert dd November 1, 2004
New
Worm Virus Alert - W32.Mydoom.M@mmis - Alert dd July 26,
2004
Bin
Laden & Schwarzenegger Suicide Hoaxes & Virus Alert -
Alert dd July 25, 2004
SASSER
Worm - High Risk - Alert dd May 3, 2004
Microsoft
Issues CRITICAL Security Updates - Alert dd April 14, 2004
Netsky.P
- Worm Virus - Alert dd March 23, 2004
Beagle
and Bagle - Attention: Internet Explorers users - Virus Alert
dd March 22, 2004
Bagle.Q
and Bagle.R - Virus Alert dd March 18, 2004 - Anti-virus
software maker Sophos is warning its customers about two new email
viruses that can infect Windows-based PCs automatically,
even if you do nothing more than *** VIEW ***
an infected message
Netsky.I
& Sober.D - Worm Viruses - Virus Alert dd March 7, 2004
W32.Beagle.J@mm
- Virus Alert dd March 3, 2004
W32.Netsky.D@mm
- Virus Alert dd March 1, 2004
Beagle.B
/ Bagle.B - Virus
Alert dd Feb. 17, 2004
MyDoom
- Virus Alert dd Jan. 25, 2004
mimail@mm
virus - Virus
Alert dd Nov. 2, 2003
Swen
Virus - W32/Swen-A
or W32/Gibe-F -
Virus Alert dd Sept 20, 2003
Welchia
Worm -- Welchia, w32.nachi, WORM_MSBLAST.D - Virus Alert dd Sept
2003
W32.Mimail.A@mm
- Virus Alert dd August 2, 2003
Lovelorn.a
- Virus Alert dd July 2003
Windows
virus: Webber, BackDoor and Backdoor.Berbew
- Virus Alert dd June 7,
2003
W32.Bugbear.B
- Virus Alert dd June 7, 2003
Bugbear.b
- Virus Alert dd June 5, 2003
W32.Bugbear.B@mm
- Virus Alert dd June 05, 2003
Sobig
Worm Series - Virus Alert dd May 2003
W32.Bugbear.mm - Virus Alert dd
October 9, 2002
Palyh
- New virus poses as Microsoft email - Virus
Alert dd May 20, 2003
KLEZ
Worm Series - Virus Alert dd April 2002
W32.Myparty@mm
- Virus Alert dd January 28, 2002
LOVGATE
virus - Virus Alert dd February 25, 2003
JDBGMGR.EXE
- Virus Hoax
Email
spoofing
Virus
Attachments - Email
Receiving
a Virus in Email
How
to Help Stop the Spread of a Worm Virus
Computer
Viruses - Guide
What
is a computer virus
What is a virus (and what are trojans and worms)
How do viruses work
How do viruses spread
How can I avoid infection
How does antivirus software work
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W
Web
Basics 101 for Beginners
What
Is the Web ?
What Is the Web Made of ?
How the Web Works
Web Pages
Websites
Navigating the Web
Identifying a Hyperlink
How Hyperlinks Work
Using Web URLs
Examples of URLs
Anatomy of a URL
Membership Websites
Web Browsers
Anatomy of a Web Browser: The Toolbar
More Web Browser Anatomy
Specifying a Home Page in Netscape Navigator
Specifying a Home Page in Internet Explorer
Saving an Image from the Web
Printing a Web Page
Multimedia on the Web
Plug-Ins
Welchia
Worm -- Welchia, w32.nachi, WORM_MSBLAST.D - Virus Alert dd Sept
2003
WinZip
- the Archive Utility for Windows
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