The following is a list of computer tutorials that you can download. I am only including tutorials from applications 2008 and to the current year! The internet has an abundance of online websites that offer free video and online tutorials of software titles as well, you can find some links below to those particular sites!
Downloadable Tutorials 2008 +
Microsoft Office 2008 for Macintosh
Microsoft Excel for Mac 2008 (pdf)
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2008 (pdf)
Microsoft Word for Mac 2008 (pdf)
Online Tutorial and Digital Instruction
OpenOffice.org (download the free software package that is similar to Microsoft Office)
Tutorials for Open Office (Free software package similar to Microsoft Office)
Open Office Tutorials from openoffice.org
Online and printable Microsoft Office tutorials
Microsoft Word 2007 Starters Guide
Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Preview
Technology
Tutorials found on the Web (internet 4 Classrooms)
Google
Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts Without Using a Mouse
Technology 411
PC or Mac What Should
you decide?
*For extensive up to date knowledge of Mac products etc., I recommend Mac Life http://www.maclife.com, the magazine is wonderful and well worth the subscription if you have a new Mac and other hardware that is associated with the Mac.
*For extensive up to date knowledge of PC products etc., I recommend PC World http://www.pcworld.com, the magazine is wonderful and well worth the subscription if you have a PC and other hardware that is associated with the PC. Computer Shopper used to have a magazine, but since this has been eliminated, but their website is a wonderful resource for new hardware and software information http://www.computershopper.com. Again their are many websites that offer advice on new computer hardware and software, but these are the top websites that I personally recommend.
Recommended
Web Browsers for PC and Mac?
My
number one selection is Firefox, this remains the top-ranked web browser for
Windows, Mac OSX+ and Linux users. It's by far the most-customizable web
browser, with thousands of add-ins available.
http://www.firefox.com
One
of the top Social Network Web Browsers on the Internet.
http://www.flock.com
Reviews
and tests recommend Opera as fast and lean, especially for older or underpowered
computers apt to bog down on the resource-hungry Firefox, Chrome or IE7 and IE8
browsers. Despite its small size, Opera beats the other browsers in compliance
with web standards, and it builds in loads of convenient features. Opera runs on
more operating systems than most browsers, and it excels in synchronization.
Reviews also praise its mobile version. If you have a fairly new, powerful
computer, however, Firefox 3+ is faster and gets top ranking in nearly all
comparison reviews. You can use Opera for PC, Mac, Linux operating systems
phones and other devices. http://www.opera.com
The Google Chrome browser
takes a minimalist approach, stripping down to basic browsing with an
ultra-simple, intuitive interface. Reviewers find it very fast, with superb
search features, private browsing and the best crash protection available. It
also makes it possible to use Google desktop applications offline, and users can
search the text of pages in the browser's history. The main drawbacks are fairly
primitive bookmarking plus the lack of customization. For those who want RSS
feeds and many other options within the browser, reviews recommend Firefox 3
(free), saying it's just as fast but much more customizable.
http://www.google.com/chrome
Tests find that IE8 is
slower than Firefox, Chrome and Opera, and that it uses more system resources.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx
Camino
is an open-source web browser developed with a focus on providing the best
possible experience for Mac OS X users.The Camino Project has worked to create a
browser that is as functional and elegant as the computers it runs on. The
Camino web browser is powerful, secure, and ready to meet the needs of all users
while remaining simple and elegant in its design.
http://caminobrowser.org/
It renders web pages at lightning speed. It works on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, and PC. It shows you your favorite sites at a glance. It’s so smart, it even checks your spelling and grammar. http://www.apple.com/safari
iCab is an alternative web browser for
the Mac. It will run under MacOS 7, 8, 9 and also under MacOSX+. iCab has
several unique features, like filters for images, cookies, JavaScript, Plug-ins,
Java etc. and a build-in HTML checker which can be a real help for web
designers. You'll find more information about iCab at the
iCab homepage. I cab isn't free, but it does
offer a free version with limited options.
Recommended
Free Antispyware Progams?
Malewarebytes http://www.malwarebytes.org/ This antispyware program is similar to SuperAntispyware and is a worthy addition as extra ammunition in fighting spyware. Use it as a scanner, then close it. Does not include continuous protection. Updates are manual.
SuperAntispyware http://www.superantispyware.com/ This product is from the developers of SuperAdware and the original Pop-up Stopper. SuperAntispyware is very effective at finding and terminating memory-resident trojans that tend to be difficult to control because they change file names at each reboot. Tip: Run SuperAntispyware in safe mode for difficult trojans. SA is free for personal use on your home computer. If you install any antispyware, this is the best free program we know of. Updates are manual in the free version.
Spybot Search and Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/en/ A good scanner that is very thorough. It lacks a smart scan, so it is always slow. The immunization is simple, so use it. There is no option for automatic updates. A scheduled scan can be set in Windows Scheduler. This can be set to run on your next Windows boot, but the option is buried in the settings.
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