Published by Bill Rosoman Dip CS and Copies of this book can be ordered from

• PO Box 4155
• Hamilton East 3247
• New Zealand Aotearoa

First Published 2009

www.creativekiwis.com

ISBN 978-0-473-14757-0
Table of Contents

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Introduction	4
About the Author	4
Understanding Technology	5
The Windows Operating System	6
Basic Maintenance in Windows	8
Updating anti-spyware protection	8
Preparing for disaster	8
Using System Restore	8
Disk Maintenance	9
File Maintenance	9
Automatic Windows Updates	11
Some Windows Rules	11
Basic Backups, Saving Data	12
Windows Accessories	12
Windows Shortcuts	18
Setup or Install Software	19
Computer Networks	20
Connect Two Computers Together	20
Wireless Networks	25
The Internet	29
If you need to look for a Folder or File:	35
Firefox to Browse the Internet	36
Mozilla Thunderbird for Email	36
Pidgin Instant Messenger	37
Internet Banking Bill Payment	37
Virus Checker	39
Firewall	40
Playing Multimedia (Music, Videos)	40
Stream Radio and TV from the Internet	42
Capture video from your webcam to a file	43
Rip a Music CD	45
MP3 MP4 Player	46
How to Rip DVDs With VLC	47
Burn a CD or DVD	49
Bittorrent Music/Movie Downloading	50
P2P Downloads	50
Defragmenter	51
The Gimp Picture/Graphic Manipulation/Edit	52
Scanning/Manipulating Pictures	54
Pictures in Picasa	55
Creating a Panorama	56
Sound and Audio	57
Bluetooth from Cellphone	57
Basic Windows Commands	58
Suggested Websites	59
Wireless Hotspots	60
USB Devices/Cameras	61
Skype Internet Telephone, Video Calls	62
Jalbum	65
To Download stuff from the Internet	66
Cut and Paste Stuff	66
Open Office Quick Start	70
Comparison Between Microsoft Office and Open Office	71
The Beginning, How to get Started	71
How to write a Document/Letter	72
How to Create a Presentation	79
How to Create a Database	80
To Make a DVD Movie	81
Google Earth	83
Planning Your Trip/Finding Directions Using Google	87
Using a Mobile Telephone Online	88
Bills WAP Page	88
Cell Phone Secrets	89
Create an Internet Website	92
Tips and Tricks	102
Disclaimer	103

Introduction

Over the years I have made many manuals, handbooks and howtos for the use of Computers, It is hard to remember (I have been using computers since the early 1980s), that there are still plenty of Windows and Internet Virgins OUT THERE! Also they are not just young people, but of all ages. Some have had a little experience but completely do not understand the technology or the use and maintenance of computers.

This Howto is an attempt to assist in curing that state of affairs. An attempt to Break your Virginity LOL! Please do some computer basics as suggested in this Howto.

But above all else have fun OUT THERE!
Relax
it is cool OUT THERE!

About the Author

I lived and worked for Post Office/Telecom and then myself on the East Coast, above Gisborne, of the North Island of New Zealand for 29 years.

From 2002 to the present I am working, and living in a Campervan, in the Hamilton/Waikato Region of New Zealand with many trips in the region and the North Island.

I have a life long interest in electronics. I built my first crystal set radio in the 1960s. I got my first computer in the early 1980s.

My interest in Windows and Linux has been for many years now and it is fun, and very interesting. While I am not a programmer I have contributed by doing documentation and providing assistance were I can. It certainly keeps the brain active and it is great that a lot of free open source software is community supported.

February 2009