Computer Know-How
Articles that give instructions on how to perform various functions on a computer, and on subjects such as viruses and malware.
(From the Apple support article http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106850) The Dock provides a convenient location for opening items that yo...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The taskbar is a place to access shortcuts to your favorite programs. You can use the taskbar to open programs with a single click, without having to go ...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
This article addresses several basic questions about performing computer backups: Why should I back up my computer? What should I backup? What is the...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
When you change your Mac computer's password, you are ONLY changing it for your Mac computer. Your Self-Service, myLesley and Lesley email password i...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Flat screen monitors, also called LCDs, require special care when cleaning:
You can use a solution composed of 50% water and 50% rubbing alcohol (isop...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces. It's basically the physical address of your network con...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Here are instructions for getting information about the operating system of your computer. Right-click on your Computer icon (usually a Windows 7 icon)...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
From the Apple () menu, choose About This Mac. The About This Mac window shows your OS X version number. In the example below, OS X El Capitan is install...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
You might need to log into a Windows computer, but not with your current username. After the computer boots, you will press Control + Alt + Delete to l...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
While Macintosh computers require considerably less diagnostic maintenance than PCs, good practices in file organization, safeguarding data, and malware ...
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM