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For Seniors: How to Know What You Can Do with Your Computer
If you’ve never owned a computer and now have one for the first time, figuring out what your computer can and can't do may be a somewhat daunting experience. The following list walks you through some things [more…]
For Seniors: How to Choose a Computer
You can find several styles of computers on the market, and you may be wondering how you’ll ever choose which one to buy. Some computers, such as laptops, are small and portable. Other computers use different [more…]
For Seniors: How to Determine a Price Range When Buying a Computer
Buying a computer can be confusing, especially because of the amount of choices and the large price range. You can buy a computer for anywhere from $299 to [more…]
For Seniors: How to Connect the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse
After you unpack your new computer, you may need help with its setup. Your computer comes with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. You should connect these items before you turn on your new computer. [more…]
For Seniors: How to Choose Computer Processor Speed and Memory
When you shop for a computer, you’ll want to pay attention to both processor speed and memory before you buy. Your computer contains a processor contained on a computer chip. The speed at which your computer [more…]
For Seniors: How to Turn On and Log On to Your New Computer
After you connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to your new computer and your computer is plugged into an electrical outlet or strip, you’re ready to turn it on and then log on. Simply press the power [more…]
For Seniors: How to Use the Touchpad, Your Laptop’s Built-In Mouse
Though you may have used a keyboard of some type or a traditional mouse attached to a desktop computer, a laptop pointing device, called a touchpad, may be new to you. Frankly, a laptop touchpad, which [more…]
For Seniors: How to Turn Off Your Computer
To turn off your computer when you’re done using it, you need to initiate a shut down sequence in your operating system instead of simply turning off the power. Choose Start and then click the Shut Down [more…]
For Seniors: How to Protect Your Laptop from Damage or Theft
Your laptop’s portability is probably the feature that appealed to you most when you bought it, but that feature can also be its worse downfall. Thieves can steal your laptop, or you can drop it in an [more…]
For Seniors: Laptop Buying Decisions —Extras to Consider
There are many variables to consider when buying a laptop, and accessories you might wish to purchase. Variables you should consider include the type of processor, amount of memory and hard disk space, [more…]
For Seniors: Differences between Desktops, Laptops, and Netbooks
Before you buy, you should understand the difference between desktop computers, laptops, and netbooks. Desktops, laptops and netbooks differ mostly in size and computing ability. [more…]
For Seniors: Laptop Buying Decisions — What Type?
Buying a laptop or netbook is not a decision you make lightly. In order to ensure that you purchase a laptop or netbook that’s right for you, there are several things you might want to consider first. [more…]
For Seniors: Reasons to Own a Laptop, Netbook, or Tablet
Should you purchase a laptop, netbook, or tablet? As a senior, you may have already thought of reasons to buy, such as e-mailing friends or browsing the Internet. However, laptops, netbooks, and tablets [more…]
For Seniors: Understand Laptop Hardware and Software
Computers such as laptops and netbooks are made up of hardware and software. Hardware is the tangible parts of a computer, while software controls the hardware and helps you get things done. Think of the [more…]
For Seniors: Laptop Buying Decisions — Which Windows?
When deciding which laptop to buy, the laptop’s operating system (such as Windows or Mac OS) is an important choice. Windows comes in many versions, unlike the Mac OS, so when considering a Windows laptop [more…]
For Seniors: Laptop Buying Decisions — Which Optical Drive?
An optical (CD or DVD) drive can play music or movies, or read data stored on the disc (a process called burning). Optical drives are typically included on laptops. An optical drive is a small drawer that [more…]
For Seniors: Difference between Laptops and Tablets
Laptops and netbooks, however similar, are quite different than tablets. The most popular tablet is the Apple iPad, although companies such as Dell, Acer, Hewlett-Packard, Samsung, and Motorola have brought [more…]
For Seniors: Laptop Buying Decisions — Which Features?
There are many features you should consider when deciding whether to purchase a laptop or a netbook. Often, it boils down to what you want to do with your new computer. [more…]
For Seniors: Laptop Buying Decisions —Processor Speed and Memory
The speed at which your laptop completes tasks is determined in great measure by your computer processor speed and the amount of memory (RAM) it has. Processor speed is measured in gigahertz [more…]
For Seniors: Laptop Buying Decisions —Internet Connection
Your laptop can connect to the Internet in various ways — wirelessly, through a broadband connection, or using a dial-up modem. The Internet connection you choose affects not only the speed but the cost [more…]
For Seniors: Shut Down Your Laptop with Windows 7
To shut down your laptop safely, you must log off Windows 7 properly. Windows lets you log off normally, or by hibernating, sleeping, restarting, or switching users. [more…]
For Seniors: Log Onto Your Laptop with Windows 7
Logging onto Windows is a process that typically involves turning on the laptop and typing in your password. Logging onto Windows the very first time is slightly different, but no more difficult. [more…]
For Seniors: Use a Laptop's Touchpad
A laptop includes a touchpad, which you use in place of a traditional mouse to select items and text onscreen. Using a laptop's touchpad, you move a cursor or pointer onscreen and use it to select things [more…]
For Seniors: Use a Laptop's Function Keys
On a laptop computer, the function keys on the keyboard often perform some shortcut function, such as muting the sound or brightening the screen. The functions assigned to your laptop are worth exploring [more…]
For Seniors: Set the Date and Time in Windows 7
Windows 7 normally keeps good track of the current date and time, but often with a new computer, you have to change the Windows time zone to match your location so it can maintain time accurately. [more…]
