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Where are Windows Shutdown Options?
Choosing a shutdown option involves finding where that option dwells in Windows and that depends on whether you are using Windows 7, Vista, or XP. The location varies, but generally speaking, you need [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: Buying the Right Tablet
Buying a tablet is not often an impulse decision. Before you decide to purchase a tablet, there are several things you might want to consider first.
Laptops and netbooks are portable computers, although [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: 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…]
For Seniors: Create a Windows 7 User Account
Windows 7 allows you to create different user accounts so each person who uses the computer can work with his or her personal Windows environment. After multiple user accounts are created, each user of [more…]
For Seniors: Switch Windows User Accounts
Windows 7 allows supports multiple user accounts so each person can work with his or her personal Windows environment. After multiple user accounts are created, each user of that computer must select the [more…]
For Seniors: Change Your User Account Picture
Change the picture associated with your Windows user account so you can more easily identify it when you log on. The user account picture can be anything — from an actual photo of you to a graphic image [more…]
