How to Use the Computer: IT Learning

Introduction:
My name is David Cantu and I have an Associate's Degree in Computer Maintenance. I will be teaching you how to use the computer and also some basic steps for fixing computers. Some of the stuff might just be little computer tips and tricks, while others will include basic computer maintenance and fixing any issues you might encounter. If you encounter any computer question, please feel free to leave a comment. Also if you like these videos, please subscribe to my Youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/mast3rduckyduck

Build a Computer:
If you are interested in being able to build a computer, please view my other blog that explains step-by-step instructions. If you don't know much about which parts to buy for building your computer, please leave a comment because not all parts are compatible with each other.
How To Build a Computer:
http://buildacomputer.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-build-desktop-computer.html

Operating System Tips:
The next subject I will be explaining is some basic operating system tips. I will be talking about computer topics like mapping a network drive, hiding desktop icons, and hiding desktop gadgets.

How to Map a Network Drive:
Mapping a network drive is pretty much being able to access another computer's folder from your computer, and having it easily available like your C: drive. This is most practical in a work environment because workers usually have a folder from the server where they save all their work to. Before watching the video, please make sure that you are on the same domain or workgroup as the computer you are wanting to map the network drive from. Also make sure that the folder you are wanting to map is shared by that computer. Also on 0:09 of my video, make sure that the option "Reconnect on logon" is checked. This means that every time you restart your computer, it will automatically connect to the drive.

How to Hide Desktop Icons:
This is just a little tip for people like me that are too lazy to delete desktop icons. All this does is hide the icons, you can easily unhide them and they will appear exactly the way they were. Please view this video tutorial to learn how.

How to Hide Desktop Gadgets:
This tip shows you how to hide your desktop gadgets if you want your desktop to look clean without deleting your desktop gadgets. Please view this video tutorial to learn how.

How to Move Taskbar:
You can move the taskbar to the right,top, or left side of the screen if you want. I prefer the default bottom position, but you can change it to whichever position you want. Please watch the video to learn how to move the taskbar:

How to Hide Taskbar:
If you want a little bit more room on your screen, you can hide the taskbar. The only thing that could get annoying is that, if you move your mouse towards the bottom of the screen, it will show up and get in the way of the bottom of the screen.

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How to Change Folder Icon:
This tip is used to customize your folder icons to look different than just the plain folder. You can make it look like a star, power button, caution sign, and many more.
To learn how to change a folder icon, please view my video:

How to Create a New Folder
Watch this quick video to learn how to create a new folder. You can create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere in your C: drive.

How to End Tasks in Task Manager
This is for when you are trying to close a program that's not responding. You can end it with the task manager and it'll end it most of the times.

STEPS:
Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager". Under Applications tab, click on the program that you want to end and then click on the End Task button. If the program you're looking for isn't there, then go to the Processes tab and find it there. Click on the program and then click on the end process tab.

For the next set, please read Step 2 by clicking here:

http://computertechinstructions.blogspot.com/2013/01/learn-about-computers-part-2.html

To learn about basic computer maintenance, please click here:

http://computertechinstructions.blogspot.com/2012/12/operating-system-maintenance.html

I will eventually be adding more tips soon, like:
How to change the theme
Where to download themes
How to change the background
How to make folder icons invisible
How to change your login password
How to enable onscreen keyboard
How to change desktop resolution
How to change power options

If there's anything Windows 7 related that you'd like me to show, please leave a comment.

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