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10 Skills EVERY computer user should have (or learn)

Submitted by Rick on August 29, 2008 - 7:23pm.
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I originally posted this list in January 2007. However, through my keen observation skills, I discovered that all computer users have not yet read and digested this information. For this reason, I'm posting it again because I won't stop working to educate computer users until every computer user knows these 10 skills.

Computers have become almost a main stream household appliance. Whether you have been using a computer for fifteen years or one, these skills should be second nature:

  1. Cut, Copy, Paste
  2. Print just what you want (word processing, email, web)
  3. Backup your address book
  4. Select (highlight) text or files
  5. Properly uninstall unwanted programs
  6. Burn a CD
  7. Download files from the Internet
  8. Use MSCONFIG ; Another MSCONFIG tip
  9. Search the Internet
  10. Attach Files to an email

#11: Learn how to best utilize HelpMeRick.com

 

If you already know how to do these skills, please pass this article along to someone who doesn't...help me help other computer users.

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Hotmail inbox on MSN home page not working

Submitted by Smart Computer User on February 20, 2007 - 8:36pm.

I have Win XP and Verizon DSL. Although there are new messages in my MSN inbox, the Hotmail inbox on my MSN home page is not showing new messages. Verizon techs said there are no problems with my settings but they cannot correct the problem.

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me too!

Submitted by Smart Computer User on February 23, 2007 - 8:12pm.

I am having the same problem! I know I have emails in my inbox but it is showing empty!! What do I do?

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I contacted Hotmail support

Submitted by Smart Computer User on March 3, 2007 - 12:37pm.

I contacted Hotmail support last week (02/27) and they said they are aware of the problem and are "working on it". No time frame was given.

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10 skills

Submitted by Smart Computer User on January 17, 2007 - 6:41pm.

Super Rick,
One thinks he/she knows really a lot about a computer and especially these 10 tips, until Rick starts talking ...... then, "hmmmm I didn't know how to do that part."
Thanks Rick, it was a great class and I love the new web site and the videos you provide.
June

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10 skills every computer user must kow

Submitted by Smart Computer User on January 11, 2007 - 1:22pm.

Great class.
Perhaps this could be further expended in a future class to include 8 to 10 more skills, (the number depending upon the depth for each.)
Kathryn

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10 Skills

Submitted by Smart Computer User on January 10, 2007 - 10:59pm.

Rick....
One never stops learning. Thanks for a great meeting tonight.
Jack

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