Technology: Computer Troubleshooting and End-of-Year Maintenance
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Title:
Technology: Computer Troubleshooting and End-of-Year Maintenance
Description:
The following web sites have tips and suggestions on how to properly use and maintain computers. Find out how to diagnose and troubleshoot various computer problems. Learn how to do end-of-year cleaning of hardware and software. Learn how to perform error check, disk scan, and defrag of hard drives. There is an eThemes resource on computer basics.
Grade Level:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Resource Links:
Troubleshooting for Macintosh Learn basic tips on troubleshooting Macintosh computers. NOTE: The site leads to websites with forums. End of Year Tune-Up Learn how to scan, clean up, and defrag hard drives, how to check for viruses and update Windows. Computer Maintenance Tutorial Find out how to do web maintenance, clean temp and cookies folders, scan and defrag hard drives. Computer Maintenance Tips This page describes how to maintain computers in good working shape. NOTE: The site has a link to discussion boards. NOTE: The site includes ads. Backups Find out how to correctly back up all computer files and settings. NOTE: The site includes ads. NOTE: The site has a link to a chat room. Microsoft Windows Update This is the official Microsoft Windows web site for the latest updates. Computer Troubleshooting Here is a list of possible computer problems and solutions for fixing them. NOTE: The site leads to websites with ads and discussion boards. Reinstall Windows XP Learn about the last resort of troubleshooting - reinstalling Windows. Kids Domain: Computer Lesson 10 Here are tips and suggestions about computer care and safety. Scroll the page down for worksheets with self-test and answers. NOTE: The site includes ads. NOTE: The site has a link to discussion boards. eThemes Resource: Technology: Computer Basics These sites are about basic computer operations and parts. Learn about the Internet, mouse, keyboard, and basic computer software. Includes information about the history of computers and basic computer software. There are links to eThemes Resources on keyboarding skills, Internet Safety, and Excel.
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