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Compress Files

Some files can be too big to be quickly transferred across the Internet or between PCs. This guide describes how to use the WinZip program to compress files for easier transfer and storage.

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Preventing Spam

This guide explains Spam and Phishing, how to avoid junk mail in your e-mail account and how to protect yourself from malicious spammers.

Create Documents In Microsoft Word

A beginners guide to using Microsoft Word to create documents and work with text and graphics.

Clean Out And Clean Up Files

This article describes how to tidy up unnecessary files to gain more disk space and help Windows run better.

Work With Pictures In Microsoft Paint

A beginners guide to using the Microsoft Paint software to work with image files. How to edit existing pictures, and print and save new image creations.

Change Display Settings And Text Size

This article explains how to change your display settings to make text easier to read, increase the quality of graphics or choose a new appearance for your desktop.

Browse The Web With Firefox

The free Firefox web browser offers a safer alternative to Internet Explorer for visiting web sites.

Common Problems

A list of common computer problems and solutions. Categories include Virus and Spyware, Browsing the Web, E-mail, Windows and Programs.

Install ZoneAlarm Firewall

Installing a good Firewall such as ZoneAlarm is essential to protect your PC online and prevent programs from accessing the Internet without your permission.


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Save web video clips

To download video clips embedded on a web page, in Firefox right-click the page and select View Page Info then click the Media tab. Select the video file and click Save As.

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Opera

Opera is a feature-packed web browser that can be used as an alternative to Internet Explorer.

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View our Computer Jargon page for explanations of common computer and internet terms used on this site.

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