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Computer BASICS for Boomers
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Computer BASICS for Boomers
I have been asked to help fellow boomers understand the basics of computers in terms and examples that are easy to understand.
I am not a wiz bang certified computer specialist so don’t expect a lot of fast phrased explanations in geek.
Like most of you, I use a computer every day at work and at home, and try to keep up with technology and how it relates to my specific needs.
It is my goal to translate what I have learned in simple terms, in the hope that it will help you better understand how to get the most out of your computer.
In upcoming episodes, I will present what I have come to understand about my computer.
I will talk about
The Central Processing Unit or CPU
Memory – do you have enough
Disk Drives (internal and external) – do you really know what it does.
Memory stick and memory cards
Data and system backup – do you have a backup of your stuff?
External devices that use: USB, FireWire, Bluetooth, and PCMCIA slots.
Internet and networking. Dial-up, DSL, Cable connections
If you have any questions about your computer, I will help you find the answer.
So send me a reply and let me know how I can help.
See you in the next blog.
Thanks
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I can’t seem to figure out if my backup - external hard drive - is actually backing up my computer. How do I figure this out? And, if it is - how do I figure out how to get it off if I want to find something?
To view the file content of your external hard drive on a Windows PC.
1. Open windows explorer. Click the “Start” icon in the lower left of
your desk top screen.
2. In the “Start Search” panel – type “windows explorer” and hit enter.
This will open your windows explorer.
3. In the side bar - Select and open the “Computer” icon folder. Below the computer icon you will see all external drives and external memory cards/sticks listed.
In this example (C:) is the computer hard drive
(D:) is the computer data drive
(E:) is the DVD/CDR drive
(F:) is a removable data stick
(G:) is a Western Digital external hard drive
(H:) is a Toshiba external hard drive
4. Select the external hard drive - in this example the external hard drives have a manufacturer name and icon “My Book” and “TOSHIBA”.
5. I have selected the “My Book” external hard drive.
6. I now can see what folders and files are present on the Drive.
7. Open any folder on the external drive to view the content.
To view the file content of your external hard drive on a MAC
1. Open finder window by clicking on the finder icon in the MAC Dock.
The side bar helps you navigate
2. Click on the external drive icon to see what folders are available.
3. Or - search for a file using spotlight - type in a file name in the
window and finder will show you all relevant files and where they are
located.
Hope this helps.
I will be posting a video clip tomorrow.
Thank you Larry.