Mrs PC’s Tips on Making the most of your Computer.

Mrs PC’s Tips on Making the most of your Computer.

1.     If your computer is old (more than 5 years) consider getting it looked at and spring cleaned.  Alternatively, seek advice about a replacement.

2.     Put your computer somewhere accessible and use regularly.

3.     Get your computer set up with your favourite Internet sites so you don’t have to search for them. Set a decent home page- the BBC is excellent as is Google. Have both!

4.     Make sure that you have an email programme, don’t use webmail.  Be wary of strange emails.

5.     Have good Antivirus that is up to date.

6.     Say yes to Updates.

7.     Back up your files.

8.     If your computer has not got recovery discs, make some!  This will back up your operating system (Windows)

9.     Keep clutter to a minimum- if you never use it- get rid of it!  This applies to all desktop icons.  You won’t remove the programme by doing this.

10. Sort through all your documents and photos and get them all neat and tidy.  Name them if they are nameless.

11. Edit your email contacts, to remove duplicates and old email addresses.

12. Take time for learning more about your computer.  Click and learn or request some lessons!

Once you have mastered all this, you will have time to experiment with:

BBC iPlayer, You Tube, Podcasts, a Blog,

Google, Google Earth,

Digital Photography, Making things using your own photos

Skype, Facebook, Audiobooks,

Get creative with making movies, or painting

Shop online,

Play Games!

Have fun with your computer!