Computer Basics

As it was renamed in Windows 8, previously known and still often called Windows Explorer, File Explorer has been the file manager for Windows operating systems since as far back as Windows 95. File Explorer is the graphical user interface for accessing files in MS Windows, and it forms the backbone of how people access […]

When I’m ready to buy a new computer, I often consider the brands I recognize as producing reliable quality products. The most reliable computer on the market will have the least mechanical parts, the best part quality, & the highest manufacturing standards. For example, tablets and mobile phones are typically the most reliable because they

I remember hearing the word “computing” from a teacher before I got into computers in any meaningful way, and I really didn’t understand what that was. The difference between computers and computing is that computers are physical machines capable of computing. Computing was once considered the same as counting or calculating, but today it typically

If you’ve never owned a computer before, how do you know what’s the best computer for you? The best computer for a beginner is the one that fits your budget, space, & plans. So I would shoot for a price point somewhere in the middle with moderate features. Then I’d consider a form factor that

I remember when I was first learning about the different types of computers and what they can do. Back then, I started where most people do, learning about desktop computers, laptops, and servers. Today, there is a lot more variety an individual can access. So let’s get started looking at what they are and what

To me, it all comes down to how much you use your computer. If you use your computer once or more a day, putting it to sleep between uses is a good option. If you use it less than every other day, you may want to shut it off. If you don’t use it but

So it’s time to clean your computer, and you’re considering using a vacuum to clean it. It’s best practice not to vacuum your computer & use cans of compressed air duster instead. When dust particles in dry air rub against a surface, they create static electricity. This action can happen directly on the electronics or,

When people talk about a computer program or computer programming, they’re talking about two different things. A computer program is a set of instructions for a computer to follow saved in a file. It can be a single pass of instructions or, more commonly, an instruction set that loops back on itself and does work

When you’re buying a new computer, you could buy a normal consumer-level home computer, but nothing is stopping you from buying a business computer either. The difference between a business computer & a home computer is that business computers usually come with more powerful components & professional software. They also include hardware more applicable for

A computer is a machine often characterized as a calculating machine. On the one hand, that’s true. Computers are great at calculating and manipulating lots of numbers. In reality, a computer is a text-based rather than a number-based machine. Therefore, everything that sits at the operating system layer you can access through your keyboard and