Know Thy Computer!

With computers as common as toasters and microwave ovens, you would think that people would get to know how to at least use the basic features of a computer and what it can do for them. Some essential functions that you need to know are:

• How to save files
• How to move and copy files
• How to back up your files
• How to explore your computer to find things
• How to install your antivirus software
• How to visit Windows Updates and stay patched.

To be sure, there are a variety of advanced features that can make people feel intimidated. But don’t let that expensive door-stop make you feel inferior. Spend a little time reading the instructions that came with it. Don’t feel silly because you buy a book called “Computers for Dummies.” Explore a few news groups and discussion boards about computers. Have some fun.

A computer is nothing more than an electronic device. It does things when it is told to, and sometimes even when it is not told to, but there is usually a human clicking a mouse or punching a keyboard to make it happen. Get to know your computer, and you’ll find it isn’t really the enemy.