Technology: Computer Troubleshooting and End-of-Year Maintenance
The following web sites have tips and suggestions on how to properly use and maintain computers. Find out how to diagnose and troubleshoot various computer problems. Learn how to do end-of-year cleaning of hardware and software. Learn how to perform error check, disk scan, and defrag of hard drives. There is an eThemes resource on computer basics.
Grades
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- 12
Links
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End of the Year Maintenance - Mac Edition
Follow these directions on how to perform end of year maintenance on your Mac.
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Essential Mac Maintenance: Rev Up Your Routines
Follow these simple tips for maintaining your Mac and enjoy computing relatively hassle free. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Annual PC Maintenance: A quick Tune up for your computer
Follow these basic suggestions for giving your PC a quick tune up. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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End of Year Tune-Up
Learn how to scan, clean up, and defrag hard drives, how to check for viruses and update Windows.
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Computer Maintenance Tips
This page describes how to maintain computers in good working shape. NOTE: The site has a link to discussion boards. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Microsoft Windows Update
This is the official Microsoft Windows web site for the latest updates.
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Kids Domain: Computer Lesson 10
Here are tips and suggestions about computer care and safety. Scroll the page down for worksheets with self-test and answers. NOTE: The site includes ads. NOTE: The site has a link to discussion boards.
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eThemes Resource: Technology: Computer Basics
These sites are about basic computer operations and parts. Learn about the Internet, mouse, keyboard, and basic computer software. Includes information about the history of computers and basic computer software. There are links to eThemes Resources on keyboarding skills, Internet Safety, and Excel.
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