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Here is a sample list of things you might want to learn. Of course, if you want 101 Things You Can Do on the Internet click the hyperlink. Or just put 5-10 of these together for an hour training lesson and then give us a call at 818 603-7974 or schedule a lesson!

Internet Tips

Search Engine Tricks - Find what you are looking for.
Internet Safety Information - Be careful who you give your information to.
Explorer and Netscape: Synchronize Your Browser Favorites! - It's fun to share your favorites :)
Control Windows Explorer Focus - Control the folder or drive that Windows Explorer opens to.
Email Address Trick - Find the domain of an e - mail address.
Stop Mysterious XP Pop - ups
Reclaim and Rename Your Internet Explorer - Make Internet Explorer yours once again!
Are Your Web Images Too Big? - Size down those images with this quick tip.
Porn, Spam, and Filters - How to minimize them.
Plug - Ins - Which ones do you need?
Bookmarks vs. Favorites - What's the difference?
Switched Homepage - Switch back to your original homepage.
Send A Page - Show a friend the web page your at.
Site Searches - Search sites that don't have search engines.
ALT Browser Tricks - Use your keyboard to navigate the web.
Better Browsing - Find the domain of an e - mail address.
Wheel Mouse Trick - Control web page fonts with your wheel mouse.
Delete Auto Complete - Learn how to get rid of auto completes.
Smarter Downloads - The trick to faster downloads.
Drag It - Learn how to drag & drop with ease in forms, tables, and on the Internet.
Easy Reading - Make hard to read websites easy to read.
Easy Scrolling - A quick and easy way to scroll.
Faster Browser Starts - Make your browser start faster.
Fast Homepages & Favorites - Faster way to set your homepage and save favorites.
Faster Site Access - Get to a web site faster.
Quicker Access with IE Favorites - Find favorites quickly.
Find Stuff - An easier way to find what you are looking for.
History Lessons - Find web sites you've visited previously through your history.
Internet Startups - Move web related items to your startup folder.
Just the Picture Please! - Learn how to get just the picture off of websites.
Link Colors - Learn how to change the default colors of your web links.
Keep your Modem Quiet - Silence that noisy modem with this tip.
Munching Cookies - Learn how to delete the cookies on your hard drive.
Don't want to Log on? - Get rid of that annoying network logon screen in Windows.
Prefer Plaintext? - Fix overly formatted text.
Printing Web Pages - Learn how to print web pages minus the junk.
Save my Bookmarks! - Learn how to save book marked web pages.
Selective Cookies - Want to be able to know when you're accepting cookies?
Selection Savvy - Make multiple selections with ease from your lists.
Send A Page - E - mail web pages to friends with this handy little trick.
Smart Scrolling - A better way to scroll.
Stop Everything - Stop annoying animations or background sounds while browsing.
Internet Temp File Management - Manage those temporary Internet files.
When was it updated? - Have you ever wondered when a site was last updated?
Updating Drivers - Learn about updating the drivers on your computer.
404 - File Not Found - Learn to backtrack links to find what you are looking for.
That (bleeping) X - 10 Ad! - Get rid of that annoying X - 10 ad.
Wheel Mouse Warning! - Wheel mouse pitfalls.
Wheel Mouse Navigation - Back & Forward with a Wheel Mouse.
How NOT to Print Web Page Backgrounds. - Print out web pages without their backgrounds.
AutoComplete Everything. - Save time surfing the web.
Browser Window Recycling. - Recycle that browser!
Expand Explorer Menus - Expand your menus.
Explorer Takeovers - Customize it yourself.
Favorite Fun - Have some fun with your favorites.
Home Page Hijacking - Get rid of the Homepage Hijackers!
View Websites Your Way - Use your own font.
Full Screen Fun - Use the Full Screen option on IE
Stop Everything Now! - How to stop loading pages.
Refreshing Sites - Make sure you're viewing up - to - date content.
Search Engine Tricks - Find what you need fast.
Trace Your Route - You can "trace" an Internet connection.
Web Shortcuts - Wouldn't it be cool to have a shortcut on your desktop for your favorite website?
Whois That Site? - Find out either a name or an IP address for a particular site
Server Error Codes - What's a 404? or a 500?
Beat Those Pop Up Windows! - How to kill pop up windows.
Move Internet Favorites to the Links Bar
Cable vs. DSL Internet - Which is better?
Get Connected - Stay Connected - Stay online!
Wait! STOP! STOP!!! - Stop it NOW!
Save Webpage Pictures - Like an image on a website? Save it!
Internet Information Safety - Safety tips on using the Internet.
Internet Errors - What's that script error message all about?
Placing Your Favorite Web Page on Your Desktop - Get to your favorite website faster.

E - mail Tips

Spam Filtering - Killing the Patient to Cure the Disease?
Add an Online Picture to an Email - Include that cool picture.
Fix Split Links - Don't you just hate it when the web link in an email is split?
Export and Print Your Address Book - Use it for database programs, label making software and more...
Color Code Your Email - Easily identify the good stuff.
What's This? - Find out what those options really due.
Are you preventing others from getting their email? - How dare you even accuse me of such a thing!
Label Netscape Mail with Color - Make your email stand out.
All Caps Headaches - Fix E - mails that come in ALL CAPS.
Address Book Migration - Move your email addresses without retyping them all.
Email Forwarding - Automating the Forward Action
Stop Mysterious XP Pop - ups
File attachments - How to attach files to e - mail
Deleting Deleted E - mail - Empty out that box.
Display Name - Want to change the display name your e - mail program uses?
Is Your E - mail Stuck? - Having trouble sending your e - mail?
Faster E - mail Attachments - An easier way to make e - mail attachments.
Saving Your E - mail - Want to learn how to save your precious e - mails?
Send A Page - E - mail web pages to friends with this handy little trick.
E - mail Folders - Organize your e - mail.
Easy E - mail Attachments - An easier way to attach files to e - mails.
Filtering Your E - mail - Don't waste time with junk mail!
Unblock E - mail Addresses - Oops? Did you block someone, unblock them!
Outlook Deletes - Skip the deleted items folder.
Preview Pane Fun - Turn off the Outlook Express preview pane.
Send To E - mail - Send an e - mail from anywhere on your computer.
Signature File Tricks - Use signature files to save tons of time on e - mails.
Yahoo! Mail Formatting - Clean up Yahoo! Mail!
Put Pictures In Your E - Mail - Add touch to your email.
Use A Word Processor To Get Rid Of Forward Brackets - Get rid of e - mail forward brackets.
Send Outlook Express Folders - Why not just send your saved folder?
Sort Incoming Outlook Exp. Email - Sort your email.
Finding An E - mail Message - Find an email easily!

Hardware Tips

I'm losing my mouse! - Locate your pointer.
Clean Computers - Keep your computer clean.
Printer Sharing - Don't buy another printer, share it!
Hardware Refresh - Save time rebooting to refresh hardware with this tip.
Multiple Monitors - Learn how to use two monitors at once.
Leave it Run or Not? - Should you leave your computer on all the time or shut it down?
Wheel Mouse Warning! - Wheel mouse pitfalls.
Wires - Organize your wires.
Having Modem Problems? - Fix / Diagnose Modem Problems
Troubleshoot Video Problems - Is your video card messed up? Read this!
Strange Computer Noise - What's that noise?

Appearance Tips

Bigger Mouse Cursors - Do you want a bigger mouse cursor?
Building a Better Desktop Through Higher Resolutions! - Change your resolution!
Make Pictures the Right Size - What's the right size for a picture?
Increase or Decrease Font Sizes - Font too small? Enlarge it yourself!
Clean Your Desktop - Too many icons on your desktop? Manage those icons.
Custom Toolbars - Customize your toolbars.
Icon Hide & Seek - Hide your icons so they don't obstruct your wallpaper.
Program Arrangements - Change the order of the programs in your program menu.
Scrollbar Sizes - Change the size of your scroll bars.
Get Rid of Shortcut Arrows - Get rid of those annoying little arrows on your shortcuts.
Big Buttons - Make tiny buttons bigger.
Colorful Title Bars - Give title bars a visual kick.
Photo Scan Resolutions - Scan your photos the right way.
How To Do Screenshots - How to make screenshots
Finding Similar Fonts - Manage your fonts.
Spunkier Menus - Are your menus a bit sluggish?
Personalized Windows Color Schemes - Give Windows a colorful touch!
Desktop Toolbars - Quick and easy toolbars.
Man, That's a Smooth Font! - How to smooth out your fonts.
Listing Web Folders - Keep it Internet.

System Management

ABC Programs - Alphabetize your program menu.
Program Ghosts - The program is gone, but its entry is still there.
Hitting the Target - An easier way to open that program folder.
Virtual Memory - Adjust it.
Check for Corrupt System Files - How to hunt down corrupt system files.
Compress NTFS Files - Save space on your hard drive.
Shut Down The Computer - Do you NEED to turn programs off before doing?
Empty the Documents Menu - Have you ever wished you could empty the documents menu?
Must...Have...Control ! - Easier access to your control panel.
Control Your Control Panel - Get rid of the junk in your control panel.
Deleting Unwanted Programs - Step by step guide to remove/uninstalling.
A Fast System Properties Box - A faster way to get to your system properties.
Full Path - Learn how to make windows show you the full file path.
Stopping Start Up Programs - Keep the excess junk out of the system tray.
Don't want to Log on? - Get rid of that annoying network logon screen in Windows.
Leave it Run or Not? - Should you leave your computer on all the time or shut it down?
Hardware Refresh - Save time rebooting to refresh hardware with this tip.
Music Cd Tricks - Get rid of annoying noises while trying to listen to your cds.
Open With - Got an Open With dialog box? Here's what to do.
File Associations - Get files to open in the program you want them to!
Quick Restarts - A faster way to reboot your computer.
Old Data Recovery - Recover those important files.
Easy Shutdowns & Restarts - An easier way to shutdown or reboot the computer.
Shut Down Hang Ups - Do you have problems when the time comes to shut down Windows?
Start Menu Cleanup - Manage the clutter in your start menu.
Installing Tweak UI - Download and install Tweak UI.
But I already Uninstalled it! - Learn how to get uninstall programs off the Add/Remove listing.
Window States - Minimize, Maximize, Normal - Learn more about window states.
Fixing Uninstall Errors - Fix uninstall problems
Windows XP Clock Trick - Never worry about your time again!
Never look for your Windows CD again! - Save those CABS!
Desktop Management

"New" Menu Trick - A trick for the New option on the menu.
Customized Icon Arrangements - Auto Arrange Icons
Organize Your Icons - Spruce 'em up a bit.
Single Click Icons - Wanna stop double clicking? Here's how!
Get Rid of Shortcut Arrows - Get rid of those annoying little arrows on your shortcuts.
Scrollbar Sizes - Change the size of your scroll bars.
Icon Hide & Seek - Hide your icons so they don't obstuct your wallpaper.
Clean Your Desktop - Too many icons on your desktop? Manage those icons.
See Icons Easier - Make your icons easier to read.
Instant Properties - Get to your properties faster.
My Documents Taskbar Menu - A quicker way to My Documents.
Scanning Pictures for Wallpaper - Learn how to scan pictures to make wallpaper.
Shortcut Folders - Clean up your desktop with shortcut folders.
Easy Shutdowns & Restarts - Shutdown and Restart quicker with this tip.
Start Menu Cleanup - Get rid of clutter in your Startup Menu.
Windows Themes - Learn how to use those Windows Themes.
Wallpapering Made Easy. - Wallpaper your desktop without hassle.
Document Scraps. - Scrap information to your desktop.
Drag & Drop Madness. - Make moving files easy.
Drag Drop & Open - Open files easy.
Organize Your Documents - Keep your documents organized.
Take A Shorter Shortcut - Assign shortcuts to your shortcuts.
Start Menu Folders Trick - Organize your start menu.
Runaway Icons - It's a possible virus!

Windows Enhancements

Updating Windows - What's that all about?
Scrollbar Sizes - Change the size of your scroll bars.
Clean Your Own Windows - Clear those "secret records."
Control Your Control Panel - Get rid of the junk in your control panel.
Scanning Pictures for Wallpaper - Learn how to scan pictures to make wallpaper.
Single Click Icons - Want to stop double clicking? Here's how!
Clean Your Desktop - Too many icons on your desktop? Manage those icons.
See Icons Easier - Make your icons easier to read.
My Documents Taskbar Menu - A quicker way to My Documents.
Shortcut Folders - Clean up your desktop with shortcut folders.
Bigger Mouse Cursors - Do you want a bigger mouse cursor?
Must...Have...Control ! - Easier access to your control panel.
Stopping Start Up Programs - Keep the excess junk out of the system tray.
Don't want to Log on? - Get rid of that annoying network logon screen in Windows.
Installing Tweak UI - Download and install Tweak UI.
Screen Saver Savvy - Make the most of your screen savers.
My Computer Toolbar - Make the most of your toolbar.
Customizing Your "Send To" Menu. - Modify your "Send To" menus

Windows Shortcuts

Instant Properties - Get to your properties faster.
Multiple Open Icon for Windows XP - Speed up your productivity.
A Fast System Properties Box - A faster way to get to your system properties.
Undo Tricks - Undo those mistakes faster and easier.
Find & Replace - Find and replace items easy.
Skip The Recycle Bin - Every now and then you need to really delete a file. Right now.
Add Shortcuts to the Taskbar - Every now and then you need to really delete a file. Right now.
Windows Searches - Do you have a particular folder you're always rummaging through?
Window Hunting - Ever have too many open windows?
Launch Multiple Programs - Do it.. and do it quickly!
Be A Computer Cowboy - Lasso those icons!
Doc Scraps - Shortcuts for Documents
More Double Clicking Ease - Double click faster.

Keyboard Tips

Copy & Paste - Learn how to copy and paste like a pro
Caps Lock Notification - Make your screen flash and your computer beep when you hit Caps Lock.
Instant Properties - Get to your properties faster.
A Fast System Properties Box - A faster way to get to your system properties.
Undo Tricks - Undo those mistakes faster and easier.
Wheel Mouse Trick - Control web page fonts with your wheel mouse.
Find Stuff - An easier way to find what you are looking for.
CTRL Your Folders - Use Ctrl to move quickly through your folders with this tip.
Where Was I? - Return to where you left off with this document trick.
Arrow Tricks - Navigate faster in documents.
Number Locking - Activate the Num Lock key automatically.
Don't Touch That Mouse! - Right click with your keyboard.
Shifty Little Tabs - Go backwards instead of forward.
Word Processing Problems - Don't zoom through documents when selecting text.
CTRL + Z = Undo! - Oops.. did you mess up? Undo it.

System Maintenance

Deleting Unwanted Programs - Step by step guide to remove/uninstalling.
CPU Activity - Monitor that activity!
Check for Corrupt System Files - How to hunt down corrupt system files.
Defrag Mysteries - Learn more about defragmentation.
Recapture System Speed - Make it fast and stable, once again.
A Fast System Properties Box - A faster way to get to your system properties.
Full Path - Learn how to make windows show you the full file path.
Shut Down Hang Ups - Do you have problems when the time comes to shut down Windows?
But I already Uninstalled it ! - Learn how to get uninstall programs off the Add/Remove listing.
Save my Bookmarks! - Learn how to save bookmarked web pages.
Updating Drivers - Learn about updating the drivers on your computer.
Instant Properties - Get to your properties faster.
Reformat & Reinstall - Reformat your hard drive and reinstall windows step - by - step!
Disk Reformatting - Learn how to reformat your disks.
What's My Code? - Find those product keys.
Scan Disk & Defrag - Learn how to use your Scan Disk and Defrag tools.
Windows Updates - Keep Windows updated and running smoothly with this tip.

File Management

File Associations - Get files to open in the program you want them to!
Hidden Files - Where are they?
Want Detailed File Info? - Put it in the Properties
Let's Make a New Folder! - New Folder Fun
Zip Your Folders in XP - Zip it up!
Setup Files - To delete, or not to delete?
Stopping Start Up Programs - Keep the excess junk out of the system tray.
Single Click Icons - Want to stop double clicking? Here's how!
CTRL Your Folders - Use Ctrl to move quickly through your folders with this tip.
Program Arrangements - Change the order of the programs in your program menu.
Full Path - Learn how to make windows show you the full file path.
Save my Bookmarks! - Learn how to save book marked web pages.
Old Data Recovery - Recover those important files.
Selection Savvy - Make multiple selections with ease from your lists.
Internet Temp File Management - Manage those temporary Internet files.
Document Defaults - Change the defaults of where your documents are saved.
Dragging to Minimized Windows - Learn how to drag to minimized windows with ease.
Folder Views - Change the way you view your folders.
Faster File Access - Learn how to get faster file access.
Inverse Selections - Select files and then invert them. Curious? Check out this tip.
Top Folder - Move the files you use all the time to the top of the list.
Quicker File Access - Find files quickly.
Back It Up! - Backups save headaches.
A Better Way to Find Stuff - Search Stress Eliminated!
Frolicking in the Recycle Bin - Make your recycling experience enjoyable.
View Your File Extensions - Want to see your file extensions?
Find Lost Files - It's not as hard as you think.
How to Burn A CD - Burn a CD and free up hard drive space.
Rename Your Shortcuts - Make your own path!

Disk Management

CD Restarts - A trick for the New option on the menu.
Running out Hard Drive Space? - Back up and cleaning tips
Protect Your Floppies - Don't overwrite your floppies!
A Quick Way to the C - A quick short cut to view your hard drive's content.
Reformat & Reinstall - Reformat your hard drive and reinstall windows step - by - step!
Disk Reformatting - Learn how to reformat your disks.
Floppy Copy - Learn how to copy your floppies.
Floppy Refresh - Quick and easy floppy refreshing.

Windows Explorer Tips

Open With - Got an Open With dialog box? Here's what to do.
File Associations - Get files to open in the program you want them to!
Single Click Icons - Want to stop double clicking? Here's how!
CTRL Your Folders - Use Ctrl to move quickly through your folders with this tip.
Full Path - Learn how to make windows show you the full file path.
Selection Savvy - Make multiple selections with ease from your lists.
Dragging to Minimized Windows - Learn how to drag to minimized windows with ease.
Inverse Selections - Select files and then invert them. Curious? Check out this tip.
Top Folder - Move the files you use all the time to the top of the list.
ALT Browser Tricks - Use your keyboard to navigate the web.
Find Stuff - An easier way to find what you are looking for.
Wheel Mouse Navigation - Back & Forward with a Wheel Mouse.
Folder Views - Change the way you view your folders.
Faster File Access - Learn how to get faster file access.
"New" Menu Trick - A trick for the New option on the menu.
Column Sorting - Learn to sort columns in explorer.
Column Sizes - Re - size columns so you can view all the text.
Exploring Fun - Learn how to control the folder Explorer opens to.
Exploring File Thumbnails - Thumbnails only please.
Open Trick - Stop hunting for folders.
Quicker Exploring - Explore quicker!

Printing Tips

Make Mine Grayscale! - Learn how to print in grayscale.
Easy Printing - A faster and easier way of printing recent documents.
Page Separation - Change the defaults on your printers page separations.
Printing Web Pages - How to print web pages efficiently.
Printing, Just a Little! - Don't print out the whole page when you only want a little, here's how.
Your Printer X 2 - Stop changing printer settings so much
Printing System Properties - Print your system properties out.