Computer Software
- New Software Fights Plagiarism
- Paint.NET is Open Source
- What Does Royalty-Free Mean?
- A Web-Based Virtual Office
- Print a Graphic for Your Craft!
- What Exactly is a Font?
- Which Program Should I Use?
- Learning Spreadsheets
- Portable Software
- Computer Terms
New Software Fights Plagiarism
Posted by
Sharon Koss
With the ease of copying information from the internet, more and more people are tempted to pass off copied information as their own writing.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of passing off written information that someone else wrote as your own work. Plagiarism is stealing!
A New Tool in Town
Plagiarist get ready to stop stealing information and passing it off as your own work! Searchinform Technologies has created and released their new software program called "Plagiatinform 1.0. This program can detect an entirely copied document, or several lines and passages.
Two Main Areas
There are two main areas that "Plagiatinform 1.0." will be used; higher education and the publishing industries. Colleges require many papers to be written, essays, reports, term papers and more. Some people have a more difficult time keeping up with the demands of the college life, hope and family issues, so some of these people may be enticed to plagiarize. Businesses may find plagiarized work in areas such as analysis, commercial research and marketing.
Compares Text
The program compares words and passages to a database, the same way a person would do, but is much faster. The program works with a large amount of information. The only limit to the amount of information that can be compared is the size of the computer network, memory and storage.
Plagiatinform's Advantage
Plagiatinform 1.0. has a significant advantage over the old fashion way, by hand.
Testing
Currently, the program is being tested at a publishing house. Publishing houses use the software to check their own information, and the published information of its competitors.
The Cost
The cost of Plagiatinform 1.0. has not been set at this point, but soon will be.
Plagiarists beware! Be sure to cite any information that has been copies!
Plagiarism is the act of passing off written information that someone else wrote as your own work. Plagiarism is stealing!
A New Tool in Town
Plagiarist get ready to stop stealing information and passing it off as your own work! Searchinform Technologies has created and released their new software program called "Plagiatinform 1.0. This program can detect an entirely copied document, or several lines and passages.
Two Main Areas
There are two main areas that "Plagiatinform 1.0." will be used; higher education and the publishing industries. Colleges require many papers to be written, essays, reports, term papers and more. Some people have a more difficult time keeping up with the demands of the college life, hope and family issues, so some of these people may be enticed to plagiarize. Businesses may find plagiarized work in areas such as analysis, commercial research and marketing.
Compares Text
The program compares words and passages to a database, the same way a person would do, but is much faster. The program works with a large amount of information. The only limit to the amount of information that can be compared is the size of the computer network, memory and storage.
Plagiatinform's Advantage
Plagiatinform 1.0. has a significant advantage over the old fashion way, by hand.
Testing
Currently, the program is being tested at a publishing house. Publishing houses use the software to check their own information, and the published information of its competitors.
The Cost
The cost of Plagiatinform 1.0. has not been set at this point, but soon will be.
Plagiarists beware! Be sure to cite any information that has been copies!
Posted by
Sharon Koss
Do you love Photoshop? Do you hate the price? Would you like to have it for free?
Paint.NET 3.07 is a free, open source image editing and photo manipulation program by Adobe. It works similar to Photoshop.
Requirements
Photoshop is a huge program 136 MB, Paint.NET is only 1.36 MB. That's quite a difference in storage space if space is an issue on your computer. Paint runs on Windows XP/2003, Server/Vista, Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0. You need Microsoft.NET installed on your computer to use Paint.NET, but that is not a problem because the program will notify you where and send you to a Microsoft web page to download. It is also free.
User Friendly and Professional
It is professional, light weight, it loads quickly and does not eat up as many computer resources as Photoshop. Paint.NET works and looks like Photoshop and is easier for neophytes to learn and use because it is very user friendly. More experienced computer users can open this program and start using it after a few minutes of study.
Popular Tools
Paint uses the most popular image formats: .gif .jpeg .png .tiff.
Free Tutorials
There are many free tutorials on the same web site where you can download your free copy of Paint.NET. Click here for your copy.
Requirements
Photoshop is a huge program 136 MB, Paint.NET is only 1.36 MB. That's quite a difference in storage space if space is an issue on your computer. Paint runs on Windows XP/2003, Server/Vista, Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0. You need Microsoft.NET installed on your computer to use Paint.NET, but that is not a problem because the program will notify you where and send you to a Microsoft web page to download. It is also free.
User Friendly and Professional
It is professional, light weight, it loads quickly and does not eat up as many computer resources as Photoshop. Paint.NET works and looks like Photoshop and is easier for neophytes to learn and use because it is very user friendly. More experienced computer users can open this program and start using it after a few minutes of study.
Popular Tools
- Clone Stamp
- Collages
- Color adjusting
- Cropping
- Emboss
- Image rotation
- Lasso Select
- Layers
- Magic Wand
- Mosaic
- Oil Painting
- Red Eye
- Resizing images
Paint uses the most popular image formats: .gif .jpeg .png .tiff.
Free Tutorials
There are many free tutorials on the same web site where you can download your free copy of Paint.NET. Click here for your copy.
Posted by
Sharon Koss
Don't confuse Royalty-free clip-art, photos and so on with free items. Be sure to read the End User License Agreement thoroughly before using any item.
What Does Royalty-Free Mean?
A royalty-free item could be many different things, clip-art, photos, music, movies and so on. Royalty-free does not mean the item is free.
The license agreement may have specifications about:
Watermarks
Some items have embedded watermarks that cannot be removed. The watermarks are included to protect the artist and the purchasers.
Royalty-Free become Stock Items
Many companies who need graphics and music of some type will purchase royalty-free items. These items become stock images, photos, music and so on. Stock items are used freely by anyone employed by that business. They are commonly stored on the network or CD's.
Find Items on the Web
You can find free royalty-free items by searching for them on the web. Free graphics also have an End User License Agreement or Terms of Use Agreement. Be sure you know which type you have before you use them.
Simply said
Royalty-free means all fees are paid at the time of the purchase, instead of every time the item is used, thus, for budgeting purposes, the item is much cheaper.
A royalty-free item could be many different things, clip-art, photos, music, movies and so on. Royalty-free does not mean the item is free.
- It means that the purchaser may use the item multiple times without having to pay a royalty fee each time the item is used; according to the End User License Agreement
- Royalty-free items save the buyer a lot of money if they plan to use the items often
- Royalty-free items are usually priced according to the file size
- A good example would be a graphic used in the company logo
The license agreement may have specifications about:
- Where, when or how the items can be used
- Possibly only for specific projects
- Every license agreement may be different, depending on the item
- The artist or the company who owns it
Watermarks
Some items have embedded watermarks that cannot be removed. The watermarks are included to protect the artist and the purchasers.
Royalty-Free become Stock Items
Many companies who need graphics and music of some type will purchase royalty-free items. These items become stock images, photos, music and so on. Stock items are used freely by anyone employed by that business. They are commonly stored on the network or CD's.
Find Items on the Web
You can find free royalty-free items by searching for them on the web. Free graphics also have an End User License Agreement or Terms of Use Agreement. Be sure you know which type you have before you use them.
Simply said
Royalty-free means all fees are paid at the time of the purchase, instead of every time the item is used, thus, for budgeting purposes, the item is much cheaper.
Posted by
Sharon Koss
Are you looking for an office that you can take with you wherever you go? Then you are in luck. There is software for you, and it is free!
Congratulations on starting your own business! Now that you are self employed, you will need to keep some kind of records. Your budget may not include a lot of money for a computer and software to track your income, sales and other expenses, especially if you are not very computer savvy.
The Answer is Google Docs and Spreadsheets!
There is No Cost, Downloading or Installation
There currently is no cost for these services. No downloading or installing of software, therefore, the cost savings can be huge. Most basic newer computers will work with Google's software.
What are Google Docs and Spreadsheets?
Google Docs and Spreadsheets are a free online web-based virtual office. This may sound too good to be true, (and it does), it is true! Google has a word processor, a spreadsheet program, calendar, gmail (email), instant messaging, a photo editor, group forums to ask questions and find help, and more.
The Address
Google's address is http://www.google.com. You can access it from any internet connection, that is, in the world! There you will find your web-based virtual office with all of their free software. Any type of document or spreadsheet you create online, can be saved either online (using their storage), or on your hard drive.
The Process
You can write letters and memos, create sales flyers and other sales materials. These web-based programs or virtual offices have much of the functionality that Microsoft or OpenOffice software programs have, and the process is similar.
Create Financial ReportsYou can create financial reports like income statements, balance sheets, budgets, cost analysis, inventory and keep a database. You can even create charts and graphs.
The Web-Based Virtual Office Concept
The concept of a web-based virtual office has been around for several years. Many books have been written about setting up and running a virtual office. In the near future, web-based software will be the main software used by small businesses.
Instead of purchasing your own copies of a word processors, spreadsheet program and any of the horizontal type of software, (software that any business can use), the user will purchase a web-based virtual office for many of their computer needs.
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The Answer is Google Docs and Spreadsheets!
There is No Cost, Downloading or Installation
There currently is no cost for these services. No downloading or installing of software, therefore, the cost savings can be huge. Most basic newer computers will work with Google's software.
What are Google Docs and Spreadsheets?
Google Docs and Spreadsheets are a free online web-based virtual office. This may sound too good to be true, (and it does), it is true! Google has a word processor, a spreadsheet program, calendar, gmail (email), instant messaging, a photo editor, group forums to ask questions and find help, and more.
The Address
Google's address is http://www.google.com. You can access it from any internet connection, that is, in the world! There you will find your web-based virtual office with all of their free software. Any type of document or spreadsheet you create online, can be saved either online (using their storage), or on your hard drive.
The Process
- Create an account by entering your email address and a password.
- From the main Google page, click on "More", then click on "Even More", now scroll down a few rows, and on the right side of the screen, click on "Communicate, show & share," Docs & Spreadsheets.
- Follow the prompts.
You can write letters and memos, create sales flyers and other sales materials. These web-based programs or virtual offices have much of the functionality that Microsoft or OpenOffice software programs have, and the process is similar.
Create Financial ReportsYou can create financial reports like income statements, balance sheets, budgets, cost analysis, inventory and keep a database. You can even create charts and graphs.
The Web-Based Virtual Office Concept
The concept of a web-based virtual office has been around for several years. Many books have been written about setting up and running a virtual office. In the near future, web-based software will be the main software used by small businesses.
Instead of purchasing your own copies of a word processors, spreadsheet program and any of the horizontal type of software, (software that any business can use), the user will purchase a web-based virtual office for many of their computer needs.
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Print a Graphic for Your Craft!
Posted by
Sharon Koss
Did you know you can print any graphic and use it for many different crafts? Some pictures can be used outside!
Photos are used almost everywhere today, and in many different types of crafts. Graphics can be printed on photo papers, transparencies, fabric,
Try creating a stepping stone from cement then glue a photo to it, then add words and other elements to your stone. Protect the photo with a piece of transparent plastic film made by Kittrich Corporation. The film can be found at craft stores. Cut the film the same size as the photo, spray one side with a non-yellowing spray glue, then attach the transparent film to the photo. When the glue and paint are completely dry, spray all sides of the stone with a clear protective spray. Three to four coats will work well.
Printed fabric can be used to create blankets and pillows, shirts and skirts, and almost any clothing. Wouldn't your family stand out if you created a family of tee-shirts that said "I'm the Mom", I'm the Dad", I'm the Son", and so on. When you create your own design, your imagination can go on forever.
Fabric for printing comes in white or black and can be purchased in craft stores and anywhere you buy printer paper.
Ideas:
Try printing baby clipart onto fabric, then create a baby blanket.
Decorate furniture – chairs, waste baskets, foot stools
Gloves, hats and scarves, or diaper bags and purses
Wall decorations
Pictures
Any picture that will be exposed to the elements should be protected with the transparent plastic film. Fabric photos should be ironed with the special paper that comes with the fabric.
Try creating a stepping stone from cement then glue a photo to it, then add words and other elements to your stone. Protect the photo with a piece of transparent plastic film made by Kittrich Corporation. The film can be found at craft stores. Cut the film the same size as the photo, spray one side with a non-yellowing spray glue, then attach the transparent film to the photo. When the glue and paint are completely dry, spray all sides of the stone with a clear protective spray. Three to four coats will work well.
Printed fabric can be used to create blankets and pillows, shirts and skirts, and almost any clothing. Wouldn't your family stand out if you created a family of tee-shirts that said "I'm the Mom", I'm the Dad", I'm the Son", and so on. When you create your own design, your imagination can go on forever.
Fabric for printing comes in white or black and can be purchased in craft stores and anywhere you buy printer paper.
Ideas:
Try printing baby clipart onto fabric, then create a baby blanket.
Decorate furniture – chairs, waste baskets, foot stools
Gloves, hats and scarves, or diaper bags and purses
Wall decorations
Pictures
Any picture that will be exposed to the elements should be protected with the transparent plastic film. Fabric photos should be ironed with the special paper that comes with the fabric.
Posted by
Sharon Koss
Fonts come in many different types and sizes. Many can be downloaded for free. They are easy to create and there are forums where users can ask questions.
Fonts originally were actual handwriting and the printing of someone. You can have your personal handwriting computerized and a font created from it.
There are many free fonts that they are created by computer gurus. Their fonts can be downloaded and used for either business or personal. A font doesn't have to be letters and numbers; they can also be a graphic. Windings and Webdings come with the Windows program.
Some Free Fun Fonts:
Candy Cane, DanceFloor eXit, Dark Crystal Outline, Halloween Symbols, Jokerman, KAPizza, Magician, PizzaDude Stars, Pussyfoot (for cat lovers), Smiley Font.
To find free fun fonts using your favorite search engine, type "Free Fonts", or type one of the names above. You may be surprised at how many hits your will get! Some good web sites for free fonts are: are: http://www.fontfreak.com/, and http://www.freefonts.com/.
Logo's and Show Fonts
Do you have a favorite TV show or movie? Want their Font? Click here.
Font Forum
Click here. In the font forum anyone can ask questions about finding, downloading and installing fonts.
Font Managers sort and categorize your fonts by type. Do you want to design your own? Just search the internet and you should find many font designers or font creators for free. If you want to purchase a program, there are many software programs that will do the job. The cost can start as low as $29 and go up into the hundreds of dollars. Why buy something if you can get it for free.
Working with fonts is fun and will keep you amused for hours! Get the entire family involved!
PS: Add some color and a font can look like your personal signature!
There are many free fonts that they are created by computer gurus. Their fonts can be downloaded and used for either business or personal. A font doesn't have to be letters and numbers; they can also be a graphic. Windings and Webdings come with the Windows program.
Some Free Fun Fonts:
Candy Cane, DanceFloor eXit, Dark Crystal Outline, Halloween Symbols, Jokerman, KAPizza, Magician, PizzaDude Stars, Pussyfoot (for cat lovers), Smiley Font.
To find free fun fonts using your favorite search engine, type "Free Fonts", or type one of the names above. You may be surprised at how many hits your will get! Some good web sites for free fonts are: are: http://www.fontfreak.com/, and http://www.freefonts.com/.
Logo's and Show Fonts
Do you have a favorite TV show or movie? Want their Font? Click here.
Font Forum
Click here. In the font forum anyone can ask questions about finding, downloading and installing fonts.
Font Managers sort and categorize your fonts by type. Do you want to design your own? Just search the internet and you should find many font designers or font creators for free. If you want to purchase a program, there are many software programs that will do the job. The cost can start as low as $29 and go up into the hundreds of dollars. Why buy something if you can get it for free.
Working with fonts is fun and will keep you amused for hours! Get the entire family involved!
PS: Add some color and a font can look like your personal signature!
Posted by
Sharon Koss
Software is everywhere today, even where you would not expect it to be. It is in your car's engine, hearing aids, wrist watch, microwave, cameras, mobility devices and so
A software program can be very small with only one purpose, to a very large program with many sub-programs, or sub-routines. A sub-routine is a small program with one specific purpose. When a program executes, it follows its program line by line until it meets up with a new command to go to a different sub-routine, then it returns to the line it branched off from and then completes the initial instructions.
Software can be grouped by several broad purposes:
- Adware – free software supported by advertisers
- Freeware – free for personal use
- OEM – free for personal and business
- Public Domain – free but does not have a specific copyright license restrictions or owners
- Retail – any software that can be purchased
- Shareware – free for a short period of time then a purchase fee must be paid
- Spyware – software that sends information about the user back to the creator
Categories:- Audio/Video – records sounds and movies
- Browsers – surfing the internet
- Drivers – runs a peripheral device
- Graphics – clipart, draw and photos
- Publishing – create newsletters, flyers, and marketing materials
- Internet – web pages, web directories
- Network – connects computer peripherals together (hardware and software)
- Operating – connects the hardware and software
- Productivity/Business – office suites and business specific (membership, inventory, construction)
- Programming/Development – programming languages – C+, Java, Basic
- Server – coordinates the usage of different users, programs and peripherals
Each category has many different sub-categories:
- Operating – Windows, Linux
- Productivity/Business – Office Suites, Educational software
Each sub-category program has many others. An office suite has a word processor, spreadsheet, data base, presentation and graphics software.
Word Processing software includes sub-routines:
- Spelling and grammar checker
- Templates
- Formatting
- Inserting Graphics, text boxes, special characters and more
- Saving
Getting to know a software program and all of its sub-routines can be a daunting task. Think about each type, then category and finally the sub-routines.
Software can be grouped by several broad purposes:
- Adware – free software supported by advertisers
- Freeware – free for personal use
- OEM – free for personal and business
- Public Domain – free but does not have a specific copyright license restrictions or owners
- Retail – any software that can be purchased
- Shareware – free for a short period of time then a purchase fee must be paid
- Spyware – software that sends information about the user back to the creator
Categories:- Audio/Video – records sounds and movies
- Browsers – surfing the internet
- Drivers – runs a peripheral device
- Graphics – clipart, draw and photos
- Publishing – create newsletters, flyers, and marketing materials
- Internet – web pages, web directories
- Network – connects computer peripherals together (hardware and software)
- Operating – connects the hardware and software
- Productivity/Business – office suites and business specific (membership, inventory, construction)
- Programming/Development – programming languages – C+, Java, Basic
- Server – coordinates the usage of different users, programs and peripherals
Each category has many different sub-categories:
- Operating – Windows, Linux
- Productivity/Business – Office Suites, Educational software
Each sub-category program has many others. An office suite has a word processor, spreadsheet, data base, presentation and graphics software.
Word Processing software includes sub-routines:
- Spelling and grammar checker
- Templates
- Formatting
- Inserting Graphics, text boxes, special characters and more
- Saving
Getting to know a software program and all of its sub-routines can be a daunting task. Think about each type, then category and finally the sub-routines.
Posted by
Sharon Koss
Getting to know a new software program is like learning a new language like French or German. Some words are similar and others are unique.
Learning Microsoft Excel or any other spreadsheet software is a process. First, you should learn to identify many of the icons and toolbars, and the tasks they perform. The icons and toolbars have the same functions in many different programs.
The easiest program to start with is a word processor. After becoming familiar with any word processor, you can transfer the basic knowledge of the icons and toolbars not only to other word processors, but to many different programs and different software companies. Then you will be on your way to becoming a competent computer software user.
Getting Started
Start by studying the icons Know Your Icons When starting out, don't let yourself get frustrated from the amount of information there is to learn. Always remember: "It's only hard the first time". When you are comfortable with "Know your Icons", go to Excel Quick Start. This article will get you up to speed quickly and easily.
Next, go to Excel More Basics. When you finish studying "Excel More Basics, click on Elements of a Spreadsheet Now you will be ready to work with formulas and charts.
Excel can perform many more advanced tasks including: database, pivot tables, maps, what if scenarios, page protection, online collaboration, macros, conditional formatting, diagrams, create functions and more complicated math and statistical functions. Spreadsheets also have word processing features like page formatting, spelling and grammar checker. You can even write letters! There are also some customizable options.
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The easiest program to start with is a word processor. After becoming familiar with any word processor, you can transfer the basic knowledge of the icons and toolbars not only to other word processors, but to many different programs and different software companies. Then you will be on your way to becoming a competent computer software user.
Getting Started
Start by studying the icons Know Your Icons When starting out, don't let yourself get frustrated from the amount of information there is to learn. Always remember: "It's only hard the first time". When you are comfortable with "Know your Icons", go to Excel Quick Start. This article will get you up to speed quickly and easily.
Next, go to Excel More Basics. When you finish studying "Excel More Basics, click on Elements of a Spreadsheet Now you will be ready to work with formulas and charts.
Excel can perform many more advanced tasks including: database, pivot tables, maps, what if scenarios, page protection, online collaboration, macros, conditional formatting, diagrams, create functions and more complicated math and statistical functions. Spreadsheets also have word processing features like page formatting, spelling and grammar checker. You can even write letters! There are also some customizable options.
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Sharon Koss
Take your software, bookmarks, email and files with you. Portable Apps software works with any Windows program. All you need is the Portable Apps on a portable drive!
Portable Apps is free, Open Source software that works on any portable hardware; iPod, portable drives, USB flash drive and more. This is truly portable software. Take your bookmarks, settings, files and email with you anytime you are away from home, especially when traveling. Portable Apps has a complete set of software that most businesses need.
Portable Apps Suite Contains Software for the following:
Think of the Convenience:
You will have all of your favorite programs with you at all times.
Anyone interested in free things from the web, will love this free software and combine these programs with other free things from the web.
Click here to get your free copy of Portable Apps. Just download, ex-tract and let your imagination be your guide!
Click here for other useful free things from the web.
Portable Apps Suite Contains Software for the following:
- Games Graphics and Pictures
- Internet Music and Video
- Office Suite
- Operating System
- Utilities
- And more
Think of the Convenience:
You will have all of your favorite programs with you at all times.
- Antivirus
- Calendar
- Contacts
- Instant Messenger
- Office Suite and files
- Passwords
- Utilities
- Web browser and favorite bookmarks
Anyone interested in free things from the web, will love this free software and combine these programs with other free things from the web.
Click here to get your free copy of Portable Apps. Just download, ex-tract and let your imagination be your guide!
Click here for other useful free things from the web.
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Sharon Koss
Software can be overwhelming if you are a newbe to computers and what they can do. The best advice to someone should be to reasearch, research and more research!
Term You Need to Know
Events – An event is a type of training class that is gives the user more of an overview rather than specific in-formation.
Forums – Forums are online user groups that give users a chance to research questions or ask their own.
Memory – Memory is the temporary storage are where information it transferred to and manipulated. Think of it as a work surface.
Network – A network is a computer that has been dedicated to storing software, and all the tools users need to process information. Each computer and peripheral device is connected with a cable that transmits commands and information back and forth to the network.
On Demand – On Demand is a recorded training class that can be video, a PowerPoint type of presentation or text documents. Many On Demand training is interactive, meaning the user must click with the mouse to cause some action. These are great for people who work odd hours or cannot attend the live training classes.
Plug-ins – Plug-ins are smaller software programs with a specific purpose. It works with the main program and adds more functionality to the software. This could be anything from enhancing graphics to encryption or trans-lating a language.
Seminars – Seminars are a training class that lasts from several hours to a full day.
Storage – Storage is similar to a filing cabinet. This is where the software, information, plug-ins and so on are stored until needed.
Upgrade – Upgrade means add new software or hardware to improve the performance of a computer or soft-ware.
User Friendly – User friendly means exactly what it says. The user can use the item without much training. The software has many icons and tip balloons that guide the user making their computing experience easy.
User Groups – User groups are actual groups of people who meet on a regular basis to discus computer soft-ware issues. They are similar to a club.
User Guides – User guides are printed documents that have shortcuts and instructions that gives the user quick and basic information to work with a specific program.
Windows – Microsoft release the first version of Windows in 1983. Version 1.0 introduced the (GUI) Graphical User Interface which is what we use now. Prior to GUI, the user need to type the commands and information, which had to be spelled correctly or would get an error message. In 1990, Windows 3.0 war released and that's when the revolution began.
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Events – An event is a type of training class that is gives the user more of an overview rather than specific in-formation.
Forums – Forums are online user groups that give users a chance to research questions or ask their own.
Memory – Memory is the temporary storage are where information it transferred to and manipulated. Think of it as a work surface.
Network – A network is a computer that has been dedicated to storing software, and all the tools users need to process information. Each computer and peripheral device is connected with a cable that transmits commands and information back and forth to the network.
On Demand – On Demand is a recorded training class that can be video, a PowerPoint type of presentation or text documents. Many On Demand training is interactive, meaning the user must click with the mouse to cause some action. These are great for people who work odd hours or cannot attend the live training classes.
Plug-ins – Plug-ins are smaller software programs with a specific purpose. It works with the main program and adds more functionality to the software. This could be anything from enhancing graphics to encryption or trans-lating a language.
Seminars – Seminars are a training class that lasts from several hours to a full day.
Storage – Storage is similar to a filing cabinet. This is where the software, information, plug-ins and so on are stored until needed.
Upgrade – Upgrade means add new software or hardware to improve the performance of a computer or soft-ware.
User Friendly – User friendly means exactly what it says. The user can use the item without much training. The software has many icons and tip balloons that guide the user making their computing experience easy.
User Groups – User groups are actual groups of people who meet on a regular basis to discus computer soft-ware issues. They are similar to a club.
User Guides – User guides are printed documents that have shortcuts and instructions that gives the user quick and basic information to work with a specific program.
Windows – Microsoft release the first version of Windows in 1983. Version 1.0 introduced the (GUI) Graphical User Interface which is what we use now. Prior to GUI, the user need to type the commands and information, which had to be spelled correctly or would get an error message. In 1990, Windows 3.0 war released and that's when the revolution began.
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