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File extensions
File & disk management
File names
Hibernate or Sleep
Recycling Old Computers
Using a Computer or Mouse

File Extensions

To find out what type of file a file extension represents, see the comprehensive list of extensions at Webopedia's Data Format and File Extensions.

File & Disk Management

Easy File Management with Windows Explorer. This University of Nebraska site is very helpful to those who have not yet grasped the principle of file management. Although written pre-VISTA, one can follow the information for XP and have no problems. HINT: To open Windows Explorer right click on the Start button and click on Explore. This program is not Internet Explorer, it is a program to "explore" your computer disks.
http://cit.information.unl.edu/tips/filemgt.htm

File Names

Mac Permissible characters in file names
http://www.reviewpublishing.com/ProperFileNaming.pdf

Naming Your Files for Use on the Web.
http://www.ucmo.edu/centralnet/Blackboard/help/naming_conventions.pdf

Windows File Names, Paths, and Namespaces
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365247.aspx

Hibernate or Sleep

What is the Differences Between Sleep (Standby) and Hibernate in Vista. Although written about VISTA, this information applies to all Windows Operating Systems. Translated from another language, so there is a little difficulty with syntax, but the information is solid.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/10/12/what-is-the-differences-between-sleep-standby-and-hibernate-in-vista/

Recycling Old Computers

This site helps you find a place to dispose of old computers in a safe way.
http://www.eiae.org/

Using a Computer & Mouse

This site, which only works in Internet Explorer, is excellent for first time computer users. Starts with how to use the mouse, has many excellent illustrations and does not present information too fast. Requires only that a new user know how to find the Enter key. Recommended for beginning users. Could be used to help clients use a computer.
http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/

This site, sponsored by the Cleveland Public Library, again only usable in Internet Explorer, presents an excellent tutorial for those who are not familiar with the use of the mouse for single and double clicking and dragging, right clicking, scroll bars, clicking in forms, drop down boxes, and icons. It starts with just the use of the Enter key, and progresses to use of the mouse after detailed instructions complete with illustrations. Great for initiating those whose comfort with the mouse ranges from none to anything less than 100% comfortable.
http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/

A tutorial for beginning Mac users.
http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/tour/

Websites Referred to in Text of Chapter

Tutorial on using a mouse. http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/cb8832d2-3cb8-44a5-9636-eef74a92a3c01033.mspx

Translating file extension codes. http://www.sharpened.net/helpcenter/extensions.php

Software to allow the downloading of Microsoft Office 2007 files if using earlier versions of Office.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Search.aspx?displaylang=en

Discover universal key presses. http://www.computerhope.com/shortcut.htm

References in this Chapter that are Online

None for this chapter.

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