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Windows Tips
Trace
the route
A great utility included with Windows is a program
called Trace Route. Open a DOS window and type
tracert <location name>. The location name
can be any IP address or Internet domain like
tracert .The program will then trace the route
from your Internet service provider to that locating,
and show you every server along the way. This
could be useful for when you can't connect to
a site it will show you if some server is down
along the way.
Select your Monitor
Windows might not always detect your Monitor accurately.
This affects display and refresh rates. To select
your monitor manually:
Right-click
on the Desktop.
Choose Properties
from the context menu. On the Settings tab press
Advanced button. Select the Monitor tab. If your
monitor is not listed (correctly) here, click
on Change.
Select your
Monitor form the list, or if you have a driver
disk for your monitor, select have Disk.
Click Apply,
and follow any other instructions on screen.
Redialing
Dial-Up Networking provides for automatic redial.
Open Dial-Up
networking.
Select your
connection.
From the
menu select Connections > Settings.
Enable, Redial,
select the number of times to redial and click
OK.
A clean Run!
To remove unwanted items form the Run menu:
Delete the
entries that you do not want on Run menu.
Close the
Registry Editor and Restart Windows. Note: Do
not delete the (Default) or MRUList values.
Computer Basics – Beginner Guide (2026)
A computer is an electronic device that processes data, performs calculations,
stores information, and produces output. In 2026, computers are essential for education,
business, freelancing, design, programming, and digital communication.
Types of Computers
Desktop Computer: Office and home workstations.
Laptop / Notebook: Portable computers for students and professionals.
All-in-One PC: CPU and monitor in one unit.
Workstations: High-performance systems for engineering and media.
Servers: Manage websites, databases, and networks.
Main Parts of a Computer
CPU (Processor): Executes instructions and calculations.
RAM: Affects speed and multitasking.
Hard Disk / SSD: Stores files, software, and operating system.
Motherboard: Connects all hardware components.
Input Devices: Keyboard, mouse, scanner.
Output Devices: Monitor, printer, speakers.
Operating Systems
Operating systems control hardware and software resources:
