Computer Tips
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Pick an evening each week to be technology free as a family. No television, computers or other electronic devices. Come up with fun unplugged activities to do as a family.
At the beginning of the school year do a parents survey to check the type of technology is available at students' homes. This will help you develop a family tech integration plan.
Be careful regarding what you view online at work. Many employers monitor the time you spend online as well as what sites you visit.
Delete unnecessary files on your computer to give it a performance boost. Empty the recycling bin, remove outdated documents and delete temporary internet files.
Use your computer as your television. You can get TV on your PC by installing a TV tuner card.
Most web browsers will show you what plugins they are using if you type "about:plugins" into the address bar.
Before clicking a live link, check in the lower left hand corner of your browser to first see the site to which you will be redirected.
Regularly delete cookies on your computer to make it run smoother. Cookies can be found in your Local Disk, My Documents, or by checking the settings in your internet browser.
Check the spam folder for each of your email accounts at least once a week. You never know when an email you need may have accidentally ended up being marked as spam Read More
Teach yourself to use your computer mouse or touchpad with your non-dominant hand. Switching off will help you avoid wrist or hand pain.
If an application causes your computer (or other device) to run slower, consider reverting to an earlier version of the application.
