FAQ for New Computer Users
by Jay 
Here are some common questions and answers that people may wonder about when new to the PC.
1. What types of processors are there?
2. What is RAM?
3. What is a hard disk?
Follow up:
4. How does a computer write information to the hard disk?
5. Why is a 3.5" diskette called a floppy disk when it seems hard?
6. What kinds of keyboards are there?
7. What is a mouse?
8. What kinds of "mice" are there?
9. Do I have to use a mouse?
10. What is a modem and why do I need one?
11. What settings do I need on my modem?
12. How can I protect my computer from power surges?
13. What is a COM Port?
14. What is a Parallel Port?
15. What does SCSI mean?
16. What is a USB Port?
17. What is the difference between internal and external components?
18. What is a Motherboard?
19. What is a Sound Card?
20. How do I start up my PC?
21. How do I shut down my PC?
22. What is a Warm Boot? What is a Cold Boot?
23. What are DOS and Windows?
24. What are Directories and Folders?
25. Why can’t I use my software straight out of the box?
26. Why do I need to backup my computer?
27. What is a computer virus?
28. How do I keep from getting a computer virus?
29. Can I get a virus by reading e-mail?
30. What is the "Blue Screen of Death"?
31. How do I download files?
32. How do I install software?
33. What is a computer "Bug"?
34. Where can I find further information?
10/19/08 11:49:12 am, 
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