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What's the difference between 'Save' and 'Save As'? This question has been asked since the beginning of computer time. We'll try to get to the bottom of it here with definitions to compare and contrast each command.In many software applications, it is common to have a File menu located in the upper left-hand corner of your screen. Under the File menu, it is also common to have both 'Save' and '

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del.icio.us is a web site that has generated a lot of buzz in the online world. It is considered a "social bookmarking" site. And what exactly does that mean? Well, ". . . the primary use of del.icio.us is to store your bookmarks online, which allows you to access the same bookmarks from any computer and add bookmarks from anywhere . . ." (http://del.icio.us/about/).Why should you care if you

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The infamous left mouse button. The only button there is. This button opens doors to places you've never seen before - the Internet; Microsoft Word; pictures of your new grandbaby. But just what do those other buttons on that blasted mouse do anyway?The standard mouse in the year aught seven comes with three buttons. The left mouse button. The right mouse button. The scroll button. Let's break it

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Picasa - a truly fascinating piece of free software for the digital photography enthusiast or anyone who likes to alter images in an easy and fun way. Yes, I said FREE!Google's Picasa is a combination of the best of any free picture editing software I've seen in my experience combined with the simplicity of a graphical user interface (GUI - pronounced 'goo-ey') with large buttons. You literally

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Did you know that you can actually take a 'snapshot' of your screen for use in various applications such as research papers, technical writing, or troubleshooting with a technician on the phone that can't see your screen? It's actually very, very easy!All you have to do is hold down the CTRL key and the Print Screen/SysRq key at the same time. When you do, you are effectively Copying a screenshot

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Thumb Drive . . . Jump Drive . . . Flash Drive . . . USB Drive . . . it's all the same and it's all the rage. As of February 1, 2007, the Waterloo Public Library no longer supports the use of floppy disks and recommends using a Thumb Drive. Or a Jump Drive. Or a Flash Drive. Or a, well, you get the picture. So, what exactly is this all about anyway and why so many names?It is always a good idea

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I try to keep my hands on the keyboard whenever possible when I am using a computer. That means that shortcut keys are as second nature to me as eating and sleeping.Shortcut Keys are the keys or key combinations that provide quick access to frequently performed commands or operations. For example, if you Copy and Paste frequently, you might like to know that holding the Control key while you tap

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'Tis the season to replace that old crummy poor excuse of a computer, right? If you're in the market for a new PC, here are a few points to keep in mind:PROCESSOR - A processor is the component in a digital computer that interprets computer program instructions and processes data (en.wikipedia.org).Two Basic Choices - Both Intel and AMD are producing dual core processors, but they aren’t

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Hard drives need love, too. The very nature of how hard drives operate lend themselves to continual maintenance. It is important to perform this maintenance regularly in order to make your computing life much more efficient.Three key facts about hard drives:Hard disks store data in chunks called sectors. If you imagine the surface of the disk divided into rings (like the rings of a tree), and

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Happy New Year All! It would be an understatement to admit that one of my New Year's resolutions is to be a faithful blogger. I look forward to this as an opportunity to share new (and not so new), but always exciting information with the world!Our January class schedule for the Waterloo Public Library has been finalized. Here is the class list:Before you Buy that New Computer - Wednesday,

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Another amazingly informational web site that covers everything from how alcoholism works to how zombies work is www.howstuffworks.com. "HowStuffWorks is the leading source of credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. Founded by North Carolina State University Professor Marshall Brain in 1998, the site has since grown to be an award-winning online

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Ever wonder how spyware works? What about Voice over IP (VoIP)? There is a web site out there that will answer all of your questions! www.whatis.com is "The leading IT encyclopedia and learning center" on the Internet. This web site is divided into 5 different areas: Look It Up, ITKnowledge Exchange, Fast References, Careers, and White Papers.Look It Up is an "IT-specific encyclopedia" with

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Hello WPL Patrons!We are in our 4th week of offering free classes in the Waterloo Public Library's Learning Center. You will find the Learning Center on the second floor of the WPL, which is located on 415 Commercial Street in Waterloo, Iowa.We are happy to report that the classes have been well-attended thus far. Our final Introduction to the Internet class is being offered today at 2 p.m. in

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