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Member You - Computers: You CAN Master Any Program
Many people decide against long-term care insurance under the misguided assumption that they can’t afford it without actually finding out how much long-term care insurance costs.Admittedly the cost of long-term care insurance does rule out insuring against the cost of long-term care for some lower income families but if long-term care insurance is taken out early enough the cost is well within the reach of the majority of the American population.Long-term care insurance costs vary dramatically with one of the most significant factors being at what age you take out your long-term care policy.Other notable influences on the cost of long-term care insurance are your state of health at the time you apply, the period of time the policy is too cover and the level of long-te
In most word processing programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most illustration programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most utilities programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most photo-manipulation programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most Internet Browsers, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
Why am I taking such pains to point this out? Because I want to shed some light on a fact that's often overlooked by the skittish user. Because of the fact that most word processing menus contain identical or nearly-identical pulldown menus, if you know one word processing program, you pretty much know all of them. That goes for a
Collect them all!Over the course of six months in my pursuit of a new job, I have talked to recruiters on a daily basis. I have communicated with or have been contacted by at least 100 recruiters. While there are a few good ones out there, I’ve found that the majority of them are just plain odd. I have put the most notorious oddballs into categories to help you decide which type you are dealing with. Unfortunately, I speak from personal experience and I have crossed paths with all of these types. If the recruiter you're dealing with exhibits any of the characteristics below...run!1. The Broken English Speaking RecruiterCharacteristics:Leaves unintelligible messages on your machine in broken or heavily accented English. Se
Today, I'm something of an unofficial computer geek. I can pretty much learn any graphics, word processing or utilities program on the fly, and I even surprise myself with html tricks from time to time. Now for the good news: so can you. "No, I can't!" you say. YES, you CAN.
Today's kids are little tech-heads. Ever seen a four-year-old grab the mouse and start web-surfing like it was nothing? It happens all the time. By age fifteen, kids are designing websites and manipulating photos like old pros. How can this be? Do they grow them smarter these days?
Well, I know some parents who'll tell you so, but the truth is, today's computer programs are designed so that the average untrained human being can learn them quickly and apply them in myriad ways. We call them Applications because they're meant to be applied for practical use to enhance our quality of living.
I mentioned MS-DOS in my intro. For the most part, today's user doesn't need to know a thing about MS-DOS. The reason? Modern computers run on operating systems, such as Windows for PC and OS for Mac. The operating system covers up all that wacky-looking MS-DOS code with windows and buttons that practically beg us out loud, "CLICK ME!" And click them we do.
Just like the operating system, most programs use what's called an interface: that shell or skin that hides the code, and allows you to navigate and manipulate using simple clicks and commands. This interface is what enables us to just stroll on over and start making things happen on the computer without knowing a darned thing about programming or codes or much of anything.
It's these windows that we can open and shut, buttons we can click, and menus we can pull down using our trusty mouse, that let us accomplish tasks of great magnitude in record time, using these powerful machines. We can do some pretty incredible things just by POINTING AND CLICKING. If you think about this long enough, it might blow your mind.
Point and click. That's the basic concept of using the mouse, and it's such a simple method that 3-year-olds take to it with ease. SEE IT, GRAB IT. This is how today's computers work, in a nutshell. With this concept in mind, computer programmers did a beautiful thing for all of us humble users: they were kind enough to develop a standard method of navigating through most programs.
Seek... and find. That's basically what your brain is doing as your hand points and clicks. Every time you use a program, you're searching for a word or a symbol or a button that will perform a desired action or take you to a desired destination. So, what's the big challenge? To think of the word that describes the action that you need performed. Words like... SAVE. MOVE. DELETE. CHANGE. COPY. PASTE. You know those words! And you can learn even more words, easily.
Now I ask you, what could be easier than learning the very BASIC language of computer use?
If you want to perform any action in any program, go to the top of the screen and read the words there. With some exceptions, most of them say things like FILE, VIEW, EDIT, FORMAT, TOOLS, HELP. If you click on each of these words in any program, they bring down a menu of more options. (I probably don't need to explain this to you, but I'm trying to make a point here.)
Let's use the FILE menu as an example. We all know what's behind door number one. NEW FILE, SAVE, PRINT... damn, this is too easy isn't it. So let me now point out five more general facts about computer programs:
In most word processing programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most illustration programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most utilities programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most photo-manipulation programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most Internet Browsers, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
Why am I taking such pains to point this out? Because I want to shed some light on a fact that's often overlooked by the skittish user. Because of the fact that most word processing menus contain identical or nearly-identical pulldown menus, if you know one word processing program, you pretty much know all of them. That goes for al
Have you dreamed of typing in your keywords and seeing your website in the top position? Do you sometimes do a search and wonder how a small site can beat out the major contenders for the top spot? With a little knowledge and work, that site can be yours.Search Engine Optimization should be your first task when you write a page or new post. Before writing, research keywords for the page. This will tell you what people are searching for, and therefore, what they want to read. If you write what your readers want to know about, and optimize the page so they can find it, you will increase on line traffic to that page and your site.Which keywords should you choose? Look for keywords that get enough searches to help your site, but which have little competition. For instanc
Well, I know some parents who'll tell you so, but the truth is, today's computer programs are designed so that the average untrained human being can learn them quickly and apply them in myriad ways. We call them Applications because they're meant to be applied for practical use to enhance our quality of living.
I mentioned MS-DOS in my intro. For the most part, today's user doesn't need to know a thing about MS-DOS. The reason? Modern computers run on operating systems, such as Windows for PC and OS for Mac. The operating system covers up all that wacky-looking MS-DOS code with windows and buttons that practically beg us out loud, "CLICK ME!" And click them we do.
Just like the operating system, most programs use what's called an interface: that shell or skin that hides the code, and allows you to navigate and manipulate using simple clicks and commands. This interface is what enables us to just stroll on over and start making things happen on the computer without knowing a darned thing about programming or codes or much of anything.
It's these windows that we can open and shut, buttons we can click, and menus we can pull down using our trusty mouse, that let us accomplish tasks of great magnitude in record time, using these powerful machines. We can do some pretty incredible things just by POINTING AND CLICKING. If you think about this long enough, it might blow your mind.
Point and click. That's the basic concept of using the mouse, and it's such a simple method that 3-year-olds take to it with ease. SEE IT, GRAB IT. This is how today's computers work, in a nutshell. With this concept in mind, computer programmers did a beautiful thing for all of us humble users: they were kind enough to develop a standard method of navigating through most programs.
Seek... and find. That's basically what your brain is doing as your hand points and clicks. Every time you use a program, you're searching for a word or a symbol or a button that will perform a desired action or take you to a desired destination. So, what's the big challenge? To think of the word that describes the action that you need performed. Words like... SAVE. MOVE. DELETE. CHANGE. COPY. PASTE. You know those words! And you can learn even more words, easily.
Now I ask you, what could be easier than learning the very BASIC language of computer use?
If you want to perform any action in any program, go to the top of the screen and read the words there. With some exceptions, most of them say things like FILE, VIEW, EDIT, FORMAT, TOOLS, HELP. If you click on each of these words in any program, they bring down a menu of more options. (I probably don't need to explain this to you, but I'm trying to make a point here.)
Let's use the FILE menu as an example. We all know what's behind door number one. NEW FILE, SAVE, PRINT... damn, this is too easy isn't it. So let me now point out five more general facts about computer programs:
In most word processing programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most illustration programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most utilities programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most photo-manipulation programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most Internet Browsers, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
Why am I taking such pains to point this out? Because I want to shed some light on a fact that's often overlooked by the skittish user. Because of the fact that most word processing menus contain identical or nearly-identical pulldown menus, if you know one word processing program, you pretty much know all of them. That goes for a
With all things in life, there will be things that you can pay extra for with credit cards. While most people in most circumstances will be looking for a credit card that gives them the absolute cheapest deals and best rates, there will be some people out there who will be looking for that little bit extra with their credit card and will be willing to pay a premium for these extra benefits.The amount you will have to pay for a premium credit card will vary enormously when you compare the offers from one credit card company to another. By and large, you should expect that the more you are paying for a premium credit card, the better the card will be and the more premium facilities and extra features the card will offer you. There are some credit card companies that will offer relati
It's these windows that we can open and shut, buttons we can click, and menus we can pull down using our trusty mouse, that let us accomplish tasks of great magnitude in record time, using these powerful machines. We can do some pretty incredible things just by POINTING AND CLICKING. If you think about this long enough, it might blow your mind.
Point and click. That's the basic concept of using the mouse, and it's such a simple method that 3-year-olds take to it with ease. SEE IT, GRAB IT. This is how today's computers work, in a nutshell. With this concept in mind, computer programmers did a beautiful thing for all of us humble users: they were kind enough to develop a standard method of navigating through most programs.
Seek... and find. That's basically what your brain is doing as your hand points and clicks. Every time you use a program, you're searching for a word or a symbol or a button that will perform a desired action or take you to a desired destination. So, what's the big challenge? To think of the word that describes the action that you need performed. Words like... SAVE. MOVE. DELETE. CHANGE. COPY. PASTE. You know those words! And you can learn even more words, easily.
Now I ask you, what could be easier than learning the very BASIC language of computer use?
If you want to perform any action in any program, go to the top of the screen and read the words there. With some exceptions, most of them say things like FILE, VIEW, EDIT, FORMAT, TOOLS, HELP. If you click on each of these words in any program, they bring down a menu of more options. (I probably don't need to explain this to you, but I'm trying to make a point here.)
Let's use the FILE menu as an example. We all know what's behind door number one. NEW FILE, SAVE, PRINT... damn, this is too easy isn't it. So let me now point out five more general facts about computer programs:
In most word processing programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most illustration programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most utilities programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most photo-manipulation programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most Internet Browsers, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
Why am I taking such pains to point this out? Because I want to shed some light on a fact that's often overlooked by the skittish user. Because of the fact that most word processing menus contain identical or nearly-identical pulldown menus, if you know one word processing program, you pretty much know all of them. That goes for a
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Now I ask you, what could be easier than learning the very BASIC language of computer use?
If you want to perform any action in any program, go to the top of the screen and read the words there. With some exceptions, most of them say things like FILE, VIEW, EDIT, FORMAT, TOOLS, HELP. If you click on each of these words in any program, they bring down a menu of more options. (I probably don't need to explain this to you, but I'm trying to make a point here.)
Let's use the FILE menu as an example. We all know what's behind door number one. NEW FILE, SAVE, PRINT... damn, this is too easy isn't it. So let me now point out five more general facts about computer programs:
In most word processing programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most illustration programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most utilities programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most photo-manipulation programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most Internet Browsers, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
Why am I taking such pains to point this out? Because I want to shed some light on a fact that's often overlooked by the skittish user. Because of the fact that most word processing menus contain identical or nearly-identical pulldown menus, if you know one word processing program, you pretty much know all of them. That goes for a
This condition has applied to all of another or us at one time. Admit it. There are times when you have thought about doing something but never got around to doing it. You are not alone. Many people spend a considerable amount to time thinking, but not doing. The problem here lies not in the thinking, but in the lack of action. It doesn't have to be that way. You can change if you learn to think and plan your next steps so you know what to do.Thinking and not acting on your thoughts can be habit forming and often leads to what I call chronic procrastination. That is when you put off doing most things instead of doing them when they need to be done. This leads to always being late, often being behind and to being in a constant state of trying to catch up. You know who you are. You
In most word processing programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most illustration programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most utilities programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most photo-manipulation programs, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
In most Internet Browsers, the pulldown menus are all pretty much the same.
Why am I taking such pains to point this out? Because I want to shed some light on a fact that's often overlooked by the skittish user. Because of the fact that most word processing menus contain identical or nearly-identical pulldown menus, if you know one word processing program, you pretty much know all of them. That goes for all of the other categories of programs as well. And even if the menus are not identical, you know the language. You'll be able to hunt for the words that perform the desired actions.
At this point, I'd like to thank you for sticking through this tirade with me, so that I can make my final point:
The only thing holding you back from learning new computer programs is your own closed-minded attitude. Point and click. Seek and find. There is nothing easier than this. So for anyone out there who claims that they're "just not a tecchie" and can't learn the programs: DO NOT DOUBT YOURSELF. You CAN learn the programs!
If you master Photoshop, you'll be able to use any Photoshop knock-off program with relative ease. If you learn Microsoft Outlook, you should have little to no problem with other email management programs. This goes for all kinds of programs.
How can you become skilled in the major categories of computer programs? Search for free, downloadable instructions on the internet, or pay a small amount for training books. Hook up with a computer-savvy friend for a little tutorial. Click the Help menu and read each topic explained. Do all this, and master programs while saving thousands on computer training classes that you don't need.
Just open your mind, and you'll see what's before you; the incredible world of computers and the miraculous acts you can perform through them by your own miniscule hand. You know a lot more than you think you know. So click the mouse, and take your power.
Copyright 2005 Dina Giolitto. All rights reserved.
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