"Agenda" Items -Network advantages and restrictions -What to do about Freeze-ups (applications, computer) -Knowing your configuration (memory, speed, drive size, OS, network settings) -Finding your way around (directories, drives, system files,...) -Printers (drivers, setup, removing) -Maintenance (scandisk, defrag, repair from CD/DVD) -File types/extensions (opening w/different application, converting, knowing what "it" is) -Network troubleshooting (IP configurations, Ping and other tools, checking the "wires") -Wireless connections -Shortcut Keys -Startup Options -Projectors-External devices/peripherals (usb drives, firewire, drivers) -Other

Network advantages & disadvantages LAN, WAN DSL, Cable, and Dialup Tools (pcpitstop.com, internetfrog.com) Speeds and size (does matter!) –kb = –mb = –gb = –KB = –MB = –GB =

Servers Network Servers & control Admin rights and privileges Local Accounts

Network Protocol “talk” TCP-IP –Domain name, DNS –IP Address

Network Configuation Wireless Wired – ethernet Automatic Vs. Manual Configuration

Ping & other cool tools Accessing the command interpreter IP Config, Ping, TraceRoute Dead or Alive How alive is it? Tools (dnsstuff.com)

Startup Options BIOS Safe Mode Boot from CD/External Device

Freeze Ups Program or Application freezes = Computer freezes = Try to “recreate” your stressful situation! Save Often!

Know your PC OS version and more Memory and speed requirements Directories Hardware/Device Manager

Shortcut Keys Select All Cut/Copy/Paste Task Manager Switch Applications Close Window/Application

Printers Drivers translate the language Download and install Add printer wizard –Local vs. Network –Stop, start, create, delete printers

Maintenance & Repair Scandisk Defrag Antivirus/Antimalware Backups?

File Types Extensions Folder view settings Compressed Files Open with another application Properties

Projectors VGA cord Shortcut Keys Keystone, focus, zoom Powering down

Peripherals Do they need drivers (like printers) Do they need special software

Classroom Computers (my opinions!) Desktop or Laptop? Can you see them? Can you help them? Computers’ capability? Sameness?