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Computers are here to stay so every household should learn the basics to perform their own pc upgrades and repairs, doing these simple tasks will save you much money on those re occurring pc repair bills.

Read on to discover the new skills you will learn from each tutorial as well as the full list of subjects covered.

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Tutorial 1: Build your own PC

Computer hardware capabilities are changing continually and as they do improve you will want to increase the power of your computer and the software that runs our systems. Rather than having to upgrade to a completely new (and more expensive) unit you can either install new components to achieve an upgrade status or build a new unit with all the gizmo's you want in place. This module will teach you how to assemble your own multimedia pc from scratch, including PC assembly, wiring up your system, configuring bios, installing a windows operating system and much more.

Imagine your satisfaction when you have achieved all this without having to send your PC to a shop, saving you money and precious time. (View Demo)

See below for all subjects covered.

1. Your PC Case
2. Installing the Hard Drive
3. Installing the Floppy Drive
4. Installing the CD ROM
5. Installing the Motherboard
6. Installing The Processor
7. Installing The Memory
8. Installing the Graphics Card
9. Installing the Sound Card
10. Wiring up the system
11. Connecting the Power Cables
12. Installing the Primary and Secondary IDE Cables
13. Installing the Monitor
14. Installing a cordless Keyboard and Mouse
15. Connecting the Speakers
16. Configuring your system
17. Installing windows 2000
18. Installing the motherboard software
19. Installing the graphics card software
20. Installing the soundcard software
21. Installing Microsoft office
22. Installing Microsoft Money
23. Installing the Anti Virus software
24. Visit the Windows Update site
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Tutorial 2: Upgrade your PC

If your need is not to build a PC from scratch but rather to upgrade individual components within your PC then this tutorial will teach you how to achieve that with little effort. You can maintain your computer with the latest in add-ons without breaking the bank. If more space is required you will have the capability to install a new hard disc or connect an external drive. You will also be able to upgrade your computer with new scanners, modems, soundcards, DVD recorders and more, saving money with each upgrade that you complete yourself. (View Demo)

 See below for all subjects covered.

1. Installing an additional Hard Drive
2. Installing a DVD Recorder
3. Install the DVD software
4. Installing an external hard drive or CD ROM
5. Installing a new monitor
6. Installing and using a Printer
7. Installing and using a Scanner
8. Install and using a Modem
9. Install the Internet browsing software
10. Installing an external sound card
    
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Tutorial 3: Backing up your pc data

Insurance is a necessary technicality that you can not ignore when it comes to computers. After enjoying and learning all the wonderful things you can achieve with a computer you certainly do not want to lose your data in a system failure. System failures can be caused by electrical malfunctions or virus infections within your computer. In this session you will learn to save the data contained within your system to the latest in backup devices, so you can retrieve it again when your system is restored. Remember you can skip from one subject to another at any time on any disc and return. (View Demo)

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1. Backing up to Tape drive
2. Demonstration on backing up to Tape drive.
3. Using a USB Store and go back up device
4. Demonstration on backing up to USB Device.
5. Backing up your data to DVD disk
6. Demonstration on backing up to DVD disk.
7. Backing up your data to CD-R disk
8. Demonstration on backing up to CD-R disk.
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Tutorial 4: Using PC Gadgets

Learning how to use a PC is cool enough but it's the gadgets and add-ons that can make your PC much more fun to use. This tutorial will show you how to install and use a webcam to send video mail and use the camera as a home security aid. You will learn how to install and use a digital camera and then save your images to your PC where you can then edit them before printing. Pocket PC's and organisers are some of the most popular PC gadgets on the market today. This DVD will give you an overview on how to install and use pocket PC's to organise your private or business affairs . (View Demo)

See below for all subjects covered.

1. Installing a Web Cam
2. Installing the Web Cam software
3. Demonstration on using a web cam
4. Installing a Digital Camera
5. Loading the software
6. Demonstration on storing your photos
7. Installing and using an IPAQ pocket pc
8. Setting up your IPAQ
9. Loading the software
10. Synchronizing your pc and IPAQ
11. Demonstration on entering your data
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Tutorial 5: Home or Small Business Networking

If you have a small (3 PC) office business or a multi-computer home, knowing the basics about networking is essential. After learning this module you will have the knowledge to set up a network where your users can access the internet at the same time and reach common data. You will establish a network power failure backup, just in case. If your hardware has a wireless capability you will learn how to install and manage the system so you can have the freedom to work on your computer from anywhere in your house or yard. (View Demo)

See below for all subjects covered.

1. Installing the Network Card
2. Installing your power back up system
3. Installing your Tape back up system
4. Networking your machines
5. Installing the Network Switch
6. Installing the Print Server
7. Installing the DSL Router/Modem
8. Configuring the Network
9. Configure the DSL Router
10. Configure the Internet Connection
11. Installing the print server
12. Setting Up Your PCs to work with the Print Server
13. Installing the Power Backup software
14. Installing the Tape drive Backup software
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Tutorial 6: Home or Small Business Video-editing

Your small business and home videos will never be the same after you learn this family favorite module. Add music, titles and special effects to your videos with ease and fun. Your business associates, family and friends will be impressed with your skills and you may well discover talents you didn't know you had. Either way, you will no longer bore friends with dull holiday and family movies ! (View Demo)

See below for all subjects covered.

1. Installing the hardware
2. Configuring your system
3. Capturing your footage
4. Importing your clips
5. About the adobe premiere work area
6. Importing your files
7. Using transitions
8. Applying a color correction effect
9. Applying a real-time page effect
10. Applying a 3D DVE effect
11. Applying a organic wipe effect
12. Adding titles to your project
13. Importing an audio track
14. Applying a slow-motion effect
15. Exporting your finished movie onto videotape
16. Exporting via firewire to DV tape
17. An overview of exporting material for a DVD project
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The benefits to you in learning to use computers: "the easy way."

Let us give you ten good reasons why learning to use, maintain and upgrade your computer will open up a whole new world to you.

1. Value for money; Buying a computer is one of the most important and potentially expensive purchases you'll make for you and/or your family. PCbuilder's "Learn to use computers: the easy way" will provide you with the expertise to get the most out of your investment. You will also save more money as you learn how to upgrade your own PC as improved component parts become available on the market.
   
2. Ease of Use; This learning program is easy to use and follow, at your own pace, in front of your computer or TV. It is presented by real people in a friendly and helpful way so there is no frustration in searching through endless index's and user manuals. You can skip from one subject to another at any time on any disc and return. Learn from your own computer or TV at your own pace.

Once you have learnt to use your computer and gain access to the internet you can then move into an exciting world where an open imagination and a few hours at the keyboard will be all you need to discover:

• 3. Travel; research travel locations, transport and accommodation options including the best value holidays; this alone could easily repay in savings the total cost of your computer purchase over a short period of time.
  
• 4. Communications, Family & Friendships ; email friends and family all over the world instantly with minimal cost. Track down old friends, make new friends, find hobby buddies, sports fans or stamp collectors you can relate to and correspond with. Send and receive digital photographs of people and places you are interested in without having to wade through items you are not the least concerned with. Join discussion forums on-line for fun and share your likes and dreams with others. Communicate for fun
  
• 5. Entertainment; follow sports "live" online from all over the world, book your ticket to go to the game or check out the scores, the rules and statistics for any sport you can imagine. Check movie, book and restaurant reviews, research how to play DVD games, download music, preview music before you buy, review the latest gadgets and get ratings on which are the best buys, play on-line games, date on-line, learn a new hobby. Create, edit and impress with your own home videos. You will also learn how to set parental controls to allow you to limit where your children visit on the internet.
  
• 6. Information & Business; research health, wealth, maps, weather, news, encyclopedias, thesaurus and dictionaries online. Create simple documents for your home or business use as well as professional looking videos to promote your home business or sports club. Create a network for your small office computers to make the most of your combined computing power.
  
• 7. Finance Management ; Make your life easier with on-line banking, research major product purchases quickly to find the most suitable for your application at the best price. Save money without visiting a single store. No more lost time waiting on hold on the telephone, resolve billing questions and pay bills safely online.
  
• 8. Study, Career & Employment ; Research a career, jobs, salaries, work locations, international opportunities, study courses on everything from music to writing. Start an on-line business, set up a website, create brilliant presentations, help your children with study research in their own time, they can look up what they missed at school, give them every opportunity in life. Computers will be a significant part of their future.
  
• 9. Personal freedom . Once you learn how to effectively use a computer you will have the freedom to learn, search for and discover all you ever wanted to know about almost anything. Free your children from the TV and set them on a path of learning via computers.
  
• 10. A great gift idea . You will want to pass this course on as gifts to your friends and family when you realize the substantial benefits it will bring them. Save time by ordering PCbuilder's "Learn to use computers: the easy way" on-line now .

The benefits of learning how to use a computer to you and your family are endless. They are limited only by your imagination and determination to follow the easy to use PCbuilder's "Learn to use computers: the easy way."

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