Using a Computer- For Beginners

Here are basic computer techniques. In the lines below, move your mouse or finger on the pad, to place the arrow on the line. left click on the mouse or pad to go to the website page with data regarding what you search for. The line must start with http or https to function properly.
How to set up a computer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdQeU5QTfYE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMX6dVa61t0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgBIsKeTLLk

Computer basics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e55EQ1xHYbI

How to use a mouse:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_mouse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouse_keys
http://www.egg-tech.com/blog/images/mouse%20buttons.jpg
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/06/this-20-button-mouse-puts-your-everything-to-shame/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3s_OYgtl8g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYhsuupYBZw
http://runescape.wikia.com/wiki/Mouse_keys
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Keyboard-to-Click-Instead-of-a-Mouse
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/L7AiylB8uUlUyd8arC2vXJSZXkPoPyr8A55ZkDBTFuxqKVAuFx4xc83OONFpyn-kY4O91muJQJ1Rj7lHoMUDuNxVGotL3ewP5tYcc5MMNKyNtB5CSG8ef8wtw
http://www.tech2date.com/top-10-mouse-shortcuts-you-must-know-part-i.html
http://www.tech2date.com/top-10-mouse-shortcuts-you-must-know-part-ii.html
http://www.tech2date.com/top-10-mouse-shortcuts-you-must-know-part-iii.html
http://www.tech2date.com/top-10-mouse-shortcuts-you-must-know-part-iv.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Computer-Mouse

How to use a computer keyboard[ board with letters and numerals]:
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Computer-Keyboard

How to go to a web site:
http://www.wikihow.com/Type-in-a-Web-Address-to-Go-to-a-Specific-Website
How to use the command line to go to a Web site:
http://www.ehow.com/how_8357107_go-website-cmd.html

How to record onto CD or DVD:
http://www.wikihow.com/Record-a-CD
How to record files [including video] onto an S D card:
http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/copy-files-pc-sandisk-secure-digital-memory-card-20137.html

How to turn on a computer camera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cxgEonMO1M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUwLwJYeCO4

How to use YouTube Videos web site:
https://www.youtube.com/user/YouTubeHelp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzrjvshUUsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Nvd12yqxU

Starting a Chat room:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chat_room
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_chat_websites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZR2_iiveQw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DRrAaKIto8
http://www.ehow.com/how_7380754_start-room-website-make-money.html
How to start a social network [your own website]:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhae2jz4wKQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDF4u8u1I5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abpMCbqXVkQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrOQcegtpdo

How to get an Email:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px-WyYJLJ7A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JiOOda0n3w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuNmdZ3VOh8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxFWagSc7NE

How to create a file:
http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Computer-File
How to install a word processor on Windows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vafM_R1nqWk
How to use open office:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79S5gAqqlhY

How to install freeware on a computer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbFWKuLujq4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVb7RH96goo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6-w5zAjWUc

Computer freeware web sites:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software
https://www.cnet.com/
http://www.majorgeeks.com/
http://www.tucows.com/Windows
http://www.thefreesite.com/Free_Software/
http://www.freeware-guide.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages
http://www.bestfreewaredownload.com/

How to use a video player:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc0CtlIru_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7KW3PtUWJc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3-yXUIgLEA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP924U_rlk0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhzOD22gyxQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx9DFAZ95RE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4vlzS11oDY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7FP5PceLt4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpH86u-XFNk

Video Players for computer
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
This is one of the best players.
http://mplayerx.org/
This is the best player

How to place a photo on your computer screen [Theme]:
http://www.howtogeek.com/168270/how-to-install-custom-themes-and-visual-styles-in-windows/
http://www.technorms.com/1079/how-to-download-and-install-windows-7-themes

Using basic computer settings:
http://www.howtogeek.com/school/windows-8-guide/lesson5/
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/control-windows-10-settings-guide/
http://www.howtogeek.com/176074/the-top-12-pc-settings-in-windows-8.1-you-should-know/
Using the control panel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMX2vdXgAxQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iwwYhGErMA&t=72s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aOD0HJXxk4

Setting up internet:
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Up-an-Internet-Connection
http://www.iolo.com/resources/articles/tips-to-optimize-your-pcs-internet-settings/

Internet security settings:
http://www.pctools.com/security/help/PC_Tools_Internet_Security/IS_Settings.htm
Internet settings:
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=A86.J7rCCl9YglEAiZwPxQt.;_ylu=X3oDMTByMXM3OWtoBGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwM4BHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--?qid=20081110084441AAWyu43&p=computer%20settings%20for%20internet%20connection

Cloud computing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu4FYSFeWqg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgujaIzkwrE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYzJl0Zrc4M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdX2VetFc6M
Social networks [free]:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_websites

free blog hosts:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_free_blog_hosting_services

Free antimalware:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus_software
http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php
http://www.iobit.com/en/malware-fighter.php
https://www.malwarebytes.com/
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-free-anti-malware-tools-worth-checking-out/
Free antivirus:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388652,00.asp
All of these are very good. I use Avast and AVG.

Free Defragmenter:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defragmentation
http://www.iobit.com/en/iobitsmartdefrag.php
This is an ultimate defragmenter. It may be set to boot defrag [defrag when the boot up starts].

Registry cleaner:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Registry_cleaner
http://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-registry-cleaner.html
This is one of the best.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Program uninstaller:
If a software does not uninstall [or remove from] from your computer, these are best to use:
http://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-program-uninstaller.html
http://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-force-deleter.html

Control Panel:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_Panel_(Windows)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqt60zFKuF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iwwYhGErMA

Operating System basics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odLZiGf-6bY

Free online typing tutor
https://www.speedtypingonline.com/typing-tutor
http://www.typingtest.com/

Searching the internet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNHR6IQJGZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RlB1CJovTs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqxbZkBlhqo

Language translator [free]
http://translation.babylon-software.com/

File Zip:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip_(file_format)
http://www.zipgenius.it/en/

Free photo storage for your photos:
https://www.photoblog.com/
https://www.flickr.com/?ytcheck=1
http://picasa.google.com/

Troubles with computer crash:
If a computer crashes or, you lose your passcodes and the computer is inaccessible, start the computer and press F8 [at the top f the keyboard], F12 or F10. When the screen prompts for which mode to start in, go into safe mode. This allows supervisor status. After that, you may reair the computer or reset passcodes.
http://www.howtogeek.com/107511/how-to-boot-into-safe-mode-on-windows-8-the-easy-way/
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm

Changing the image on the computer screen:
To place a new image on your computer screen, simply go to any image on your computer that you select; and, right click n it. You will see a set of options [A "menu"]. Select "Set as background". Your computer may say "Set as desktop background" but, it is the same. Many computer operating systems have special wording. Instantly, your photo is displayed on your computer. If the image is too small, you can make it bigger in "Paint".
Right Clicking on a pad:
http://compass.surface.com/assets/70/6e/706ec02d-c5d2-4048-a0bb-d0c97da84c6c.png?n=surface-touchpad-parts-callouts-325.png
Right clicking on a mouse:
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_qUAxuj5_8ygQtylk1BAZsR_5CTy91016NiNKODChOvhKAu63t3go_K_5f-TGX1eRURiMSBaG0Eui32fX9mdc3VYs1GT1soxSJWLc_5TnG5IrfCCazHocoaRDUEJsXTmd8OyvPZ_1Sk/s1600/Right_Mouse_Button.png

How to use "Paint" and Blender:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjRi0Mq3G2g
How to use Blender:
Blender is a free version of the $2000 Photoshop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO5QHmBv4BU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLV7h-WLIx0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgOvnxDUQ8A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYj6e-72RDs
Blender Complete Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/user/AndrewPPrice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L5piCE06L8

Themes on Windows:
Any image may be used as a theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7vKZDSDXO4
Themes:
http://visualparadox.com/
http://download.cnet.com/s/customization-themes/windows/
http://themesforwindows8.org/
https://en.softonic.com/s/desktop-themes

Customizing windows
Some of the items listed are for sale:
http://www.wincustomize.com/
http://www.wincustomize.com/account/logon?ReturnUrl=%2fexplore%2fall%2fnew

Icon Maker:
Do not like your icons? Use images for icons to make your own custom icons for folders:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icon_(computing)
http://www.icoconvert.com/
Free Icon Maker:
https://icon-maker.en.softonic.com/
http://download.cnet.com/Icon-Maker-Free/3000-31713_4-75458877.html
http://download.cnet.com/Start-Menu-Icon-Maker/3000-2094_4-10431427.html

Image Editor [Free]:
https://www.online-image-editor.com/
http://www.favicon-generator.org/image-editor/
https://www.freeonlinephotoeditor.com/

Video Blog:
https://www.lifewire.com/video-blog-websites-1082183
http://www.freemake.com/blog/top-7-free-video-sharing-sites/
http://www.studyweb.com/the-video-blogging-toolbox-100-tools-resources-and-free-software-packages/

Virtual Worlds:
http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Virtual-World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvcrg24JHIw
http://secondlife.com/
https://www.vrs.org.uk/virtual-reality-games/top-10-virtual-worlds.html
http://arianeb.com/more3Dworlds.htm
http://www.radicalparenting.com/2011/05/19/15-best-virtual-worlds-for-kids-teens-and-tweens/
http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/06/11/list-of-communities-virtual-worlds-and-social-networks-for-youth-boomers-retired-and-beyond/
http://www.twinity.com/en/new_signup.html
https://www.there.com/
https://www.chitchatcity.com/
https://sandbox.adlnet.gov/120/adl/sandbox/demos
https://www.worldforge.org/

Virtual Chat Rooms:
https://secure.imvu.com/next/ftux/
http://www.twinity.com/en/chat/3d-chat
https://join.secondlife.com/
http://www.moove.com/
https://en.smeet.com/glossary/chat/3d-chat-room

Free Private Chat Room:
https://www.chatzy.com/
https://www.chatzy.com/advanced.htm

Instant Messenger Sites:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant_messaging
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_instant_messaging_clients
https://messenger.yahoo.com/
https://www.skype.com/en/features/instant-messaging/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillian_(software)
https://www.trillian.im/

Emoticons:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emoticon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emoticons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNR8tixh8vo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpeMbdc5bSA
http://www.free-emoticons.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.love.chat.emoticons.free&hl=en
http://www.allsmileys.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/emoji-free-emoticons-art-cool/id523045896?mt=8
http://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/smiley_251
http://www.smilieicons.com/
https://smileyshack.wordpress.com/
http://www.animated-smileys.com/
http://skypesmileyscodes.com/hidden-skype-smileys/
http://arwebzone.com/300-hidden-skype-emoticons-of-2014/
http://www.symbols-n-emoticons.com/p/facebook-emoticons-list.html

Hidden Special Internets:
Due to hazards of Tor Network, I do not list it here
https://freenetproject.org/

VPN [Virtual Private Networks]:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_network
http://lifehacker.com/5935863/five-best-vpn-service-providers
http://www.top10bestvpn.com/
https://www.perfect-privacy.com/
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/

Routers:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Router_(computing)
http://www.wikihow.com/Boost-a-Wifi-Signal
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/39902-43-long-range-miles-directional-wifi-signal-boosting
https://www.lifewire.com/router-with-best-wifi-range-818329
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/index.html
http://bestreviews.com/best-wireless-routers
https://www.ubnt.com/airmax/nanobridgem/

WebCam:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webcam
https://www.earthcam.com/
http://www.resortcams.com/
https://www.digitalunite.com/guides/email-skype/webcams/how-use-webcam-your-home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryoKpCgtwQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOcWWoirkLU
http://www.adventcomputers.co.uk/product-support/knowhow-guide-how-turn-your-laptops-webcam

Satellite Viewing:
http://www.opensatellitemap.com/
https://www.google.com/earth/download/ge/agree.html
http://www.chabotspace.org/observatories.htm
http://www.universetoday.com/52114/online-telescope/
http://www.itelescope.net/astrophotography

Icons:
http://all-free-download.com/free-icon/free-3d-icons.html

Images:
http://www.stockfreeimages.com/?gclid=CKfT_MHpodECFUSewAodiQEBFQ
http://www.freeimages.com/
http://www.inc.com/john-rampton/20-sites-with-free-images-for-your-blog-or-social-media-posts.html

Free IQ Test:
http://www.free-iqtest.net/
http://www.myiqtested.com/
http://www.funeducation.com/Tests/IQTest/TakeTest.aspx
http://iqtestonline24.com/?m=1

Children Websites:
http://gws.ala.org/
http://www.parenting.com/child/education/10-best-educational-websites-kids
http://www.kidsites.com/
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/kids-websites
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Free Online Games:
http://www.freeonlinegames.com/
http://www.aol.com/games/puzzle-games/
http://www.shockwave.com/online/hidden-object-games.jsp
https://www.solitr.com/
http://www.girlsgogames.com/games/cooking
http://nerf.hasbro.com/en-us/games
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/free-online-games/eciikokclglkbdhbmecaodaanacocdda?hl=en
http://games.usatoday.com/allgames
http://www.freearcade.com/
http://www.bigfishgames.com/online-games/index.html
http://free.puzzlegamesdaily.com/index.jhtml?partner=^BK8^xdm001&k_clickid=_kenshoo_clickid_&gclid=CMKK-M3xodECFYO1wAodZZkK0Q
http://www.puzzlenation.com/
http://www.websudoku.com/
http://www.free-sudoku.com/
https://en.softonic.com/s/free-sudoku-game-full-version
http://www.wordgames.com/sudoku/
http://www.windowscentral.com/top-rated-free-games-windows-10-store
https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/82824-the-20-best-free-pc-games
http://www.gametop.com/category/windows-8-games.html
http://www.gametop.com/category/windows-7-games.html
http://www.gametop.com/category/windows-xp-games.html
http://www.gametop.com/category/windows-98-games.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_2_games
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_PlayStation_3_games

Drug Database:
http://www.fdbhealth.com/
https://www.drugs.com/
https://www.drugs.com/
http://www.webmd.com/pill-identification/
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx?show=drugs

Computer Programming:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJnvq0A_7WQ&list=PLC8flAMvFBoZbRNQV3N4c1fCAQxz2ZKi1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtUvMJFP_IE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vcp8Yi-jSw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wALjJve6S0A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SO2a8oKhD4

Computer Security:
https://www.google.com/safetycenter/everyone/start/locking/
http://www.howtogeek.com/173478/10-important-computer-security-practices-you-should-follow/
http://its.yale.edu/secure-computing/security-standards-and-guidance/device-security/physical-security-devices/physical-security-laptop-computers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_scanner
http://www.advanced-port-scanner.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TCP_and_UDP_port_numbers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security-focused_operating_system
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrot_Security_OS
https://www.parrotsec.org/
http://sectools.org/tag/port-scanners/
http://www.mxtoolbox.com/PortScan.aspx?gclid=CK-R4K77odECFQiMaQodO0UDsA
https://www.linux.com/learn/beginners-guide-nmap
https://nmap.org/
http://sectools.org/tag/sniffers/
http://sectools.org/tag/vuln-scanners/
http://sectools.org/tag/web-scanners/
http://sectools.org/tag/wireless/
http://sectools.org/tag/sploits/
http://sectools.org/tag/packet-crafters/
https://www.snort.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_forensics
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/computer-forensic.htm
http://info.d3security.com/d3-one-itf-software?gclid=CPGMmaz9odECFY89gQodToMMTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn36zoApLm4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr10P55AlKc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyUtnOb-kS0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5-wBkMRPQU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X5TwvGXHP0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0l_54thSYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2T2wCps54
If you viewed these videos, you see basic data on how hackers work. Most of these videos are obsoleted; but, provide great references for counter hackers as well as hackers.

















































to be continued shortly