The Nashville Tech Story (July 8, 2009)
Do you feel lost in the high tech world? Do you find yourself confused by the new language known as “tech talk”? You are not alone. Fortunately in this technology-based world there are those who want to provide basic information for those who are not so “techie”.Here are examples of how to navigate around a computer for the help menu. There are also examples of three search engines that can help you find your way.
Helpful Resources in Nashville for the Not So Techie Crowd
1. Let your device (computer or phone) help you first. For help on a PC, click F1 key and a help menu will come up. If you need help with the main PC, then do this while on the desktop. If you do this an application, it will bring up help for that application. Type in your question until you see an answer that looks like it will answer your question.
If you have a Mac, click on Help in the top menu.
If you have a cell phone and need help, scroll through the menu.
I find that 95% of the questions most users have are answered here.
2. If you can’t get your answer here, then you can always try the following search services:Below are web sites that are available with basic information and step-by-step instructions.
• http://teachmecomputers.tripod.com/
• http://www.computerhope.com/
• http://www.moontoast.com
• http://www.liveadvice.com
• http://www.library.nashville.org/
• http://www.nash-pc-users.com/napcug/
• http://www.seniornet.org
• http://www.pcdude.com/
• http://www.geeksquad.com/
a. Google Search - http://www.google.com/search?q=PC+Help&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
b. About.com – http://www.about.com/gadgets/
c. More Advanced PC Questions/Queries (http://www09.wolframalpha.com/examples/WebAndComputerSystems.html)
As you can see there is hope for you not so techie types. There are several resources at your fingertips. Jump in and stop feeling lost and confused.
