Problem/Question # 1
My computer freezes up occasionally. The
monitor screen will not change or update. The keyboard and mouse are
completely non-responsive. What is my problem and what is the best
approach toward fixing my problem?
Resolve/Answer # 1
This is possibly the most common problem
encountered on Computer Systems today. There are probably thousands of
reasons for this problem. This problem can originate in one of three
areas. The biggest culprit is hardware. The second prevailing reason
is software. The third area that causes this symptom is environment.
There are literally thousands of parts (hardware) that can cause freezing.
There are hundreds of pieces of software that can cause this problem. At
lease three environmental issues can cause your Computer System to freeze or
halt operations. Because this is the single biggest 'Computer Problem' of
this 'Millennium', I have addressed it first in the 'Tech Notes' pages of this
Web Site. Click on the following 'Button' to 'Jump To' the 'Tech Notes
Pages' and read 'Tech Note # 1.
Problem/Question # 2
I am new to 'Computers'. It seems as
though I will have to learn a 'New Language' in order to use and/or to
understand 'Computers and Computer Operations'.
Resolve/Answer # 2
I have compiled a list of 'Computer Terms'
which will help you in communicating with others when discussing your 'Computer
Experience'. We in the 'Business' call this language 'ComputerEZE'.
Click on either the 'Computer Terms' 'Button' or the 'ComputerEZE' 'Button'
below to bring up a list of 'Computer Terms'. You can print the list if
you wish. I will be adding to this 'List' as time goes by.
As you are gaining experience with your 'System' you will no doubt encounter
'terms' that you do not understand. Email me. If I don't know the
'Term', I will research and find the 'Meaning' or 'Usage' of the 'Term'. I
will then add the 'Term' to the 'List' already compiled. Happy 'Computering
(New Word)'.
Problem/Question # 3 (Utilities)
I am new to 'Computers' and a 'Novice'
at 'Internet Access'. I have found a number of 'Web Sites' that offer
'Information (Data/Content)' that I hope to 'Access'. Most of the
'Information' seems to be in 'Formats' that are 'Foreign' to my 'Computer'.
I have been told that in order to access most of the 'Information' on the
'Internet', I need a number of 'Special' 'Utilities'. What do I need?
How much do these 'Utilities' cost? Where do I get these 'Utilities'?
I am a 'Senior Citizen'? My 'System' is about 3 years old. My son
helps me when he comes to visit but most of the time I have to figure things out
for myself. Please help me so that I can 'Access' the 'Information' on
your 'Web Sites' and other 'Internet' Sites that are of 'Interest' to me.
Resolve/Answer # 3 (Utilities)
You need 'UTILITIES'. I have spent a great deal of 'Time' and
'Resources' in the 'Developing' and 'Publishing' of many 'Web Sites'. Most
of my 'Sites' have been 'Built' specifically to 'Share' 'Information' with all
of the 'Special People' that I have known. The 'Information/Data/Content'
that I hope to share has come to me in all 'Forms' and 'Formats'. As the
'Internet' has matured, new methods/tools for 'Planting' 'Content' on the
'Internet' have been made available to 'Web Developers'. 'Development
Tools' are usually very expensive and the 'Formatted Information/Data/Content'
then is 'Accessed' through the use of sometimes 'Expensive' 'Software'.
Most of the 'Good' 'Software/Tools' 'Manufacturers/Providers' have 'Developed'
'Inexpensive Tools' with which the 'Non-Professional' 'End User' can 'Access'
the 'Formatted Information/Data/Content' that is 'Made Available' on and through
'Internet Access'. All of the 'Information/Data/Content' that I have made
available on my 'Web Sites' is 'Viewable' and often times
'Printable' through the use of 'Expensive Software Tools'. For those who
do not 'Have' or 'Use' these 'Expensive Tools', inexpensive and often 'Free
Tools and/or Utilities' have been provided by the 'Software
Manufacturers/Providers' which allow for 'Viewing/Printing' by the 'End User
(You)'. I have just now completed a 'Page' that has 'Buttons' that provide
'Links' to a number of 'Sites' that 'Provide' 'Software Tools (Utilities)' such
that YOU can 'Access/View/Print' many/most of the
'Information/Data/Content' that I have made available on my 'Sites' for
'Sharing'. Almost all of the 'Content' provided is 'Formatted' by one of
the 'Software Packages' that I have to use to 'Maintain' my 'Web Sites' and thus
access to almost every 'Piece of Content' requires that a 'Special Utility/Tool'
be 'Planted' on YOUR 'System'. As you find a need for
various 'UTILITIES', feel free to 'Download' your required 'Tools'
from the 'Web Sites' for which I have provided 'LINKS'. Click on
the 'Button' below to 'Jump' to the 'Page' that 'Provides' the 'Links' to the
'Utilities. I will soon be adding another 'Page' that will provide
'On-Line' and 'Local' 'Tutorials' that will 'Teach' YOU how to 'Download' and
'Use' the necessary 'Utilities'. For today, I wish you 'HAPPY COMPUTERING'.
