This document summarizes the Find Any File application, which allows users to quickly search for files on Mac disks without using Spotlight's database. Key features include searching inside packages and bundles, saving search queries, and a hierarchical view of search results. The application is fast but has a basic interface. Alternatives like EasyFind and TextWrangler are also mentioned.
The document discusses various methods for downloading and storing digital information, including:
1) File Transfer Protocol (FTP) which allows transferring files between networked computers using FTP client programs with either a command line or graphical user interface.
2) File compression utilities like WinZip which use algorithms to compact file sizes for more efficient storage and transfer, without losing data.
3) Software download sites that provide freeware and shareware programs that can be downloaded, with freeware being free but possibly less polished, and shareware requiring payment after trial usage.
4) Online storage services which offer remote storage space that can be accessed online through the provider's website, allowing backup of personal files and sharing of documents.
The document provides an overview of the anatomy of a Mac, including:
- System Preferences which controls system-wide settings like screen resolution and accounts.
- The Finder which shows files and folders and has different views like icons, lists, and columns.
- The Dock at the bottom which provides quick access to apps, files, and more.
- Spotlight for quickly searching the Mac.
- Time Machine for automatic backups of the entire Mac system.
This document provides an overview of the key components of the Mac OS, including the Finder, Desktop, Menu Bar, Dock, Applications, Files, and Folders. It describes how the Finder is used to browse files and folders, the Desktop acts as the main workspace, and the Menu Bar allows performing actions. The Dock provides shortcuts to applications and windows. Applications are programs that perform tasks, while Files contain information that require applications to use. Folders are used to organize applications and files.
This document provides instructions for using Tag Folders, a macOS application that allows users to easily organize files using tags. It discusses how to install and set up Tag Folders, create new tag folders, customize existing tag folders, and access tagged files. Key features include applying tags with drag-and-drop, automatically tagging files based on folder monitoring, and importing comments from files as tags.
This basic introduction to Firefox covers various features in the program including tabbed browsing, searching the web, adding bookmarks, viewing history, and more. It was last presented at the Bay Area Seniors Computer Club on November 20, 2009.
The document discusses various aspects of the Windows interface, including icons, the start menu, taskbar, windows explorer, and different window and folder views. Icons can represent programs and files, and can be renamed. The start menu provides access to programs, files, settings, and help. The taskbar contains buttons like start, window tabs, and the system tray. Windows explorer allows browsing and searching files and folders in views like tiles, icons, list, and details.
This document provides instructions for using various features in Windows Vista, including:
- Locating applications using the Start Menu search function and pinning items to the Start Menu.
- Using the Snipping Tool to take screenshots of portions of the screen.
- An overview of the Windows Aero interface enhancements like transparency and live thumbnails.
- Changing display settings like resolution and font size through the Personalization menu.
- Using tabbed browsing and locating Favorites in Internet Explorer 7.
- Manually mapping network drives by providing the drive path in the Map Network Drive dialog.
- Searching the network for compatible printers by name, location, or features using Active Directory
This document discusses Firefox extensions and customizations that can enhance the browsing experience. It provides over 20 extension recommendations in different categories like productivity, translation, bookmarks, and more. Instructions are given on how to find, install, and manage extensions in Firefox to customize the browser. Themes are also mentioned as a way to change the visual appearance of Firefox.
The document discusses various methods for downloading and storing digital information, including:
1) File Transfer Protocol (FTP) which allows transferring files between networked computers using FTP client programs with either a command line or graphical user interface.
2) File compression utilities like WinZip which use algorithms to compact file sizes for more efficient storage and transfer, without losing data.
3) Software download sites that provide freeware and shareware programs that can be downloaded, with freeware being free but possibly less polished, and shareware requiring payment after trial usage.
4) Online storage services which offer remote storage space that can be accessed online through the provider's website, allowing backup of personal files and sharing of documents.
The document provides an overview of the anatomy of a Mac, including:
- System Preferences which controls system-wide settings like screen resolution and accounts.
- The Finder which shows files and folders and has different views like icons, lists, and columns.
- The Dock at the bottom which provides quick access to apps, files, and more.
- Spotlight for quickly searching the Mac.
- Time Machine for automatic backups of the entire Mac system.
This document provides an overview of the key components of the Mac OS, including the Finder, Desktop, Menu Bar, Dock, Applications, Files, and Folders. It describes how the Finder is used to browse files and folders, the Desktop acts as the main workspace, and the Menu Bar allows performing actions. The Dock provides shortcuts to applications and windows. Applications are programs that perform tasks, while Files contain information that require applications to use. Folders are used to organize applications and files.
This document provides instructions for using Tag Folders, a macOS application that allows users to easily organize files using tags. It discusses how to install and set up Tag Folders, create new tag folders, customize existing tag folders, and access tagged files. Key features include applying tags with drag-and-drop, automatically tagging files based on folder monitoring, and importing comments from files as tags.
This basic introduction to Firefox covers various features in the program including tabbed browsing, searching the web, adding bookmarks, viewing history, and more. It was last presented at the Bay Area Seniors Computer Club on November 20, 2009.
The document discusses various aspects of the Windows interface, including icons, the start menu, taskbar, windows explorer, and different window and folder views. Icons can represent programs and files, and can be renamed. The start menu provides access to programs, files, settings, and help. The taskbar contains buttons like start, window tabs, and the system tray. Windows explorer allows browsing and searching files and folders in views like tiles, icons, list, and details.
This document provides instructions for using various features in Windows Vista, including:
- Locating applications using the Start Menu search function and pinning items to the Start Menu.
- Using the Snipping Tool to take screenshots of portions of the screen.
- An overview of the Windows Aero interface enhancements like transparency and live thumbnails.
- Changing display settings like resolution and font size through the Personalization menu.
- Using tabbed browsing and locating Favorites in Internet Explorer 7.
- Manually mapping network drives by providing the drive path in the Map Network Drive dialog.
- Searching the network for compatible printers by name, location, or features using Active Directory
This document discusses Firefox extensions and customizations that can enhance the browsing experience. It provides over 20 extension recommendations in different categories like productivity, translation, bookmarks, and more. Instructions are given on how to find, install, and manage extensions in Firefox to customize the browser. Themes are also mentioned as a way to change the visual appearance of Firefox.
The document provides an overview of basic computer hardware and software components. It defines hardware as the physical parts of a computer like the keyboard, monitor, mouse, and CPU. It describes common internal components like the CPU, hard drive, disk drives, and modem. It also outlines external peripherals like the monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, and scanner. The document then explains functions of the operating system, desktop interface, files, folders, and basic navigation techniques in Windows like using icons, menus, and windows.
This document provides instructions for installing and using various apps and features in Windows 8. It begins by listing the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 8 and provides instructions for upgrading from Windows 7. It then covers how to use the default apps that come with Windows 8 like Internet Explorer, Mail, People and Calendar. It also provides directions for accessing settings and personalization options, installing apps from the Windows Store, using OneDrive for cloud storage, and sharing files.
The document provides an overview of using Microsoft Windows 7, including starting and shutting down Windows 7, using the desktop and icons, starting programs, working with windows, using menus and dialog boxes, and getting help. It describes the basic elements of the Windows 7 interface like the Start button, taskbar, desktop background, and windows. It explains how to point and click, drag objects, use menus and dialog boxes, and get help. It outlines options for ending a Windows 7 session like shutting down, logging off, restarting, or locking the computer.
This document provides an overview of using web browsers to navigate the internet and world wide web. It discusses how browsers display web pages, how web addresses are constructed, and the main functions of browsers like Internet Explorer and Firefox. The document also covers how to configure and use these browsers to navigate websites, save web addresses, and save web page text and graphics.
This document discusses common features and functions for working with application software in Windows, including how to start and exit programs, work with application windows, switch between open windows, use menus and toolbars, open and save files, change application settings, and access help. Specifically, it covers starting programs from the Start menu or desktop icons, closing programs using the Close button, components of application windows like the title bar and scroll bars, switching between windows using the taskbar, navigating menus and toolbars, opening the ribbon interface in Microsoft Office 2010, and obtaining help directly from the application or online resources.
The document provides an overview of basic Windows functions and components, including icons, the start menu, windows explorer, desktop configuration, and system tools. It describes how to navigate folders, copy/delete files, customize appearance settings, install/uninstall programs, and perform other common tasks in Windows. Basic functions like opening/closing windows, dialog boxes, and right clicking are also explained at a high level.
This document provides an overview of browser basics, including how the internet and world wide web work, how web browsers display web pages, and the main functions of web browsers. It discusses how to use the Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers to navigate websites, save bookmarks/favorites, and print or save web pages. It also covers topics like cookies, security, and copyright issues related to reproducing web content.
1.0 QuickBooks Fundementals : Day 02 Windows :2.1 windowsVeerendra Singh
What all windows information a NHT should have.The basics of windows which are required to be performed and known by a proadvisor to troubleshoot the error.
The document defines key computer terms like password, program, software, application, shortcut, email, active content, folders like My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places, and programs like Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Outlook Express. It provides instructions on basic computer tasks like creating and opening files and folders, renaming and viewing file properties, inserting disks, moving and copying files using drag-and-drop or cut-copy-paste, and lists some special keyboard characters.
This document provides an introduction to basic computer skills and the internet. It outlines objectives for identifying computer hardware, opening programs, switching between windows, and saving a Word document. It describes the desktop interface and common elements like menus, buttons, and scroll bars. It instructs how to start programs, work with multiple windows, and locate common interface elements. It also gives an overview of what the internet is, how to use the Internet Explorer browser to access web pages, and includes its basic interface elements and how to use favorites and help functions.
This document provides instructions and explanations for basic file and folder management tasks in Windows Explorer. It discusses how to open Windows Explorer, what files and folders are, how to name and organize files using folders, how to view files and arrange them, how to copy, move, and delete files and folders, how to save files, create shortcuts, and use the Recycle Bin.
This document provides an introduction to Mac OSX through a series of lessons on the Finder, Desktop, Dock, Stacks, Mission Control, Applications/Files/Folders, and Preferences. It includes activities for students to explore the interface, create folders and files, work with documents in Word, create and share a PDF, and send an email with an attachment. The document concludes with a demonstration explaining differences between university and personal computers.
The document provides an overview of the Mac OS X user interface for beginners, including descriptions of the desktop, login screen, desktop elements like the dock and hard disk, and how to perform common tasks like opening files and folders. It also addresses frequently asked questions for Windows users switching to Mac OS X, such as where documents are stored, how to save or find documents, and what the equivalent of the C: drive is in Mac OS X. The document concludes with sections on file management tasks like creating and deleting folders, organizing files within applications, using Spotlight search, and an overview of the Dashboard feature.
This document provides steps to find and remove duplicate files using a program called Duplicate Finder 2009. It describes how to scan folders and drives to find duplicate files based on criteria like file type, size and date. Once duplicate files are found, they can be previewed, marked and then deleted, moved or renamed to remove duplicates and free up disk space. The duplicate files can fragment disks and reduce performance by decreasing available storage and slowing down computers.
1. Search++ is a desktop search tool that allows users to search, preview, and take action on files. It supports searching various file formats like PDF, Word, Excel, and more.
2. The tool indexes files to create a database of keywords. Users can search indexed files, preview results, and perform actions like opening or moving files without leaving the application.
3. Users can configure settings like which folders to index, file types to include or exclude, and indexing schedule. The tool also allows filtering search results by file type or date.
Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" was the fourth major release of Apple's desktop operating system, featuring updates to the Finder, Exposé, Safari browser, and including new applications like Font Book and improved security and productivity features. Panther provided support for older Mac OS 9 applications through the Classic environment and required a PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor with at least 128MB of RAM to run. Key new applications and utilities included Safari, Font Book, FileVault, iChat AV, Activity Monitor, and an expanded Disk Utility.
Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" was the fourth major release of Apple's desktop operating system, featuring updates to the Finder, Exposé, Safari browser, and including new applications like Font Book and improved security and productivity features. Panther added support for newer PowerPC processors and required a New World ROM for certain older machines. The operating system also included updates to existing applications, improved developer tools, support for newer file systems and network protocols, and a revamped Activity Monitor and Disk Utility applications.
This presentation examines such things as trying to manage all those files saved on your desktop, or trying to manage a My Docs file that makes it impossible for users to find anything. It is all about taking advantage of the capabilities of our computers.
ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 1 Course Lea.docxMARRY7
ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Explain the fundamentals of computer hardware and computer software.
1.1 Explain the basics of using Windows 8.
1.2 Compare Microsoft Windows to Mac OS.
Reading Assignment
Part I, Lesson 1:
Getting Started with Windows 8
Part I, Lesson 2:
Navigating and Customizing the Start Screen
Unit Lesson
Computer literacy is an absolute requirement now. You probably use, or will use, your computer at work, at
home, and to help your children learn. This unit is designed to help you feel more comfortable with Windows,
the operating system (OS) used to interact with most personal computers.
We will begin with a review of the basics. A computer is an electronic device that accepts data or input,
manipulates the data based on a user’s instructions, and subsequently produces information or output.
Software provides instructions to your computer. Systems software, or the operating system, manages your
system and determines which types of applications you can run. It is the layer of software packages running
on your machine between your computer and hardware devices and your application software. Application
software includes the programs that you use to complete specific tasks. Examples of application software
include word processors, spreadsheet programs, database management systems, compression software,
accounting packages, photo editors, and more. In this unit, you will be studying the Microsoft Windows
operating system. In future units, you will cover applications that comprise the Microsoft Office Suite, including
Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
As you probably already know, Windows is an operating system from Microsoft that coordinates the activities
of your computer. The one that we will cover in this unit is Windows 8. It controls how the screen is displayed,
how programs are opened and closed, startup and shutdown procedures, and general computer navigation.
Using the applications in the Office suite requires a general knowledge of Windows. Much of the work that
you do on a computer involves creating, modifying, and saving files. Windows allows you to manage these
files.
Both of the lessons in the reading assignment for this unit provide hands-on instructions and practice in the
use of Windows 8. It is highly recommended that you walk through the activities on your own computer as you
read the textbook.
Windows allows you to work with documents and applications and organize how you interact with your
computer. The Windows desktop is the screen that you see when you turn on your computer and log into
Windows. It is similar to a real-physical desktop, hence the name. Windows provides the mechanisms for you
to customize the desktop, allowing you easy access to the programs and files you use the most. Since the
desktop can be customized, keep i ...
This document provides instructions for performing various file management tasks in Windows Explorer such as creating and renaming folders and subfolders, recognizing different icon types, opening and running files from Explorer, selecting and copying or moving files between locations, and deleting folders. It also discusses compatibility issues when working with both short (8.3) and long filenames as well as how to use Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter utilities.
This document provides 5 ways to recover Microsoft Office files that have been lost, deleted, or become inaccessible. It details searching locations like the recycle bin, backup files, and temporary files to find Word, Excel, and other Office documents. It also introduces a recovery software that can restore entire office files through a scanning process if the files cannot be found through standard Windows search and recovery methods.
The document provides an overview of basic computer hardware and software components. It defines hardware as the physical parts of a computer like the keyboard, monitor, mouse, and CPU. It describes common internal components like the CPU, hard drive, disk drives, and modem. It also outlines external peripherals like the monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, and scanner. The document then explains functions of the operating system, desktop interface, files, folders, and basic navigation techniques in Windows like using icons, menus, and windows.
This document provides instructions for installing and using various apps and features in Windows 8. It begins by listing the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 8 and provides instructions for upgrading from Windows 7. It then covers how to use the default apps that come with Windows 8 like Internet Explorer, Mail, People and Calendar. It also provides directions for accessing settings and personalization options, installing apps from the Windows Store, using OneDrive for cloud storage, and sharing files.
The document provides an overview of using Microsoft Windows 7, including starting and shutting down Windows 7, using the desktop and icons, starting programs, working with windows, using menus and dialog boxes, and getting help. It describes the basic elements of the Windows 7 interface like the Start button, taskbar, desktop background, and windows. It explains how to point and click, drag objects, use menus and dialog boxes, and get help. It outlines options for ending a Windows 7 session like shutting down, logging off, restarting, or locking the computer.
This document provides an overview of using web browsers to navigate the internet and world wide web. It discusses how browsers display web pages, how web addresses are constructed, and the main functions of browsers like Internet Explorer and Firefox. The document also covers how to configure and use these browsers to navigate websites, save web addresses, and save web page text and graphics.
This document discusses common features and functions for working with application software in Windows, including how to start and exit programs, work with application windows, switch between open windows, use menus and toolbars, open and save files, change application settings, and access help. Specifically, it covers starting programs from the Start menu or desktop icons, closing programs using the Close button, components of application windows like the title bar and scroll bars, switching between windows using the taskbar, navigating menus and toolbars, opening the ribbon interface in Microsoft Office 2010, and obtaining help directly from the application or online resources.
The document provides an overview of basic Windows functions and components, including icons, the start menu, windows explorer, desktop configuration, and system tools. It describes how to navigate folders, copy/delete files, customize appearance settings, install/uninstall programs, and perform other common tasks in Windows. Basic functions like opening/closing windows, dialog boxes, and right clicking are also explained at a high level.
This document provides an overview of browser basics, including how the internet and world wide web work, how web browsers display web pages, and the main functions of web browsers. It discusses how to use the Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers to navigate websites, save bookmarks/favorites, and print or save web pages. It also covers topics like cookies, security, and copyright issues related to reproducing web content.
1.0 QuickBooks Fundementals : Day 02 Windows :2.1 windowsVeerendra Singh
What all windows information a NHT should have.The basics of windows which are required to be performed and known by a proadvisor to troubleshoot the error.
The document defines key computer terms like password, program, software, application, shortcut, email, active content, folders like My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places, and programs like Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Outlook Express. It provides instructions on basic computer tasks like creating and opening files and folders, renaming and viewing file properties, inserting disks, moving and copying files using drag-and-drop or cut-copy-paste, and lists some special keyboard characters.
This document provides an introduction to basic computer skills and the internet. It outlines objectives for identifying computer hardware, opening programs, switching between windows, and saving a Word document. It describes the desktop interface and common elements like menus, buttons, and scroll bars. It instructs how to start programs, work with multiple windows, and locate common interface elements. It also gives an overview of what the internet is, how to use the Internet Explorer browser to access web pages, and includes its basic interface elements and how to use favorites and help functions.
This document provides instructions and explanations for basic file and folder management tasks in Windows Explorer. It discusses how to open Windows Explorer, what files and folders are, how to name and organize files using folders, how to view files and arrange them, how to copy, move, and delete files and folders, how to save files, create shortcuts, and use the Recycle Bin.
This document provides an introduction to Mac OSX through a series of lessons on the Finder, Desktop, Dock, Stacks, Mission Control, Applications/Files/Folders, and Preferences. It includes activities for students to explore the interface, create folders and files, work with documents in Word, create and share a PDF, and send an email with an attachment. The document concludes with a demonstration explaining differences between university and personal computers.
The document provides an overview of the Mac OS X user interface for beginners, including descriptions of the desktop, login screen, desktop elements like the dock and hard disk, and how to perform common tasks like opening files and folders. It also addresses frequently asked questions for Windows users switching to Mac OS X, such as where documents are stored, how to save or find documents, and what the equivalent of the C: drive is in Mac OS X. The document concludes with sections on file management tasks like creating and deleting folders, organizing files within applications, using Spotlight search, and an overview of the Dashboard feature.
This document provides steps to find and remove duplicate files using a program called Duplicate Finder 2009. It describes how to scan folders and drives to find duplicate files based on criteria like file type, size and date. Once duplicate files are found, they can be previewed, marked and then deleted, moved or renamed to remove duplicates and free up disk space. The duplicate files can fragment disks and reduce performance by decreasing available storage and slowing down computers.
1. Search++ is a desktop search tool that allows users to search, preview, and take action on files. It supports searching various file formats like PDF, Word, Excel, and more.
2. The tool indexes files to create a database of keywords. Users can search indexed files, preview results, and perform actions like opening or moving files without leaving the application.
3. Users can configure settings like which folders to index, file types to include or exclude, and indexing schedule. The tool also allows filtering search results by file type or date.
Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" was the fourth major release of Apple's desktop operating system, featuring updates to the Finder, Exposé, Safari browser, and including new applications like Font Book and improved security and productivity features. Panther provided support for older Mac OS 9 applications through the Classic environment and required a PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor with at least 128MB of RAM to run. Key new applications and utilities included Safari, Font Book, FileVault, iChat AV, Activity Monitor, and an expanded Disk Utility.
Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" was the fourth major release of Apple's desktop operating system, featuring updates to the Finder, Exposé, Safari browser, and including new applications like Font Book and improved security and productivity features. Panther added support for newer PowerPC processors and required a New World ROM for certain older machines. The operating system also included updates to existing applications, improved developer tools, support for newer file systems and network protocols, and a revamped Activity Monitor and Disk Utility applications.
This presentation examines such things as trying to manage all those files saved on your desktop, or trying to manage a My Docs file that makes it impossible for users to find anything. It is all about taking advantage of the capabilities of our computers.
ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 1 Course Lea.docxMARRY7
ITC 3001, Personal Computer Fundamentals 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Explain the fundamentals of computer hardware and computer software.
1.1 Explain the basics of using Windows 8.
1.2 Compare Microsoft Windows to Mac OS.
Reading Assignment
Part I, Lesson 1:
Getting Started with Windows 8
Part I, Lesson 2:
Navigating and Customizing the Start Screen
Unit Lesson
Computer literacy is an absolute requirement now. You probably use, or will use, your computer at work, at
home, and to help your children learn. This unit is designed to help you feel more comfortable with Windows,
the operating system (OS) used to interact with most personal computers.
We will begin with a review of the basics. A computer is an electronic device that accepts data or input,
manipulates the data based on a user’s instructions, and subsequently produces information or output.
Software provides instructions to your computer. Systems software, or the operating system, manages your
system and determines which types of applications you can run. It is the layer of software packages running
on your machine between your computer and hardware devices and your application software. Application
software includes the programs that you use to complete specific tasks. Examples of application software
include word processors, spreadsheet programs, database management systems, compression software,
accounting packages, photo editors, and more. In this unit, you will be studying the Microsoft Windows
operating system. In future units, you will cover applications that comprise the Microsoft Office Suite, including
Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
As you probably already know, Windows is an operating system from Microsoft that coordinates the activities
of your computer. The one that we will cover in this unit is Windows 8. It controls how the screen is displayed,
how programs are opened and closed, startup and shutdown procedures, and general computer navigation.
Using the applications in the Office suite requires a general knowledge of Windows. Much of the work that
you do on a computer involves creating, modifying, and saving files. Windows allows you to manage these
files.
Both of the lessons in the reading assignment for this unit provide hands-on instructions and practice in the
use of Windows 8. It is highly recommended that you walk through the activities on your own computer as you
read the textbook.
Windows allows you to work with documents and applications and organize how you interact with your
computer. The Windows desktop is the screen that you see when you turn on your computer and log into
Windows. It is similar to a real-physical desktop, hence the name. Windows provides the mechanisms for you
to customize the desktop, allowing you easy access to the programs and files you use the most. Since the
desktop can be customized, keep i ...
This document provides instructions for performing various file management tasks in Windows Explorer such as creating and renaming folders and subfolders, recognizing different icon types, opening and running files from Explorer, selecting and copying or moving files between locations, and deleting folders. It also discusses compatibility issues when working with both short (8.3) and long filenames as well as how to use Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter utilities.
This document provides 5 ways to recover Microsoft Office files that have been lost, deleted, or become inaccessible. It details searching locations like the recycle bin, backup files, and temporary files to find Word, Excel, and other Office documents. It also introduces a recovery software that can restore entire office files through a scanning process if the files cannot be found through standard Windows search and recovery methods.
This document provides instructions for customizing the Recycle Bin and desktop in Windows, describes the differences between FAT, FAT32 and NTFS file systems, and provides tips for improving browsing speed and hiding the User Accounts control panel item. It also includes steps for converting a drive from FAT to NTFS, and lists 20 additional things users may not know about Windows XP.
The document provides an overview of basic Windows functions and components, including icons, the start menu, windows explorer, desktop configuration, and system tools. It describes how to perform tasks like arranging folders, searching files, configuring display settings like wallpaper and themes, adding/removing programs, and optimizing disk space. Common windows like dialog boxes and shortcuts are also explained.
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The document provides an introduction to using computers and covers:
- Learning the basics of Windows and macOS operating systems.
- Understanding how to navigate files and folders using File Explorer on Windows or Finder on Mac.
- Learning how to open files using the appropriate applications.
- Discovering how to adjust computer settings using Settings on Windows or System Preferences on Mac.
- Shutting down computers by selecting Shut Down from the Apple menu on Mac.
The Windows Explorer, also known as File Explorer, allows users to navigate, search, organize, and perform operations on files and folders stored on a computer. It displays the files and folders on the computer and allows users to create, move, copy, delete, and open files and folders. The File Explorer interface includes components like the navigation pane, address bar, search bar, toolbar, and details pane that help users manage files and folders. Common tasks like creating folders and subfolders, copying, moving, and deleting files and folders can be performed using drag and drop or right click options in File Explorer.
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About File history in windows 8:
Any time your personal files change, there will be a copy stored on a dedicated, external storage
device of your choice. File History continuously protects your personal files stored in libraries,
desktop, favorites folders. It periodically (every hour by default) scans the file system for
changes and copies changed files to another location. Over time, File History builds a complete
history of the changes made to any personal file.
File History was introduced in Windows 8, and gives you a new way to protect your files. It
supersedes the existing Windows Backup and Restore features of Windows 7 because it was
never a very popular application. This leaves your personal data and digital memories quite
vulnerable, as any accident can lead to data loss.
In Windows 8, Microsoft is actively trying to:
While designing File History, Microsoft used what it had learned in the past and added
requirements to address the changing needs of PC users:
When a specific point in time (PiT) version of a file or even an entire folder is needed, you can
quickly find it and restore it. The restore application was designed to offer an engaging
experience optimized for browsing, searching, previewing and restoring files.
Setting up
Before you start using File History to back up your files, you’ll need to set up a drive to
which you will save files. Microsoft recommends you use an external drive or network location
to help protect your files against a crash or other PC problem.
File History only saves copies of files in your libraries, favorites and on your desktop. If you
have folders elsewhere you want backed up, you can add them to one of your existing libraries or
create a new library.
To set up File History:
You can also set up a drive in AutoPlay by connecting the drive to your PC, tapping or clicking
the notification that appears, then tapping or clicking “Configure this drive for backup.” That’s
it. From that moment, every hour, File History will check your libraries, desktop, favorites for
any changes. If it finds changed files, it will automatically copy them to the File History drive.
Restoring files aruen\'t available elsewhere on your system
When something bad happens and one or more personal files are lost, the restore application
makes it easy to:
Microsoft designed the restore application for wide-screen displays and wanted to offer a unique,
engaging and convenient way of finding a specific version of a file by looking at its preview.
With other backup applications, you have to select a backup set created on a specific date. Then
you have to browse to find a specific folder and then find the one file you need. At this point,
however, it’s impossible to open the file or preview its contents to determine if it’s the correct
one. You have to restore the file and if it isn’t the right version, you have to start over.
With File History, the search starts right in Windows Explorer. You can browse to a specific
location and c.
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2. on your Mac's volumes (something that Spotlight won't do). Note that this will only work on local disks,
not on network mounts, though.
3. You can save your entered searches to files (they'll have the extension ".faf"). You can then double
click them in the Finder to have them start the search immediately, or use the saved search as a
preset.
Search Examples
Have you just installed or
launched a program for
the first time and like to
see what it modified or
added to your disks?
Here's a way to do that (it
excludes .DS_Store files
from the results because
they're not really relevant
to this question).
Searching for files only
inside your Music folder
that are neither in AAC
nor in MP3 format and
which are at least a
megabyte in size? So you
could enter two Name
criteria as follows, along
with a minimum size. Also
note that the search is
limited explicitly to the
Music folder.
Or you might want to find
all Numbers documents
created in 2009 only.
3. Limitations
This tool's design was inspired by the Classic Mac OS' Find File application, hence its UI design might look
a little old fashioned. That's because I rather I push around code, not pixels.
The user interface of this app gets somewhat sluggish when it's performing a search. This is mostly out of
my control, as this app is written with REAL Studio, which has a rather unsatisfying multi-threading
implementation. To fix this, I'd have to invest a lot of work, which I'd rather commit to other projects that
are also in need of my attention. My apologies.
Tips & Tricks
Besides the obvious things you can see by looking at the menus, there are a few things that are not so
obvious:
Searching inside a folder
To search only inside a particular folder, you can drag the folder's icon right on top of the topmost popup
menu in the Find window.
Copying the path name of a found item
To copy a path name of a found item to the clipboard, right-click on the path field at the very bottom,
where you can then choose from 3 different formats:
Shell style is good for pasting into a Terminal window,
POSIX style is the original unix-style path and
Mac style gives the classic Mac path using ":" as delimiters.
Setting the preferred disk to search
When Find Any File is launched, it always defaults to searching the boot volume. If you prefer to search a
different volume by default, do this: Launch Find Any File, choose your preferred volume, then use the
Save command to save the search criteria to a file. Next time, instead of launching Find Any File directly,
open that saved file instead - Find Any File will launch with the presets you chose before.
(Note: If you have saved a Search with the option to start the search automatically when opening the file
4. again, you can still prevent the search from starting by holding down the Option (alt) key while Find Any
File opens the document.)
Alternatively (since version 1.5), you can set up your preferred search and choose Save As Defaults from
the File menu in order to have these settings reappear next time you launch Find Any File.
Resetting your preferences at launch
If you hold down the Option (alt) key at launch if Find Any File, the previously saved defaults won't be
loaded, but instead a standard Find window will appear. Use this to circumvent problems such as to
prevent opening a server volume you might have saved as default.
If you hold down both Shift and Option keys when launching Find Any File, you will be prompted to reset
all preferences. Use this if windows won't appear any more, or other things you customized are causing
trouble.
Launching Find Any File by a keyboard shortcut, just like Spotlight
If you were used to pressing Command-F in the Finder to search for files, you can now do the same with
the free program Spark. Download it from here: http://www.shadowlab.org/Software/spark.php
Note: While this program worked well on OS X 10.4 (Tiger), several users told me recently that it isn't
working any more on 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Your mileage may vary.
After copying Spark to your hard disk, launch it and press the big button in the top center titled All
Applications' Hotkeys. In the drawer that appears on the left, select the Finder and press Command-2 to
choose an application shortcut. In the appearing sheet dialog, set the shortcut you want to use in the
Finder to launch Find Any File, then use the Choose... button to select the Find Any File application.
Choose Create to save. Finally, Press the button labelled Start Spark Daemon at the bottom of the
window. Switch to the Finder and press your chosen shortcut. This should now launch Find Any File.
You can also combine this with the previous hint about creating your own preset files: Instead of adding
the application, you can also add a document, i.e. a formerly saved .faf file. That way, you can have quick
access to many custom search presets.
Alternatives
If you like to search for data inside files, and Spotlight doesn't do it for you, have a look at EasyFind by
DEVONtechnologies. It offers a few extra search options (e.g. wildcards), displays results a bit neater
and has a single-window user interface which you might prefer. Since version 4.6 (released in Nov 2010)
it also uses the fast disk search function that Find Any File uses (CatalogSearch), where appropriate.
More info here: http://www.devon-technologies.com/products/freeware/
And if you want to search for specific text in a large set of files inside a directory, try TextWrangler
(http://www.barebones.com/products/textwrangler/).
Version History
1.0, 26 Dec 08: First release
1.0.1, 27 Dec 08: Fixed date entry crash on PPC
1.0.2, 29 Dec 08: Move to Trash works now; volume selection is observed with root search and saved searches;
results update after moving items.
1.1, 13 Jan 09: Can now also search on non-HFS formatted disks; added checkboxes to filter hidden items and
bundle contents; hovering with the mouse over an item shows more information about it; new "Delete Immediately"
menu command; search for size does not find folders any more; last used window settings (size, view options) are
5. now preserved for next search; new application icon; a few bugs fixed.
1.1.1, 18 Mar 09: Works around a bug in Mac OS 10.5.6, preventing it from searching the same network volume
multiple times. Also preserves its window positions between launches.
1.1.2, 31 Mar 09: No more warnings in the Console about the data not being "proper UTF-8".
1.2, 11 May 09: The hovering tooltip in the Results window can be dis-/enabled via the menu (View->Hide Details
or Show Details); Files can be dropped onto the search forms to set name, date, size, creator and filetype codes;
Changing search criteria between modification and creation date does not reset its value any more; Enhanced
display of file sizes; Sorting is retained when the Show hidden and Show package contents options are changed;
Search can now even be saved if no valid criteria was entered yet; Text in lists can be made bigger via the View
menu; Added option to search remote volumes only.
1.2.1, 13 May 09: Fixed a potential "Nil Object" crash (inside FoundItem.Exists) that was introduced in v1.2.
1.3, 1 Dec 09: New features: New name criteria: "Begins with" and "Ends in" - the latter being especially useful to
find specific file extensions. Saving a Search provides choice whether to autorun it or not. Added a "Window" menu
to the menu bar. Added automatic online check for program updates via Sparkle (Many thanks to Charles Yeomans
for making these features, i.e. Window menu and Sparkle, freely available in REALbasic). Sorting choice in result
windows is now remembered. Bug fixes: No more occasional endless beeping and freezing during extended
searches. Makes sure windows do not disappear any more after switching to a smaller monitor. When dragging
items from Results list, their outlines appear now correctly. No more "double free" messages in Console Log.
1.3.1, 2 Dec 09: Bug fix: No more growing fonts in the date fields on PowerPC Macs (G4, G5) running Leopard
(10.5.x).
1.4, 23 Dec 09: New features: You can now search for recent changes (i.e. dates within the past X
minutes/hours/days/weeks/months/years). You can now tell when you're doing searches as Root (Find All) by
looking at the menu bar's app name or at the name in the Dock. Bug fixes: Newly opened windows do not cover
existing windows any more. Opening a .faf file does not lose "Name" criteria any more from the leftmost popup
menu.
1.4.1, 3 Jan 10: Bug fix: Works on multiple accounts again.
1.4.2, 4 Jan 10: Bug fix: The position and size of Result windows is again remembered (broken since v1.4).
1.5, 20 Dec 10: New features: Search inside a folder of your choice instead of entire disks. Some criteria (name,
date and size) can now be repeated for combined conditions. New name criteria "does not contain". Added
Quick Look (only works on Mac OS 10.6 and later). New Get Info command to have the Finder show an item's
Information window. Sizes can now be entered with units, e.g. 10MB (supported units are: k, m, g). New menu
command Save As Defaults remembers the current Find criteria. New Preferences window, where various options
can be chosen. Preferences window offers a Reset button to clear all previously made settings (is practically
identical to deleting the preferences file). Removed the criteria Negate conditions because it caused confusion and
is hardly ever used (if you need it, contact me – there's a secret switch for it). If no items are found, the Results
window does not open any more and a beep sound is played instead. Command-F quickly brings you back to the
Find window if a Results window is frontmost. Bug fixes: Date searches "within the past" work now with certain
other combinations (such as "Name ends in" and "Name begins with"), same for "is folder is false" and for
searching for dates on PowerPC Macs. No more internal errors when dropping a file onto the input fields for name,
type file, etc. Text looks better now on Japanese systems. Made the field for entering dates a bit wider. Improved
positioning of windows (avoiding overlaps and remembering previous positions). No more unsorted results after a
fresh set of preferences. Double clicking multiple results now opens all selected items instead of just the one
clicked on.
1.5.1, 9 Jan 11: Bug fix: Searching for file sizes using units (e.g. "10 MB" work correctly even if searching inside
just a folder or using combined criteria.
Acknowledgements
Icon design by Chris Paveglio (www.paveglio.com)
I also thank Michael Berglund, Edward Loveall and especially Alexey Volokhov for their contributions of
alternative icons.
I am grateful to Kuniaki Maruyama from Japan for making me aware of a REALbasic font display problem
on japanese OS X systems, and for helping me fix it.
Finally, many thanks to all the testers for the 1.5 release. Out of ~150 who contacted me directly in the
6. past, thanking for FAF or making inquiries, 42 of those responded when I asked them for help with testing,
and all of them were helpful, many of them pointing out problems I overlooked, making good suggestions
or helping me with decisions. It was an uplifting experience.
Questions, Feedback, Contact
To contact me, write to tempelmann@gmail.com
The app's website is: http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/
And now, I hope you enjoy using Find Any File.