Foreword |
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Visual Steps Newsletter |
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Introduction to Visual Steps |
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14 | (1) |
What You Will Need |
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15 | (1) |
Prior Computer Experience |
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15 | (1) |
How To Use This Book |
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16 | (1) |
The Website Accompanying This Book |
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17 | (1) |
The Screen Shots |
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17 | (2) |
1 Basic Computer Knowledge |
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19 | (18) |
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1.1 Opening and Closing Programs |
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20 | (5) |
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25 | (4) |
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29 | (2) |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (3) |
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1.6 Background Information |
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35 | (2) |
2 Folders and Files |
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37 | (48) |
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2.1 Opening File Explorer |
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38 | (2) |
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40 | (1) |
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2.3 Changing the Display of the Window |
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41 | (2) |
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2.4 The Various Parts of the File Explorer Window |
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2.5 Navigating in the File Explorer Window |
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44 | (2) |
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2.6 Creating a New Folder |
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46 | (1) |
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2.7 Copying Folders and Files |
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47 | (2) |
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2.8 Moving Folders and Files |
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49 | (5) |
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2.9 Creating and Saving a New File |
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54 | (3) |
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2.10 Changing Folder and Files Names |
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57 | (1) |
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2.11 Deleting Folders and Files |
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58 | (1) |
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2.12 Empty the Recycle Bin |
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59 | (1) |
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2.13 Creating a Compressed Folder |
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60 | (2) |
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2.14 Copying to a USB Stick or External Hard Drive |
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62 | (3) |
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2.15 Safely Remove a USB Stick or External Hard Drive |
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65 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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2.17 Creating a New Library |
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67 | (4) |
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71 | (1) |
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72 | (6) |
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2.20 Background Information |
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78 | (2) |
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80 | (5) |
3 Making Useful Settings |
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85 | (30) |
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3.1 Adding Program or App Tiles to the Start Menu |
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86 | (2) |
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3.2 Changing the Size of the Start Menu |
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88 | (1) |
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3.3 Moving Tiles and Creating Groups in the Start Menu |
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89 | (1) |
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3.4 Creating Multiple Desktops |
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90 | (2) |
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92 | (1) |
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3.6 Changing the Image of the Lock Screen |
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92 | (3) |
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3.7 Changing the Desktop Background |
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95 | (2) |
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97 | (6) |
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3.9 Changing the Size of Letters and Icons |
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103 | (1) |
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3.10 Setting Up a Screen Saver |
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104 | (2) |
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106 | (1) |
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3.12 Adjusting the Power Scheme |
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107 | (4) |
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3.13 Background Information |
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111 | (1) |
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112 | (3) |
4 Make Smart Use of the Internet |
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4.1 Security Settings in Edge |
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116 | (5) |
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4.2 Saving and Arranging Favorites |
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121 | (5) |
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4.3 Searching with Google |
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126 | (5) |
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4.4 Interpreting Search Results |
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131 | (1) |
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4.5 Searching for Information on a Comparison Website |
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131 | (5) |
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4.6 Background Information |
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136 | (2) |
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138 | (3) |
5 Safely Using Email and Purchasing Items on the Internet |
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141 | (16) |
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142 | (1) |
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143 | (1) |
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5.3 Hoaxes and Chain Letters |
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144 | (2) |
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146 | (1) |
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146 | (4) |
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5.6 Safe Online Payment Methods |
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150 | (5) |
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155 | (1) |
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5.8 Background Information |
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156 | (1) |
6 Working with Facebook |
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157 | (38) |
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6.1 Signing Up with Facebook |
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158 | (4) |
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6.2 Filling In Your Profile |
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162 | (6) |
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6.3 Viewing and Editing Your Privacy Settings |
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168 | (4) |
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6.4 Viewing and Editing Your Account Settings |
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172 | (3) |
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6.5 Signing Off from Facebook |
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175 | (1) |
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6.6 Signing In with Facebook |
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176 | (1) |
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6.7 Searching for Friends with the Friend Finder |
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177 | (2) |
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6.8 Search directly for Friends on Facebook |
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179 | (2) |
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181 | (1) |
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6.10 Viewing the News Feed on Facebook |
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182 | (3) |
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6.11 Posting News Messages |
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185 | (1) |
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186 | (2) |
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6.13 Adding a Photo Album |
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188 | (3) |
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191 | (2) |
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6.15 Background Information |
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193 | (1) |
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194 | (1) |
7 Twitter |
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195 | (24) |
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196 | (3) |
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199 | (1) |
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7.3 Deciding Who to Follow |
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200 | (3) |
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203 | (1) |
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7.5 Reacting to Tweets by Replying to Messages |
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204 | (2) |
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7.6 React to Tweets with Mentions |
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206 | (1) |
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7.7 Sending a Direct Message |
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207 | (2) |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (1) |
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7.10 Add a Photo to Your Tweet |
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211 | (2) |
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7.11 Background Information |
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213 | (1) |
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214 | (5) |
8 Video Calls with Skype |
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219 | (24) |
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8.1 Downloading and Installing Skype |
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220 | (2) |
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8.2 Creating a Skype Account |
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222 | (3) |
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8.3 Signing In with Skype |
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225 | (4) |
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229 | (4) |
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8.5 Setting Up Image and Sound |
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233 | (2) |
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235 | (2) |
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8.7 Making a Video Call with a Contact |
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237 | (2) |
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239 | (1) |
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8.9 Background Information |
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240 | (1) |
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241 | (2) |
9 Managing and Editing Digital Photos with Picasa |
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243 | (32) |
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9.1 Downloading and Installing Picasa |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (3) |
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248 | (3) |
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251 | (2) |
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253 | (2) |
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255 | (1) |
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255 | (4) |
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259 | (2) |
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9.9 Correcting Contrast, Color and Exposure |
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261 | (2) |
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9.10 Adjusting the Shape and Size |
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263 | (3) |
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9.11 Straightening a Photo |
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266 | (2) |
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268 | (2) |
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270 | (2) |
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9.14 Background Information |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (2) |
10 Video Editing with Movie Maker |
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10.1 Download and Install Movie Maker |
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276 | (2) |
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10.2 Copying From an SD Card or USB Cable |
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278 | (3) |
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10.3 Checking the Settings |
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281 | (2) |
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283 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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285 | (2) |
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287 | (1) |
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288 | (2) |
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290 | (2) |
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10.10 Adding Effects and Transitions |
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292 | (3) |
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295 | (2) |
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10.12 Store the Movie on your Computer |
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297 | (2) |
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10.13 Publishing Your Movie on YouTube |
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299 | (5) |
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10.14 Background Information |
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304 | (3) |
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307 | (2) |
11 Computer Maintenance |
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309 | (32) |
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310 | (2) |
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312 | (1) |
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11.3 Virus Protection with Windows Defender |
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313 | (3) |
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11.4 The Real-time Protection Function of Windows Defender |
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316 | (2) |
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11.5 Scanning Your Computer with Windows Defender |
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318 | (2) |
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11.6 Uninstalling Programs |
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320 | (2) |
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11.7 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive |
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322 | (3) |
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11.8 Creating a Full Backup |
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325 | (4) |
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11.9 Creating a Backup of Personal Files |
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329 | (6) |
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11.10 Restoring Personal Files |
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335 | (3) |
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11.11 Visual Steps Website and Newsletter |
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338 | (1) |
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11.12 Background Information |
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339 | (2) |
Appendices |
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Appendix A. How Do I Do That Again? |
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341 | (3) |
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Appendix B. Downloading the Practice Files |
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344 | (3) |
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