SOFTWARE TESTING

What is testing? Testing is the process of evaluating a system or its component(s) with the intent to find that whether it satisfies the specified requirements or not. This activity results in the actual, expected and difference between their results. In simple words testing is executing a system...

RESTORING AND BACKING UP WINDOWS 98 REGISTRY

Backing up the Windows 98 Registry Windows 98 introduced a new utility known as Scanreg, which automatically makes backups of your Registry each time you boot up your computer. Tip: The steps listed below for backing up Windows 95 Registry also work but are not necessarily needed unless...

BACKING UP THE WINDOWS 2000 REGISTRY

The Microsoft Windows 2000 Registry can be backed up from the backup utility by following the below steps. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, and click backup. Within backup, click the backup tab. Within the backup tab, check "System State", this will create a backup of boot files, COM+...

RESTORING THE WINDOWS 7, VISTA AND XP REGISTRY

To restore the system back to an earlier point follow the below steps. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore Select the Restore my computer to an earlier time option (as shown in the below picture) and click Next Select the day and the restore point you wish to restore...

HOW TO USE SYSTEM RESTORE IN WINDOWS XP

No matter the cause, you can follow these steps to use System Restore in Windows XP: Save everything. Save all files and close all open programs before System Restore restarts your computer. From the Start button menu, choose All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Restore. The main System...

TROUBLESHOOTING MOUSE IN WINDOWS 8

Sometimes, the mouse doesn't work at all; other times, the mouse pointer hops across the screen like a flea. Here are a few fixes to try: If no mouse arrow is on the screen after you start Windows, make sure that the mouse's tail is plugged snugly into the computer's USB port. (If you have an...

HOW TO USE SYSTEM RESTORE IN WINDOWS 8

To send your computer back to a restore point when it was working much better, follow these steps: Right-click the bottom-left corner of any screen and choose System from the pop-up menu. When the System window appears, click System Protection from the left pane. Finally, when the System Properties...

HOW TO USE SYSTEM RESTORE IN WINDOWS 7

Follow these steps for reverting important Windows 7 system files back to a previous state using System Restore: Navigate to the Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools program group. Click on the System Restore program icon. Click Next > on the Restore system files...

Macs And PCs

Personal computers come in two main "styles": PC and Mac. Both styles are fully functional, but they do have a different look and feel, and many people prefer one or the other. A PC A Mac PC: This type of computer began with the original IBM PC that was introduced in 1981. Other companies...

SPECIALIZED COMPUTERS

Today, there lots of everyday devices that are basically specialized computers, even though we don't always think of them as computers. Here are a few common examples: The iPad, a type of tablet computer Tablet Computers: These use a touch-sensitive screen for typing and navigation. Since they...

SERVERS

A server room A server is a computer that "serves up" information to other computers on a network. Many businesses have file servers that employees can use to store and share files. A server can look like a regular desktop computer, or it can be much larger. Servers also play an important role...

LAPTOP COMPUTERS

Laptop Computers A laptop computer The second type of computer that you may be familiar with is a laptop computer, or laptops as they are often referred to. Laptops are battery or AC-powered personal computers that are more portable than desktop computers, allowing you to use them almost anywhere. Since ...

DESKTOP COMPUTERS

A desktop computer Many people use desktop computers at work, home, school, or the library. They can be small, medium, or large in style, and usually sit on a desk. Once you add a monitor, mouse, and a keyboard, you have what is typically known as a desktop computer. Most desktop computers...

TIPS AND TRICKS WORD 2010

When working in Microsoft Word 2010, don't forget these handy tips and tricks to get something done quickly or to format your text more in a more pleasing way. Press Ctrl+Enter to start a new page. A manual page break is inserted, which forces a new page automatically. Press Shift+Enter to insert...

MS OFFICE 2010 SIMPLIFIED

Start and Exit Office Applications Before you can begin working with a Microsoft Office application, also called a program, you (You learn how to create a shortcut icon for a must open the application. program in the tip at the end of this section.)When you finish your work, you...

HOW TO EXIT AN OFFICE WINDOW

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 You can close an office application by following these simple steps. STEP ONE. Click...

MS OFFICE 2010 NAVIGATE THE PROGRAM WINDOW

Navigate the Program Windows All Office programs share a common appearance and many of the same features.     bars, which you can use to navigate an open  These features include a Ribbon, which appears   file in a program window. When you learn how instead...

BASIC OFFICE 2010

Formula Bar This appears only in Excel. Use this bar to type and edit formulas on your worksheet data.and perform calculations Work Area The area where you add and work with data in a the Office program, the program. Depending on work area may be a document, a worksheet, or a slide. Document...

HOW TO TURN OFF AND RESTART COMPUTER IN WINDOWS XP

Turn Off and Restart the Computer When you've finished using Windows XP, be sure to turn off (or shut down) the computer correctly. To turn off the computer: Click the Start menu. Click Turn Off Computer. A dialog box opens. Click Turn Off. If you're experiencing computer problems or have...

WINDOWS XP START MENU

The Start Menu To begin exploring Windows XP, click the Start button. When you click the Start button, the Start menu appears. The Start menu is your gateway to the applications that are on your computer. The left side of the Start menu lists programs, and the right side allows access to common...