Curated OER
Troubleshooting
Fifth graders in computer classes should be able to troubleshoot some common errors that they will encounter on a day to day basis and solve basic connectivity issues. In this lesson plan they discover some of these troubleshooting...
Curated OER
Technology: Troubleshooting Equipment
Young scholars observe a Powerpoint presentation describing troubleshooting procedures for school technology. In the presentation, they discover how to uncover problems with hardware and software. Among the procedures addressed are...
Curated OER
Let's Get Organized
Sixth graders identify table and each of its parts, including cell, column, row, header, and formula bar. Students then explain how tables are used to store and organize information in database, organize and categorize information...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Basic Computer Troubleshooting
Recommended steps to try when troubleshooting any software or hardware related issue. All of these steps are a great way to begin troubleshooting and/or to try when other solutions have not resolved your issue. When trying these steps,...
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Spiceworks: 4 Steps to Troubleshooting (Almost) Any It Issue
Learn how to establish a computer troubleshooting process through four steps.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Free Computer Help for Everyone
ComputerHope.com offers an archive of free computer-related information, including tutorials, troubleshooting tips, hints and more. Select "Hardware Listing" and "Software Listing" to choose from the extensive directory, or perform a...
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Basic Troubleshooting Techniques
Learn some basic computer troubleshooting steps and strategies.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Printers
A complete guide to computer printers including printers ABCs, types of printers, printer characteristics, printer interfaces, printer fonts, printer resolution, printer memory, printer definitions, and printer troubleshooting.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Hard Disk Drives
Informative site detailing the use of computer hard disk drives. Content includes a focus on hard disk drive ABCs, hard drive specifications, hard drive interfaces, size information, debug routines, hard drive troubleshooting, hard disk...
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Computer Hope: Information About Computer Floppy Drives
Informative site detailing the use of computer floppy dirves. Content includes a focus on floppy drive ABCs, floppy history, floppy cable, creating a floppy boot disk, floppy disk definitions, and coverage of 3.5 and 5 1/4 floppy diskettes.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spreadsheet Software Applications: M1: L1: Computer Essentials
In Module 1 Lesson 1 of this course, students are introduced to the basic functions of computer system components, to some technical vocabulary, and they will learn about computer security, privacy, and crimes. They will also learn how...
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Imperial College London: Basic Troubleshooting Guide
Check out this extensive, but straightforward troubleshooting guide for computers.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Troubleshooting
Some simple things to try when troubleshooting, as well as how to solve common computer problems.
Other
Tech Soup: Do It Yourself Desktop Troubleshooting
These basic steps to troubleshooting four common Windows-based computer problems are clear and easy to understand. Advanced tips are also included for the brave!
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About the Computer Bios
A complete guide to the computer BIOS, including BIOS ABCs, BIOS Simulations, troubleshooting,and motherboard definitions.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Operating Systems
This site contains general information about operating systems as well as troubleshooting help for a variety of operating systems.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About the Computer Bus
A complete guide to the computer bus, including descriptions of different types of busses, troubleshooting,and bus specifications.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Direct X
This site contains useful information about and troubleshooting tips for DirectX.
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Nea Today: Your Computer Isn't Broken: Quick Tech Fixes for Students
Read and display sixteen solutions for common quick technology fixes.
San Diego State University
Debian Tutorial
In general this tutorial tries to explain the reasons for things, and help you understand what's going on inside the system. The idea is to empower you to solve new problems and get the most out of your computer. Thus there's plenty of...
Other
Control Escape: Determining Linux Hardware Compatibility
Getting started with Linux can be a very exciting experience. It can also be a very painful experience if you aren't properly prepared for it. The first step to installing Linux is just to figure out whether Linux will run on your...