Quick Tip

1) When you open Windows Explorer in Windows 7, it opens the Libraries folder by default. You can change the default startup folder using the Windows Explorer shortcut properties.

To access the shortcut properties, hold the SHIFT key down, right-click on the shortcut and choose Properties.

To change the startup folder to (My) Computer, use this target path:

explorer.exe ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

For Documents folder, use this target path:

explorer.exe ::{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}

2) The best way to avoid a virus is to behave safely.
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3) What are cookies? Cookies allow web sites to recognize your computer. When you return to the site, the cookie taylors your online experience accordingly.
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Tips, Tricks & Tutorials

WINDOWS 7

Windows 7 Software
GRCC students currently enrolled in a Computer Applications (CO) course are eligible to participate in a program that allows students to obtain discounted and free software. Learn more now.

Windows 7 Power Plans
A Power Plan is how a system will partially or completely shut down to save power. There are three plans: Sleep, Hibernate, and a new plan called Hybrid Sleep. What is the difference between each plan and which should you use? Read this pdf file that explains it all.

Windows 7 backup utility
Three preventions can help ensure that your data is protected and you can restore the computer system in the event of a crash. Follow these simple step-by-step directions.

More Tips - Viruses
The best way to avoid a virus is to behave safely. From firewalls, browsers, software recommendations to spam filters. Read more.

Password Reset Disk
Do you have a password that you type to log onto your Windows account? What would happen if you forgot your password? Learn how to prevent an issue should this happen.