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Before calling a computer guy, checkout HelpMeRick.com

Before starting takingDigital.org, I contributed regular computer tips to HelpMeRick.com.

While, I have moved on to other projects, HMR (as we like to call it) lives on and continues to grow in popularity and content. Below are 10 computer tip topics that are covered as many as a dozen times over at HelpMeRick.com.

1. I have a flash drive, I just don’t know how to use it.

2. I don’t have any backup of my files.

3. What program should I use to get my pictures out of my digital camera and into my computer?

4. What is msconfig?

5. I have heard of Cut and Paste, but I don’t know what it means or how to do it.

6. Should I turn my computer off or leave it on all the time?

7. What is the best way for me to backup my files?

8. What registry cleaner should I use?

9. Why don’t you guys like Windows Vista/Norton Antivirus/AOL?

10. Should I let my kid fix my computer?