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  A plain English computer help and for mature and senior computer learners.
  
  
• About
  About the site and the people who run it.
  
  
  • About miceandme.com
    Information about miceandme.com and the computer help and guidance it offers.
    
    
  • About the folks who run miceandme.com
    About us, the owners of miceandme.com.
    
    
• Contact us
  Contact us, the administrators of miceandme.com
  
  
• Articles
  A selection of articles providing help and guidance with computer technology.
  
  
  • What is
    What is, helpful articles explaining various aspects of computer technology.
    
    
    • What is... Inside your computer
      What you should know and understand about the inner workings of your computer.
      
      
    • What is... Bits and Bytes
      A simple guide to understanding Bits and Bytes.
      
      
    • What is... RAM
      A guide to understanding computer RAM (or memory).
      
      
    • What is... A Hard Disk Drive
      A simple guide to help you understand Hard Disk Drives.
      
      
    • What is... The Internet
      A simple guide to help you understand the basics of the Internet.
      
      
    • What is... A server
      Helping you understand server computers.
      
      
    • What is... Shareware
      A description of Shareware. A guide to online software.
      
      
    • What is... Virtual Memory
      An explaination of Virtual Memory. Help with those "Virtual Memory" errors.
      
      
    • What is... USB
      A guide to understanding USB and USB devices.
      
      
    • What is... Pixels
      A simple guide to help you understand Pixels in computing.
      
      
    • What would the Internet be without search engines?
      Help with, and a guide to, Internet Search Engines.
      
      
    • Zips, Rars and more
      Help with, and a guide to zip, rar and compressed files.
      
      
    • What is broadband and different types of broadband
      A helpful guide to Broadband.
      
      
    • Understanding the various broadband choices
      Helping you understand broadband choices.
      
      
    • The World Wide Web for absolute beginners
      A beginner's guide to the Web.
      
      
  • How to
    How to, articles explaining how to do and achieve things in computing.
    
    
    • How to... Keep your computer running efficiently
      A straightforward guide to help you keep you computer performing like it did when it was new.
      
      
    • How to... Download and install software
      A guide to help you download and install online software.
      
      
    • How to... Safely shop online
      A simple guide to help you shop safely online.
      
      
    • How to... Shop for a computer
      A guide to help you select a new computer.
      
      
    • How to... Setup a home network
      Straightforward help and guidance in setting up a home network, wired and/or wireless.
      
      
    • Laptops: choosing between portability, power and price
      Some helpful tips on selecting a suitable laptop.
      
      
    • Fixing a water damaged laptop
      A guide to help you fix a water damaged laptop computer.
      
      
    • Using the web: search engines, directories and safety
      A guide to help you get more from Search Engines.
      
      
    • How to sit at your computer for hours without pain
      Good advice on how to avoid cmputer fatigue.
      
      
  • Did you know
    Did you know articles, help and guidance.
    
    
    • Did you know... Google, more than just a search engine
      Loads of information about Google that you probably don't know.
      
      
    • Did you know... Desktop Sticky Notes
      Digital sticky notes and a free program to help you.
      
      
    • A brief history of the computer
      Where did computing come from? A brief history.
      
      
    • If you own a computer you must constantly backup your information
      A guide to backing-up and recovering your information.
      
      
    • Computer Recycling: What You Need To Know
      Information about computer recycling.
      
      
  • Spam, scams and shams
    Articles to guide and help with computer spam, scams and shams. Helping with your computing safety.
    
    
    • Spam, scams and shams... Viruses
      A guide to help you understand computer viruses and ways to avoid them.
      
      
    • Spam, scams and shams... Spam
      Understanding Spam and ways to manage it.
      
      
    • Spam, scams and shams... Computer Worms
      A guide to help you understand computer worms.
      
      
    • Spams, scams and shams... Trojans
      A guide to understanding computer trojans (or trojan horses) and ways to avoid them.
      
      
    • Spam, scams and shams.. Nigerian Scams
      Nigerian scams (or 419 scams) and what you need to know about them.
      
      
    • Spam, scams and shams... Phishing and Phone Scams
      A guide to help you understand and avoid phishing scams and telephone scams.
      
      
    • Spam, scams and shams... Spyware
      Computer adware and spyware, what you need to know and what you can do about it.
      
      
    • Credit Card theft - do you know and exercise your rights?
      Help with, and a guide to, credit card theft and your rights.
      
      
    • Scams against senior citizens become mainstream
      Understanding scams against seniors.
      
      
    • Online survival guide 101
      Help and tips for going online safely.
      
      
    • What can we do about spam?
      A guide to help you fight Spam.
      
      
  • Other digital equipment
    Articles on other digital technology covering, printers, cell phones, digital cameras, etc.
    
    
    • Early reviews mixed for the Apple iPhone
      A summary of reviews about the iPhone.
      
      
    • Water and your cell phone do not mix
      Tips to help you fix a water damaged cell/mobile phone.
      
      
    • I'm dumping the iPhone
      One person's experience with the iPhone.
      
      
    • How to find printers that will do all your printing jobs in one machine
      Some tips to help you select the right printer.
      
      
    • Digital camera printers
      Tips to help you select a digital camera printer.
      
      
    • Getting the best out of your digital camera
      Tips to help you get better digital photos.
      
      
    • Is the iPhone worth the money?
      A review of the iPhone.
      
      
    • The iPhone: worthy of the hype, and much more
      A review of the iPhone.
      
      
    • Shopping for your digital SLR camera
      Tips on buying a Digital SLR camera.
      
      
    • Custom film to video transfers - use your imagination!
      Transferring your videos to digital formats.
      
      
    • Choosing a DVD or video camcorder
      Help with selecting a Camcorder.
      
      
    • Capturing the moment with a cellular phone camera
      How to use a cell/mobile phone camera more effectively.
      
      
    • How everyone is going digital for their pictures
      Understanding the digital photo craze.
      
      
    • Digital camera purchase advice
      Help with selecting a digital camera.
      
      
    • How to find the best digital camera
      Tips to help you find the right digital camera.
      
      
• Recommendations
  Recommendations of free software and paid software to help you.
  
  
• Take a break
  Interesting articles, videos and games.
  
  
  • Quotes, Thought, Word and Birthday of the day
    Quote, thought, birthday and word of the day.
    
    
  • Today's quick crossword puzzle
    A quick crossword puzzle.
    
    
  • Today's sudoku puzzle
    Today's Sudoku puzzle.
    
    
  • Video - True talent from an unassuming person
    Video of Paul Potts, a wonderful contestant in a talent show.
    
    
  • Video - Very funny impressions
    Video of a very funny comic performing impressions of various famous people.
    
    
  • Video - Nothing nicer than a baby's laugh
    A priceless video of a baby laughing.
    
    
  • Video - Thought provoking about the future
    A thought provoking and very interesting video presentation about the future.
    
    
  • Video - Medieval tech support
    A funny video about medieval technical support.
    
    
  • Are you running on automatic?
    A humorous article about today's busy lifestyle.
    
    
  • Article - Ever had one of those daze?
    A humorous article about having a bad day.
    
    
  • Article - Is progress our most important product?
    A humorous article about technology and progress.
    
    
  • Video - Air tap guitar
    Video of a very unusual and talented guitar player.
    
    
  • Video - Pachelbel's Canon on the electric guitar
    A video of a talented young guitar player playing Pachelbel's Canon.
    
    
  • Video - how to paint the Mona Lisa using MS Paint
    A sped-up video of the Mona Lisa being painted using MS Paint.
    
    
  • Video - How to paint a car using MS Paint
    A sped-up video of a digital artist painting a car using MS Paint.
    
    
  • Video - Painting Scarlett Johansson by Nico De Mattia
    A sped-up video of a very talented digital artist painting Scarlett Johansson.
    
    
  • Video - Chris Angel - Levitation
    A video of Magician Chris Angel performing his unique style of magic.
    
    
  • Video - South African singer Vusi Mahlasela
    Video of South African Vusi Mahlasela singing Woza. Brilliant.
    
    
  • Video - Musical Juggler
    Is this man a juggler or a musician? Either way, he's a talented entertainer!
    
    
• Places to visit
  A collection of interesting sites you will enjoy visiting.