Tips and tricks for new computer user

Read the instructions that come with the computer. Learn about the computer and which parts are in what locations. Every computer is different and will have different warnings and directions. For example, the on button on each laptop has different locations and can be in the middle or off to one side. The booklet with the computer will give all of the important information about the computer.

Press the on button. On a laptop, this is usually on the top either to one side or in the middle. On a desktop, the start button is usually in the middle of the front of the computer. It is the large and long button on most computers.

Watch the screen. It will take a few minutes to start booting and it might show a black screen for a minute or two. Wait until the screen shows that it is starting to boot.

Fill in all requested information when prompted. This will include such information such as your preferred name for the computer and whether the computer is for personal use, business use or other use. This information will also include whether you want to set up an account with the computer company, which is usually optional.

Start the pre-installed anti-virus software when the computer fully boots. Most new computers come with a 1 to 3 month trial of an anti-virus program. You can later install any preferred anti-virus program.