Pulborough Computer Club
Tutorials
Lecture Notes
We have a formal lecture on some topic of interest every meeting. From early 2005, if lecture notes are available after the event, these can be accessed from the calendar pages which are listed in our Archives.Miscellany
Malware A discussion about viruses and how to avoid them.
Hints and Tips A number of methods and shortcuts.
Backups
Do I need a backup? Discusses the difference between safeguarding data and safeguarding the complete system.
Backing up Data How to keep your data safe by using MSBackup and a CD writer.
Partitioning Discusses how the hard disc can be split into sections so as to ease data backup and program recovery disc creation.
How to Partition Gives detailed instructions on how to set up disc partitioning.
Moving the Data If you've created the recommended data partition, this describes how to set the system up to use it (Windows 95, 98, 98SE and ME).
Making and Using a Recovery CD Describes how to make a program recovery CD (Any Windows version).
Graphics
Saving Graphics Files Discusses various file formats and their relative merits with recommendations.
Graphics Resolution Explains how to select an appropriate number of pixels per inch for printing, scanning, emailing and displaying on a website.
Improving Photographic Images Links to Graham Wood's excellent tutorial.