http://cis1a.com Introduction to Computer Information Systems Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:43:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Need to log into your RCC online class? Here's a quick video tutorial in case you can't figure out where to begin!   This video assumes that you have already enrolled in an online class at RCC. Also, it does not cover ... http://cis1a.com/2008/06/24/how-to-log-into-webct/ What happens to deleted files after you empty the Recycle Bin? Strangely enough... they may still be on your hard drive. To improve system responsiveness, when Windows deletes a file, it does not take the time to actually erase the data encoded on the hard drive. The space occupied by the "deleted" file is ... http://cis1a.com/2008/05/05/undelete-files-with-pandora-recovery/ If you are an RCC student using WebCT and are having trouble uploading files (for example, when you submit your homework assignments), here's some information that may help you. This applies to Version 6 of WebCT, currently in use for CIS 1A. The Problem: You need to attach a file to an email ... http://cis1a.com/2008/02/26/cant-upload-files/ Is your antivirus software up-to-date? Antivirus protection is important -- especially if your computer connects to the Internet. Many users think they have antivirus protection because some antivirus program was pre-installed when they purchased their computer. However, these trial versions only offer complete protection for a limited time. ... http://cis1a.com/2007/11/08/free-antivirus-protection/ If you need to have Microsoft® Office 2007 and don't have the time or money to order it right now, you can download a free 60-day trial version directly from Microsoft.To get your download, visit the following link http://www.trymicrosoftoffice.com Here's some info you should keep in mind... If you have used ... http://cis1a.com/2007/11/01/try-office-2007/ Anyone can create documents in the portable Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format... even without the Adobe Acrobat product. Microsoft Office 2007 supports saving files as Acrobat documents, which makes it easy to send your files to friends and colleagues who don't have Office. You can do the same thing from almost any ... http://cis1a.com/2007/10/15/create-your-own-acrobat-document/   CIS 1A is an introduction to computer concepts, theory, and computer applications. Functions and capabilities of word processors, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics and the Internet are covered through lecture, discussion, and hands-on computer assignments. Concepts covered include types of software, hardware components, and operating systems with ... http://cis1a.com/2007/10/12/hello-world/