Would You Like Some Tips & Tricks on Computer Maintenance & Security?

Atomic Learning has a suite of tutorials (mini videos) on cost effective ways to keep your home or office computer running smoothly, including topics such as:

• Blocking & killing spyware and adware
• Using free anti virus products
• Intrusion detection/ prevention software
• Tips for safer web browsing
• Wireless network security
• File backup

...and many more.

Access these Atomic Learning tutorials via the Atomic Learning link on the Databases page in the Library Portal and search for 'PC maintenance'.

Remember if you're accessing the site remotely, you will need to log in. The Atomic Learning username & password has been saved on your file server.

Access to Atomic Learning

Atomic Learning is now available via username and password. You can access these from the Library passwords list via the library folder in your student portal or student file server.

Please contact your library if you are having difficulty locating this list.

Microsoft Word 2007 and 2003 - Compatibility

The Microsoft Office Vista 2007 package has been installed on all student computers in the Fremantle Campus Libraries.

The file type has changed in Word 2007 from the .doc filetype to a .docx filetype. This means that if you are using Microsoft Word 2003 or previous versions, you will have to convert your file when saving it.

Please have a look at the following sections of the Atomic Learning - Word 2007 Intro (A. Basics):

• 6. Using save and save as
• 7. Using compatibility mode
• 8. Opening Word 2007 in earlier versions of Word

If you are having problems or would like more information, please contact the IT Helpdesk:

• Email : helpdesk@nd.edu.au

Atomic Learning Web 2.0 workshops

Atomic Learning has recently added a suite of Web 2.0 workshops to their site, including how to create blogs, wikis, podcasts and vodcasts.

The site also includes Windows Vista orientation tutorials, introductory and advanced web searching tutorials, how to use Endnote 9 and Blackboard student modules.

Atomic Learning is available via the Databases and Support pages in the Library Portal.