File Extensions

Here's a list of some common file extensions: .doc - Microsoft Word document .docx - Microsoft Word open XML document .txt - plain text document .wpd - WordPerfect document .pps - PowerPoint slide show .ppt - PowerPoint presentation .xml - XML file .mp3 - MP3 audio file .wma - Windows Media audio file .flv - Flash video file .mov - Apple QuickTime movie .mpg - MPEG video file .wmv - Windows Media video file .bmp - bitmap image file .jpg - JPEG image .pdf - portable document file format .xls - Excel spreadsheet .com - DOS command file .exe - Windows executable file .htm/.html - hypertext markup language file Check out this website for more extensions, as well as detailed explanations of all of these file types.  If you need to search for a specific extension on the web page, don't forget Ctrl F!

Windows Media Player

The following link will take you to the Microsoft website page that explains basics of the what, how and why of Windows Media Player:

Getting Started with Windows Media Player

QuickTime PictureViewer - QuickSummary

PictureViewer is a component of QuickTime for Microsoft Windows and the Mac OS 8 and Mac OS 9 operating systems. It is used to view picture files from the still image formats that QuickTime supports. (from Wikipedia)

Windows: If you have QuickTime Pro, you can use PictureViewer to import and export various types of still image file formats and to rotate images. PictureViewer is in the QuickTime folder on your hard disk. (from Apple.com)

Google Earth

Google Earth allows you to virtually travel the world.  Google Earth’s geographical content includes satellite imagery, maps, and terrain, as well as 3D building imagery. A few things you can do with Google Earth: discover the Earth, explore the sky, dive in the Ocean, walk on the moon, and even visit Mars!

A New 3D Frontier In Google Earth  For Mobile 

iTunes

iTunes is installed on all DCL public computers and is widely used by patrons.  Check out the following videos for basic information regarding what iTunes is and how to use it.

Introduction To using iTunes     

How To Download Music With iTunes  

How To Add Files to iTunes Library 

What is Microsoft SharePoint?

Although Microsoft SharePoint is not one of the software programs installed on DCL public computers, it is referred to in the Microsoft InfoPath videos.  Also, SharePoint is currently installed on all DCL staff computers.

So what is SharePoint?

SharePoint is a software framework that was developed by Microsoft to support the development of websites and web applications that can be useful for most orgaizations, backed by a common technical infrastructure. SharePoint has a Microsoft Office-like interface, and it is closely integrated with Microsoft Office suite.  The tools available are designed to be used by non-techy users.  SharePoint can be used to provide intranet portals, document and file management, collaboration, social networks, extranets, and websites.

Microsoft InfoPath Designer & InfoPath Filler

Microsoft Office InfoPath is a software application for designing, distributing, filling and submitting electronic forms containing collected data.  InfoPath was initially released as part of Microsoft Office 2003.  In 2010, Microsoft released a new version that split InfoPath into two applications: InfoPath Designer 2010 is used to create forms and define data structures; InfoPath Filler 2010 is used to fill out and submit forms.

Check out the following videos to learn more about InfoPath.

InfoPath 2010 Overview  

Difference Between InfoPath Designer and Filler 2010