I'm new to this forum and dont want to ask questions that have been asked before or are very rudimentary (for fear of being hanged).

Hi the FAQ is probably not going to help you with HT questions, its more of a how to use the board type FAQ. A "search" by your topic may yield most of your answers. Both links are right below the "Post reply" button to the right side of the screen.

Welcome to the forum and I think you'll probably find the HT forum the least likely to forum to be flammed for asking basic questions in.