Since you are not working with a database within which to store your "How to" info, I would suggest a simple text file and your Help Menu opens and displays in Notepad.

The About box is nothing more than another VB form on which you can display whatever information you feel appropriate "About" your application. There is no right or wrong way to develop an "About" box, it is completely up to your own imgination. Since you are new to this, I would suggest looking at the About boxes of other applications and model yours after one that you like.