OneNote is a great tool for increasing personal productivity and staying organized, but many Office users don’t even know that it exists! Generally bundled with Microsoft Office, OneNote is like an electronic three ring binder. You can take notes, save pictures, create lists, and share pages with other users. The best part is that you can learn to use OneNote in just a few minutes.

By default, when you create a new page in OneNote, it will be blank with no text or formatting. This is perfect for many situations, but OneNote also offers templates for specific purposes that can help you get up and running with your task quickly. Let’s take a closer look at how to use templates in OneNote and then explore some of the advanced options.

Creating a OneNote page with a template

Step 1: Click “File” à “New” from the menu bar.

Step 2: Choose the “Page from Template” option as show below:

Step 3: The “Templates” pane should appear on the right side of your OneNote screen. You’ll see the categories of available templates listed in the white area, as shown in the screenshot below:

Step 4: Browse through the template options and choose the one that best fits your task. Click the blue link to preview the template in the main OneNote window. Click as many links as you like to change the template on the main page.

Step 5: When you’ve found the template you wish to use, simply start typing on it in the main OneNote window. Congratulations! You just created your first OneNote page with a template.

Advanced OneNote Template Options

OneNote also includes a few advanced options for working with templates. In the Templates pane, you’ll see a “Templates on Office Online” link below the white window. Clicking this link will take you to the Microsoft Office Templates website, which includes templates for all Office products. You’ll want to filter this list for only OneNote templates and then you’ll find templates ranging from Thanksgiving meal checklists to lesson plan outlines for teachers.

The Templates pane also lets you set a default template for any new pages added to the OneNote section you’re currently using. Just select the template name from the dropdown and it will be applied each time a new page is created. This can be especially handy for shared notebooks when all users may not understand how to use templates.

Finally, you may create a custom page layout in OneNote that you want to save as a template to reuse. To save a page as a template, simply click the blue “Save current page as a template” link at the bottom of the Templates pane. You’ll be prompted to name the template and specify whether it should be the default for the current section. Answer the prompts and then OneNote will save your template and add it to a new template section called “My Templates”.

OneNote is an excellent tool for saving time and effort and templates make it even more useful. It’s easy to learn, so you’ll be comfortable using the template features with just a bit of practice!

One of the challenges of designing good web pages is making sure that your text is easily readable. When you have lists of items, an HTML list can help you organize your content and make it easier for your site visitors to skim and find the information they need. There are two types of HTML lists, ordered lists and unordered lists. Ordered lists are numbered, while unordered lists use bullets to separate items, as shown below:

You’ll only need to learn three different HTML tags to start making your own lists on web pages. Let’s begin by walking through the steps for creating an unordered list.

Creating an Unordered List

Step 1: Type a

tag in your HTML file where you want the unordered list to begin.  

 

Step 2: Each item in your list will need to be enclosed in the

• list item tag. Type the opening tag,
• , then add the text that should appear for that bullet point, then end the item with the closing tag

.

 

Step 3: Repeat Step 2 for each item in your list.

Step 4: When you’ve added each list item, close the unordered list with the

tag.

Here’s the complete code for the “Unordered List” screenshot above:

 
• List items

 

• Separated by

 

• Bullets

 

Creating an Ordered List

The only difference you’ll need to remember to create an ordered list is that you will use the

ordered list tag instead of the  
• tag in your HTML file where you want the ordered list to begin.  

   

  Step 2: Each item in your list will need to be enclosed in the

  1. list item tag. Type the opening tag,
  2. , then add the text that should appear for that numbered point, then end the item with the closing tag

  .

   

  Step 3: Repeat Step 2 for each item in your list.

  Step 4: When you’ve added each list item, close the ordered list with the

   
  1. Numbered

   

  2. List

   

  3. Items

   

  or  
  tags where you’d like the embedded list to begin.  

   

  Lists are a simple technique that can make a huge impact on the readability of your web pages. Adding lists to your HTML repertoire will help you do everything from simply organizing text to creating menus and other features on your web pages.

   

tag that tells the browser to display content as an unordered list.  

 

Step 1: Type a

tag.

 

Here’s the complete code for the “Ordered List” screenshot above:

 

More Complex Uses of HTML Lists

Once you understand the basic concepts of creating HTML lists, you can make them more sophisticated by adding some formatting via CSS (cascading style sheets). For example, you can change the spacing between items in a list, choose different icons instead of the default bullet shape, and even combine CSS with HTML lists to create menus and navigation for sites.

Lists can also be nested within one another, so you can create a list within a list. Just put the opening

 

To have Windows open a particular program each time you start your PC, just follow these simple steps.

1. Click the Start button at the bottom left hand corner of the screen
2. Click All Programs, then point to the Startup folder and right-click it
3. Click Open to open the Startup folder
4. Go to the location containing the item you want to add to the startup folder
5. Right-click the item, then choose Create Shortcut
6. Drag the shortcut to the Startup folder

The next time you start your computer, the program you selected will start as soon as you log on to the PC.

Checking the amount of memory in your computer is easy, especially if your PC is running the Windows 7 operating system. To check the amount of RAM under Windows 7, just follow these simple steps.

1. Click the Start button
2. Choose Control Panel
3. Double-click the System and Maintenance section
4. Go to the System section and look for the Memory entry. This is the amount of RAM in your computer.

If your computer has plenty of memory, you know that you need to look elsewhere in your troubleshooting. If your PC could use a memory boost, adding more RAM just may solve any slowness problems you have been experiencing.

To change the default save to location in Microsoft Word, just follow these simple steps.

Microsoft Word 2003

1. Click on the Tools menu
2. Choose Options
3. Find the File Locations tab
4. Go to the File Types section and click on Documents
5. Click the Modify button and find the folder you want to use as the default save to location
6. Click on the file to select it and click OK

Microsoft Word 2007

Click the Office button

1. Click Word Options and then Save
2. Click the Browse button located next to the default file location box
3. Navigate to the folder you want to use as your default save to location
4. Click to select the folder, then click OK to save your settings

Microsoft Word 2010

1. Click the File tab and choose Options
2. Click Save in the left-hand pane
3. Find the default file location section and click the Browse button
4. Navigate to the folder you want to use as your default
5. Click on the folder and click OK to select it

From now on, all of the documents you save will go to your new default folder. You can change the default save to location any time you wish, and you can do a manual save to any folder on your hard drive, portable drive or network share.

Creating a chart can be extremely useful for Excel users, especially users who need to communicate complicated or difficult information in an engaging and user-friendly way. When you first create a chart, the chart wizard gives you the option of saving the chart as an object in the existing worksheet or creating a new sheet to hold the graph.

The decision you make at that point is not irrevocable. You can go back later and move the chart to another worksheet. This can be a big help, especially if you are preparing a new presentation and need to present the chart on its own, without the accompanying spreadsheet cells.

To Move a Chart to a New Location or a New Worksheet

1. Select the chart by clicking on it. You will see a border around the chart to let you know it has been selected.
2. Click the Chart Tools tab.
3. Go to the Layout tab and select Chart Area on the Current Selection drop-down list.
4. Drag the chart to another location on the worksheet.
5. Click the Design tab on the Chart Tools section and click Move chart if you prefer to move the chart to another worksheet.
6. Choose the New Sheet option when the dialog box opens.

You can also move a chart by simply right-clicking on it and choosing Move. This opens the move dialog box and allows you to change the location of the selected chart.

Mobile phone users who are not adept in using Apple gadgets often find the iPhone 4s intimidating to use at first. While this device is packed with amazing features and loads of supporting applications, navigation is very challenging and appears as a step back from old conveniences. Here are some iPhone 4s secrets and tips that will give you a better appreciation of the gadget:

1. Reminders Based on Location

Wouldn’t it be cool to receive reminders based on where you are and not based on what time it is? You may, for example, need to drop by a bakeshop to purchase a birthday cake prior to going to a birthday party. With the iPhone 4s, all you need to do is to tap on the Reminders application, add an entry, hit the “Remind Me” tab, and turn the “At a Location” feature on. This will give you an option to select your current location and to choose between “When I Leave” and “When I Arrive.” Choosing “When I Leave” will activate the reminder as soon as you leave your location.

2. Voice to Text

In certain situations, tapping messages on the iPhone is an impossible or inconvenient task. You should never try manually composing text messages while driving as it may lead to disastrous results. While Siri can certainly help in this department, another option would be to use the tiny microphone icon found on your keyboard. Activating this button will allow you to directly speak on the phone, which will in turn convert it into text.

3. Screen Shots

You have probably wondered how your friend posted a screen shot of his SMS message thread or his funny Siri discussions on Facebook, and possibly concluded that it involved an application that needs to be downloaded from the App Store. The screen shot feature is actually built in on your iPhone 4s. All you need to do is to simultaneously press the sleep and home buttons. This action will produce a camera shutter sound, which is an indication that a screen shot image has been conveniently saved in your camera roll.

4. Go Back to the Top

When browsing through your emails or checking your Twitter timeline, scrolling down a long list of unread messages takes several takes forever to go back to the top of the screen and can be very frustrating. A faster way of doing this would be to simply tap on the status bar at the top of the screen (where the time is located). This action will automatically bring you back to the top of the screen and will save you time and effort.

5. Siri and Your Relations

Siri can easily remember people who are related to you, and you can give out commands such as “call my brother” or “send a message to my mother.” Simply tell Siri that “John Doe is my brother” or “Jane Doe is my mother” and she will take care of the rest. Alternatively, you can go to Contacts and edit your personal entry. Tap on Add Field, scroll to “Related People,” and add your relations. It has a list of default relations, but you also have a choice to add your own personal custom labels.

6. Personal Hotspot

Some iPhone 4s users are surprised when they are told that their phones can also serve as a personal Wi-Fi zone. It extends the internet connection provided by the data service and provides connectivity to devices in the near vicinity. To activate, simply go to Settings and tap on the “Personal Hotspot” tab to turn it on. It will give you an option to change your Wi-Fi password for better protection and security. Other users may connect to the internet thru Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or by connecting using USB. Be warned that this may eat up your data plan and may result to extra charges from your carrier.

The iPhone 4s brings the mobile phone experience to the next level but you need to explore its functionalities in order to maximize the benefits. There are dozens of other secrets that are waiting to be discovered and all it will take is research and hands on usage.

Even with a standard antivirus program, you can never be too sure that viruses aren’t nesting on your hard drive. Viruses can steal personal information and slow computers or even cause them to break down. You don’t have to be a computer wizard to fight them off though, thanks to the power of anti-malware software. Many computer users prefer to use a piece of software known as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to purge out the pests. It has been shown to detect and remove viruses that many antivirus programs let slip by. The basic version of the software is both simple and free to use.

Step 1: Downloading. Open a search browser such as Internet Explorer. Go to malwarebytes.org. On the main page, click the “Download Now” button. It may take you to another website. If so, click the download button on the site it brings you to.

Step 2: Installing. You will see an icon on your desktop (or wherever location the installer was downloaded to) called “mbam-setup.exe”. Click this and follow the installation prompt without changing any of the default settings. After it is installed, you will see two check boxes called “Update Malwarebytes” and “Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.” Make sure that these boxes are checked before clicking on the “Finish” button.

Step 3: Scanning. Malwarebytes should now update itself automatically after the installation. Simply click “OK” if it tells you it will update. After the update, you will be on the main page. Fill in the circle that says “Perform full scan” then click on the “Scan” button.

Step 4: Waiting. The screen will show objects being scanned over time. There’s no need to watch this, so doing something else during this process is ideal. Click “OK” when you get a message prompt to show the results.

Step 5: Results. You’ll be taken back to the main screen where you will need to click on the “Show Results” button. Each individual virus name will be displayed in red text next to check a check box on each row. Make sure that the viruses you wish to remove are checked.

Step 6: Removal. Click on the “Remove Selected” button to remove the viruses. If a message prompts to restart the computer, do so. Once the viruses have been removed, notepad will open to display the scan log. It is not necessary to understand the contents of the log, so you may exit out of notepad. The viruses have been successfully removed.

Congratulations, you have cleansed your computer from viruses! If Malwarebytes did not find any infections, it is likely that there are no viruses present. Whenever you feel you may have a virus, simply perform a “Full scan.” Quick Scan takes significantly less time, but may not remove all of the viruses. Happy virus busting!

The iPhone 4s is a nifty little gadget that is capable of performing actions never before seen on a mobile phone. It has a fast processor that can easily compete with CPUs, an improved download speed that is twice as fast as its predecessor, and a powerful virtual assistant named Siri. A common complaint among users, however, is the short battery life and the need to constantly charge. Here are some tips and tricks on how to increase the battery life of your iPhone 4s and get the most out of your gadget.

Choose Between Wi-Fi or 3G

Chances are, your iPhone comes with a data plan that provides you with internet connectivity on the go. As such, you won’t need to activate your Wi-Fi because it eats up power everytime it searches for network connection. Simply go to Settings/Wi-Fi to turn the service off. There are instances when you would opt to use your Wi-Fi service because of the need for faster connectivity or to save on data charges. You may turn off your data service by going to Settings/General/Network and turning cellular data off.

Push Notifications

Most of the time, downloading new applications will prompt the user to turn on push notifications. They do serve their purpose and send out important alerts about the developments in the app. However, users also have a tendency to get tired of certain apps and begin to ignore them after a few days or weeks. This results to quite a number of unused applications that continue to feed off on the battery’s power. If you don’t need your iPhone to check for updates from these applications, then it is best to go to Settings/Notifications to do some cleaning up. Simply go through the applications listed under “In Notification Center” and switch “Notification Center” to Off.

Location Services

Another iPhone feature that seems to be present in most applications is location services. Certain apps such Find My iPhone may require this in order to properly function, but most games and music applications do not really need to be privy to your exact location all the time. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter only need this feature if you want to put a location stamp on your status messages. To turn this service off and save battery life, simply go to Settings/Location Services and you will have a choice between turning off the entire service or the service for each of the listed applications.

Email Push Notifications

Unless your work or business requires you to check on your mail every second of the day, you probably won’t need to have push notifications setup for your email. Push notifications collects your mail from the email servers immediately, and checks on them real time. Light email users may opt to manually check their mails, or set a fetching schedule at 15 minute, 30 minute, or hourly intervals. The longer the intervals between email fetching, the more battery life will be saved. To change your settings, simply go to Settings/Mail, Contacts, Calendars/Fetch New Data.

Siri

Siri has a “Raise to Speak” feature that automatically activates the virtual assistant when the phone is lifted to the ear and the user speaks a command. Several iPhone 4S users have noticed that this action results to battery drain. It is just as simple to press and hold the iPhone’s “Home” button and speaking. To turn this feature off, simply go to Settings/General/Siri and set “Raise to Speak” to Off.

The iPhone 4s is indeed a wonderful device, and it continues to make life so much easier for millions of users all over the world. Until Apple resolves the battery life issue, however, users are left with no choice but to make a conscious effort to save battery life themselves.

To create your custom calendar using Microsoft Excel, just follow these simple steps:

1. Log on to your computer and open your spreadsheet program. Create a new spreadsheet and save it to your hard drive or network share. Give the spreadsheet a descriptive name like "Monthly Calendar."
2. Download a calendar template from Microsoft if you are using Excel, or from the maker of your spreadsheet program. Review the list of calendar templates and choose the one that best matches your need
3. Enter any additional information you wish into the calendar template. The days and dates will already be filled in, based on the calendar template you chose. Save the spreadsheet with your changes, or print it out for display.