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Tips and Tricks – Increase Your Efficiency With OneNote Templates
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 … Continue reading
Tips and Tricks – Creating Lists in HTML
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. … Continue reading
Windows 7 Tips and Tricks – How to Run a Program at Startup
It is often helpful to start a program automatically when your computer starts. For instance, you might want to check your email right away each time you turn on your computer, so having your mail program start automatically would be a big help. Or you might want to go to a website and check on the news. Fortunately, Windows 7 makes it easy to start a program automatically each time you turn on your computer. To have Windows open a particular program each time you start your PC, just follow these simple steps. Click the Start button at the bottom left hand corner of the screen Click All Programs, then point to the Startup folder and right-click it Click Open to open the Startup folder Go to the location containing … Continue reading
Windows 7 Tips and Tricks – How to Find the Amount of RAM
Knowing how much memory your computer has can be very important. If your computer is running slowly or acting sluggish, the amount of RAM is one of the first things you should check. In many cases, adding more memory will speed up your computer and allow it run your favorite programs more efficiently. 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. Click the Start button Choose Control Panel Double-click the System and Maintenance section 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 … Continue reading
Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks – How to Change the Default Save to Location
If you find yourself constantly changing the folder Microsoft Word saves to, you can save yourself a lot of time and trouble by simply changing the default save to location. You can quickly and easily change the default save to location for your Word documents, making it easier for you to find your files when you need them. To change the default save to location in Microsoft Word, just follow these simple steps. Microsoft Word 2003 Click on the Tools menu Choose Options Find the File Locations tab Go to the File Types section and click on Documents Click the Modify button and find the folder you want to use as the default save to location Click on the file to select it and click OK Microsoft Word 2007 Click … Continue reading
Microsoft Excel Tips and Tricks – Moving a Chart to Another Worksheet
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 Select the chart by clicking on it. You … Continue reading
iPhone 4s Secrets That Will Blow Your Mind Away
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, … Continue reading
The Novice's Guide to Easy Virus Removal
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 … Continue reading
How to Increase Your iPhone’s Battery Life
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 … Continue reading
How to Create a Calendar With Your Spreadsheet Program
Spreadsheets are quite versatile, and they can be used for everything from creating a household inventory for insurance purposes to building a comprehensive budget for a Fortune 500 company. Spreadsheets can also be used to create daily, weekly, monthly and yearly calendars for both home users and office workers. All you need to create a custom calendar is a spreadsheet program and a good calendar template. To create your custom calendar using Microsoft Excel, just follow these simple steps: 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." Download a calendar template from Microsoft if you are using Excel, or from the maker of your spreadsheet … Continue reading
