In Microsoft Office 2010 and 2007, you can use templates to help you create documents quickly and easily. A template is a set of instructions that tells the office how to create a document. To use a template in Microsoft Office 2010 or 2007, open the document you want to create and click on the Template button. The Template dialog box will appear. In this dialog box, you can choose which type of template to use:...
Chrome has a built-in feature that hides the taskbar when you’re not using it. This is great for keeping your work area clean and organized, but it can also be a bit of a pain to get used to. Here’s how to view the time & date in Chrome when hiding your taskbar: Open Chrome and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the window. This will open a menu with options like “Show taskbar” and “Hide taskbar....
As parents, we all know that it’s important to keep our children safe online. But what about when they’re not around? That’s where KidZui comes in. KidZui is a website that helps you keep your kids safe online by providing a secure and encrypted connection to their devices. It also provides parental controls so you can keep track of their activity and ensure they are getting the best possible experience on the site....
Microsoft Speed Launch is a new feature in the latest version of Microsoft Office that makes it easy to launch your most-used applications quickly. Speed Launch lets you open a document, spreadsheet, or presentation in just seconds by using your keyboard shortcuts. To use Speed Launch, first open the application you want to use. Then press the key combination you want to use to open the application. For example, if you want to open a document, press Ctrl+O....
Windows 7 is a great operating system and it has a lot of features that make it an ideal platform for monitoring the weather from your desktop. One of the most popular features of Windows 7 is the Weather app. This app can be used to track the weather conditions in your area, as well as get real-time updates on what’s happening in the world around you. You can also use this app to plan your next outdoor activity, or to stay informed about potential weather risks....
Windows users have long been missing a good PDF reader, and now there’s finally an open source solution that’s available as a single executable. The PDF Reader for Windows is a free program that can be downloaded from the project’s website. The program is designed to be simple to use, and it includes support for both viewing and editing PDF files. It also includes features like bookmarks, annotation support, and password protection....
Office 2010 is a powerful suite of applications that allow you to create, edit, and share documents with others. One of the new features in Office 2010 is the Live Preview feature. This feature allows you to preview your changes as you make them, so you can be sure that your work is correct before you save it. To use the Live Preview feature, open a document that you want to preview and click the Live Preview button on the ribbon....
If you’re a Windows Vista user, you can reset your Open/Save Choice for Internet Explorer downloads so that they always start with the latest version. To do this, open the Start menu and type “netstat -a” (without the quotes). This will show you all of the active connections on your computer. Scroll down to “Internet Explorer” and click on it. Then click on the “Reset Open/Save Choice” button. There is a registry setting that controls the list of which files you’ve chosen to automatically open, which means if you uncheck this box the default will be to always open the file, which is why you don’t get the option to save the files anymore....
Photoshop is a powerful photo editor that can be used to create beautiful graphics, logos, and illustrations. If you’re new to Photoshop, there are a few things you need to know before starting. In this first part of the How-To Geek Guide to Learning Photoshop, we’ll take a look at the basics of how Photoshop works and how to use it to create beautiful graphics. Photoshop is one of the most intimidating programs for any beginner, but has powerful image editing ability for any skill level....
Ubuntu users can now easily update their Ubuntu repositories using the Software Sources GUI tool. This tool allows users tobrowse and update their Ubuntu repositories with ease. The Software Sources GUI tool is available in the Ubuntu Dash. To use it, open the Ubuntu Dash and type “software-sources” into the search bar. Once you have entered the path to your Ubuntu repository, you will be able tobrowse and update your Ubuntu repositories with ease....
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that is popular for its ease of use and wide range of applications. Ubuntu’s latest release, Gutsy Gibbon, offers a number of improvements over the Feisty Fawn release. One of the most significant changes is the addition of support for hardware acceleration. This means that applications running on Gutsy Gibbon will be faster than those running on earlier versions of Ubuntu. Hardware acceleration can be enabled by installing the nvidia-drivers package....
Windows Vista Task Manager is a great tool to see the process name and file name of any processes that are running on your computer. This tool can be used to identify problems with your computer or to troubleshoot issues. To use Windows Vista Task Manager, open the task manager by clicking the three lines in the top left corner of your screen. Then, click on the Processes tab. On the Processes tab, you will see a list of all the processes that are running on your computer....
If you’re like most Firefox users, you probably don’t know how to open links in the browser without the home button. Here’s how: Open Firefox and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the window. This will open a menu with options such as “Tools,” “Options,” and “History.” In the History menu, select “Open links in new windows.” This will open a new window with all of your opened links in it....
If you’re like most people, you probably use Outlook 2007 to manage your calendar and to keep track of important events. But what if you want to overlay your Google Calendar account on your Outlook 2007 calendar? There’s no need to install any additional software or add any extra steps. All you need is a few simple steps and a little bit of luck. First, open up Outlook 2007 and click on the “Calendars” tab....
If you’re a video gamer in Windows Vista, you know that there are a lot of ways to play .OGM video files. You can use the built-in video player, or you can use an external player like VLC. But what if you want to play a .OGM video file on your computer from a different device? That’s where the OGM Converter comes in. The OGM Converter is a program that allows you to convert any ....
If you’re like most parents, you’re always looking for ways to keep your children safe online. And if you’re like most parents, you know that the CEOP Enhanced Internet Explorer 8 is a great way to do just that. The CEOP Enhanced Internet Explorer 8 is a browser that has been designed to help protect your children from harmful websites and content. It includes features such as a kill switch, security features, and parental controls....
If you’re aUbuntu user, there’s a good chance that you’ve used the recorder application RecordMyDesktop to capture screen activity on your computer. This application is a great way to keep track of what you’re doing on your computer and share it with others. However, if you’re not familiar with RecordMyDesktop, this article will teach you how to use it. First, open the application and click the “recording” button. Then, select the type of screen activity that you want to record: desktop or windowed....
If you’re like most people, you have a mix of Windows 7 and XP machines in your office. You might have a Windows 7 machine that’s the main computer for your work, and an XP machine that you use for occasional tasks. Or you might have twoXP machines in your office, one for printing and one for browsing the web. In this article, we’ll show you how to share files and printers between Windows 7 and XP....
If you want to show your name in the system clock on a PC, there are a few things you can do. The first is to open the system clock utility and select the “Date and Time” tab. There, you can set the time zone for your PC. Next, open the “Computer Name” text editor and type in your name. Click on the “Save As” button to save your changes. Finally, restart your PC and check that the system clock now shows your name in the list of computer names....
Windows Vista offers a variety of parental controls to help parents manage their children’s online activities. One of the most important parental controls is the ability to control which websites your child can access. This article will show you how to use these controls in Windows Vista. To start, open the Control Panel and click on the “Personalization” tab. On this tab, you will find a list of all of your child’s websites....
