Web browsers like Firefox, Safari, Chrome and others allow you to zoom in on a page. There’s a keyboard shortcut for that, which I’ll get to a in a moment, but what most people do is go to the Tools menu (the icon looks like a wrench on some browsers), choose Zoom, and then type [...]
Most Microsoft Windows users will have stories about how many times a program stops working, or when the mouse seems frozen, or when the entire system seems to freeze or ‘hang’. Some will tell you about the Blue Screen of Death; we’ll save that one for another time! There are ways, depending on what you [...]
No matter what the device—Smartphone, tablet, netbook, notebook, etc.—chances are you already have a program that allows you to type or record notes. Many rely solely on the computer to take notes: I use both a paper-based system, and various software programs. Here are some examples of ‘note pads’ just about everyone who has any [...]
You don’t have to pay for time-tracking software! Here are three ways to track your time for f-ree: Go to http://www.online-stopwatch.com/. There you’ll find an array of different and interesting timers that either act in stopwatch or countdown modes. Sign-up for a free myHours.com account (www.myhours.com). Create a new Project (and Task if you need [...]
While many spreadsheet users type in numbers and other data moving down columns, some prefer to move across rows. In some cases, you might want to work from bottom-to-top, or right-to-left. All versions of Excel let you set what happens when you press the Enter key. In Excel 2003, click Tools, and then Options. At [...]
This is more a money-saving than time-saving tip; though both apply. So you just brought home your cool new Smartphone; perhaps it’s an iPhone or a Samsung with its new Super AMOLED touch screen. In short, you have an investment. One of the easiest ways to protect your several-hundred dollar purchase is to buy it [...]
Beginning with Windows Vista, there’s a great little tool called Sticky Notes. It’s a gadget, so you’ll need to add it to the Windows Sidebar if you want to use it all the time. In Windows Vista, right-click the Sidebar area (right side of the screen) and the choose Add Gadgets. Double-click the Notes icon, [...]
If you’re trying to keep up with all the social media venues for your business you’re probably a little overwhelmed unless you have help. (We can help!) One of the typical goals for business is to drive traffic back to your web site. Ideally your target market will then have an opportunity to be educated [...]
In the developing trend of cloud computing, companies everywhere are transferring their services to cloud servers in order to make their services and data available to multiple devices per user account. Google operates entirely on cloud, while other companies, such as Apple, are pushing for users to utilize their cloud services to host their data. [...]
Just about every version of Microsoft Windows in use today—from Windows XP to Windows Vista to Windows 7—has a set of useful software tools worth exploring. Here are 3 (of many) that we thought you might find of value. All of these are found by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Accessories. Notepad. Ah yes, [...]
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