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Live Internet Bookmarks
One really great Web 2.0 tool allows you to take your web bookmarks with you. There are many free sites - one of which
is diigo.com. You can highlight text, bookmark a page, even leave a sticky note on a web page. When you're at a different
computer, all you have to do is log in to diigo and you'll feel like you're at your home computer!
Some Excel Shortcuts
Want to insert a row or column quickly? Hold down the CTRL key and then press the + key on the number keypad.
To delete, follow the same procedure - only this time press CTRL and the - key on the number keypad.
Set Up Multiple User Accounts with XP
Are your kids changing your home screen? Let them have their own desktop and you can have yours!
You and each of your children can have their own account that will keep track of desktop, e-mail, documents, etc.
You can set up administrator accounts and limited accounts. The administrator can see all files, change passwords,
add and remove programs. There can be multiple administrators on one computer. Limited accounts can change their
own passwords and settings and view their own files. They cannot install any software that will make changes to the
system.
To set up a new account, log in to your account. Since no other accounts have been set up, by default you are the
administrator. Click Start and choose Control Panel, then choose User Accounts. Choose Create a New Account. The
wizard will walk you through the steps:
- Name the account
- Choose the type of account - limited or administrator
- Click Create Account
You're done!
To switch accounts, choose Log Off at the Start Button and choose Switch User
Digital Camera Tips
Reduce Red Eye
1. See if your camera has a red-eye reduction mode
2. Increase lighting in the room. Red eye occurs in dark areas.
3. Move closer to your subjects
Rechargeable Battery Tips
1. Don't leave batteries in the charger for more than 24 hours.
2. Clean the contacts on the battery with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol.
3. Use batteries at least every few weeks.
4. Normally, you should completely discharge batteries before recharging. Read instructions for your battery to be sure.
Free Windows Software
Believe it or not - there is free software that can be used with Windows. Visit Open Source for a variety
of software offers including OpenOffice which is an application very similar to Microsoft Office.
Update Windows
Microsoft periodically releases update for its operating system.
Visit the site at
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com,
click Product Updates for a list of free updates. Be certain to download the Critical
Updates for your system!
Buggy Software?
Make regular visits to the manufacturer's websites to check for problems
and download patches.
Some interesting sites for more info:
Lots of Windows info at annoyances.org
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