Tech Tips
April 23, 2010
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Add the Quick Launch Bar to the Taskbar in Windows 7
The new Windows 7 taskbar allows you to dock items to the taskbar, combining the features of both the normal taskbar as well as Quick Launch. But what if you want to bring back the Quick Launch Bar to the Taskbar in Windows 7? Read more Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreApril 23, 2010
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Make the Windows 7 Taskbar Work More Like Windows XP or Vista
The single most visible change in Windows 7 is the new “dock style” taskbar, which shows icons instead of buttons, with all application windows combined within a single button. The first question many people will have is “How do I turn it off?” – and this article will show you how. Read more Published with …
Read MoreMarch 22, 2010
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Access Frequently Used Items in Windows 7 with Jump Lists
Finding a way to easily access recently used files, folders, and websites was annoying to some in previous versions of Windows. In Windows 7, the new Jump List feature allows you to those items quickly. Read more Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2010
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Listen to Over 100,000 Radio Stations in Windows Media Center
A cool feature in Windows 7 Media Center is the ability to listen to local FM radio. But what if you don’t have a tuner card that supports a connected radio antenna? The RadioTime plug-in solves the problem by allowing access to thousands of online radio stations. Read more Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2010
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What to do if you’ve responded to a phishing scam
If you suspect that you’ve responded to a phishing scam with personal or financial information or entered this information into a fake Web site, take these steps to minimize any damage. Read more Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2010
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How to handle Suspicious E-mail
Phishing, pronounced “fishing,” is a type of online identity theft that uses e-mail and fraudulent Web sites that are designed to steal your personal data or information such as credit card numbers, passwords, account data, or other information. Follow these guidelines to help protect yourself from phishing scams sent through e-mail. Published with permission from …
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2010
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Reach out with MS Publisher greeting cards
When you want to thank loyal customers and reconnect with friends, greeting cards offer a great way to reinforce the personal link between you and them. Using Microsoft Office Publisher 2007, you can quickly produce exactly the greeting card that you want. Learn how… Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2010
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Set or remove reminders in MS Outlook
Typically, reminders are associated with tasks and deadlines. However, reminders are versatile and can be used with calendar items, e-mail messages, and contacts as well as tasks. Learn how… Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2010
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Create and print envelopes for a mass mailing in Word
In Microsoft Word, you can use mail merge to create a batch of envelopes when you want to use envelopes to send a mass mailing to your address list. Each envelope can contain an address from your list. Learn how… Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
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