Tech Tips
August 31, 2010
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Add Dates or Find Difference Between Dates in Windows 7 Calculator
Need to quickly find out what day it would be 45 days from now without counting squares on a calendar? Want to know how many days until a holiday, birthday, meeting, or other special event? The built-in calculator in Windows 7 can answer these questions. Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
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Calibrate Your Monitor for the Best Possible Experience
To see images the way they are intended to be seen, calibrate your monitor so that what you see is what you get. Here’s how. Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2010
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Scanning Resolution—How Much Do You Need?
Scanners are the critical link between the non-digital and the digital world. Any picture or document can be turned into a digital format with a scanner. When looking for a scanner, you want to get one good enough to do what you need it to do, but avoid overpaying for features you will not use. …
Read MoreJuly 21, 2010
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Relief from “USB Device Not Recognized” Errors
Are you getting a “USB device not recognized” error for a USB mouse, keyboard, or other USB device? Already tried normal fixes, such as uninstalling and reinstalling the driver, but it’s still not working? A possible solution may surprise you. Read more Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2010
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Password Protect Folders in Windows 7 or Vista
Do you want to lock and password-protect your important folders in Windows 7 or Vista? If you have multiple accounts including one with administrator privileges in Windows 7 / Vista, then you can set access privileges for individual folders. Read more Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreJune 22, 2010
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Tips for improving your efficiency with dual monitors
Web-worker Daily shares some useful tips on how to improve your efficiency using dual monitors with your computer. Both Mac OS and Windows support dual monitors, and you can get two 20-inch monitors for less money than what it would take to buy a larger display. Read more http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/06/02/3-efficiency-tips-for-using-dual-monitors/ Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreJune 15, 2010
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Removing your logo’s background for Microsoft PowerPoint
Want to get rid of that annoying white box that appears around your logo when you place it in PowerPoint? ZDNet’s Techguide shares a useful tip on how to remove the background so your logo looks great on any color slide. Read more http://www.zdnetasia.com/remove-that-annoying-background-from-your-company-logo-62063214.htm Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreMay 21, 2010
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Access your Favorite Websites Quickly
You can create a keyboard shortcut for your favorite websites using Internet Explorer. Read more http://www.computerhope.com/tips/tip1.htm Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
Read MoreMay 21, 2010
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5 Business Uses for a Digital Frame
Inc.com posted five business uses for your digital frame, including using it as a presentation tool at tradeshows or as an ice breaker before a meeting. Read more http://www.inc.com/tech-blog/5-business-uses-for-a-digital-frame.html?partner=newsletter_Goods Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
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