Tag: Applications
How to Create a Mail Merge Document Using Microsoft Word
Want to send or mail out a document to a list of different people? Instead of typing out every single one, or copying and pasting information for each individual person you would like to send the document to, you can simplify things by using Mail Merge. Let’s take a look at creating a Mail Merge [...]
How to create your first Microsoft Access database
Many of you have Microsoft Access installed on your computer and aren’t taking advantage of it. But a database can be a tool that solves many of your problems. What is a database? A database is a container which stores a variety of information. The principal way of storing information in a Microsoft Access database is with [...]
How To Backup Your Software
Owning a computer means you probably invested in commercial programs from major vendors. Just like backing up your computer and its operating system, it’s also important to backup your software. Now, let me clarify something: I am not referring to backing up installed programs in Windows, but the actual install files or installation discs. It is [...]
How to Close Non Responding Programs With Task Manager
Once in a while, your computer might nor close a program, resulting in the window of the program freezing (or not responding to any mouse action). In some instances, you can wait a short time and the program will begin responding again and you can end that session appropriately. Other times, program remains in a non responding state [...]
How to Reinstall Windows 7 From Scratch: An Effective Method for a Clean Install
Yes, I said effectively, there is always a right way to do something and installing Windows 7 is no different. I have discussed many times the virtues of using system imaging in Windows 7, but sometimes you just want to start things from scratch with a clean slate. This can be beneficial by removing any gunk [...]
10 Excellent Free Games for the iPhone and iPod Touch
You know what’s fun? Games. You know what’s even more fun? Games that you don’t have to pay for! We’ve compiled a list of excellent and free games that are definitely worth the download. If you’ve been looking for a little spice in your iPhone life, check out our list below for some guilt-free gaming! [...]
How to Set Default Programs and Use Open With and Always Open With Settings
When you install Windows 7 or get a new PC with Windows 7 installed, by default, there are programs setup to do certain things. Whether it’s editing text, viewing images, listening to music or some other common task Windows has a default program to get you going. The programs that come set as the default [...]
How to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP (Part 1)
As we go further into 2011, the user base for Windows 7 will increase, at the same time, there will be users who still want, or need, to use legacy applications that will not work with the new operating system. Of course, there are solutions available for Windows 7 such as Windows Virtual PC with [...]
How To Organize the Mac OS X Dock Like iOS Folders
Many people have a slew of icons for the many applications used on their Mac OS X computers. Instead of having a huge row of tiny icons, it might be advisable to organize them a lot like one would an iOS device, in folders. Adam Dachis has a great post at Lifehacker about how to [...]
How to Set an Out of Office Reply in Outlook 2010 and Organize your Email
Say you are out in the field or off on vacation with your family wouldn’t you like your contacts to at least be aware of why you are not able to respond to them? If you connect to a Microsoft Exchange Server (which is Microsoft’s Enterprise Mail and Collaboration Server), then you can setup an [...]
