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How to print photos in standalone mode with Epson Stylus NX515
With black text speeds up to two times faster than the competition, the Epson Stylus® NX515 is the fastest printer in its class. It also features built-in Wi-Fi® and Ethernet, plus a...
How to Quickly Create Icons with your own graphics or Digital Photo
Quickly Create Icons with your own graphics or Digital Photos. You can use images of your family, pets, objects, cartoon characters, or whatever you'd like. A great way to customize your desktop...
How to enter data into an Excel worksheet
How to enter data into an Excel worksheet is an art that must be mastered to get maximum benefit from your work because the processing of data can begin only after the data entry.
How to Unlock Sony Ericsson Phones
Ultimate Unlocker is the simple to use online tool for unlocking Sony ericsson phones using the original cable. It works with many models new and old and can be used by all versions. The tool is...
How to Connect a Webcam
A webcam can be set up and installed on a computer using the manufacturer's disc or following the instructions on the manufacturer's website to download the drivers needed to load the camera....
How to Set Up a Fax Machine
A fax machine can be set up as long as an open phone line is available. Find out how to set your fax machine cover page, phone number and ID with the instructions of a computer hardware...
How to Clean HP Laser Printers
An HP laser printer can usually have it's surface cleaned with an anti-static wipe or a paper towel, while the inside can be cleaned using compressed air to blow any dust particles away. Learn...
How to Format a Hard Drive With a CD
Formatting a hard drive with a CD is the best way to wipe out a hard drive and erase all information that has not been backed up. Let a computer hardware professional guide you through each step...
How to Direct Connect 2 Computers
Using a special USB cable, two computers can be directly connected to each other. Find out how to set up basic and advanced sharing options for each computer with the advice of a computer hardware...
How to Connect a LCD Projector to a Laptop
A projector can be connected to a laptop as long as the right cables are used. Find out where to plug in each cable with the advice of a computer hardware professional in this free video on...
How to Clean an HP Inkjet Printer
An HP Inkjet printer can be cleaned using a damp cloth, Windex, paper towel and compressed air. Learn how to clean this printer using these four tools with the advice of a computer hardware shop...
How to Create a Letterhead in Microsoft Word 2007
When making a letterhead in Microsoft Word, it is a good idea to save the document as a template so that the letterhead can be used repeatedly for different documents. Format a letterhead in Word...
How to Write Subscripts in Microsoft Word 2007
Writing subscripts in Microsoft Word simply requires highlighting the desired text and clicking on the "Subscripts" icon under the "Home" tab. Create a subscript in a Word document with help from...
How to Create a Bibliography in Microsoft Word
To create a bibliography in Microsoft Word, place the cursor where a new citation should be, click on the "References" tab, select "Insert Citation," and fill in the appropriate fields. Cite...
How to Use Font Effects in Microsoft Word 2007
Font effects in Microsoft Word are located within the Font dialog box under the "Home" tab. Make text appear embossed, engraved or outlined in Microsoft Word with help from a computer applications...
How to Create a Newsletter in Microsoft Word 2007
Newsletters can be made in Microsoft Word by starting off with a pre-installed newsletter template. Create a custom newsletter, complete with images and decorative titles, with help from a...
How to Create a Brochure in Microsoft Word 2007
Creating a brochure in Microsoft Word can be done by clicking on the Office menu button, selecting "New," finding the "Brochures" button on the left and choosing an attractive template. Design a...
How to Make a Family Tree in Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Word can be used to design a family tree by clicking on the "Insert" tab, selecting the "SmartArt" icon, choosing "Hierarchy" and filling in the boxes as needed. Design a family tree in...
How to Use Superscripts in Microsoft Word 2007
In Microsoft Word 2007, use superscripts by highlighting the desired text and clicking on the superscripts icon on the "Home" tab. Change font formatting in a Word document with help from a...
How to Put Words in Alphabetical Order in Microsoft Word 2007
To put words in alphabetical order in Microsoft Word, highlight the text, click on the "Sort" icon, and choose whether to organize the text alphabetically, numerically or chronologically. Organize...
How to Make a Time Line in Microsoft Word 2007
Include a time line in a Microsoft Word document by going to the "Insert" tab, clicking on the "SmartArt" icon, choosing the desired design and typing in the appropriate data. Embed a time line...
How to Make a Calendar in Microsoft Word 2007
When making a calendar using Microsoft Word 2007, go to the Office menu button, click on "New," search for the right calendar template in the new document dialog box that pops up, and insert text...
How to Make a Card Using Microsoft Word 2007
To make a greeting card in Microsoft Word 2007, click on the Office menu button, choose "New," select a greeting card template, and add custom text on the front and inside of the card. Create and...
How to Make a Newspaper in Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Word can be used to make a newspaper by browsing through the pre-installed templates, finding a newsletter template and inserting the desired text into the different fields. Create a...
How to Make a Template in Microsoft Word 2007
In Microsoft Word 2007, making a template allows the user to create multiple documents in the same format. Save a Word document as a template to use repeatedly with help from a computer...
How to Create a Resume With Microsoft Word 2007
When writing a resume in Microsoft Word, templates are great resources to ensure proper formatting. Use a pre-installed Word template to create a professional resume with help from a computer...
How to Make a Flyer in Microsoft Word 2007
To make a flyer in Microsoft Word 2007, add a decorative border by going to the "Page Layout" tab, clicking on the "Page Background" group and selecting "Borders." Add visual impact to a flyer...
How to Create a Pie Chart in Microsoft Word 2007
Creating a pie chart in Microsoft Word simply requires going to the "Insert" tab, selecting the "Chart" button, choosing the type of chart desired and filling in the appropriate data. Insert a pie...
How to Create a Web Page Using Microsoft Office Word
Any document made in Microsoft Word can be turned into a Web page simply by going to "Save As" and changing the document type from a Word document to a Web page. Format a document to make an...
How to Make a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word 2007
A table of contents in the beginning of a long Microsoft Word document can be a helpful guide, and simply assigning levels to each heading makes the process easy and automatic. Find out how to...
How to Make Columns in Word
Word documents can be formatted into columns by highlighting the appropriate text, going to the "Page Layout" tab, clicking on "Page Setup," selecting "Columns" and choosing the number of columns...
How to Design Greeting Card
When designing a folded greeting card in Photoshop or InDesign, create the front of the card on the right side of a horizontal document. Add images and text to a decorative greeting card design...
Decorative Letter Fonts
Decorative letter fonts are best used for titles and headlines to make a statement to the viewer. Discover the many types and categories of decorative fonts with advice from a professional graphic...
How to Create Your Own Print-Out Coupons
To make print-out coupons on the computer, divide a standard size document into six squares, and copy and paste the final design into each square. Print off custom-made coupons with advice from a...
How to Design a Travel Brochure
When designing a travel brochure, create two standard landscape documents that are divided into three equal columns, and fill in each column with colorful images and relevant text. Create a...
How to Make a Map on a Business Card
A map on a business card should be as simple and direct as possible, so use bold lines for only the major streets surrounding the business location. Use Photoshop or InDesign to create a map on...
How to Print Your Own Postcards
The best way to print your own postcards is to lay out four postcards on a single page that each measure 4.25-by-5.5 inches, which fits perfectly on an 8.5-by-11-inch format. Print off postcard...
Make Your Own Wine Labels
When making a wine label, be sure to include the type of wine, the name of the wine and a decorative image on a 2.5-by-3.5-inch document. Create custom wine labels using basic graphics software...
How to Make Concert Tickets
To create concert tickets in Photoshop or InDesign, begin with a standard 8.5 by 11-inch document and divide up the space into equal rectangles for the tickets. Include all relevant concert...
How to Make CD Covers
When making a CD cover, open up a new 4.75-inch square document, add relevant images and play with creative fonts for the name of the album. Design a CD cover insert with advice from a...
How to Create a Sepia Tone
Creating a sepia tone on a digital image can be done in a variety of ways, including choosing the sepia filter in Photoshop or adjusting the hue and color saturation levels. Dilute the color in a...
Design Full Color Business Card Magnets
Designing business card magnets in full color is similar to designing basic business cards, which can have a vertical or horizontal format, are 2.5-by-3 inches in size and should include all...
Logo Designing Tips
When designing a logo, it is important to consider how it looks when printed in a variety of colors and in gray scale. Create an eye-catching, versatile logo for a company or organization with...
How to Print Color Copies
Before printing color copies, be sure the color format is CMYK instead of RGB, and create a print-optimized PDF from which to print. Format a document to print at its best quality with advice from...
How to Change the DPI of a Digital Photo
Changing the DPI, dots per inch, of a digital photograph involves going to the "Image" menu, selecting "Image Size" and adjusting the resolution to the desired amount. Alter the resolution quality...
How to Make CD Cases
Making a CD case card involves using graphics software, such as Adobe InDesign or Photoshop, to design within a 4.75-inch square using both images and text. Illustrate a custom decorative CD case...
How to Become a Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance graphic design is a great occupation for those familiar with the Adobe Creative Suite and for those who have a substantial portfolio of design work reflecting varied work experience....
How to Make Graduation Invitations
Graduation invitations can be created in any graphics software program by doubling the desired size and folding it in half once printed. Design an invitation for a graduation ceremony with advice...
How to Make a Travel Brochure on a Computer
A travel brochure is made on a computer by laying out three vertical columns, inserting attractive images and formatting the text to fit around the pictures. Create a digital tri-fold brochure...
How to Make Photo Postcards
When making photo postcards, crop a photo to a 4-by-6-inch standard size before adding a greeting in a text box. Create custom postcards for a special occasion with advice from a professional...