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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 a Pie Chart in Microsoft Excel
A pie chart can be made in Microsoft Excel by typing in data, clicking on "Insert Chart" and selecting "Pie," which can be displayed in a flat view or a 3D view. Create a pie chart with data with...
How to Create Labels From Excel
Labels can be created in Microsoft Word using data from Microsoft Excel by saving the data in Excel and doing a data merge. Open a data source and merge the information with help from an employee...
How to Make a Formula in Excel
In order to make a formula in Excel, type in an equal sign and go to the "FX" button in order to select "Sum." Add several pieces of data together in Excel with help from an employee of an IT...
How to Make a Brochure in a Word Document
In order to make a brochure in Microsoft Word, simply use the brochure template that is provided by Microsoft. Find out how to create a custom template from scratch with help from a computer...
How to Use the Wizard to Add Command Buttons to a Microsoft Access Form or Report
To add command buttons to a Microsoft Access form or report, choose a form design and add existing fields. Find out more about using the wizard to add command buttons to a Microsoft Access form or...
How to Make a Histogram
Make a histogram by using Microsoft Excel's data analysis tools. Using the input data and a few simple mouse clicks a histogram can be created with the help of a software developer in this free...
How to Limit Data in a Microsoft Access Field to Certain Values
To limit data in Microsoft Access fields to certain values, create an ID field and give it an 'auto number' type. Limit data in a Microsoft Access field to certain values with expert tips from a...
How to Link Data From Another Database in Microsoft Access
Link another database's data to Microsoft Access by right-clicking in the blank area and selecting link tables. Discover how to link data from another database in Microsoft Access with expert tips...
Make Flash Cards
Making flash cards in Microsoft Word requires matching flash card templates to store-bought card stock. Make flash cards with a home computer using Microsoft Office and preset flash card settings...
What are Some Practical Uses for Excel?
Microsoft Excel is a computer spreadsheet program that is practical for keeping track of monthly expenses. Use Excel to create a personal budget with aid from an IT professional in this free video...
How to Create a Website in Microsoft Word
When creating a Web site in Microsoft Word, lay out the design just like in a normal document, then select HTML as the file format. Learn how to built a Web site in Microsoft Word in this free...
How to Make a Bar Graph Using Microsoft Excel 2003
Make a bar graph using Microsoft Excel 2003 by typing in data and selecting the data range and graph type. Create various graphs using Microsoft Office with tips from a software developer in this...
How to Keep Track of Changes in an Excel Document
Keep track of changes in an Excel document on a PC by using Microsoft Office to highlight and view any alterations that occurred since the document was last saved. Review and track changes in...
How to Find a Newsletter Template
Find a newsletter template by searching the Internet to download templates onto a Microsoft Word document. Open up Microsoft Office and search online for templates using tips from a software...
How to Make the Degree Symbol in Windows
Make the degree symbol on a computer document in Windows by clicking on Word in Microsoft Office to insert the symbol. Create the degree symbol for a document with tips from a software developer...
Creating a New Database in a Microsoft SQL Server
Create a new database in a Microsoft SQL server on a computer by accessing the Management Studio through the All Programs feature. Make a new database with tips from a software developer in this...
How to Create Computer Sticky Notes With Outlook
Creating computer sticky notes on Microsoft Outlook is a great way leave helpful messages attached to different files. Navigate the computer and create sticky notes with tips from a software...
How to Open an E-Mail Attachment
Using Microsoft Outlook is an easy and effective way to open e-mail attachments on a computer. Open up e-mail messages with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
How to Use Sticky Keys in Windows
Sticky Keys is a computer function created by Microsoft Windows to help ease the accessibility of certain programs. Learn to use Sticky Keys in Windows with tips from a software developer in this...
How to Make a Spreadsheet
Upon opening Microsoft Excel, add, label and resize columns in order to create a spreadsheet. Make a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video on...
Creating Forms Using Excel
Within Microsoft Excel, a form can be created by holding the Alt key and pressing F11, which brings up a visual code editor that a user form can be inserted into. Create forms using Microsoft...
How to Indent Cells in Excel
In Microsoft Excel, go to the alignment area under the 'home' tab and make indention selections to indent text in select cells. Indent cells in Microsoft Office Excel with tips from a software...
How to Double Space a Paper on Microsoft Office Word 2007
When typing in Microsoft Office Word 2007, the text defaults to single-spacing, but this can be changed to double-spacing by clicking on the icon that looks like a paragraph with two arrows next...
How to Create an Invitation in Microsoft Publisher
When using Microsoft Publisher, 'invitation cards' is one of the publication types that can be created and edited for events like dinner parties. Create an invitation in Microsoft Publisher with...
How to Import Data From Another Database Into Microsoft Access
After opening a database in Microsoft Access, click on 'external data' and then 'Access' under the import area and browse for the source of data. Import data from another database into Microsoft...
How to Customize the Look of the Outlook Calendar
In Microsoft Outlook, select 'customize current view' under the view menu in the calendar subsection of outlook to change details, such as the font. Customize the look of Microsoft Outlook's...
How to Look Up Values From 1 Microsoft Access Table & Automatically Insert Them in Another Table
Values on Microsoft Office Access tables can be searched and inserted into other tables with a 'make table query.' Insert values from one Microsoft Access table into another with tips from a...
How to Prevent Duplicate Values in a Microsoft Access Database
In order to prevent duplicate values in a Microsoft Access database, a unique text needs to be created as an index. Change indexes to the 'unique' option in Microsoft Access to prevent duplicate...
How to Create a Chart in PowerPoint
In order to create a PowerPoint chart, a computer user must open up Excel in Microsoft Office and create a slide that has a chart under 'My Presentation.' Use Microsoft PowerPoint to make a chart...
How to Install an Operating System in Microsoft Virtual PC 2007
Install a computer operating system in Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 by clicking the Start menu, opening Virtual PC, choosing All Programs and finding Microsoft Virtual PC from the list. Install an...
How to Make a Desktop Wallpaper or Background
Making desktop wallpaper and backgrounds for a computer can be easily done through Microsoft Paint by finding an image and resizing it to fit the monitor screen. Create desktop wallpaper or...