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How to Play Video in the Adobe Premiere Pro Source and Program Monitors

By msmarymac

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It is easy to play video clips in the Source and Program Monitors for Adobe Premier Pro. They contain several controls that resemble the playback controls on a DVD or video deck. When editing your projects, use the Source Monitor controls to play ... more »

How to position your photos in a Microsoft Word Document

By Bobbi Holmes

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When you insert a photo or clip art in you Microsoft Word Document, does it refuse to stay put? Do you feel like you are constantly chasing the image around the page, or that the moment you begin typing, the image goes goofy mobile on you? It is ... more »

How to Power, Reset Switch and Hard Drive LED Installation: How to build your own PC

By expertvillage

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Learn tips on how to build your own custom pc such as power, reset switch, hard drive LED installation, in this free video... more »

How to Prepare a Computer for Replacement

By MidniteWriter

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If you are thinking about getting a new computer, there are some steps you need to take to prepare for the transition. Even if you are not going to replace your computer right away, it is always a good idea to start preparing. You never know if ... more »

How to Prepare your Taxes for FREE!

By shewolf52002

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Are you paying 65-165$ to get your taxes filed? For many people ther is a better way! And if you have a bank account you can have your money in a couple of weeks... more »

How to prevent a Data Disaster

By Intelmit

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A corrupted Outlook database trashes your e-mail archive and contact list. An accidentally deleted folder wipes out critical business documents. A sudden hard-drive failure destroys your MP3s and photo libraries. The list of potential ... more »

How to Prevent Delete Confirmation Messages from Appearing

By Tricia Goss

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When you empty your Recycle Bin, you will get a message asking you to confirm that you are sure you want to permanently delete the items in your Recycle bin. If you want to disable this warning, the following steps will show you how to prevent ... more »

How to Prevent Invalid Use of Null Error

By Mike

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If you are reading data from a database regardless of which programming language that you use, you will invariably run into a database that is designed to allow null values to be saved in table fields. If you are unfamiliar with the database ... more »

How to Prevent Phishing Attacks

By Melantha Matthews

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• Did you ever receive an email that appeared to be from your bank? • Did you click a link that sent you to what looked like your bank's website?• Did you enter your username and password?• When you clicked ... more »

How to Preview an Excel Worksheet before Printing

By SeventhSibling

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You can preview an Excel worksheet before you print it to see what it looks like. That way, you can determine if you need to adjust the margins, portrait or landscape layout, or page breaks if the worksheet is large. One way to make adjusts is ... more »

How to Preview Your Pictures

By Bryan Jones

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Windows Me and XP make it easy to peek inside your graphics files. Instead of displaying a folder full of bland icons, Windows Me and XP transform each icon into a thumbnail-sized preview of the file's contents... more »

How to Print a Draft Without Graphics in Publisher

By Tricia Goss

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Microsoft Publisher allows you to create your own, quality publications. But sometimes, when you are working on an uncompleted draft, you need to do a lot of printing for editing and previewing purposes. If your publication is graphic-heavy, this ... more »

How to Print Labels in Lotus WordPro

By MidniteWriter

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Lotus WordPro is a simple software program that can be used to create labels with different addresses on them. You can create just one, 30 or fill several pages. You can also edit right on the label. No fancy software or steps needed to ... more »

How to Print Mailing Labels from Excel XP: Master Mail Merge!

By RainMaker

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Mail Merge is Microsoft's software for printing formatted addresses -- in form letters, on envelopes, on labels, and so on -- from address lists that you've built in Excel, Access, SQL, or other Microsoft Office software. \r\n Mail Merge is a ... more »

How to Print Multiple Photos on One Page Using Adobe Photoshop

By msmarymac

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You can use Adobe Photoshop to print multiple photos on a single page, which can save you time, money and paper. To do this, use the automated Picture Package command... more »

How to Print on an Envelope Using Ms Publisher

By Diane Uhlman

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Want to spruce up your letters or cards and add a personal touch? Try printing a photo or clipart pictures on your envelope... more »

How to Print on an Envelope Using MsWord

By Diane Uhlman

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Do you like to write letters the old fashioned way with paper and pen? Do you send greeting cards for special occassions? You can add a special touch using your computer and printer... more »

How to Print or E-mail a Mail Merge Document in Microsoft Word

By eHow Computers Editor

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You can print a mail merge document using your local printer, or e-mail it using the Internet. A mail merge is when you create a form letter but leave personal information, such as names and addresses, blank. Then you have Word automatically fill ... more »

How to Print Out Emails in Batches

By mjbelluto

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How to print more than one email at time OUTLOOK Only... more »

How to Print Part of a Page in Word

By SeventhSibling

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When there’s only a portion of information on a Word document that you want to print (e.g., just a name and phone number or a favorite quote), there’s a way that you can print just that information. By printing only the part of the page you ... more »

How to Print Screen in any software package on your computer

By shefveland

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You see something you want to print, but you have to cut and past to the clipboard? NO MORE. Here's a free and easy software package for you... more »

How to Print Selected Areas of an Excel Worksheet

By eHow Computers Editor

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Sometimes you only want to print part of a spreadsheet, particularly if you're working with a large one. These steps work with Microsoft Excel 97... more »

How to Print the Same Page of Labels in Word

By MidniteWriter

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Let's say you have a mailing list that you use often. Or you want a page that contains the same addresses and content or other labels. If you have Microsoft Word, you can print out your labels on your way to organizing your home and business ... more »

How to Print Transparencies with an Inkjet Printer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Printing transparencies is both simple and fast. In most cases, all you need to do is insert the transparency paper into the paper tray and then press the "Print" button from the file menu. Depending on the software and printer manufacturer, you ... more »

How to Print your Artwork on Canvas

By phartman

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Select your digital image to print. This can be a personal photo or stock image. It can just as well be an original painting or drawing as long as it has been scanned and resides on your computer’s hard drive. You can purchase the inkjet canvas ... more »