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In order to change the paper size for a print job, bring up the print dialog and change any information that needs to be changed. Find paper options under the "Properties" section of the print dialog with help from a software developer in this free video on computer printers.
When copying a file from a floppy disk or CD, simply open the CD and drag its contents into a new folder on a computer's desktop. Repeat this same process when using a floppy disk with help from a software developer in this free video on copying computer files.
When using a Microsoft Word document, click on "Page Layout," and select the option for changing the page's background. Preview different background colors in Word before making a selection with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word documents.
In order to change the font used in Microsoft Word, drag over the text and click on the drop down font option at the top of the page. Discover ways to change the font of selected text with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
Changing the alignment of text in Microsoft Word means going to the "Home" tab, selecting the paragraph section and choosing the icon that looks like a paragraph. Find out how to center text on a page with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
When using Windows Vista, go to the command line prompt, and run it as an administrator. Type "ipconfig" into the MS DOS command prompt to see the IP address with help from a software developer in this free video on IP addresses.
In order to design a blog template, use blogger.com's layout tab to arrange items, change colors and make advanced adjustments. Use the edit HTML area on blogger.com with help from a software developer in this free video on Web design.
The original operating system software of a computer can be determined by looking at the actual hardware of the computer. Look on the bottom of a laptop for a sticker that describes the original OS software with help from a software developer in this free video on operating system software.
Microsoft's passport service details can be changed by going to passport.net, signing in and changing any of the settings on the account. Find out how Microsoft is going to protect information by reading their privacy statement with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft's Passport service.
Cable Internet is a high speed Internet connection that is run with the same technology that allows cable television to be run into a house. Discover how cable modems connect users to their cable providers with help from a software developer in this free video on cable Internet.
In order to clean up a computer's hard drive, delete unwanted files to the recycle bin, which is a holding place for files that have been selected for removal. Find out how to restore items in the recycle bin, and how to permanently delete files with help from a software developer in this free video on computer hard drives.
Erasing cookies on a computer can be as simple as opening a Web browser, clicking on the "Tools" option and deleting the different elements of Internet browsing history. Clear cookies that are stored in temporary Internet files with help from a software developer in this free video on erasing cookies from a computer.
A home printer can be connected to a laptop, usually through a USB connection, and the laptop will recognize the device and install the proper device driver software. Check the control panel to make sure that a certain printer has been connected to a laptop with help from a software developer in this free video on computer printers.
Before attempting to burn files to a DVD, make sure that the computer has a drive that can burn DVDs. Make a data disc by copying files and documents onto a blank DVD with help from a software developer in this free video on DVD burners.
The best way to clean a laptop keyboard is with the combined use of microfiber cloths and an air duster. Discover why liquids should never be used to clean a laptop keyboard with help from a software developer in this free video on computer keyboards.
Spinning a PDF file refers to taking a regular document on a computer and converting it into a PDF document that will open with Adobe's PDF reader. Use OpenOffice to create a PDF file with help from a software developer in this free video on PDF files.
In order to clean up a computer's registry, download the RegClean program to scan the entire computer for problems and errors. Find out how to solve problems that occur after running the RegClean program with help from a software developer in this free video on computer registries.
The CD or DVD burning software that comes with most computers will also come with labeling software, some of which will burn a light scribe onto the CD face. Select the layout for a DVD label with help from a software developer in this free video on DVD labels.
In order to create desktop icons, download a program from gimp.org that will allow the user to design and save their own icons. Get tips on where created desktop icons should be saved to with help from a software developer in this free video on computer desktop icons.
A pivot table is a special type of table within Microsoft Excel that will allow the user to sort categories of a spreadsheet. Use a pivot table by dragging items into different value areas with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Excel.
Most computer screens have LCD screens, so it's important not to use any glass-cleaning products on new computer monitors. Find out how to clean old computer monitor glass with microfiber cloths and how to clean LCD screens with help from a software developer in this free video on computer monitors.
OpenOffice is a program that can be used to create a flowchart by selecting the drawing toolbar to drag and drop rectangles. Add arrows to a flowchart in OpenOffice with help from a software developer in this free video on OpenOffice.
Microsoft Word can be used to create a flowchart by selecting the "Shapes" icon under the "Illustrations" section. Create an item for a flowchart in Word that starts with a process with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
In order to create a process flowchart, open Microsoft Word and insert the specific levels of division. Make a process flowchart for describing how pieces of a process work together with help from a software developer in this free video on creating flow charts.
The basic components of a computer motherboard include memory expansion slots, the fan, heat sink, processor and PCL expansion slots. Find out how to add expansive hardware to a computer, such as a video card, with help from a software developer in this free video on computer motherboards.
Dave Andrews Dave Andrews is a software developer with a business and Web site selling programs and other computer services in Franklin, Tenn. Having worked in the IT industry for more than 8 years, Andrews has an intimate understanding of computer technologies. He holds a degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University with a minor in mathematics. Andrews began working with computers when he was nine years old, programming BASIC on a Precomputer 2000. He now programs in C/C , Java, Microsoft .Net, ASP, Python and PHP and has written large, integrated program used by clients as large as state governments. Andrews is currently employed by a government IT department and enjoys the public service and constant challenge that such a position provides.dkdk
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