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In order to find a file on a computer's hard drive, right-click on the C drive and select "search," which will bring up the Windows search screen. Find out why it's important to know the exact name of a file being searched for with help from a software developer in this free video on computer files.
In order to remove an item from Windows' start menu, right-click on the item, and select "remove from this list." Remove recently used programs from the list in the start menu with help from a software developer in this free video on computer files and programs.
Before attempting to record a sound on a Windows computer, it's important to have access to some sort of microphone. Discover how recorded sounds are saved digitally to a computer with help from a software developer in this free video on computer audio recordings.
Formatting text in Microsoft Word involves selecting a specific font size, selecting a font style and deciding whether to make the text bold. Find out how to italicize text in Microsoft Word to give it more flair with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
In order to print out row and column headings in an Excel worksheet, go to the "Page Layout" tab and check the "Print" box next to the word "Headings." Preview a print job in Excel to make sure it is set up correctly with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Excel.
In order to get rid of computer viruses, use a free anti-virus program that can be downloaded over the Internet called Avast. Avoid installing anti-virus software if there is already such software on a computer with help from a software developer in this free video on computer viruses.
Opening the Windows registry editor means clicking on "Run" in Windows' start menu and typing in "regedit." Run the registry editor as an administrator with help from a software developer in this free video on Windows registry editors.
In order to quick format a drive, open up the drive under "My Computer," select the drive and click on "Format." Do a quick format on a drive and empty the drive of all of its files with help from a software developer in this free video on computer drive formatting.
Address labels can be made on a computer by using either Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. Discover how to conduct a mail merge in Microsoft Excel with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word and Excel.
Loading an operating system, or OS, onto a computer means using the CD that has the operating system on it, whether it is from an OEM or an equipment manufacturer. Buy a new license for a Windows XP CD with help from a software developer in this free video on computer operating systems.
Microsoft Excel can be used to make a graph by inserting data, creating tabs and making charts. Learn about the different charts and graphs that Excel can generate with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Excel.
Replacing the operating system of a computer requires the use of the CD that was used to originally load the operating system. Find out why it's important to keep the CDs that come with a new computer with help from a software developer in this free video on computer operating systems.
In order to put more RAM, or memory, into a laptop, it's important to first check and see if there is an open slot for new RAM. Discover how to physically add a stick of RAM to a computer with help from a software developer in this free video on computers and RAM.
The easiest way to make a slide show with music on a computer is to use Microsoft PowerPoint and upload music files. Find out how to insert slides within Microsoft PowerPoint with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft PowerPoint.
In order to get rid of command adware, it is advisable to use a program called Spybot Search and Destroy. Download the latest version of Spybot, and install updates with help from a software developer in this free video on computers and adware.
In order to install an operating system on a computer, a CD that contains the operating system is needed, and these CDs usually come with the computer. Buy an operating system CD at a store to ensure that it is legally licensed with help from a software developer in this free video on computer operating systems.
Invitations can be created on a computer with Microsoft Word by implementing several components, including page borders and icons. Discover ways to adjust font to make invitations look more appealing with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
Printable invitations can be made on Microsoft Word by adding page borders, adding art and altering the font. Find out how to preview in invitation before deciding to print it out with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
When using spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel, select all of the data in a row, click on the "Insert" tab, and select a type of pie chart. Create a 3D pie chart in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft Excel can be used to make mailing labels by implementing a Microsoft Word mail merge. Learn about using "Mailings" and an "Existing List" from an Excel spreadsheet to make mailing labels with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Excel.
In order to obtain a Microsoft certification, go to Microsoft's Web site, and do a search for certification to read the overview. Learn about the different exams that a person can take for a Microsoft certification with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft certification.
Optimizing battery life on a laptop computer requires clicking on the control panel, selecting "Power Options" and choosing when to turn off the laptop's display. Find out ways to conserve battery life on a laptop computer with help from a software developer in this free video on laptop batteries.
Every laptop is made a little bit differently, but the batteries are often the same, and they are usually held in place by a spring-loaded lever. Learn about properly popping a laptop battery into place with help from a software developer in this free video on laptop batteries.
Microsoft Word can be used to make flowcharts by clicking on the "Insert" tab, selecting the "Shapes" button and choosing the flowchart option. Discover ways to drop processes into a flowchart with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Word.
Microsoft Excel can be used to make flowcharts by clicking on the "Insert" tab and selecting "Flowchart" under the section for shapes. Find out how to draw a rectangle for a flowchart on a spreadsheet with help from a software developer in this free video on Microsoft Excel.
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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