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A thorough knowledge of computer software programs can cut down on the time it takes to do basic computer tasks. Learn insider tips on how to work with computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Excel in this free software lesson from a software developer.
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In order to send a Web page as an e-mail attachment, select a button that resembles a page on the right side of the browser and select option that says "send page by e-mail." Send a web page as an e-mail attachment with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To set up Microsoft Outlook to receive notification when an e-mail arrives, find the preferences tab and select the e-mail account options. Configure software to receive e-mail notification with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
When using an FTP site to download files from a web browser, type in the FTP address and select the "download" option from the FTP page. Learn how to configure web browser to FTP files with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Create personalized stationery for Microsoft Outlook by selecting the Mail Format tab and clicking on the desired fonts and paper design. Design personalized stationary for Microsoft Outlook with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
In Microsoft Access, an input mask can be used to control data input by creating and defining the parameters of a text field. Learn how to use an input mask to control how data is entered in Microsoft Access from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
The Relationship Builder feature of Microsoft Access allows users to create and access relationships by clicking and dragging over the ID field. Find out how to use the Microsoft Access relationship builder with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
When performing cascading updates in Microsoft Access, the data changes in one document will affect other linked documents as well. Learn about cascading updates in Microsoft Access with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To schedule a meeting in Microsoft Outlook, select the calender option and click on preferred the date. Schedule a meeting in Microsoft Outlook with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
When scheduling time in the Outlook calender, use the Appointment option of the calender to specify a start time and an end time for a task. Schedule time on the Microsoft Outlook calendar with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To search terms within a specific site using Google, type the terms, press the space bar, then type "site" followed by a colon and the address of the site. Find pages within a website using Google with these tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To translate languages on the Google tool bar, use the "add buttons" feature to select the Google "translate" button, click on this button, type in phrase to translate and select the languages of the translation. Translate words into a different language using the Google text bar with these tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To password-protect the Internet Explorer browser, use the "content adviser" tab to create a supervisor password. Create a password for Internet Explorer with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
In order to run a macro from Microsoft Access in Excel, use the "Record Macro" option in Excel to record the macro and save it within an Excel workbook. Run a macro from Microsoft Access in Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
In order to create secure data in Excel, create a password within Excel workbook. Secure data from Microsoft Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Excel users can show formulas by clicking on a cell, which makes the formula appear in a text window. Learn how to view Excel formulas with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To solve a probability in Microsoft Excel, select the "Statistical" option from the "More Functions" section of the "Formulas" menu. Learn how to solve a probability in Microsoft Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
When recording a macro in Excel, select the "Record Macros" option from the "Macros" section of the "View" menu. Record a macro in Excel with these tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To run a macro in Microsoft Excel when opening a workbook, open the "Code Editor" and adjust workbook preferences. Record a macro in Excel for opening a workbook with these tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Outlook users can set up a profile in the "Mail" section of the Outlook control panel, where they can also change account settings. Set up a profile in the Microsoft Outlook Web browser with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
PowerPoint is a powerful multimedia program which can be used to present slides and movies for a multimedia presentation. Learn how to use PowerPoint to create multimedia presentations with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Select the "Developer" tab in Microsoft Excel to disable macros when setting macro security. Configure the Macro Security window of Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
In PowerPoint software, macros can be used to insert and resize pictures and images automatically. Learn how to use macros in PowerPoint with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
To change PowerPoint templates, click on the "Office" button in the program and pick out a new template. Find out how to use templates in PowerPoint with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
The Format Painter in Excel allows users to add color to text, change size of text and switch background colors. Find out how to the use the Format Painter feature in Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Looping in Microsoft Excel allows users to automate the entry of data into columns and rows. Learn how to create a data loop in Microsoft Excel using the tips from a software developer in this free video about computer technology.
Computers are complex machines built upon very simple principles. They perform arithmetical operations millions of times over to transform digital information moving at lightning speed into usable human data. A personal computer's job is to help a user create, manipulate, deliver, receive or delete media content. This is a simple, sterile definition that sounds uninteresting on the surface. Nevertheless, these fundamental functions mimic human ability in some surprising ways. Therefore, the computer is increasingly becoming an engine of the imagination, a platform for the digital life. Computer technology changes faster than people change socks. A computer is an investment that will keep running smoothly with proper maintenance. In this free video series, learn about computer software applications such as Microsoft Works and Microsoft Excel. Find out how to do basic tasks such as setting up e-mail notification in a browser and sending web pages as e-mail attachments. Not sure how to set up macro security or make pie charts in Excel? Watch this series and become a more advanced software user.
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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