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Computer programs are part of everyday life, and not knowing how to operate a program can cost a business time and money. Learn some general computer tips from a software developer about operating Microsoft Office, Windows Vista and Microsoft Excel in this free video series on computers.
There are 30 videos in this series:
Download files onto a computer with an FTP program by using Windows Explorer to type in the address of the server on an FTP Web site. Learn to download resumes and other important documents onto a PC with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Creating an Excel formula in Microsoft Office is a great way to perform mathematical calculations based on data that's already been entered or through other cells within the workbook. Navigate Excel and write a formula to sum up a complex range of data on a PC using tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Create a simple budget on a computer by using the Excel program in Microsoft Office to calculate expenses and help manage money. Click the All Programs feature on a PC and begin creating a budget to help manage monthly expenditures with help from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Copy text from an Adobe PDF document by selecting the appropriate tool to help highlight the text and open it in a text editing program like Microsoft Word. Use programs on a PC to copy and edit text with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Create a tent-fold greeting card in a word-processing program on a computer by downloading a template through Microsoft Office. Enter in text and create a wonderful greeting card for friends and family with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
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 Excel with help from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Create an agenda slide in Microsoft Office to help manage and manipulate the organization of a PowerPoint presentation. Formulate a bullet list and create links to help access important information during a PowerPoint presentation with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Merge workbooks in Excel to allow multiple users to make changes to documents by using the Tools menu in Microsoft Office. Merge and edit spreadsheets in Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Find out if a computer has a network card by clicking on the device manager feature in Windows Vista or the my computer feature in Windows XP to locate information related to the network adapters. Learn more about network cards and your PC with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Creating a formula in Excel 2003 is a great way to perform mathematical calculations and basic math using the Microsoft Office computer program. Type in numbers and make accurate calculations in Excel 2003 with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Create a simple budget in Excel 2003 by using Microsoft Office to keep track of monthly expenditures. Make a budget on Excel 2003 to manage money and expenses with help from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
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 developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Create a simple timeline with Excel by downloading a template from Microsoft Office online. Click the All Programs feature on a PC to begin making an Excel timeline with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Free up memory space on a computer by selecting the task manager feature to access a list of running PC programs and information on CPU usage, before deleting unnecessary items. Eliminate unused programs and free up memory space for better processing with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Change the display of Window text in Windows XP by right clicking on the desktop to gain access to the advanced display settings menu. Increase or decrease the size of font sizes and text in Windows XP with help from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Change the font size of a Hotmail message by logging into the email account, highlighting the text and using the tool bar to increase or decrease the size of the text. Open up the Web browser and change the font size of Hotmail messages using tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Create a For Next Loop in Excel VBA by typing in code that runs a series of operations as soon as it is activated in the worksheet. Set WS values and operate Excel efficiently by opening up the visual basic editor with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Create an input box in Excel VBA by opening up the VB editor and using the controls to assign a macro window. Log onto the All Programs feature to make an input box in Excel VBA with help from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Open up Microsoft Office and use the Excel program to link data from separate spreadsheets together by using a linking feature built into Excel's formulas. Combine data from two separate spreadsheets in Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Download videos from YouTube by opening the Web browser, highlighting the address, and copying the file to the PC desktop. Convert downloaded YouTube videos to WMV files or Quick Time using tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Increase Internet connection speed by turning off toolbars, disabling add-ons and defragmenting the computer. Speed up a computer and increase browsing speed with help from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Make a desktop theme by right clicking on the desktop to access the computer's window color and appearance settings. Expand the color mixer, change the background or add wallpaper to alter the display of a PC with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Create a time sheet by opening Microsoft Excel to create a formula that calculates information related to working hours and payment. Make a time sheet and keep track of important work records with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Find out how fast a computer processor is by clicking on the My Computer feature and selecting Properties to gain access to important PC operating system information. Determine the processing speed of a computer using Windows XP or Windows Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
Computer problems generally occur due to programs that run over the top of operating systems, which can cause a PC to run into errors or crash. Fix a PC by using the Task Manager feature to locate related problems with tips from a software developer in this free video on general computer tips.
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. In this free video series on general computer tips, software developer Dave Andrews discusses several topics related to navigating and operating systems on a PC. Andrews begins by explaining how to download files with an FTP program, create an Excel formula, make a budge in Excel and how to create a tent-fold greeting card in a word-processing program. He then discusses how to merge workbooks in Excel, create a simple timeline, free up memory space, and create an input box in Excel. Watch these free videos and learn more general computer tips today.
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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