All Entries in the "How Tos" Category
How To Loop/Auto-Repeat YouTube Video clips
2 very simple ways to loop your favorite YouTube videos.
20 Awesome LinkedIn Tips, Tricks and Tools
LinkedIn is the biggest social network for professionals. Here is a list of tips and tricks to get the most out of LinkedIn.
Converting a pptx file to docx
The other day i received a note from Dave asking about a simple workaround for converting a Powerpoint 2007 document with .pptx extension to a Word 2007 extension file (docx format).
If you are looking to create a set of handouts using Microsoft Word, you should be aware that Powerpoint 2007 includes a built-in function that [...]
How to convert a pptx file to pdf?
Doris sent me a quick note asking for some help in converting a .pptx file to the pdf format.
First things first: .pptx is the file extension used for Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 files. In the past, we have provided a simple tutorial for opening a pptx file with Powerpoint 2003 or earlier.
As far as converting pptx [...]
Open a ppt file with OpenOffice
Question:
Jean asks: Can i open a power point with open office??
Answer:
Thanks for your question, Jean. Sure you can, it’s pretty easy. At OpenOffice make a File>>Open, then select Powerpoint as the type of file you would want to open. Once opened you will be able to keep your file as [...]
Undeleting Google Docs and Spreadsheets
Dorothy sent me the following question:
I use Google Docs,Spreadsheets and Presentations. From time to time i delete documents from my documents list. Is there a way to recover those documents i have deleted?
How to unblock websites?
Question:
Here’s a question from Willie, a reader from the Philippines : My workplace block access to different social networking websites such as Facebook, Bebo, AIM, Orkut and so forth. So i guess my question to you is how to unblock websites?
Answer:
Thanks for your good question. We are all aware that workplaces block access to social [...]
How to recover erased files and directories?
Question:
Dan (and many others readers) asks: I just accidentally deleted a few files and directories on my PC. Those are not recoverable from my Windows XP operating system Recycle Bin. Any idea on how to recover erased files?
Answer:
Thanks Dan for your question. I am sure that almost everyone has experienced such an accidental loss of [...]
How to change your default email program?
Question:
I use Internet Explorer as my web browser. When i click on an email link from a website it pops up an Outlook Express window. The thing is that i use Hotmail and not Outlook Express! How can make Hotmail my deafult email?
How Do I Delete My Xanga Account?
How Do I Delete My Xanga Account?
To delete a Xanga account the easiest route is to follow this link (CLICK HERE), and then follow these three steps:
Sign into the account your wish to delete
Complete the three-step training quiz
Hit “Yes, Shut Down Site” on the final confirmation page
After doing this your site will be down. [...]