Myriad types of graphic objects are considered to be illustrations in Word. Don’t think so? Well, you can actually see them by clicking on Insert | Illustrations. As you can see, there are several illustrations, as delineated below: Pictures – These are normally photos or […]
Just a quick tip. Sorry, no screenshots. My sister was having trouble logging into the Facebook app on her Android phone. She would log in and everything seemed Ok for a few seconds, then she would get a Login Session Expired message. She would log
Remember the sidebar gadgets from the Vista/Windows 7 era? Microsoft ended up removing the sidebar and gadgets from subsequent Windows versions because of some perceived security risks. I loved those gadgets and immediately went looking for an alternative and was fortunate to come across the
Following Jim Hillier’s excellent article, How To Easily Decrapify A Windows PC, I just came across another handy program, Bloatbox, that will rid you of apps/programs that Windows thinks you need. In fact, I have recently been playing with an old Sony Vaio which one
Window’s Tools Are Not Enough? Startup Files are more than the automatic startup of just Programs or Apps. In fact, a startup file can be a system-driven file that Windows uses to make Windows work. It can be user-installed programs or apps; it can be
I recently came across a backup of my old web page from Oct 2002. I decided to share some highlights from back in 2002. First, I wrote about using an uncompressed drive. This was back in the Win 95, 98, 98SE, and later the ME
Every now and then, I find myself wanting to make a list of items and put them in alphabetical order. So I typed a list of nonsense for this example (lines of letters). Now I want to put this list in Alphabetical order. The procedure
Following my recent articles on how to build a Family Memories Website, one may be left with the impression that I’m some sort of WordPress guru, but that’s a long way from the truth. However, I have learned to take the path of least resistance,
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I have a passion for collecting retro video games. I love to collect the games I remember from my childhood so I can relive those moments. From the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) to Sega Genesis, I take joy in hunting on the Facebook marketplace and
Back4all Pro Winners Announced! This contest has now expired. Winners will be notified by email. Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to everyone who participated! Softland has most generously donated five licenses for its excellent Backup4all Pro software for a DCT giveaway contest.
Windows Sandbox is a terrific feature introduced into Windows 10 and 11 (Pro versions only) which allows users to test software or surf around unknown sites in a safe/secure isolated environment. Please read: Surf & Test Software Safely in Windows Sandbox But did you know
Are you using Microsoft Word with teams all over the world? If so, you should definitely try adding the date and time to your document so that it updates automatically. Many collaborators use this handy trick. It is very popular! Follow the steps below to
The Registry is a complex and often mysterious part of the Windows operating system containing more than 3 million items on a clean installation which can easily double over time. It is also an integral and critical part of the operating system containing settings, options,
