Over several of the past weeks we have talked about talking to your devices. Whether asking for them to give you directions, the temperature, local movies playing, the time, etc. We also spoke about dictating to some of your devices and word processors. For some it could, and does, make it much easier to type…
For the last couple of weeks I have told you about some interesting Google tricks you can do, some helpful, others fun. Your interest in emails has shown me that you would like a couple more of their tricks, so here we go. Remember always start on the main Google.com page for these to work. …
Last week I told you about several applications which would enable you to take screenshots from your computer. They were SnagIt, Snipping Tool and Screenshot Captor. Those reviews led to several emails I received from readers so we will take a look at a couple of their questions. Someone asked why they would need a…
Last week we looked at the confusion regarding the many choices with Microsoft Office. I said I would have another solution for Lindsey and you this week. Here are two more good options. Office Live or OneDrive (formerly known as SkyDrive) depending on where you read about it or Google Drive (drive.google.com or just get…
As time goes by I realize that many companies, unfortunately Microsoft included, strive to keep the customer confused. I received a question last week from Lindsey saying she had just gotten a new computer and wanted to know which MS Office to get. She had Office 97 on her previous computer and yes, Windows XP. …
Last time we looked at some of the neat features in Google’s newer device called "Chromecast." I liked the column so much I went out and bought one for my household. (Wow, I am easily persuaded.) It works as described with new features and applications being added all the time. I did have several reader…
I received a great question today from one of my regular readers and writers, so thanks Ivan for turning me around. I was going to have an entirely different theme today but it will have to wait. Ivan asked, "What choices do I have beside Microsoft Office to install on my computer?" I thought that…
This should be the final time I write about my Toshiba Thrive. Here are the 1st and 2nd articles. (Well, OK most likely the last one.) But two more questions about it need to be answered. These were the most common questions I received about it from my readers. First, it has Android Honeycomb as…
Today we will continue on with our last week’s discussion about tricks and tips for Office, which generated a lot of email, thanks! Try this. Open up a blank Word document and type the following sentence on a new blank line (without quotes) exactly as it appears here, without edits for spelling or capitalization. "teh…
When I originally started writing this column years ago it was going to be devoted mostly to Microsoft Office products. Since that time I have written about those products and most everything under the sun, at least computer-wise. Today, I am going back to the beginning and will answer questions I have received from several…
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