Black & White Charts Yesterday we discussed setting default colors in MS Excel when creating charts, while avoiding all the manual settings we used to complete the task. But, what happens when you're going to print the chart and you don't have a color printer? Or, maybe you do have a color printer but are … Continue reading Black and White Charts
Monticello Explorer
Monticello Explorer Welcome to the Monticello Explorer, where you can virtually tour the plantation that served as, not only a home, but as a functional plantation to Thomas Jefferson. I suggest starting at the top of the page with the Help tab. This will bring up another window that really details how to functionally explore … Continue reading Monticello Explorer
Custom Chart Colors – Permanently
Custom Chart Colors - Permanently! Do you find that when you make a chart in MS Excel that you're constantly clicking into the chart to change the colors of the bars, lines, etc? How would you like to change the default colors Excel uses for charts, eliminating all that color switching you're constantly working on? … Continue reading Custom Chart Colors – Permanently
Strongest Password
Q: How can I ensure that I have the strongest password possible to secure my computer from any intruders? A: Given enough time and using the correct tools, a hacker can break into a computer and access the files. One reason hackers are able to break into computer system s so easily is because the … Continue reading Strongest Password
Windows Data Execution Protection (DEP)
Windows Data Execution Protection (DEP) Here’s a little known security technology enhancement that Microsoft quietly threw in with its Service Pack 2 (Read about the Service Pack 2 Security Center here). Most of you Windows XP users have been using this for awhile, but had no idea. It’s the Windows Data Execution Protection, also known … Continue reading Windows Data Execution Protection (DEP)
The Magic of F2 in MS Word
The Magic of F2 in MS Word When you go to move text in Word, what do you do? Highlight the text to be moved, then use the mouse to drag and drop it to a new location? Or, do you highlight the text then use the cut / paste options? Either way, it's a … Continue reading The Magic of F2 in MS Word
Making of a Brick
Making of a Brick I’m not talking about bricks that you use to build houses, but I'm talking about Legos! You need to have Macromedia Flash installed to view this presentation, and believe me, it is well worth it. Learn how Legos are made from start to finish. It’s rather fascinating. To get started, click … Continue reading Making of a Brick
Net Send Lite
Net Send Lite I remember being in some of my tech classes in college when everyone would send messages around to the other students using Net Send commands. Net Send is a lightweight TCP/IP messaging service that you can use with minimal setup, if any, to text people on the local network and beyond. It’s … Continue reading Net Send Lite
All By Itself
All By Itself If you use Excel to create charts, then I'm sure you've noticed that in the last step of the Chart Wizard, you can choose to create your chart on its own page OR as an object embedded in a worksheet with data and other charts. I'm sure that most of the time … Continue reading All By Itself
Does It Work? Product Testing
Does it Work? Product Testing There are a lot of products that are sold on TV, and I often find myself wondering if they actually work. Don’t you? Well, thanks to the news team at KRBC, we can find out with their “Does it Work”? section. They test the products and let you know how … Continue reading Does It Work? Product Testing