Guest Author - Chris Curtis

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Feature Articles

Getting Rid of the Junk – Temp Files and Zip Files
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MS Office is notorious for creating temporary files and storing them on your system. Learn how find and delete some of the junk that accumulates on your system.

Working with Worksheet Tabs
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Everything you´ll ever need to know about using Excel´s worksheets. Learn how to add, copy, rename, order, etc the worksheets in an Excel Workbook

NEW CATEGORY LINKS

Windows
In and Out of the Classroom with WinXP
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Among the resources MS offers for teachers and educators, this site contains a WinXP Tutorial designed for classroom learning.

MS Office
In and Out of the Classroom with Office 2000
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Among the resources MS offers for teachers and educators, this site is dedicated to Office 2000. You will find tutorials and down loadable lesson plans for Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher. Terrific resource for educators and others.

The MOUS Tip, Tricks, and Advice Page
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If you are studying for the MOUS exams, this site can help you prepare with some practical advice on taking the exams. Gives tips on shortcuts to take, and pitfalls to avoid while taking the exam. Check out their interactive movies that illustrate techniques as well as their tips and advice page.

PowerPoint
FAQs for PowerPoint
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This site is chuck full of tips and information about PowerPoint and Presentations.

Graphics Land Templates
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Download this zip file with 30 PowerPoint Templates.

Microsoft Works
Microsoft Works – Tips
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Microsoft site loaded with many practical ideas and pointers for using the MS Works suite.


Word
Use Word to Create a Tri-Fold Brochure
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Excellent article explaining how to create a tri-fold brochure using word.

Excel
Office XP Tips: Manage Large Spreadsheets
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Good article from PC World describing how to use Excel’s watch window to keep an eye on critical cells.

It all Adds Up - Using Excel’s Auto Sum
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Outlook / Desktop Computing
Bugs & Fixes: Save Your PC From Virus Attacks
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Good article from PC World describing how to protect your computer from virus attacks through Outlook and Outlook Express.

Paint Shop Pro (PSP)
Digital Foundry
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Terrific resource with lots of good information on PSP techniques. Includes a workshop area that give solid instruction on how to create different effects using PSP.

PhotoShop
Jeff´s Photoshop Tips and Tricks
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Rich resource for PhotoShop information. Includes many tips and tricks, plugins, fonts and filters.

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