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Leaving your computer for a short time but don’t want anyone peeking at your desktop or files? Simply lock it. When you lock your desktop, anyone who wants to use it will have to log in using their username and password. One way to do this is to press Ctrl+Alt+Del and then click on “Lock
It’s common for many businesses to forgo upgrading their systems when new software comes along – it’s not only expensive, but why change something that’s been serviceable and reliable so far? However, considering that studies and tests are showing that Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 are significantly outperforming their predecessors, it may be time
Have you ever purchased a piece of luggage with a tiny lock and a stamped piece of metal that sort of looks like a key? Would you put anything valuable in that luggage and ship it anywhere? I didn’t think so! Now let’s consider passwords, which are the keys to your valuable personal and corporate
The Capital Area IT Council (CAITC) has once again been invited to present at the 2011 Greater Lansing Business Showcase. Taking place on Thursday, October 27 at the Lansing Center, the event will feature a racing theme with the tagline, “Is Your Business On the Right Track?” Highlights include a lunchtime keynote address by Lt.
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, you can set an animation to trigger when you click on an object. This is a simple way to add and control interactivity to your presentation. To add an animation trigger, select an object that already has animation applied to it. On the “Animations” tab, in the “Advanced Animations” group, click
If you are thinking about posting those wild pictures from the office booze cruise—you may want to think twice. In today’s increasingly hyper-connected world, you never know how long those images will be online, who can see them, and where they may end up. It therefore becomes increasingly important to be smart about exactly what
Remembering all of your online passwords can be a difficult task. It’s just too hard to track all of the online accounts we have, especially as more and more specialized services become popular yet need secure access. Read on to learn about tools that may be able to help. A few months ago, news and
With Windows 7, there are easier and faster ways to rename multiple files in one sweep. The first way is to click on a file’s name and rename it as usual, then press the “Tab” key to access the next file in the list. Another way is to select multiple files (press the Ctrl key
Microsoft is offering a new cloud-based service, Microsoft 365, which allows users to use and enjoy Microsoft products without the hassle of looking after maintenance and updates. It also is ideal for people on the go, as Microsoft has announced that it can be accessed from almost anywhere and from almost any device. Small businesses
