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Tuesday Tidbits Issue 533

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Albert Schweitzer

Turn on OneDrive On-Demand to Save Space

If OneDrive is taking up a lot of space on your computer, especially if it’s filling up your C drive, make sure that the on-demand feature is enabled. Click the link to learn more.

This Tuesday Tidbits series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you STILL need a good AUP in place and training. If you’d like our help creating one for your company based on best practices, call us at (608) 755-1524. You’ll be glad you did.

Contact us if you have any computer-related needs by visiting computer-center.com.

Microsoft Tips for Windows

Draw and Write With Ink in Office

On a touch-enabled device, draw with your finger, a digital pen, or a mouse.

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Keyboard Keys

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If you accidentally closed a tab, use Ctrl + Shift + T to undo the close tab action. Repeating Ctrl + Shift + T keeps reopening other closed tabs.

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Sincerely,

James Pearson, President
The Computer Center
39 S. Main St. – Upper
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 755-1524

Tuesday Tidbits Issue 532

“The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.

Bruce Lee

How To Open A Word File In Read Only Mode

Opening a Word document as read-only helps prevent unintentional changes you make to the document from being saved. Click the link to learn more.

This Tuesday Tidbits series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you STILL need a good AUP in place and training. If you’d like our help creating one for your company based on best practices, call us at (608) 755-1524. You’ll be glad you did.

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Microsoft Tips for Windows

Using Live Tile With Microsoft To Do

To turn on Live Tile for Microsoft To Do, just head to your Windows Start menu and right-click on Microsoft To Do. Then select Pin to Start and a tile showing your My Day list will be pinned to your Start screen. 

Once the Live Tile shows up on the Start screen, you right-click on the tile and resize it. Depending on your choice of the tile’s size (small, medium, wide, or large), you’ll be able to see the tasks in your My Day list.

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Pressing Ctrl+T opens a blank new tab. If you want to open any link in a new tab, press your middle mouse button (often the scroll wheel) to open that link in a new tab.

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Sincerely,

James Pearson, President
The Computer Center
39 S. Main St. – Upper
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 755-1524

Tuesday Tidbits Issue 531

“All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.

Michael John Bobak

How to Turn Off The Alerts For Outlook Emails

A Desktop Alert is a notification on your desktop when you receive a new email message, a meeting request, or a task request. By default, Desktop Alerts are turned on. Click the link to watch a video and learn how to turn the alerts off.

This Tuesday Tidbits series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you STILL need a good AUP in place and training. If you’d like our help creating one for your company based on best practices, call us at (608) 755-1524. You’ll be glad you did.

Contact us if you have any computer-related needs by visiting computer-center.com.

Microsoft Tips for Windows

Windows 8.1 Support Ending

As a reminder, Windows 8.1 will reach the end of support on January 10, 2023, when technical assistance and software updates will no longer be provided. If you have devices running Windows 8.1, we recommend upgrading them to a more current, in-service, and supported Windows release.  Click the link to view more information.

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Keyboard Keys

Shortcut of the Week

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Quickly open a new program instance by holding down the Shift key and clicking an icon on the taskbar to open a new program instance. So if you had Google Chrome open, pressing Shift and clicking that icon opens a new Chrome Window.

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Have an unfortunate co-worker that’s not getting a copy of the TCC Tuesday Tidbits? Forward them your copy. Or, better yet, have them sign up at https://computer-center.com/tuesdaytidbits/

Submit your TCC Tuesday Tidbit requests and ideas to me by calling (608) 755-1524.

Sincerely,

James Pearson, President
The Computer Center
39 S. Main St. – Upper
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 755-1524

Tuesday Tidbits Issue 530

“Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.

Jim Rohn

How to Schedule an Email in Outlook

The perfect time to send an email is when a recipient is just about to check their inbox. However, you may not always be online when your recipients usually check their emails.  That’s why most people schedule their emails in advance to go at a specified time to ensure that it’s always opened and gets a response. This video will show you how to schedule an email in Outlook.

This Tuesday Tidbits series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you STILL need a good AUP in place and training. If you’d like our help creating one for your company based on best practices, call us at (608) 755-1524. You’ll be glad you did.

Contact us if you have any computer-related needs by visiting computer-center.com.

Microsoft Tips for Windows

Manage Personal Finances

Set savings goals and track your spending with Microsoft’s personal finance templates. Click the link to view.

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Keyboard Keys

Shortcut of the Week

Top Keyboard Shortcuts

Quickly open a new program instance by holding down the Shift key and clicking an icon on the taskbar to open a new program instance. So if you had Google Chrome open, pressing Shift and clicking that icon opens a new Chrome Window.

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Have an unfortunate co-worker that’s not getting a copy of the TCC Tuesday Tidbits? Forward them your copy. Or, better yet, have them sign up at https://computer-center.com/tuesdaytidbits/

Submit your TCC Tuesday Tidbit requests and ideas to me by calling (608) 755-1524.

Sincerely,

James Pearson, President
The Computer Center
39 S. Main St. – Upper
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 755-1524

Tuesday Tidbits Issue 529

“There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.

Ray Goforth

Russia Cyber-Threat to Your Business?

Are you concerned about the increasing cyber threats to businesses? You’re not alone. Many business owners are worried about the possibility of a Russian cyberattack that could disrupt their business and cause serious damage. Click the link to learn more.

This Tuesday Tidbits series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you STILL need a good AUP in place and training. If you’d like our help creating one for your company based on best practices, call us at (608) 755-1524. You’ll be glad you did.

Contact us if you have any computer-related needs by visiting computer-center.com.

Microsoft Tips for Windows

Now Easier to Create Forms and Quizzes on Mobile

Forms mobile users can enjoy a friendly experience optimized for their devices. Create a form with Microsoft Forms. You can create surveys, quizzes, and polls and easily see results as they come in.

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Keyboard Keys

Shortcut of the Week

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Hold down Shift and right-click an icon on the Taskbar to show the properties for that program.

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Submit your TCC Tuesday Tidbit requests and ideas to me by calling (608) 755-1524.

Sincerely,

James Pearson, President
The Computer Center
39 S. Main St. – Upper
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 755-1524

Tuesday Tidbits Issue 528

“If you can dream it, you can do it.”

Walt Disney

Speak Instead of Type With Microsoft Word’s Dictation

Dictation is a great way to speed up your work in Microsoft Word. This feature allows you to speak into your computer’s microphone and have the text translated into speech. Click the link to learn how to set up dictation and use it to improve your productivity.

This Tuesday Tidbits series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you STILL need a good AUP in place and training. If you’d like our help creating one for your company based on best practices, call us at (608) 755-1524. You’ll be glad you did.

Contact us if you have any computer-related needs by visiting computer-center.com.

Microsoft Tips for Windows

Keep Your Most Sensitive Documents Secure

Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive where you can store your most important or sensitive files and photos without sacrificing the convenience of anywhere access.

Microsoft Editor Extension

Keyboard Keys

Shortcut of the Week

Top Keyboard Shortcuts

You can open the first item on your taskbar by pressing the Windows Key and the number 1 on your computer. (Look ma, no mouse!)

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Have an unfortunate co-worker that’s not getting a copy of the TCC Tuesday Tidbits? Forward them your copy. Or, better yet, have them sign up at https://computer-center.com/tuesdaytidbits/

Submit your TCC Tuesday Tidbit requests and ideas to me by calling (608) 755-1524.

Sincerely,

James Pearson, President
The Computer Center
39 S. Main St. – Upper
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 755-1524

TCC Tuesday Tidbits Issue 527

“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.”

Conrad Hilton

Using Microsoft Outlook’s Suggested Replies

Do you ever find yourself short on time or simply struggling to find the right words when replying to an email? You may want to check out Outlook’s Suggested Replies feature. This handy tool offers quick and easy suggestions for reply phrases, which can help you save time and look more professional.

This Tuesday Tidbits series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you STILL need a good AUP in place and training. If you’d like our help creating one for your company based on best practices, call us at (608) 755-1524. You’ll be glad you did.

Contact us if you have any computer-related needs by visiting computer-center.com.

Microsoft Tips for Windows

Set Screen Time Limits Across Devices

Screen time limits in Microsoft Family Safety are a great way to balance online habits within your family group. Decide when and how long family members can use their connected Windows, Xbox, and mobile devices. Limits can be as specific as you need them to be – use a different schedule daily or the same one all week. Adjust as you go by allowing more time or deciding when time’s up.

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Keyboard Keys

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Pressing Ctrl + J opens the download manager.

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Submit your TCC Tuesday Tidbit requests and ideas to me by calling (608) 755-1524.

Sincerely,

James Pearson, President
The Computer Center
39 S. Main St. – Upper
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 755-1524

TCC Tuesday Tidbits Issue 526

“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.”

Scott Belsky

How To Organize Your Outlook Inbox With Rules

Microsoft Office 365 provides a wide variety of tools to help you organize your inbox and keep track of your email messages. In this video, we’ll show you how to create rules using Outlook to move or flag messages based on specific criteria.

This Tuesday Tidbits series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you STILL need a good AUP in place and training. If you’d like our help in creating one for your company, based on best practices, call us at (608) 755-1524. You’ll be glad you did.

Contact us if you have any computer-related needs by visiting computer-center.com.

Microsoft Tips for Windows

Learn How To Troubleshoot Coauthoring Errors

Sometimes you’ll see an error in Word when coauthoring with others. Here are some quick tips to get back on track.

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Keyboard Keys

Shortcut of the Week

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Pressing F11 will make the screen full screen, removing all toolbars and status bars.

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Have an unfortunate co-worker that’s not getting a copy of the TCC Tuesday Tidbits? Forward them your copy. Or, better yet, have them sign up at https://computer-center.com/tuesdaytidbits/

Submit your TCC Tuesday Tidbit requests and ideas to me by calling (608) 755-1524.

Sincerely,

James Pearson, President
The Computer Center
39 S. Main St. – Upper
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 755-1524

TCC Tuesday Tidbits Issue 525

“If you look really closely, most overnight successes took a long time.”

Steve Jobs

How To Animate An Image In PowerPoint

In this video, you’ll learn how to create a cool animation effect in PowerPoint using a photo or graphic. Click this link to watch a video and learn more!

This Tuesday Tidbits series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you STILL need a good AUP in place and training. If you’d like our help in creating one for your company, based on best practices, call us at (608) 755-1524. You’ll be glad you did.

Contact us if you have any computer-related needs by visiting computer-center.com.

Microsoft Tips for Windows

Rehearse Your Presentation With Speaker Coach

Speaker Coach used to be known as Presenter Coach. Speaker Coach helps you prepare in private to give more effective presentations. Speaker Coach evaluates your pacing, pitch, your use of filler words, informal speech, euphemisms, and culturally sensitive terms, and it detects when you’re being overly wordy or are simply reading the text on a slide. After each rehearsal, you get a report that includes statistics and suggestions for improvements. Click the link and watch the video to learn more.

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Keyboard Keys

Shortcut of the Week

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Pressing Ctrl and + (plus symbol) increases the font size. Pressing Ctrl and – (minus symbol) decreases the font size. Pressing Ctrl and 0 resets the font back to default size.

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Have an unfortunate co-worker that’s not getting a copy of the TCC Tuesday Tidbits? Forward them your copy. Or, better yet, have them sign up at https://computer-center.com/tuesdaytidbits/

Submit your TCC Tuesday Tidbit requests and ideas to me by calling (608) 755-1524.

Sincerely,

James Pearson, President
The Computer Center
39 S. Main St. – Upper
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 755-1524